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.

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Frugal Family Budgeting Budget 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 30, 2014

Something that I’ve found throughout all of my trips to the many different places I’ve visited, is that food is always a cost that is hard to contain. After all, you’ve got to eat! Plus, I have to admit to having a guilty pleasure for going all out on local cuisine when I travel. I have a big appetite and love to eat.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 4, 2011

View his latest articles on the University of Phoenix Birmingham and how to obtain a graphic design degree here. However, the problem is that most people do not know how. How to Conduct a Financial Analysis. Control Spending on Food. Is eating your weakness? Everyone has the opportunity and capacity to save.

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Family Financial Goals Debt Goals 196

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

DECEMBER 13, 2011

Where possible, swap sugary foods for fruit, raw vegetables and other snacks that won’t lead to weight gain. Don’t cut out treats altogether. Strict diets often fail because they are so hard to sustain and many people find themselves caving in and bingeing on the very foods that they were trying to avoid. Are you really hungry?

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Motherhood Moments

JANUARY 17, 2023

nstagram, Tik-Tok influencer and best-selling author Beth Linder-Moss has ten easy ways to jump start healthier eating, complete with the best timing, places to adopt new habits, plus where and how to cook. But if you are still hungry after a glass of water, eat knowing that you truly are hungry.” Eat quality calories.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 21, 2014

Eating out, while convenient, can be both expensive and time consuming. While most people think of eating out as a way to relax and save time, they typically don’t account for the time it takes to drive back and forth to the restaurant as well as the time to order, sit and wait for the food, and eat.

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Cooking Saving Money Freezers Money 222

Coupons Do Work

APRIL 14, 2015

Gwyneth Paltrow posted on her facebook page : There are a lot of people who use Food stamps (now known as SNAP), and the reality is, food stamps or not, anyone can live on $29 a week. Thus no food went to waste. I do the same thing AND my kids eat healthy! How to thaw it? As for having junk food in my stockpile?

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Budgeting Budget Food Kids and Family 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

If you’re new to writing a budget, read: How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!) Do you know how much money is flowing in and out of your bank accounts? Assign a budget category to each transaction, so you can add up what you spend on food, fuel, clothing, self-care, etc. 2 – Track your cashflow.

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February Frugal Financial Goals Goals 130

Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 23, 2019

One thing new couponers are eager to learn is how to save more money. While it is important to learn how to save more, I think the more important thing to learn is how to spend less. The Jones family wants to learn how to save more. My suggestion to the Jones family would be to learn how to spend less.

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Budgeting Budget Saving Eating Out 81

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 30, 2021

Eat Out Less & Reduce Takeaways. We are all partial to a well-cooked restaurant meal or food delivery, but the costs can quickly mount up when done so regularly. If you have accumulated many things over the years, it’s also good to have a clear out now and again to make space for anything new.

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Frugal Lives Frugal Living Saving Money Frugal 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 18, 2021

Eat Out Less & Reduce Takeaways. We are all partial to a well-cooked restaurant meal or food delivery, but the costs can quickly mount up when done so regularly. If you have accumulated many things over the years, it’s also good to have a clear out now and again to make space for anything new.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

Before you think of how to increase your fruit and veg quota, make sure that you’re fully clued-up on what exactly can be included in your seven-a-day. How to Pack More Fruit and Veg Into Your Diet. Get creative when eating out. Get Healthy'

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Eating Out Food and Drink Meals Wellness 170

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

Furthermore, my office was not near any sort of restaurant or café, thereby eliminating the accessibility of food out, as well as my craving for it. The only food nearby was at the cafeteria, which lacked any sort of allure because their menu was so limited and meat based. Many of us fill up our breaks with sourcing food.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 1, 2014

The family in the documentary was what many Americans might consider “extreme”, as they only shopped at a farmers market which sold locally sourced food (cutting back on the emissions from transportation of food as well as the chemicals required to preserve the food in transport). Get Take Out/Eat Out Less.

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Documentary Eating Out Kids and Family Food and Drink 173

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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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. One of the issues with Western eating habits is portion control.

