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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FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Looking for ways to save money on groceries? Groceries is one budget category that can get out of control very quickly. As my kids have grown into a teen and tween who eat as much as adults, I spend about $700/month–this includes anything I buy at the grocery store, so it includes paper and cleaning products.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

Because so many people are living on incomes that cannot support their spending habits; living on borrowed money, moving money from account to account, buying, spending, hiding the bills, and eventually the ‘dog of debt’ will catch up to you and bite you right in your credit report. Buy Store Brands. What does that mean?

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Shereen Travels Cheap

JANUARY 10, 2024

January is Be Kind to Food Servers Month , so it feels like it's time to bring back some tips for saving money while dining on vacation, along with some suggestions on how you can inject a little more kindness when you're somewhere that you are being served food or beverages. Anyway, here are ways I save money on food when I travel.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2016

But the truth is, we have the money. And while I don’t like parting with our money, I am grateful that this repair won’t send us into financial distress. Dave Ramsey suggests in his book, The Total Money Makeover , that you create a starter emergency fund of $1000. 2 – Decide where to put the money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

As I prepared to hold a Money Camp for my young grandchildren last year, I researched various educational standards to review what kids can learn at various ages. They start to notice that you can trade toys, or trade money for stuff (like a ride on the grocery store pony or candy at the checkout aisle). At the grocery store.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

How did you get interested in saving money? What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? We are very blessed that my husband earns enough so that I have been able to stay at home and homeschool–so my “why” in saving money is to balance that out. Maybe four years?

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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. Most of the coupons I use come directly from the store, either from their in-store magazines , kiosks, or the coupons that print with my store receipt.

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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. Vacations are supposed to be enjoyable.

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Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 23, 2019

One thing new couponers are eager to learn is how to save more money. It may seem like the same thing, but let me give you an example. 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. Have they truly saved money?

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Brian and me at the Sears Tower Having our first child just one month after our first wedding anniversary was NOT in the plan, but so far it’s worked out well! She’s still exploring herself and the world to figure out her path! How did you get interested in saving money?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

You spend your money on the wrong stuff. Instead of investing your money in education or your 401K, your money goes to clothes, gadgets, big screen TV’s or alcohol. If you don’t have enough money, it’s time to quit spending on stuff that doesn’t last. You don’t keep track of your money flow.

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Saving With Shellie

APRIL 10, 2011

Upromise is a program that allows you to save money for college. If you have a child, grandchild, niece, nephew, godchild, cousin…anyone that might want to go to college in the future this is a painless way to earn free money. Not a ton of money but hey, that’s easily a free textbook.

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Couponing 101

APRIL 23, 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). Have you heard of Plink ? Register a debit or credit card with Plink.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2013

It is not only possible to spend gobs of money on your little rug rats but also gobs of your time. They rarely gave us toys or money. Seeing the joy of discovery on a child’s face or watching them learn a new skill or develop a new talent is just plain fun, no matter the cost in money or time. They tolerated our presence.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 1, 2014

Get Take Out/Eat Out Less. Eating out and getting takeout is the plight of our generation. I remember when I was a kid, we ate out maybe once per month as a treat to a local Chinese buffet (we lived in a small town, it was the only restaurant that my mom liked). This blew my mind.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 26, 2016

We have more important things to do with our money besides sending a large portion of it to the creditors every month. SO THIS WILL BE THE YEAR…YAY… WOOHOO… BUT……in order to reach our goal by the end of the year, we need to find/earn more money than we currently are able to come up with each month.

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JUNE 8, 2018

Do you feel like you have more month than money? Do you look at your bank account and wonder, “where did all the money go?” A budget could help you avoid late and insufficient funds fees, find money for an upcoming trip or expense, and ease a disagreement over finances in a marriage. EVERY.SINGLE.THING!!

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Couponing 101

MAY 13, 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). Have you heard of Plink ? I have talked to many people who have taken advantage of Plink offers.

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Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 4, 2011

Upromise is a program that allows you to save money for college. If you have a child, grandchild, niece, nephew, godchild, cousin…anyone that might want to go to college in the future this is a painless way to earn free money. You can also stack these with manufacturer coupons.

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Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Reducing your food expenses is one of the best ways to reduce your overall spending and find extra money in your budget ! In this post, we’ll discuss realistic ways you can save on groceries at home and at the store! Before we get into how to save at the grocery store, let’s talk about what you can do before you go.

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Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Reducing your food expenses is one of the best ways to reduce your overall spending and find extra money in your budget ! In this post, we’ll discuss realistic ways you can save on groceries at home and at the store! Before we get into how to save at the grocery store, let’s talk about what you can do before you go.

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Couponing 101

JUNE 17, 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). Have you heard of Plink ? I have talked to many people who have taken advantage of Plink offers.

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Couponing 101

JUNE 29, 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). Have you heard of Plink ? I have talked to many people who have taken advantage of Plink offers.

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Couponing 101

MAY 16, 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). Have you heard of Plink ? I have talked to many people who have taken advantage of Plink offers.

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Couponing 101

MAY 1, 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). Have you heard of Plink ? I have talked to many people who have taken advantage of Plink offers.

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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. When my husband and I got married, we were making hardly any money. full-time so we started bringing in a decent amount of money. first about any money that was spent. Where are you from?

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Cost of living” is the amount of money you need to sustain a certain lifestyle in a given place. Food: Weekly trips to the grocery store can add up, especially if food costs are high where you live. You could eat out less, cut back on takeout and cook more often. What is ‘cost of living’? There are ways to trim that down.

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Couponing 101

JULY 15, 2013

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! Please note that you have to give credit card or debit card information to take advantage of this offer.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 27, 2011

(I didn't compost the salad, because it had feta cheese mixed in) We certainly eat leftovers, but by the end of last week, we were (1) lazy and (2) lazy. Eating leftovers is one of my tenets of saving money in the kitchen but I am even guilty of wasting food at times. 600 is what many Americans spend on food each month.

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JULY 16, 2015

And my absolute #1 way to save money at the grocery store is to PLAN OUR MEALS. When you walk into a grocery store with a plan, you eliminate impulse & duplicate purchases. You will not only save yourself money, but also time. I shared our strategies in this post, 15 Smart Ways to Save Money when Eating Out.

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Couponing 101

MAY 23, 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). Hurry – it ends on Sunday (5/26). Have you heard of Plink ?

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Couponing 101

SEPTEMBER 10, 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). Be sure to check out the CVS Deals before you head to the store.

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Couponing 101

MAY 9, 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). This is a great way to save while you shop and eat at your favorite places.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

Thinking about saving money, traveling the world, investing in the market, or starting a new job? If Pa had known about the futures market he could have made money selling a futures contract. Just how much money did that save me? Look no further because it is all in here this week. Read away my friends. Futures introduction.

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Couponing 101

JULY 28, 2011

One thing new couponers are eager to learn is how to save more money. It may seem like the same thing, but let me give you an example. 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. Have they truly saved money?

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2015

Everyone had unique motivation for working towards debt freedom: Jackie and her husband were sick of the stress that goes along with money issues. She also didn’t want to waste money that is spent on mortgage interest. They Earned Extra Money. What skills or talents do you have that you can earn extra money from?

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