Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

For those looking to make money in an easily accessible way, apps provide plenty of avenues to consider. Here’s the scoop on seven free money-making apps. For online purchases, you shop through the app or with the Ibotta browser extension on your computer. Cons: Making money can be a slow process.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 28, 2012

Most of the money these organizations receive is, in-fact, from regular people like you and I who feel we are doing the right thing by donating a few of our hard-earned bucks to a cause we care about. No one would begrudge GMO king Monsanto from attempting to donate millions to environmental groups; that’s just smart business.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 6, 2013

If you’re like me, you are always looking for ways to save money, even if it’s only a little bit each week or month. These tips on how to save money by greening your wardrobe will really help you to keep those extra dollars in your pocket. As the goal is to save money, maybe a combination of these two choices could be the way to go.

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freestuff.tv

MARCH 14, 2013

Before shopping, choose your favorite products and complete the tasks; the more you complete, the more cash you’ll earn. Earn real money that you can send instantly to a PayPal account or donate to any school in America. Ibotta users have earned well over $500,000 in just a few months.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 17, 2019

This is a simple guide to getting the best deals when shopping at CVS. And sometimes it’s the easiest… if you’re already in the store for medicine, why not scoop up the rest of your shopping list? ExtraCare Bucks, aka ECBs, are like CVS money or instant rebates. ECB deals are the real money-savers.

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Teresa's Deals

AUGUST 11, 2015

Here are 5 ways to Earn Money Taking Surveys. Example of products available in our US reward catalog include Amazon, PayPal, Macy’s, Kohl’s and UNICEF charity donation. Rewards include get cash, Amazon gift cards, game points, donations to your favorite charities, and more. More ways to make money doing surveys.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 26, 2013

Everyone loves to go shopping, but that often leads to horrific disasters like the one a few months ago in a Bangladesh garment factory. It can be hard to know what to buy and from whom, but lucky for us there are some companies making it easier by doing a lot of social good with the money you pay for their products. Let’s take a look.

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For the Mommas

OCTOBER 30, 2013

If you have little money to donate, but have an overflowing stockpile, this opportunity is perfect. Even if you can’t prepare the entire box, find a church or organization that is accepting donations! By shopping all year long I am able to get supplies to pack more boxes or donate to the packing parties at our Church.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 21, 2012

Back to school clothes shopping can be very expensive even if you only have one child. If your child attends a school with uniforms , then your shopping trip is fairly easy. For example, you can try shopping at thrift stores. A good way to make friends at your local thrift stores is to bring in your old clothing and donate it.

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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. In “ Back to School Shopping Can Be a Good Finance Lesson For Children ” published on NewsOK, the author suggests that additional lessons can be learned such as: keeping within the budget. I love to shop garage sales.

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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. Save Money this Spring: #2.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

My found money in August was made up of a lot of little amounts and unfortunately, was not as high as in previous months. For starters, I didn’t donate plasma this month and that is usually my biggest source of extra cash. Show me the money! Total Found Money in August: $155.52. My Frugal Shenanigans! Received $5.52

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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! ” Can some of them be sold at a consignment shop or on Facebook Marketplace?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 23, 2012

Knowing when to get help is sometimes difficult (will the help be worth the money?), They wanted all new furniture for their home so they shopped around to find the store they wanted to use. You will want to know how to challenge the new appraisal and avoid spending more tax money. Negotiation. Home Decorating. Record Keeping.

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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 8, 2022

GIANT Food Stores of PA has been part of my weekly grocery shopping routine for years. 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.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

How did you get interested in saving money? What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? We are very blessed that my husband earns enough so that I have been able to stay at home and homeschool–so my “why” in saving money is to balance that out. Maybe four years? Biggest mistake ever.

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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! ” Can some of them be sold at a consignment shop or on Facebook Marketplace?

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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! ” Can some of them be sold at a consignment shop or on Facebook Marketplace?

