Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 2, 2014

Companies Running Buy One, Donate One Programs For Those in… Barefoot Running: Breakthrough or Trend? What tips do you have on keeping shoe expenses in check? Ways to Make Do With What You Have Staying Organized With A Big Wardrobe And a Small Closet 101 Ways to Use Vinegar – the Magic Elixir.

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Coupons Do Work

AUGUST 16, 2016

You need to sign up for loyalty programs to save money ( there is a post about it here ). Perks: Shop for free by redeeming Paw Points and special offers, enter monthly sweepstakes, donate your Paw Points to cat shelters (200 point minimum for donation). In-Store ads: [link]. Petsmart and Petco? . Petsmart Pet Perks.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 6, 2016

And the bonus to starting these new habits is that you can save quite a bit of money too. So we’re helping the environment and saving money…it’s a win-win. 6 Everyday Changes that Save Money & Help our Planet. By eating your leftovers, you are saving money and avoiding the land fills.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 6, 2022

Here are five ways that I saved money this month. Show me the Money! My Total Found Money for July: $816. I like to tally up any extra money I find through the month. Over the years, I have found money through rebates, refunds, and online sales. Plasma Donations: $420.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 8, 2012

Yet, when people in the community come to ask for donations for the needy, the narrator’s mother does not hesitate to give away some of her few remaining canned goods. Yet, how can you continue to donate to charity if you don’t have enough money yourself, or if you have enough, but nothing extra to spare?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 17, 2013

When many of us think about giving, the first thing that comes to mind is money. Whether you are asked to donate to charity , or whether your cousin needs a little help with his finances, we often get hung up on whether or not we have enough cash to help out. Instead, the money the charity does have can go toward helping more people.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 17, 2019

Now that you have your ExtraCare Card, let’s talk about how you can use it to save tons of money on everyday items on your list! ExtraCare Bucks, aka ECBs, are like CVS money or instant rebates. This way you make an initial cash purchase and then use CVS money for all future purchases. and earn $2 in ECBs.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 13, 2013

It is no secret that most people today are trying to find ways to save money. There are plenty of ways to save money and still do the things that you love and live a comfortable lifestyle. There are plenty of ways to save money on home décor. And people are getting creative in how they do it, too.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

We set aside money each month throughout the year for gift spending, but that wasn’t always the case. Back in 2013, I had a year-long series, Christmas Savings Club , to encourage everyone to set aside money each month for the holidays. Donate Plasma. You earn money after each donation.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 7, 2022

How my husband saved us $460…for awhile at least. Because we were spending so much money on appliances, we bought an extended warranty. Where We Found Extra Money in June: $470.95. Found money could be from anywhere, such as rebates, refunds, online sales, or even the ground. Will I make back the money?

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Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 20, 2013

Here’s how it works: people donate clothing to charity. Let me rephrase that: WEALTHY people often donate their barely worn high-end clothes and even new clothes with price tags still on them to charity for tax write-offs. Guest Post Bio: Ted Corbitt writes about money saving fashion tips and other men’s fashion topics.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 11, 2011

If there isn’t one in your area see if you can donate them to a charity or to a half way house. When it comes time to replace those computers, cell phones, PDA’s and pagers, recycle them. Many local recycling companies and retailers, including Staples , offer easy programs for recycling equipment.

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Saving Cents With Sense

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

I try to remind you each month – and now that many of your coupons are expiring, this is a great time to clean out your coupon binders, folders, etc – and donate them. Here’s how you can help: Send your coupons to the Overseas Coupon Program , which which helps overseas military families save money with coupons.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 20, 2019

She has a specific process of tidying up – you go through your various items, save what “sparks joy” and donate, sell and throw the rest away. I’ve come up with some ways of saving money during this process! The post Save (and Make) Money By Tidying Up! Sell some of the items.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 8, 2022

Charity Donation: Redeem your points for a good cause. Every 100 points you redeem is a $1 donation to our supported charity. Charity Donation: 1000 points = $10 donation to an organization of Giant’s choosing. What are your best tips to save money there? This dinner was a $16 value.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

Here are a few money tips to help you plan your back to school activities and maybe reduce that $600 per child amount. shopping for savings by comparing prices, using coupons, coupon codes and other discounts and making sure they are buying the teacher specified items. learning to give by having them donate last years clothing.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 20, 2019

She has a specific process of tidying up – you go through your various items, save what “sparks joy” and donate, sell and throw the rest away. I’ve come up with some ways of saving money during this process! The post Tidying Up – Saving You Money! Sell some of the items.

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Couponing 101

JUNE 12, 2019

She has a specific process of tidying up – you go through your various items, save what “sparks joy” and donate, sell and throw the rest away. I’ve come up with some ways of saving money during this process! The post Save (and Make) Money By Tidying Up with Marie Kondo’s KonMari Method!

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2012

Here’s how you can help: Send your coupons to the Overseas Coupon Program , which which helps overseas military families save money with coupons. And for those of you that would personally like to know where your donated coupons are going, you can email: hcwsbp@gmail.com and ask them to provide you with a family’s name.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

Buying used clothes can be a great way to save money, especially if you have rapidly growing children. Before You Go Donate Items Before you go shopping, you will want to grab anything that you want to donate and take it with you. They will generally have the best selections. Do you shop at thrift stores for clothing?

