Coupons Do Work

OCTOBER 30, 2016

Halloween is here and that means FREEBIES — when eating out! I don’t and that means if there are places where I can get free food or where my kids will eat free, I will do it ! Here are 12 places to eat free this Halloween 2016. A costume is required and you must be inside the store to get the freebie.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 27, 2011

Eating leftovers is one of my tenets of saving money in the kitchen but I am even guilty of wasting food at times. I started wondering how much money I am actually wasting when I throw food away. According to the EPA, Americans dump 34 million tons of food a year and it accounts for 14% of total municipal waste.

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For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

20 Tips for Frugal Living. Here are 20 Tips for Frugal Living that still allow you to enjoy life. Ask around, see if someone you know may have an extra of something they’re not using and don’t need so they’d be happy to give it to you. Eat out less. One of the biggest expenses you probably incur is eating out.

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Frugal Lives Frugal Living Frugal Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions 49

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

We’re advised to eat at least seven portions of fruits and vegetables but in reality, many of us don’t actually do this. If you’re guilty of not getting your seven-a-day, here are some tips for boosting your intake. Here are some tips on doing just that. Get creative when eating out. Why You Need Your Seven-a-Day.

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Eating Out Food and Drink Meals Wellness 170

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

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. When we traveled, we packed a cooler full of food to eat on vacation and while on the road.

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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. I plan our menu weeks before we leave, so I'm able to take advantage of store sales and I do much of the food shopping ahead of time. Be sure to discuss each family’s food challenges.

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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! This list is a massive round-up of the best tips that I have shared over the years.

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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. Pro Tip: Take the money you would have spent on that item and squirrel it away. Imagine that!

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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

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

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put towards paying off your debt. We ate at home a lot and watched our food budget carefully. It’s feels nice to spend money on a date night out.

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Debt Debt Free Finance Friends And Family Sale 245

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2013

In Huffington Post article Boomers Give New Meaning To Spoiling The Grandkids author Linda Stern reported: “Roughly 36 percent of the grandparents surveyed by AARP said “spoiling (grand)children by buying them too much” was a part of a grandparent’s financial role.”. Money Tips'

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Coupons Do Work

MARCH 4, 2016

Just ask the Jungle Cruise guides for a map and they will give your kids with one and most of the Tom Sawyer’s Riverboat captains will give a certificate to guests who ask to pilot the boat. Members can see films, eat out, shop at discount rate. Free Wi-Fi ! Wifi should be free here! For the price of the ticket!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 2, 2013

It works best when the foods are as close to nature as possible. The best place to prepare your food is your own kitchen, so you have more control over what goes into your meals. Food doesn’t have to be bland and boring; spice it up with curries, sauces and condiments. Get Healthy'

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Making Food and Drink Meals Activism 186

Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Baby Essentials at Disney Those with little ones know that eating out can be tricky. Luckily, Walt Disney World has a plethora of quick dining options, from food trucks and booths to elegant resort lounges. Pro tip: Don’t exclude to-do items for adults and big kids! until 2:30 p.m.

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Disney World Disney Baby Outdoors 52

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! Institute a ‘Raid the Fridge’ Night.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 3, 2023

In this article, we’re sharing our top tips to help you save money when traveling without sacrificing a thing! If you feel like a vacation is out of your reach, these tried-and-true ways to save money when traveling will help you get there without breaking the bank! Sometimes, it’s easier to give them a call.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

If you give your kids everything they want, they will never have a burning need to fill and may never decide to DO something to GET what they want or need. If you give into your desire to eat out at the fast food joint every day, you may develop a habit that leads to financial imbalance or heath issues.

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Real Estate Money Kids and Family Budgeting 183

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. If the food, shelter and the three top utilities are paid-off then you can now set aside some of your money for telephone bills.

