Couponing 101

JANUARY 10, 2020

The Buy Nothing Project started as a form of hyper-local gift economy in which people give and exchange freely without the expectation of receiving anything in return. Joining a Buy Nothing Facebook group can be an easy way to save money while stoking your own giving spirit. There are additional rules regarding participation.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 2, 2012

Less transport movements mean less carbon emissions and you’ll be supporting the local economy too. Where possible, try to avoid gifts that use batteries. Look for toys that don’t need batteries or give books to children instead. There’s a lot of discussion about the etiquette of re-giving an unwanted gift. Just Buy Less!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 13, 2011

Last month they gave over $6,000 worth of cash and goods to their recipient, the Kahlen family, who had been going through a financially hard time due to the economy (and whose daughter is currently battling Tuberous Sclerosis). They’ve been giving back to their community since they moved in, and now it’s time for US to help them!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 6, 2014

We could all use a laugh on a Monday morning. Andrea gives us some great advice on how to protect electronics from kids. Miranda also talked about freelancing this week and how there has been a huge change in the economy and people freelancing as a career. Mr. 4HWD shares his perspective on how much energy to use at work.

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Koupon Karen

APRIL 18, 2024

The city in Michigan has a flourishing economy. It will give you an opportunity to address all weather-related damage, ensuring your house is prepared for future weather conditions. It will allow you to improve the bathroom’s functionality and layout, allowing you to make better use of the space.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 13, 2013

Websites like Groupon, Living Social and Teambuy can give you some great ideas of fun things to do, which is a great way of exploring a new place. Using these services can also be a great way of making new friends. The YMCA is usually very community oriented, so they may be able to give you some good tips.

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Golf Thrift Stores Green And Frugal Budgeting 200

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 11, 2020

Pre-coronavirus, we didn’t think twice about shaking a stranger’s hand, using the ATM keypad, or going to the grocery store without donning a hazmat suit. I have been using it ever since. Hubby has been running errands for us, so I’ll give him a break. Stop sending an extra payment to our mortgage.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 14, 2011

Alternatives to fossil fuel are becoming more popular not only because of their “green” benefits, but also because of concerns about relying on limited, imported resources to fuel cars – and economies. The plants used to make biofuel absorb roughly as much carbon dioxide as they release when they are burned. Electric Cars.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 10, 2013

How does your money move through your personal economy? They will come out on specific dates, so you should pay attention to your pay periods, and coordinate accordingly if you are using your checking account. Strategy: Use Your Credit Card. Should You Use Automatic Bill Pay? Do you use automatic bill pay?

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Shereen Travels Cheap

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

USB Data Blocker for when you need to charge your phone and use a public outlet. Now, I use these for my laptop, headphones, car keys, etc. I've used this with the flat magnet inside my case (not attached to my phone). This one will charge your phone 2-3 times fully, and you can use it to charge two devices at a time.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

Here are six things we do in the fall that help us save money by using what we have, being energy efficient or maintaining our stuff so it lasts longer. Not only does mulch save money on watering, but it comes for the price of labor for us. Each fall as they fall, we scoop them and grind them using the lawn tractor.

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Money Plants Home and Garden Painting 210

Nicoles Nickels

JUNE 29, 2014

Swaddlers give your baby comfort and protection they’ll love for even longer. Swaddlers Super Economy Pack and Economy Plus Pack are now available (online only). We are also diaper superusers using on average 125 diapers a week – it’s a lot of diapers! Giveaway Prize Pack. Everyone has advice for a new mom.

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Babies R Us Prizes Pampers Giveaway 97

Saving In Akron

FEBRUARY 13, 2012

It was very easy to use and set up, and she was actually able to do it herself. Purchasing JAWS products is not only helping the planet and helping you cut cleaning costs, it’s also contributing to the betterment of the regional economy through both JAWS International and the more localized retailers they partner with.

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Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 27, 2012

Buying local also helps the area’s economy by building up the local agricultural industry and by helping keep money within the community. I love supporting my state’s economy and agriculture in the state as I assume many of you do as well. Enter using the Rafflecopter form below – you can only do each entry once!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 22, 2012

You support the local economy when you shop locally, keeping your town, suburb or local area viable and productive. Locally produced goods have not traveled huge food miles to get to their destination, saving the use of non-renewable petroleum which creates pollution to the natural environment.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 8, 2013

Motivational finance books, such as The One Minute Millionaire or Think and Grow Rich stress the importance of giving. They claim that if you give, you get back a thousandfold more. Humans are hard-wired to give. The individual has to give something to get the benefits of the group. Giving makes you healthier.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

Thanks to all the ruckus in Egypt and the Middle East, gas prices have started to climb again… the timing couldn’t be worse considering how shaky our economy still is! Of course, gas stations and credit card companies are trying to take advantage of this situation, by using it as a marketing ploy to get you to sign up for their gas cards.

