Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

Being smart and avoiding unnecessary spending can help you save money in college. Remember these five money saving strategies to stay comfortable without breaking the bank. Skip the pizza and constant eating out. Be smart at the grocery store and you’ll save more than you expect. Smart Grocery Shopping.

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Couponing 101

JUNE 7, 2012

Hurry and download this FREE eBook: Easy Savings Tips for Busy People by Sarah Fuller (reg. This book offers simple, quick tips to save money on all sorts of big and small purchases. Learn how to cut your costs on clothing, groceries, gas, and eating out.

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Couponing 101

JULY 15, 2013

If not, you’re missing out on some great savings potential! Plink is a rewards program that pays you for shopping and eating out at some of your favorite places (like Old Navy, GAP, Outback, Burger King, Dunkin Donuts, and more). You can spend the $25 on gas or in-store! Here’s what to do: Sign up for Plink.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

A little up front planning will help you save money while on your trip, so that you can have the relaxed vacation that you''ve been waiting for. 8 Tips to Help You Save Money While On Vacation. Also, have your kids save their own money for their souvenirs. For dinner, we''ll plan to eat in on 5 nights and eat out 2 nights.

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Saving Everyday

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

While there are plenty of blog posts out there sharing ways to save money each month , many of them are overwhelming and unrealistic. I vividly remember him saving his change all year and having us kids roll it for vacation. It was rarely just handed out. Because of this, I became a bit obsessed with saving my money.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 25, 2012

Staycation Tips & Ideas to Help You Save. Summer is officially here and that means that kids are home, people are time off work, and gas prices are up (yikes!). You may not leave home (or travel far), but you’ll want to have some money set aside for tickets, eating out, gas, and possibly a night or two at a hotel.

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Saving Cents With Sense

SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

I’ve written about Upromise by Sallie Mae before and how it is such a great way to save for college (or pay off loans) while you are doing your everyday shopping, eating out, or even pumping gas. But did you know that you can save for college when you shop online? First, make sure you sign up for Upromise.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 1, 2011

We save and eagerly wait all year for our vacation and the last thing that we want to do is stress about the money spent while on our trip. It might seem so obvious, but a little planning will help you save money while on your trip, so that you can have the relaxed vacation that you hoped for. They save them up for their vacation.

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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. Have they truly saved money? Now THAT is the type of savings you should aim for.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2014

Do any of them include saving more? I have many ways for you to start saving, including couponing, but before you become overwhelmed with the idea, here are 10 tips that are simple, easy and will make you one savvy shopper in 2014, so you can start saving more. 10 Savvy Ways to Save in 2014. What about eating out?

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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. The best way to save is to avoid wasting anything. Save For The Future. Save For The Future. I’m Doing OK!

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Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Here are real ways to save on groceries each and every month! In this post, we’ll discuss realistic ways you can save on groceries at home and at the store! How to save on groceries at home. Before we get into how to save at the grocery store, let’s talk about what you can do before you go. Have a plan.

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Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Here are real ways to save on groceries each and every month! In this post, we’ll discuss realistic ways you can save on groceries at home and at the store! How to save on groceries at home. Before we get into how to save at the grocery store, let’s talk about what you can do before you go. Have a plan.

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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.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 3, 2017

Do any of them include saving more? I have 10 savvy ways to save in the new year, but before you become overwhelmed with the idea, read through these simple and easy tips. Before you know it, you will be saving more in 2015 and become a savvy shopper! 10 Savvy Ways to Save in the New Year. What about eating out?

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 18, 2013

Saving money can substantially improve your health and it’s scientifically proven to do so. However, you have to adapt a frugal mindset and train your mind to experience joy and excitement when you save a dollar. The more money you save, the better you will feel and the more relaxed your life will be.

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Saving Cents With Sense

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

If you have kids, have student loans, want to go back to school, or know someone that does, you want to know about and start using Upromise , which helps you save for college by doing things you are already doing : Shopping, Eating Out, Buying Tickets, or Fill Your Gas Tank. All rights reserved.

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Couponing 101

JUNE 14, 2019

Packing your own cereal, fruit, lunch meat, cheese, peanut butter, and bread can save you TONS of money when traveling! For those times that you will want to eat out, see what’s available at Restaurant.com ahead of time. It’s definitely worth it to keep refilling the ice in the ice chest to keep the food cold.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2015

Do any of them include saving more? I have 10 savvy ways to save in the new year, but before you become overwhelmed with the idea, read through these simple and easy tips. Before you know it, you will be saving more in 2015 and become a savvy shopper! 10 Savvy Ways to Save in the New Year. What about eating out?

