Couponing 101

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

While you’re at it, check out our 10 Money-Saving Instant Pot Recipes to get started! Every time you cook, you might be throwing away ingredients you could still get some use out of. Use Simple, Inexpensive Ingredients. Avoid Eating Out. Try these four tips to save money with your Instant Pot.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 26, 2014

There’s no point in using more money than you need to. Eating out is usually a large expense for most people. If you stop eating out for four weeks, you may have as much as $100 to $300 set aside for gifts, depending on how frequently you eat out. Estimating and Reducing Holiday Spending.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 10, 2013

Whether you''re just dipping your toes in or looking for more recipes to add to your rotation, this collection of ebooks is both inspiring and practical, with more than 200 recipes plus inspirational stories from people who have transformed their health through a paleo diet and tips for eating out without cheating.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

And, when you find yourself in the market for a new (or used) car, don’t worry about spending a little extra for an energy efficient vehicle because it will almost assuredly save money in the long-run by cutting gas consumption. Moreover, restaurants use an exceptional amount of energy and resources in storing and packaging food.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 30, 2014

I know grocery shopping doesn’t sound like a lot of fun when you go away on vacation (you’re probably dreaming about not having to do that!), Even buying pre-made salads and entrees at the grocery store is substantially cheaper than eating out. Grocery Shop. Daily Deal Sites. Beware of the fine print, though.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 19, 2011

They think that if they start being frugal, they will no longer get the opportunity to eat out, go to spas, travel, or even watch their favorite movie. Instead of using expensive beauty products, why not opt for homemade products? Instead, opt for dining in so you can moderate the ingredients you will be using.

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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! Some people see traveling as a luxury, but I see it differently.

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Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

You can use pre-printed grocery lists to keep inventory and add extra items on the side. Consistently using things you already have not only saves money but also prevents food waste. Pro tip : Statistically, over 40% of families order take-out because they’re tired and don’t feel like cooking. Have a plan.

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Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

You can use pre-printed grocery lists to keep inventory and add extra items on the side. Consistently using things you already have not only saves money but also prevents food waste. Pro tip : Statistically, over 40% of families order take-out because they’re tired and don’t feel like cooking. Have a plan.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 22, 2019

It will encourage you to limit the times you eat out and help you save the food you’re already making instead of throwing it away. Here are some of my favorite ways to use these containers: Homemade baby food. Not to mention the added benefit of being able to control exactly what your baby is eating.

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Saving In Akron

JUNE 6, 2011

Shout Out to Eat Out Triple Dipper sweepstakes. Chili’s is also running a fun contest called the Shout Out to Eat Out Triple Dipper sweepstakes. To enter simply visit the Shout Out to Eat Out Triple Dipper Sweepstakes site and upload a photo of your face into one of the trio images.

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Couponing 101

APRIL 2, 2020

Right now, your fridge probably isn’t as well-stocked as it used to be. Even if you’re still making regular grocery runs or getting food delivered to your house, you may not be able to get all your favorite products. Sometimes, eating out of the pantry is the best solution. Easy Chana Masala via 40 Aprons.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 5, 2016

” Dining out is a fun treat, but when you eat out too often it gets old and my sweet girl wanted a home cooked dinner. We’re always looking for new weekly meal plan ideas. How I Use Pinterest for Meal Planning. I never got to the grocery store until 8pm on Tuesday night. I don’t blame her.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 16, 2015

Dining Out. We used to spend hundreds of dollars a month going out to eat at restaurants. In fact, there was a time that I rarely cooked over the weekends, because we ate out so often. Restaurants can be a huge drain on any budget, but there are ways to enjoy a meal out without spending a lot of money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

If you don’t know where to start, search “recipes” and favorite or re-pin whatever jumps out at you. (Uh Pinterest is also a great resource for figuring out what to do with that one ingredient that’s starting to go bad in your fridge. How do you get excited about eating in? And it’s completely FREE. Try Some Add Ins.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

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. Use discounts on rental cars. Use hotel rewards. We pack these in a suitcase, so no one knows the difference. (We

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

Skip the pizza and constant eating out. Buy Used Textbooks. New editions of texts are churned out quicker than the old editions can be read, and the new prints rarely offer more than a fresh cover and sometimes an extra chapter. Being smart and avoiding unnecessary spending can help you save money in college.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

If you’re new to writing a budget, read: How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!). Use up all of those odd ingredients. 4 – Use up the products in the bathroom/cleaning closet before purchasing more. I also have a laundry room with enough cleaning products to last us a very long time.

