Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

There was the gas, the hotel, and the restaurants to pay for. We thought eating in restaurants was a main attraction of travel because you get to try local foods. Even when eating out on the cheap, we were still spending hundreds of dollars on food. We began cooking all of our meals at home.

Travel 196

Travel Family Hotel Making 196

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

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. Food is usually our the biggest expenditure during our vacation and thankfully our beach condo will have a kitchen. For dinner, we''ll plan to eat in on 5 nights and eat out 2 nights.

Vacation 153

Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 153

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

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.

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 14, 2013

Avoiding the unnecessary things like extra trips to the store can help you save on gas or transportation expenses, and limiting the times that you eat out can actually do a lot for your finances. Wise use of gas, heat, electricity, and water coupled with buying just enough food can help you save a lot of your hard earned cash.

Money 273

Money Cable Service Budgeting Budget 273

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

Skip the pizza and constant eating out. Avoid the frozen and prepared foods sections–these are not the bargains they appear to be. The expenses of gas, insurance, and repairs amount to a significant amount of money that doesn’t need to be spent. Smart Grocery Shopping.

College 203

College Saving Money Money Student 203

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

One evening my husband came home from work and mentioned that he forget to get gas in his truck on the way home. So I offered to take his truck to the gas station and get him some gas so he could get to work in the morning. It was 11:30PM and the first gas station I went to was closed. And so was the second one.

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Bath and Body Works Gas 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 4, 2012

Avoid wasting energy, water, gas, food and the like. Limit eating out and the activities that are outside your budget such as expensive movies and far away vacations. Frugal Food Tips Have you been looking at your budget lately? You can save money too by doing things together. Well here are some.

Frugal 189

Frugal Family Budgeting Budget 189

Couponing 101

JULY 28, 2011

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. Cooking from scratch and using fewer convenience foods will also shave a little bit off their budget.

Budget 96

Budget Budgeting Saving Eating Out 96

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

Basic Necessities Food Whether you are well-off or tight on cash, you still need to eat. So, you have to put food on top of your list of necessities. Utilities Top utilities that you need to pay first are electric, gas, and water bills. They are essential for your general well-being and that of your family.

Bills 213

Bills Telephones Money Taxes 213

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. Instead of running an errand or two every day, plan them out and get them all done at once. Stop impulse buying.

Frugal Lives 49

Frugal Lives Frugal Living Frugal Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions 49

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 1, 2011

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. How much gas do you think you will need to get to your destination? Be sure to discuss each family’s food challenges. What Are Your Non-Food Needs? Yeah, for nights off!

Vacation 178

Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 178

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.

Groceries 52

Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

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.

Groceries 52

Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 30, 2013

Money spent on gas, insurance, parking permits and maintenance will find its way back into your wallet. And if you go out to eat for a meal, you’re essentially paying for two meals at once. Eat out as a special occasion occasionally, but don’t let it become a money-sucking habit. Broadband vs. DSL.

College 102

College Student Public Transit DSL 102

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

Food/shopping. Fast food was rare. There wasn’t a restaurant on every corner and people didn’t eat out much. Most food at the grocery store came from the USA. Out of season produce, if available at all, was super expensive. Gasoline stations did not serve food, have coffee or provide bath rooms.

Growing 180

Growing Home and Garden Radios Kids and Family 180

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.

2014 88

2014 Saving Bills Emergency Fund 88

Couponing 101

JANUARY 15, 2015

What we are still paying for: • Regular Bills • Home Business Expenses • Gas • That’s it! 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.

Leftovers 40

Leftovers Freezers Gift Cards January 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.

Health 81

Health College Tuition Insurance Saving Money 81

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.

New Year's 40

New Year's Saving Bills Emergency Fund 40

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. The trick is, you just have to know where to look to find the savings. Here are things I learned in this process: Eliminate All Unnecessary Expenses.

Bills 124

Bills Money Insurance Saving Money 124

Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 30, 2012

I don’t need to duck into a gas station to try to use the microwave, instead you just eat the bar and you’re good! This week we ate out on Friday night to do a review for the blog. So I think the moral of the story is I need to not eat out and just stay on the program 100% each week.

Food and Drink 55

Food and Drink Meals Desserts Lunch 55

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.

New Year's 40

New Year's Saving Bills Emergency Fund 40

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. This is a huge waste of money!

Frugal 95

Frugal Furniture Money Saving Money 95

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. Food is a major expense! Check out our ways to save money on groceries ! It’s that simple! My dad also kept track of every penny he spent. I watched him do this every day of my life.

Saving Money 52

Saving Money Money Saving Bills 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

Food Related. Explain how the checkout process works, point out the employees in the store and talk about what they do. Show the kids how you are paying and explain the concept (checks, cash, debit, credit, food stamps or whatever). While you are eating supper. While you are planning meals. Talk about why you plan meals.

Money 187

Money Parenting Kids and Family Gasoline 187

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

And art supplies: I like to paint and draw, so every now and then I splash out. I also will pay more for some specialty food items, as I have several food allergies to deal with, and we eat a no-sugar diet. I also splurge on our cat’s special allergen-reducing food, which makes it possible for Ms.

Rent 182

Rent Son Frugal Home and Garden 182

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

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. We especially never put anything consumable (like gas, food, eating out, movies and etc) on a credit card.

Thrifty 213

Thrifty Garage Spendthrift Fair-Trade 213

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2015

And it saves on gas too.” When dining out, Olivia always used a coupon and/or went to places where kids dine free. The interviewees also found that cutting their food spending freed up quite a bit of money to apply towards debt. She also prepared extra food to freeze for late days. Eating out daily will add up.

Debt Free 100

Debt Free Debt Budgeting Budget 100

For the Mommas

JULY 10, 2016

Utilities- electricity, propane & gas, water & sewage. Transportation- car note, car insurance, maintenance, gas, etc. Pet care- food, medication, grooming, etc. Food- groceries, eating out, ordering delivery, etc. Telephone/cell phone. Business expenses if you run a business.

Budget 40

Budget Budgeting Insurance Homeowner Insurance 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

The Debt Princess: The Kool-Aid Effect: The Relationship Between the Poor & Nutrition – A look into how the working poor are eating unhealthy. Discussing how it is easier to eat healthy when you have food stamps but once that is gone or you have “graduated” from the program, you can no longer eat as well.

Credit Cards 220

Credit Cards Credit Finance Personal Finance 220