Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2013

They drove the 200 mile trip on holidays and birthdays to celebrate with us. They provided Christmas and birthday toys and on occasion provided direct financial aid. They rarely gave us toys or money. My parents were somewhat more interactive with their grandchildren (my kids).

Grandchildren 220

Grandchildren Grandkids Kids and Family Parenting 220

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

When I don’t plan, I make multiple trips to the store, eat out too often, and most certainly blow our budget. During the holidays a few years ago, Wegman’s offered 5 lb sacks of flour on sale for.99 Find out how I scored 16 lbs of meat and paid just $17.20. There’s a reason why menu planning is #1 on this list.

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

When I don’t plan, I make multiple trips to the store, eat out too often, and most certainly blow our budget. During the holidays a few years ago, Wegman’s offered 5 lb sacks of flour on sale for.99 Find out how I scored 16 lbs of meat and paid just $17.20. There’s a reason why menu planning is #1 on this list.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

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. During the holidays a few years ago, Wegman’s offered 5 lb sacks of flour on sale for.99 People either love them or hate them. Yeah, that is not me.

Saving Money 100

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

Schedules are so full between 2 working parents and the every increasing business of their children that families look for quick and easy ways to get fed – using calorie filled prepared food instead of basic ingredients or just punting and eating out. We didn’t eat out much. Stop Eating Out!

Food and Drink 167

Food and Drink Parenting Kids and Family Eating Out 167

Coupons Do Work

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

Going out to eat? If planning on eating out this weekend 2/10 – 2/12-17 , then check out at what you can grab for free or cheap at surrounding restaurants in your area. . Perfect for gifting if you have a special occasion coming up: Krispy Kreme: Purchase $50 GC here and Use code DONUT10 at checkout.

Baskin Robbins 100

Baskin Robbins Restaurant Cold Stone Creamery Freebies 100