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Marnies Coupon-a-rama

MARCH 27, 2014

Saving money by smart shopping and using frugal ideas. HOW TO SHOP WITHOUT COUPONS and still save money!! "I note of it) Be sure to rotate food items to save on money so you dont. Buying items in bulk can be wasteful and instead of saving, you can be losing money. Happy Savings!!

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

To be honest, we set aside money each month throughout the year for gift spending, but that wasn’t always the case. In 2013, I had a year long series, Christmas Savings Club , to encourage everyone to set aside money each month for the holidays. Make Money from your Skills or Hobbies. Can you teach piano lessons?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 10, 2011

As the readers of Prairie EcoThrifter know: money, or lack thereof, is driving many people to become more frugal. However, it’s not just lack of money that makes people want to cut back, re-purpose, or live within their means… it’s also a case of wanting to be ecologically responsible. How Much Money Can You Live Off Of?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 16, 2012

Many of us begin to spend money l ike it’s going out of style, gathering up gifts for our loved ones that they may not need or want simply because gifting at this time of year is expected. This year, why not give (and receive) a better gift by telling them to donate to a charity in your name, and you’ll do the same for them?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

It can run into a lot of money but my friends found some ways to save money on sports equipment for their kids over the years that I would like to share with you. Things may have changed since you participated in the activity as a kid and you don’t want to be wasting money on the wrong gear.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2011

Welcome to the 18th edition of the Totally Money Carnival. I am talking about spring cleaning your finances and finding more ways you can save money. FruGal presents Why you SHOULD sweat the small stuff when it comes to money – FruGal. Now on to the rest… Save Money this Spring: #1.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2014

Whatever is left unclaimed at the end of the evening gets donated. What’s your favorite savings trick when it comes to updating YOUR wardrobe? To set up a swap, gather a group of friends and have them bring anything they want out of their closet-dresses, t-shirts, shoes, accessories, whatever. It’s a win-win-win. Go Frugal'

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Clothing and Accessories Swap Thrifting Consignment Shops 220

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 8, 2016

During her training, she has also been raising money for a local organization called, Vickie’s Angel Foundation. The shop donated a portion of our dinner bill to this charity. These posts will help: How to Save Money on Groceries WITHOUT Using Coupons. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 16, 2012

Two Years of Blogging Here are some highlights from the last 24 months: Top 8 Most Viewed Articles: Why Being Rich is Overated How to Make Your Own Clothes How to Build A Bird Feeder from Recycled Materials 5 Ways to End World Hunger How to Make Millions with Passive Income Frugal Anniversary Gifts that Will Win Her Over How to Save Hundreds of Dollars (..)

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 16, 2015

And my absolute #1 way to save money at the grocery store is to PLAN OUR MEALS. You will not only save yourself money, but also time. Restaurants can be a huge drain on any budget, but there are ways to enjoy a meal out without spending a lot of money. Here’s 7 Tips to Conserve Water and Save Money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 26, 2011

0 saves Save. 6 Ways to Save Money On a Gym Membership [link] #. Reading: Carnival of Money Stories # 94 Introspective Edition [link] by @ InvestItWisely # Yakezie Get your cup of coffee out. #. Selling your home will not fix your money management issues. #. Cool Things I Read This Week [link] #.

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Coupons Do Work

APRIL 21, 2016

Buy 3 Neutrogena Face Soap at $1.99, Get $5 Target Gift Card ( great donation item ). Saving money and shopping is AWESOME! Use $5 Target Gift Card from transaction #1. out of pocket, Get $5 Gift Card. Transaction #3. Use $5 Target Gift Card from transaction #2. out of pocket, Get $5 Gift Card. Transaction #4. 10 out of pocket.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 14, 2019

If you can’t use any foods before they expire you can donate them to a nearby shelter or even host a dinner party and feed the entire neighborhood. Couponing, saving money, and preparing for the future by purchasing in bulk is a good idea, provided that you have the space as well as a good plan.

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For the Mommas

APRIL 26, 2011

is donating $100,000 to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation™ (NFFF). At some locations, you may also have an opportunity to make a donation to your local fire charities. Reminder: 31 Cent Scoop Night @ Baskin-Robbins is a post from: For The Mommas - Save Money with Coupons, Freebies, Steals &Deals.

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Baskin Robbins Donation Ice Cream April 71

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 4, 2012

As a result, many people donate books to charities and thrift stores. These stores often have a lot of these items because people will donate old items when they upgrade to new ones. Not only can you find some really neat items but also have the opportunity to save a ton of money. Make sure the item still works though.

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Thrift Stores Thrifting Finds Clothing and Accessories 213

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Donate good clothing you really can’t use to a non-profit and bank the tax deduction. Use the life out of all your appliances, but save up enough money to replace them quickly if they are nearing the end of their lifespan. Darn the holes in your socks instead of throwing them out. Use up your food. Go Frugal Go Green'

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Making Do Making Green And Frugal Friends And Family Sale 219

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 28, 2013

Our monthly goal for Christmas savings is $100. That number includes gifts for our kids, extended family members, teachers, friends, neighbors, bus drivers, service people, our Christmas cards, stamps, and our donations towards the Salvation Army''s Adopt-a-Family program. To achieve this, I attempted a pantry challenge in August.

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