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Son Kids and Family Food Dinner 200

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 26, 2014

Some popular items include homemade baking kits (think all of the ingredients for soup or brownies in a jar), homemade jewelry, artwork, crafts, and food. How to Make Extra Money. Now that you know how much you’ll need to spend, the next step is generating some extra cash. Another area to focus on may be entertainment.

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Holiday Emergency Fund Homemade Eating Out 169

Couponing 101

JULY 28, 2011

One thing new couponers are eager to learn is how to save more money. While it is important to learn how to save, I think the more important thing to learn is how to spend less. The Jones family wants to learn how to save more. My suggestion to the Jones family would be to learn how to spend less.

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Budgeting Budget Saving Eating Out 96

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 16, 2016

Day 16 of 31 Days to Slash your Grocery Spending: Avoid Food Waste. family of four discards around $1,500 a year on food. family of four discards around $1,500 a year on food. Imagine saving your family’s budget $1500 a year just by being more aware of your food waste and taking action to stop it.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

If you’re new to writing a budget, read: How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!). Assign a budget category to each transaction, so you can add up what you spend on food, fuel, clothing, self-care, etc. For a list of budget categories, read: How to Start a Budget. 3 – Cook/Eat from the pantry and freezer.

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February Frugal Financial Goals Budgeting 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2013

Eating out harms you in two ways. It is always costlier than eating at home, and it makes you fat, no matter whether you are buying a quick snack at a fast food restaurant, vending machine or a convenience store. Find out any similar places or situations where you can make cuts. Carry Snacks. Hey, just kidding.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

“How to Live Large and Have Fun”, “How to Spend Millions on Credit and Never Pay a Dime”, “Live Large and On Charge…Cards”, “Living High on the Hog: The Art of Budget Busting”…these are all titles of fictitious books, but they might as well be bestsellers. Embrace the Food Network. Don’t know how to cook?

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Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 28, 2013

This week I wanted to comment on eating out while on Nutrisystem. You could order some fruit and yogurt and then eat a breakfast entree or bar once you finish (or before). My point is that it is very possible to still have a social life and eat out while on the Nutrisystem program. *. Slow and steady wins the race!

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Eating Out Lunch Lunches Sprint 61

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Related Reading: How to Save Money on Groceries. And when dining out, at least follow these 15 Smart Tips to Save Money When Eating Out. We found a YouTube video that showed us specifically how to fix it. Related reading: Rakuten Review: How to Earn Cash Back. 3 – Reduce your monthly utility bills.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

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 ! How to save on groceries at home. Throwing food away is throwing money away ! Have a plan. Here’s why.

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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 ! How to save on groceries at home. Throwing food away is throwing money away ! Have a plan. Here’s why.

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Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

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. Do you know how often I do those things now? Not once a week, or once a month, never.

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Food and Wine Goals Finance Wine 232

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. How Much Money Can You Live Off Of?

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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. If you don’t know how to do it, search online. Reduce convenience foods. Brown bag it to work.

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Frugal Lives Frugal Living Frugal Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions 49

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

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

We ate at home a lot and watched our food budget carefully. We still allotted a lot of money for food, but we were careful not to go too far over budget. Daniel cut some of his business expenses by cutting out a monthly fee for a co-working space and cutting out monthly charges for services he didn’t need anymore.

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Debt Debt Free Finance Friends And Family Sale 245

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 14, 2013

You will be amazed at how small changes, like changing the brand of your detergent or bath soap or avoiding wasting water and electricity, can make big changes when it comes to how much you spend. 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.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

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. I do, which is why I wanted it out in the open as to what the budget allowed. Maybe, but probably not.

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Real Estate Money Kids and Family Budgeting 183

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2013

This year for instance, I dropped upwards of $250 on entertainment (boat ride, eat outs, amusement park, supplies, books, games and etc) plus the opportunity cost of using our condo instead of renting it out (over $1600 for the week) plus groceries, gasoline and more. Among well-to-do grandparents and the 2.7 Money Tips'

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Grandchildren Grandkids Kids and Family Parenting 220

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.

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Growing Home and Garden Radios Kids and Family 180

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!). – Food: groceries, meals out, school lunches. More budgeting resources: How to Budget and Save for Large Yearly Expenses, such as taxes, home owners and auto insurances. I list tons of ideas: How to Slash Your Grocery Spending .

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