Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 1, 2014

For those of you who haven’t seen the movie, No Impact Man is about a small family who spends a year trying to live “no impact” They live without generating garbage, without using electricity (for a portion of the year), and without buying anything new. Get Take Out/Eat Out Less. This blew my mind.

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Documentary Eating Out Kids and Family Food and Drink 173

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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Saving Money Money Food New York City 187

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. However, most of the time, we only had money for the low cost restaurants, so they were all one greasy spoon after another. Use discounts on rental cars.

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Travel Family Hotel Making 196

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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Homemade Food and Wine Cooking Cooking At Home 180

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. Now, all of a sudden, we had enough money that we could try nicer restaurants. We both like to eat out. However, this isn’t always the case. We make plenty!” I like travel.

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San Francisco Emergency Fund Money Utah 248

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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Budgeting Budget Thrifting Thrift Stores 100

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. I did too and on top of that we officially blew through our restaurant budget. We’re always looking for new weekly meal plan ideas. How I Use Pinterest for Meal Planning.

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Budgeting Budget Home and Garden Daughter 100

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 Money Money Travel Hotel 52

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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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Recipes Groceries Grocery Lowes 93

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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Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 153

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

As my kids have grown, I have expanded my work hours at our office and by the end of the week, I’m too cooked to cook , so take out it is! However, there are ways to put a good meal on the table without relying on restaurants for saving your sanity. Now go through the list and really ask yourself if you use or need all of it.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The good thing was, I didn’t get used to a “luxury lifestyle” (whatever that is) during all those years. And eating out wasn’t the exception for me then. Of course, due to my upbringing, I was used to getting along with little money. 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

JULY 13, 2016

Then we re-took the class and never looked back. Drinking water when you eat out. We eat steak all year long (for a fairly good price). And we order chicken when we eat out (because steak in restaurants isn’t as good as Drew’s grilling). Still looking for God to speak top us in this area.

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Debt Debt Free Finds Home 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 22, 2020

This side hustle income was mainly used for the fun stuff, such as camping, home renovations & repairs, and needs for our kids. We’re no spring chickens, so in November 2016, we started contributing again to our retirement. We’re STILL here! In 2020, we still use and are thankful for Medi-share.

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Debt Health Insurance Insurance Budgeting 130

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Today, we’re meeting a reader who has managed to live for 2.5 Tell us a little about yourself When asked the question “Where are you from? My interest in frugality is less about saving money specifically, and more about making good use of the resources I have. years with no car (and two small kids!).

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Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 191

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

We blew through our health savings account, and now need to save another $10k so we’re not caught off guard if another emergency were to happen. This will take us most of the year. I don’t want to use the term extreme frugality, because that sounds absolutely horrible. Restaurants. Save for a camper upgrade.

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Financial Goals Goals 2018 Debt 113

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

We have been using this system ever since. I highly suggest using a separate paper calendar from your normal planner to eliminate any confusion. Also color coding will be helpful as this is a visual exercise, and you will be using all of this info in the upcoming steps. How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!).

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Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Goals 133

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 27, 2013

Take a peak and see what I read this week: Good Reads From The Blogosphere: It can be hard to balance work and life, especially if you’re trying to climb the corporate ladder while also nurturing your marriage and raising children. If you’re a parent, you know how hard it is to carve out time for yourself.

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Fridays Parenting Budgeting Budget 153