Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2014

It is an eye-opening experience and will allow you to figure out what you can cut back on, as well as what is a necessary expense. What about eating out? How much are you spending on groceries? Utilize coupons with a sale and you’ll see a 50% savings on your grocery bill immediately. How about clothes?

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2014 Saving Bills Emergency Fund 88

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2013

It never occurred to me to ask Mom or Mom-in-law to come watch my kids. 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. Expectations of our children. We raised our children to expect more involvement.

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Grandchildren Grandkids Kids and Family Parenting 220

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 16, 2015

If you are trying to reduce your expenses, groceries should be the first thing you attack. And my absolute #1 way to save money at the grocery store is to PLAN OUR MEALS. If you make this one simple change, you will reduce your grocery spending substantially. Dining Out. The 5 Easiest Budget Categories to Reduce.

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Budgeting Budget Thrifting Thrift Stores 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 26, 2011

Here are some examples: Stop eating out on the weekend. If you’re lacking on equipment front, check out Amazon for some great deals on appliances. Plus, by watching shows without commercials you are less likely to be influenced to buy items you don’t need. Buy cheap groceries.

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Bills Money Insurance Saving Money 124

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 3, 2017

It is an eye-opening experience and will allow you to figure out what you can cut back on, as well as what is a necessary expense. What about eating out? How much are you spending on groceries? Utilize coupons with a sale and you’ll see a 50% savings on your grocery bill immediately. How about clothes?

New Year's 40

New Year's Saving Bills Emergency Fund 40

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 18, 2013

Saving money at the grocery store , gas station , car insurance, or even college tuition are all examples of things that should be something you strive for and are eager to achieve. When you save money and watch your spending, you’re going to feel a lot better about your finances and this can help you relax.

Health 81

Health College Tuition Insurance Saving Money 81

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. I watched him do this every day of my life. For example, non-organic Swanson broth is almost three dollars at most grocery stores. Check out our ways to save money on groceries !

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Saving Money Money Saving Bills 52

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Originally for groceries, it has expanded to include clothing, entertainment and eating out, pet supplies and other categories. For others, you’ll need to complete an additional task such as watching a video or taking a poll. Offers can be product or retailer-specific. The total points awarded can vary by task.

Money 52

Money Making Bank Banking 52

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2015

It is an eye-opening experience and will allow you to figure out what you can cut back on, as well as what is a necessary expense. What about eating out? How much are you spending on groceries? Utilize coupons with a sale and you’ll see a 50% savings on your grocery bill immediately. How about clothes?

New Year's 40

New Year's Saving Bills Emergency Fund 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 29, 2012

The kids are out of school for the summer, and it was the opening week for a popular movie, so we left after seeing the lineups. We had already picked up some snacks and candy at the grocery store because the movie theater snacks are so expensive, so we wanted to do something. So, how have you saved money on dates and still had fun?

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Frugal Wine Saving Money Money 188

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

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). Introduce budgeting concepts by talking about how much you allocate for groceries. At the grocery store. When you get home with the groceries. While you are eating supper.

Money 187

Money Parenting Kids and Family Gasoline 187

Coupons Do Work

APRIL 14, 2015

Here is an article I Wrote in 2013 that I am going to repost on how I survive on a $30 bucks a week on my grocery bill for the whole family : Question: can you survive on $200 a month grocery shopping for the whole family? I do the same thing AND my kids eat healthy! That usually last for the whole year. now how do I do it?

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Food Kids and Family 100

Shereen Travels Cheap

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Reusable grocery bag I am a grocery shopper. I don't go out for every meal if I can help it. I generally show up at my destination and take a trip to the store on the first day to shop for breakfast foods, because that's the easiest meal to make and the least exciting to me to eat out.

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Travel Hotel Sunglasses Phones 233

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

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. People listened to the radio, watched TV, went to the local (one screen) movie house or entertained themselves.

Growing 180

Growing Home and Garden Radios Kids and Family 180

The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Somehow, I was watching a video of Korean YouTuber Maangchi making something she called a frugal Korean dish, which made me think that I probably should look for more frugal recipes to save money on expensive ingredients. And eating out wasn’t the exception for me then. We don’t eat out often, but I like to cook.

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Green And Frugal Home and Garden Lunch Lunches 208

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 22, 2020

Groceries. I have written this many times, “the grocery budget is the easiest budget category to get out of control and the easiest budget category to control.” ” By planning our meals and grocery list, I am able to maintain our grocery budget and still eat very well. Restaurants.

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Debt Health Insurance Insurance Budgeting 130

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Eating out at every meal drains your wallet , so choose the most important meals and make those your splurges. If you love going out for breakfast, it’s the cheapest meal of the day to dine out. When I know I’ll be cooking a lot, I make a grocery list, including what I need for each meal, snacks, and drinks.

Saving Money 52

Saving Money Money Travel Hotel 52

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Eat at grocery stores! In the US, many grocery stores (especially in cities) will have hot or cold bars where you can grab food that can be eaten immediately, or warmed up. When I got to my destination, I bought a quart of whole milk and some trail mix from a grocery store. How has reading The Frugal Girl changed you?

Kids and Family 192

Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 192

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

– Food: groceries, meals out, school lunches. Some items are fixed and are recurring each month, but other things are variable (change month to month) such as groceries, heating/cooling, clothing, restaurants. You can’t cut back on your rent or mortgage payment, but you can find ways to save money on your groceries.

Budgeting 133

Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Goals 133

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

Take a moment to watch them. MoneySmartGuides : The Real Cost of Eating Out – I was looking over my budget for the previous month and something stood out. After checking and rechecking and I discover the real cost of eating out! You might just learn something. How much are you overspending?

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Credit Cards Credit Finance Personal Finance 220

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 2, 2016

So whether that’s hiking across the beautiful Sussex Downs, growing my own vegetables or taking my binoculars out for a spot of bird watching I rarely spend much time indoors. Over the last few years I’d watched uneasily as my monthly payments ballooned. Could I knock $20 off my grocery shopping somehow?

Debt 100

Debt Finds Debt Free Pay Off Debt 100