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Bills Telephones Money Taxes 213

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

Knowing exactly how much income is going out towards bills, unplanned expenses, and splurges is the first step in saving for a college fund. This should help give a clear picture of how much money is received and spent. Eating Out. Look at the pattern of how money was spent in prior months eating out.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Add up how much you are spending in the morning and you’ll see how much you will save for your fund, and maybe that will give you the inspiration to skip the AM drive-thru. There was a time (pre-pandemic) that I ate lunch out almost every day with friends. Here are my freezer cooking tips and recipes.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

For the Mommas

AUGUST 14, 2012

Do you like to dine out? I love to eat out, but I hate how expensive it can be. I decided to participate and give the experience a fair shot. One tip for when you are buying your certificate – be sure to note the terms. I would also be required to tip on the original amount ( something I would do anyway.

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Restaurant.com Dining Budgeting Budget 56

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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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 100

Saving Cents With Sense

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

comes up and you are left to try and scramble some food together to form a meal, or end up having to order out a meal that may not be the healthiest option for your family. Meal Planning can be done in many different ways and customized to however your family eats. Check Out What You Have. Creating The Board.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

Believe it or not, those name brand foods, household goods, clothing, and accessories you buy can be found in the same aisles with the name of the store stamped on them. The store owner sells the items, takes a percentage, and gives the owner of the items the remaining amount of money. Embrace the Food Network. Buy Store Brands.

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Saving Money Money Budgeting Budget 221

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. You can also earn tips.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2017

you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. in our local church, and giving to others in need. Using cash is the NUMBER ONE tip I have. 3 – As soon as our paychecks came in, I paid our bills and took out our. What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 4, 2014

Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. This meant moving to a less expensive rental, cutting cable and changing our eating-out and entertainment habits. What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put towards paying off your debt.

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Debt Free Debt Goals Student 243

Nicoles Nickels

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

I am trying to make this goal come true by feeding my family healthy foods whenever I am able and making better choices for everyone when we do eat out. The company also will inspire gym-goers in select cities to stick to their fitness plans by handing out free 1534D Set-Your-Own Combination Password locks.

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Giveaway Goals Consumer San Francisco 105

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put towards paying off your debt. We started cooking at home more, a big issue for us was eating out. We tried our best to stretch the food budget.

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Debt Debt Free Bath and Body Works Gas 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

They may start getting money for birthdays or for doing chores and may learn that they can save it, spend it and give it away. Food Related. Explain how the checkout process works, point out the employees in the store and talk about what they do. While you are eating supper. While you are planning meals. In the bath.

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Money Parenting Kids and Family Gasoline 187

Coupons Do Work

DECEMBER 27, 2016

Here are ten fast – food apps that are full of money-saving coupons. Why not save money when eating out? Especially if you are going on a road trip, been a long day and don’t feel like cooking, or if the kids have sports practice during dinner time and you want to save money at fast food places? Now you can!

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

This would also go under “what single action has saved the most money over your life” During my “study” of The Tightwad Gazette I saw a short article about giving home haircuts. And art supplies: I like to paint and draw, so every now and then I splash out. Also, growing our own food.

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Rent Son Frugal Home and Garden 182

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Limiting waste is what really drives most of the habits I have that would qualify as “frugal” – reducing/eliminating food waste, returning unneeded items, pursuing refunds, checking on warranties, repairing things, etc. For me, being in the kitchen and making food for people is an act of love. Eat at grocery stores!

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Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 192

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.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2015

ACTION STEP: If you think you’re leaving money on the table, this article offers tips on how to ask for a raise. A good question to ask yourself before larger purchases, “is this worth more to me than getting out of debt? But if you currently do not have a system, read my tips on how to track your current spending.

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Debt Free Debt Budgeting Budget 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

But there is no way you are going to give up cable, the cell phone, eating out or your gym membership. What is the one thing you are refusing to give up that would help you pay off your debt? Write out what you have to spend on your home, utilities and other necessary items. And, how did you get out of it?

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