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Saving With Shellie

MARCH 1, 2011

If you’re headed out for lunch, check out the two Quizons coupons available on their Facebook page. $1/1 That ought to help you eat out for less. New Quiznos Coupons is a post from Saving with Shellie™ ©2009-2011 and is intended for personal, non-commercial use only. 1/1 Regular Sub. $2/1

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Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 30, 2013

If you have a school meal plan, you’re paying for every meal, whether you eat it or not. 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.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

When I was younger, I used to think that a higher income was the solution to most of my financial issues. We both like to eat out. So we re-jiggered our finances so that we only spend on things that we really enjoy, and that are really important to us. However, this isn’t always the case. I like travel.

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For the Mommas

JULY 29, 2014

With crochet you can create not only useful items, but projects that will become family heirlooms. You’ll soon be a pro at choosing the right ingredients and portion sizes to make healthy decisions at home or when eating out. They’re taking things to another level. Will Minecraft ever be the same?

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

Using only cash while on vacation will force you to question each purchase, especially when it comes to spending money on unnecessary souvenirs--you won''t want to waste your cash. Maybe you don’t want to cook at all during your vacation or maybe eating out for every meal is beyond what your budget can handle. Create A Budget.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

When we’re crazy busy and the family is demanding that they be fed, I always have the ingredients for spaghetti on hand. And when dining out, at least follow these 15 Smart Tips to Save Money When Eating Out. Now go through the list and really ask yourself if you use or need all of it. Pretty nails and toes?

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

We live in metro Phoenix, in a 70s tract house that we’ve been gradually re-doing. No, although we inadvertently used the debt snowball method without having heard of it. We used my app to track our progress while we were paying off our house, and of course I ran a zillion different scenarios. Get creative. Ask for help.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

My condo association has been struggling for 6 years to build up a reserve fund to handle big future maintenance items, such as re-roofing. We finally convinced the board to map out future needs and come up with a plan to get there. Then the board decided to re-stain prematurely. Possibly, but not likely.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

If you are struggling with the rising grocery prices or maybe you need to make room for your family’s growing appetites, take a look at the following list and see what changes you can make to cut your grocery bill…and still eat really well! These are strategies I use weekly to help keep my grocery bill in line with our budget.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 19, 2012

That said, I don’t eat out more than 10 – 12 times a year. I don’t eat red meat or even pork more than once a week or so. I do eat fruits and vegetables and am trying to up my servings of those. Today, there are bone re-building medicines available and I went on them for a few years.

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Saving Everyday

JANUARY 9, 2015

This has been the most popular recipe on the site for over a year, so i thought I’d re-post it for all who missed it. Line a large cookie sheet with foil (I use Reynolds Non-stick Pan Lining Paper ). I almost always have to ask for my vegetables to be cooked more when we eat out. Pin This To Pinterest. Instructions.

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Saving Everyday

APRIL 12, 2013

Line a large cookie sheet with foil (I use Reynolds Non-stick Pan Lining Paper ). You could even crank the oven up to 450-475 to get the charred edges, especially if you’re cooking for a shorter amount of time. I almost always have to ask for my vegetables to be cooked more when we eat out. 1 Teaspoon – Salt.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2017

We committed to using a cash budget, and we talked daily at. When the second loan was paid off, we used everything to go towards. When the second loan was paid off, we used everything to go towards. and using all of our extra funds, like bonuses from work and tax returns, we were able to pay everything off in 4 years!

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

If you need to find some wiggle room in your budget, or combat the rising grocery prices, or maybe make room for your family’s growing appetites, take a look at the following list and see what changes you can make to reduce what you’re spending on groceries…and still eat really well! You’ll be thankful later.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

Today we’re meeting a reader who is an artist, a homeschooler, a boy-mom, and a renter by choice. Tell us a little about yourself I’m Karen A. I mentioned it to my fiance and he asked me to please cut his hair for him, using the article as a guide! Hello, everyone! Here’s Karen: 1.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

We use an online account like, Capital One 360 (my referral link). But when you’re trying to save money, cut out this costly expense. When we’re crazy busy and the family is demanding that they be fed, I always have the ingredients for spaghetti on hand. 18 – Use Cash Back Grocery apps.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 6, 2020

What got us through financially? I am totally paraphrasing the year, but had it not been for the money in our emergency savings, we would most likely have used credit cards to survive. I still use my spreadsheet to this day! I decided to use Dave Ramsey’s 7 Baby Steps as a guide and I wrote our first Debt Freedom Plan.

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Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 4, 2011

“ Shout Out To Eat Out – Wild or Mild ”: To enter, participants upload a head shot of themselves and create a wild or mild avatar on shoutouttoeatout.com. Make sure to check out this hot new Wild or Mild Menu – no pun intended! You will have 7 ways to enter but the first entry is MANDATORY.

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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. This time can be used towards other projects and to do lists you have on the go. Instead, have your pals over for some tasty treats and a visit.

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