Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 13, 2013

These meals, whether they are take-out meals or ones from the grocery store, are usually high in calories, fat, and sodium, and low in nutrition. Sure, sometimes it’s okay to have a take-out meal or fast food meal to save your sanity, but eating out more often than not is a luxury that ends up costing more in the long run.

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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. Eating out at every meal drains your wallet , so choose the most important meals and make those your splurges.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

Who cooks at home anymore, many people eat out. When I was a kid, most preserved food stuffs either came in a can or a glass jar. While some foods are still packed in glass, most companies use plastic now. Is It Worth It To Purchase Insurance For Your Smartphone? Be careful where you spend your money! Glass jars.

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For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

If you calculate your mortgage interest, the cost of insurance and maintenance, buying can be much more expensive than renting. 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. Reduce convenience foods.

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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

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.

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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

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 ! I call my cable, cell phone, and insurance companies and ask for a lower rate, and I don’t beat around the bush.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Are you paying too much for home/auto insurance, cable, internet, cell? 4 – Skip the AM drive-thru and eat breakfast at home. And when dining out, at least follow these 15 Smart Tips to Save Money When Eating Out. Also, look into food delivery services, such as GrubHub, Uber Eats, and Door Dash.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

Necessary expenses could be: – Home: Mortgage/rent, utilities, insurance, taxes, necessary repairs. – Food: groceries, meals out, school lunches. – Transportation: loan payments, fuel, insurance, service/repairs, necessary parking/tolls. The grocery category is the easiest one to reduce.

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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.

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For the Mommas

JULY 10, 2016

You want to include all expenditures including, but not limited to: Housing- rent, mortgage, homeowner fees, homeowner insurance, lawn care services, housekeeping services, etc. Transportation- car note, car insurance, maintenance, gas, etc. Pet care- food, medication, grooming, etc. Telephone/cell phone. Step #3: Trim the fat.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2015

She cut her cable bill in half, rewrote her car and house insurance saving her $300, stopped the coffee runs, eliminated her dry cleaning bill. 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.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 12, 2016

And I cut back on lifestyle – cooking food at home, taking the bus to work vs driving and paying for parking, etc. Stop eating out – it’s so much better for your wallet and your waistline to cook at home. Stop eating out – it’s so much better for your wallet and your waistline to cook at home.

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