Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 9, 2014

My neighbors regularly ask me how I get my son to eat healthy foods. “My kids just won’t eat vegetables ! How do you get your son to eat them?” If you want your child to eat healthier, it requires a little effort. The idea is to get them used to trying different foods at an early age.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The expenses that factor into cost of living can include housing affordability, transportation expenses, food prices and entertainment costs. Food: Weekly trips to the grocery store can add up, especially if food costs are high where you live. You could eat out less, cut back on takeout and cook more often.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 18, 2011

For example, buying food and paying rent do not make you any money. Cut Down the “Eating Out”. I know this will be considered by many as a horrible thing that they don’t want to give up, but just ask yourself, how many times per week do you go for fast food? Therefore, they are expenses.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Also See: Clever Ways to Save Money Tips on How to Save Money From Your Salary Without Drastically Changing Your Lifestyle The trick I’ve found that works is to find ways to balance things out. If your lifestyle involves hanging out with your friends, you could choose to do a pot-luck hangout.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

Start to look through local newspapers and online local publications to find outings that offer a great value. Examples of this are going to happy hour with half priced appetizers or attending an affordable dance class instead of paying a club cover charge. Eating Out.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 5, 2014

For example, when I was trying to get healthy unsuccessfully, I cut back my daily soda habit to one or two times a week, I only stopped for fast food twice a month, and I started making the organic mac n’ cheese instead of Kraft. The problem isn’t moderation so much as what their concept of what moderation is.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 4, 2012

Avoid wasting energy, water, gas, food and the like. For example, if your individual activities require illumination or light, you can stay together in one room and turn-off the lights in other parts of the house. Limit eating out and the activities that are outside your budget such as expensive movies and far away vacations.

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Frugal Family Budgeting Budget 189

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Assign a budget category to each transaction, so you can add up what you spend on food, fuel, clothing, self-care, etc. 3 – Cook/Eat from the pantry and freezer. Groceries is the easiest budget category TO GET OUT of control and the easiest budget category TO control. Use up all of those odd ingredients. Go sledding.

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February Frugal Financial Goals Budgeting 100

Couponing 101

JULY 28, 2011

It may seem like the same thing, but let me give you an example. They are a family of four and have a grocery budget of $60 per week, they cook 2-3 dinners from scratch each week and eat out once or twice a week. I would also suggest cutting back on fast food. The Jones family wants to learn how to save more.

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Budgeting Budget Saving Eating Out 96

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

When I don’t plan, I make multiple trips to the store, eat out too often, and most certainly blow our budget. of Agriculture, a US family of 4 discards around $1500 a year on food waste. Imagine saving your family’s budget $1500 a year just by being more aware of your food waste and taking action to stop it. lb vs. $3.49/1

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For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

Eat out less. One of the biggest expenses you probably incur is eating out. The average person spends over $2,000 a year on eating out. Instead of eating out, pack your lunch. Reduce convenience foods. Save money by preparing your own meals. Brown bag it to work. Reduce your wardrobe.

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 3, 2023

How to Save Money When Traveling When it comes to traveling, the three main areas you can save are accommodations, travel, and food. This doesn’t mean every minute of your day needs to be planned out. For example, when renting cabins, we spend most of the time there and cook most of our meals. Let’s break it down.

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Saving Everyday

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

If we stopped at 7-Eleven or picked up fast food, he’d take that notebook out and write down what was spent before driving away. For example, this month we went about $135 over our frivolous spending budget. For example, non-organic Swanson broth is almost three dollars at most grocery stores. Cut your cable.

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Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Like housing, utilities, and insurance, food is a major expense you can’t go without. Reducing your food expenses is one of the best ways to reduce your overall spending and find extra money in your budget ! Consistently using things you already have not only saves money but also prevents food waste. Have a plan.

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Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Like housing, utilities, and insurance, food is a major expense you can’t go without. Reducing your food expenses is one of the best ways to reduce your overall spending and find extra money in your budget ! Consistently using things you already have not only saves money but also prevents food waste. Have a plan.

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Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

Many require you spend a certain amount in order to use the gift certificate (for example, to use your $25 certificate you might be required to spend $35) and will automatically add gratuity to your bill prior to discount. I recommend you go with restaurants you are familiar with and you know you like the food there.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 15, 2015

Remember that one of the best things you can do is be a good example to get your partner interested in joining you. You can ask for an opinion about an exercise program you want to start or about a new food you want to try. Set Up Your Home for Healthier Food Choices. You can also set up your home for healthier food choices.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2014

It is an eye-opening experience and will allow you to figure out what you can cut back on, as well as what is a necessary expense. What about eating out? And when you are eating out, you can find a restaurant near you that offers FREE kids’ meals by visiting KidsMealDeals.com. Making Homemade Baby Food.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2016

I use them regularly when we eat out at restaurants, and I will not shop at a department store without one, but grocery coupons are completely different for me. While I have success finding coupons in the Sunday paper and online printing sources, like Coupons.com for hygiene, paper, and cleaning products, food is another story.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 26, 2011

I have been able to save on things like food, gas, and clothing. Here are some examples: Stop eating out on the weekend. Shop for the lowest prices : For the expenses you can ‘t eliminate, like insurance for example, start shopping around for the best prices. It is loaded with recipes for the DIYer.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 3, 2017

It is an eye-opening experience and will allow you to figure out what you can cut back on, as well as what is a necessary expense. What about eating out? And when you are eating out, you can find a restaurant near you that offers FREE kids’ meals by visiting KidsMealDeals.com. Making Homemade Baby Food.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Examples of unintended consequences. A person, trying to help a family member figure out how to pay taxes on their home and thus be able to keep possession of the fully paid off home suggested that the family member take in a roommate to earn some extra money. Suggesting a way to earn extra money to someone.