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Money Making Consignment Shops Garage Sale 55

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

Buying used clothes can be a great way to save money, especially if you have rapidly growing children. You can defray some of your clothing costs by shopping for deals at used clothing stores or thrift stores. 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.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 5, 2014

Do you make enough money to cover your mortgage or rent, groceries, transportation, and other essential expenses, but find yourself on a treadmill of not being able to save? Shopping should not be a pastime; it should be something that you do when you need something. Many people are, and you’re not alone. Brown Bagging.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 1, 2011

Use reusable fabric bags for shopping. Money changes we’ve made : Do our own taxes online. Donated to sustainable charities. Compost kitchen scraps. Buy as many organic and local foods as we can. Switched from chemical personal care products to homemade chemical free ones. Grow our own garden of veggies.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 2, 2014

You can also replace the heels on men’s shoes or take them to the shoe repair shop. Companies Running Buy One, Donate One Programs For Those in… Barefoot Running: Breakthrough or Trend? Women’s high heel shoes tend to lose the heel pretty quickly, there are kits you can buy to replace them yourself.

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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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

Add a little simplicity to your life and your finances, and you could save time and money. Once we made the decisions to get rid of a lot of our possessions (we donated them to the thrift shop), we also decided to be careful about the amount of clutter we brought back in to the house. Get Organized Money Tips'

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For the Mommas

AUGUST 5, 2013

Calling all Kmart Shoppers and SHOP YOUR WAY Members! birthday bucks on his or her birthday AND to celebrate, Kmart will donate $1 for each sign-up to the No Kid Hungry campaign up to $50,000. At the World’s Largest Bake Sale in May, SHOP YOUR WAY helped raised money to connect hungry kids with 1 MILLION MEALS.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Since November is always a big month for sales and coupons and the beginning of the cold season, I do most of my winter clothing shopping during this month. While I like to shop at thrift stores, I have a hard time finding TALL length jeans for my 5’10 frame and I was in need of new jeans. Found Money in November: $440.

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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 But you may wonder, "Can you shop without using coupons?". note of it) Be sure to rotate food items to save on money so you dont. Your small donation helps us find deals for you! Starting Out.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 20, 2013

Grown business men shouldn’t shop for cool pieces, but for the classic essentials. Shop at the discount designer outlets. For years, resale shops and the Salvation Army have been selling high-quality men’s apparel for pennies. Here’s how it works: people donate clothing to charity. All rights reserved.

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Couponing 101

MARCH 23, 2020

Donate to Food Banks. Donating food or money can help members of your community who are struggling. Donating food or money can help members of your community who are struggling. This extra money could help keep small businesses afloat until the crisis is over. Donate Blood.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

The season of family, faith, food and…shopping… collective sigh… The spending part of Christmas can get crazy, so I’ve come up with a list of last minute ideas to find some extra cash for your Christmas spending. Make Money from your Skills or Hobbies. The Christmas season is upon us. Sell Unused Video Games.

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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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Saving Cents With Sense

JULY 24, 2013

There are sales at many stores and I already received my son’s back to school list for his class so I’m ready to start shopping! Believe it or not, the National Retail Federation found that parents spent almost $700 on back to school shopping last year! Take a few easy steps to help yourself stay sane and save money this school season.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

You simply answer multiple-choice questions about word meanings; for every answer you get correct, Freerice.com donates 10 grains of rice. This may seem insignificant, but in its first month of operation alone, Freerice donated more than one million grains of rice. cups of food will be donated to feed the hungry at home and overseas.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 4, 2012

Most people think clothes when they think about what a thrift shop sells, but these shops often sell a number of other things that people can use in their day to day lives. As a result, many people donate books to charities and thrift stores. It really surprises me how many people don’t shop at them.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2014

Shop Your Closet. Shop Seasonally. If you go swimsuit shopping just as the heat starts to set in, you’ll pay for it, as prices generally hit their peak when you need an item most. Take your smartphone with you on your next shopping venture so you can google discounts and search price comparisons in the store. Go Frugal'

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. Our mission: Live WELL, On LESS Money. Maybe even pick up a few extra to donate to the local food banks. What We Ate this Week: Monday: Taco boats. We love Ortega Flat bottom taco shells.

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