Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 1, 2014

For those of you who haven’t seen the movie, No Impact Man is about a small family who spends a year trying to live “no impact” They live without generating garbage, without using electricity (for a portion of the year), and without buying anything new. Get Take Out/Eat Out Less. This blew my mind.

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Documentary Eating Out Kids and Family Food and Drink 173

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

You can use pre-printed grocery lists to keep inventory and add extra items on the side. Consistently using things you already have not only saves money but also prevents food waste. When you get home from grocery shopping, prep everything you can before it goes in the fridge. Before you do anything else, do this.

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Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

You can use pre-printed grocery lists to keep inventory and add extra items on the side. Consistently using things you already have not only saves money but also prevents food waste. When you get home from grocery shopping, prep everything you can. If you’re making chili, make a triple batch and freeze some.

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Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

Using only cash while on vacation will force you to question each purchase, especially when it comes to spending money on unnecessary souvenirs--you won''t want to waste your cash. Maybe you don’t want to cook at all during your vacation or maybe eating out for every meal is beyond what your budget can handle. Create A Budget.

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Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 153

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

If you are struggling with the rising grocery prices or maybe you need to make room for your family’s growing appetites, take a look at the following list and see what changes you can make to cut your grocery bill…and still eat really well! I bought the limit and stored it in the freezer until I was ready to use it.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

If you need to find some wiggle room in your budget, or combat the rising grocery prices, or maybe make room for your family’s growing appetites, take a look at the following list and see what changes you can make to reduce what you’re spending on groceries…and still eat really well! Utilize the Freezer.

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Saving Money Grocery Groceries Money 113