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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. What’s your favorite way to save when vacationing with your family?

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

For others, it involves driving your car, and that means factoring in car repairs, gas, tolls and parking. You could eat out less, cut back on takeout and cook more often. Source link The post Cost of Living Calculator | City and Salary Comparison Tool appeared first on Savings Corner. There are ways to trim that down.

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For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

You can use the difference in income to pay off debt, save or invest. You can save thousands a year with a smaller house and smaller mortgage. Again, you can save thousands with a smaller car that is less expensive and more fuel efficient. And if you rent, save money and then invest the difference. Eat out less.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 4, 2012

With the skyrocketing prices of everything and the worsening inflation, saving money and spending wisely are vital to be able to live comfortably. It is not easy to be frugal and save money when you have a family that splurges and squanders. Inform The Whole Family About Your Plans Tell them about your intentions of wanting to save.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 2, 2011

Instead of watching TV, why not try learning a new skill that could lead to a raise at work; Or, why not use this time to develop some forms of passive income that can go towards your savings. This will only add extra savings to the mix. Plus you will save a ton on gasoline and parking fees. Take advantage of your local library.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 29, 2012

It cost over $1000, so when we went to go out for our Friday night dinner (we hate cooking on Fridays), we decided to stay in to save money. But the next thing out of his mouth was “so, what should we do?”. We’d gotten so used to going out that we didn’t really know what to do at home. Still, it is.

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Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 30, 2013

Keep your bank account from reaching zero with these money-saving tips: On Foot. Although some college campuses are much more pedestrian-friendly than others, going to school sans car is the easiest way to save tons of money every year, emphasizes the Treasurer of Franklin County, Ohio. Your student ID can be a passport to savings.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

Utilities Top utilities that you need to pay first are electric, gas, and water bills. Prioritizing groceries and food is wise but this does not mean you keep eating out every other night. How to Save Money on Your Home’s Mortgage The biggest expense in most people’s budget is their mortgage payment.

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Saving Cents With Sense

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

I’ve mentioned how much I like Upromise before because it helps you save for college by doing things you are already doing : Shopping, Eating Out, Buying Tickets, or Fill Your Gas Tank. Download the NEW Saving Cents with Sense Toolbar and Android App to have all the Latest Deals at Your Fingertips!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 26, 2011

Believe it or not, there are lots of ways to save money, no matter how much of it you have- or don’t have. I myself struggled for many years paying my own bills, but have since found numerous ways to save money. I have been able to save on things like food, gas, and clothing. It can save you bundles.

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Saving With Shellie

MAY 23, 2013

Welcome to Saving with Shellie! Use coupons at the grocery store to save. Then you only need to eat out for dinner. Use the Valpak website and enter your destination city to find discounts and savings for popular local attractions. Kids get hungry after you’ve run out of snacks.

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Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 24, 2013

In this slow, sluggish economy, pretty much everyone is looking for ways to downsize, cut back, and save money. Extra storage comes in handy in a lot of ways – for example, it lets you buy in bulk and save money. Start cooking more and you will save money and get healthy! Save money and do it yourself.

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Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 19, 2012

If you are looking to save money using coupons or wondering how to do “ extreme couponing ”, the good news is that you definitely can save a bundle on your grocery bill each month with using coupons and combining them with sales. The #1 magazine for coupons is All You – which has huge savings in coupons each month.

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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.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

There were no online saving or bill paying services. There wasn’t a restaurant on every corner and people didn’t eat out much. Out of season produce, if available at all, was super expensive. There were no remote controls. There were no automatically adjusting thermostats. There were no garage door openers.

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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. While you are eating supper. Talk about costs of cooking vs eating out, see if they can guess how much the meal cost you to make and how much it would cost if you bought it at a restaurant.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

I pointed out the multitude of new blogs related to saving money, being frugal, getting debt under control and learning about finances. Peggy: I’m glad to see folks finally interested in saving and investing. Eating out or going to a movie were once a year events. We saved and saved and saved.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

How did you get interested in saving money? Back when I was engaged and living on my own for the first time (I lived with my parents while in grad school to save on rent), I went to the library a lot and found a copy of the Tightwad Gazette. What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? Maybe four years?

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