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Real Estate Money Kids and Family Budgeting 183

The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 30, 2023

And eating out wasn’t the exception for me then. Restaurant food was just cheaper than when I cooked meals myself, because at that time I couldn’t cook any Chinese food, and Western food needed things like olive oil, cheese, butter, pasta…all expensive in China because they have to be imported.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2015

It is an eye-opening experience and will allow you to figure out what you can cut back on, as well as what is a necessary expense. What about eating out? And when you are eating out, you can find a restaurant near you that offers FREE kids’ meals by visiting KidsMealDeals.com. Making Homemade Baby Food.

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New Year's Saving Bills Emergency Fund 40

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 18, 2013

Saving money at the grocery store , gas station , car insurance, or even college tuition are all examples of things that should be something you strive for and are eager to achieve. Most budgets get depleted because of excess spending at fast food restaurants, entertainment, or other luxuries.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 19, 2012

I’m not the best example on nutrition and I do love to eat a tad too much. That said, I don’t eat out more than 10 – 12 times a year. I don’t eat red meat or even pork more than once a week or so. You can also get fluids through food, especially fresh fruit and vegetables. Nutrition.

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Food and Drink Quiz United States Food and Wine 188

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Originally for groceries, it has expanded to include clothing, entertainment and eating out, pet supplies and other categories. Rakuten How it works: Rakuten (formerly known as Ebates) rewards shoppers with cash back on purchases from well-known retailers, restaurants and food delivery services.

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Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 24, 2013

Whether it’s trading in the luxury gas guzzling sports utility vehicle (aka “SUV”) for a less expensive, less ostentatious hybrid, or choosing to cook more instead of eating out, everyone is doing what they can to spend less of their hard earned dollars. In fact, for many people, it is just the opposite. Need a little extra cash?

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 15, 2015

What we’re NOT paying for: • Groceries • Household Items • Clothing • Meals Out • Entertainment How we’ll manage: Eat from the Pantry/Freezer We have a very well-stocked freezer and pantry, of which we’ll be taking advantage. Realistically, we could eat from our pantry/freezer for well OVER a month.

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Nicoles Nickels

MARCH 12, 2012

Great Grains uses more simple ingredients; more “whole food” ingredients like whole grain flakes from the actual wheat berry, as well as real fruit and nuts. How does color play into the creation of good food? COLOR IS REALLY IMPORTANT WITH FOOD SINCE YOU EAT WITH YOUR EYES AND IT IS A GOOD INDICATION OF HEALTH.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

And when dining out, at least follow these 15 Smart Tips to Save Money When Eating Out. For example, if you love crafts, see if Michael’s is hiring, or if you love to garden, see if your favorite local nursery is hiring. Also, look into food delivery services, such as GrubHub, Uber Eats, and Door Dash.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

Peggy: Well, probably some of the same ones being espoused now (maybe our kids did pick up on some of our examples!). We shopped at garage sales, turned down the heat, combined errands to use less gas, didn’t buy a lot of prepared food, cooked at home and the like. Eating out or going to a movie were once a year events.

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Coupons Do Work

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Thinking about eating out? Most restaurants offering “kids eat free” promotions are for certain days and times. Note: There are usually restrictions, for an example, an adult entree must be purchased to get the free children’s meal. Dine-in only. Dine-in only.

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Coupons Do Work

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

The out-of-state can cost me a lot of mulah. So this is how I save on flights, hotels and restaurants when I travel: Hotels, I look for deals, for example: Flight Saving : I love using Expedia.com and sometimes I can get an even sweeter deal when I call the airlines directly. example, a deal that is going on right now (exp.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 2, 2016

For example I got up at 3.45 That meant no vacations, no new clothes, no eating out, nothing. One creditor, for example, agreed lower monthly payments, while another offered to shave a fair amount off what I owed in exchange for a lump-sum payment. am most days to start work. It wasn’t fun, but it was necessary.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

For example, if your paychecks net to $3000 a month, then you plan the spending for $3000, and not a single dollar over or under. For example, if today is May 22, then follow these steps to plan for June’s budget. – Food: groceries, meals out, school lunches.

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For the Mommas

JULY 10, 2016

Pet care- food, medication, grooming, etc. Food- groceries, eating out, ordering delivery, etc. Knowing these two figures will help you to figure out an average for how much you spend each month. Transportation- car note, car insurance, maintenance, gas, etc. Miscellaneous- entertainment, clothing, gifts, etc.

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