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news , world news , and news about the economy. To celebrate we’re giving away a VIP gift package worth over $300! TWEET @cheapchicas using #cheapischic and include either one of these links with your tweet: [link] or [link]. Only 40 made in total, all exclusively for the book!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2013

In Huffington Post article Boomers Give New Meaning To Spoiling The Grandkids author Linda Stern reported: “Roughly 36 percent of the grandparents surveyed by AARP said “spoiling (grand)children by buying them too much” was a part of a grandparent’s financial role.”. Boomers are becoming grandparents by the second.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Many factors influence the mortgage rate you’re offered, including the economy, your financial details and the lender. With a Loan Estimate from each lender compared side-by-side, you’ll be able to see which lender is giving you a good mortgage rate combined with the lowest origination fees. What determines my VA loan interest rate?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 8, 2017

If you give the same care to you finances that you give your garden, both should grow. Use good stock. It is the same with your finances, whether with credit, savings or investments, use the most reputable institution offering the best plans that you can find. I came from a long line of farmers, who always had gardens.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 18, 2013

With the economy the way it is and with most people affected by the recession, they will definitely understand that you want to keep costs at a minimum by having a small wedding party. It takes the cost of outfitting your bridesmaid and groomsmen off your back, and they would not have to think of what gift to give you.

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Wedding Money Saving Money Budgeting 248

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2012

Since the economy has been in recession, the current state of things is causing many people to really rethink how they view their job security. Those jobs for life we hear our parents and grandparents speak about, are unfortunately, not nearly as prevalent as they used to be. Now what you ask?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 6, 2014

I am going to control my environment, what goes in my body, what goes in my family’s body, and what products I use in my house. I will control how I travel (cars and trains only, no planes since 2007) and what kind of lightbulbs I use. Am I giving up? Money is power, and power always wins. Yes, and no. You can’t win. Go Green'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 6, 2012

You have to refrain from giving into your temptations to withdraw the money, otherwise it will never add up. It can be tempting, once you have saved a few dollars using the methods above to want to go out and spend the money elsewhere. It is challenging to save, and it does take diligence. Save Those Pennies. Share your ideas below!

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Nicoles Nickels

MARCH 25, 2013

The website is super easy to use and within a few days I had the invitations in my hand. It enables local manufacturing to thrive, which lessens shipping pollution and reduces landfills – both rampant problems in the prevailing economy of mass production overseas. About Zazzle: What’s Zazzle really all about?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 15, 2012

In today’s economy, inflation is quite high, and prices are rising quickly. It can be even cheaper if you make the food yourself, and since picnic food is easy to do, you should give it a try. Handing over coupons at the checkout used to be considered very uncool but these days, no-one bats an eyelid. Dating can be expensive.

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Bank Banking Food and Drink Food and Wine 252

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 29, 2014

Degrees are very expensive and in this post recession economy, don’t necessarily guarantee the best return on your dollar. A college degree does pay more and gives you a much better ‘foot in the door’ with most employers. There are interesting entry level jobs to which someone without a college degree can aspire.

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Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 20, 2011

I now wear contacts mostly during the day but as soon as I get home from work I like to give my eyes a rest and wear glasses. I used to get a new pair of glasses like every other year or 2 because of the high cost of glasses. I look back at pictures and cringe! eyeglasses have come a long way since then! At only $27.95

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Saving With Shellie

MARCH 14, 2011

Pray for peace, comfort, hope and above all for miracles. :: Give – I know our economy isn’t the best and money is especially tight. I urge you to give whatever you can – even if it’s just $5. Plus, Only 2% of all donations are used to cover overhead. One of my favorite ideas is to go meatless.

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Frugal Luxuries

APRIL 1, 2018

"Thrift is the really romantic thing; economy is more romantic than extravagance.thrift is poetic because it is creative; waste is unpoetic because it is waste.if a man could undertake to make use of all the things in his dustbin, he would be a broader genius than Shakespeare." ~ G. what I refer to as "charmingly imperfect".

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Saving Everyday

AUGUST 8, 2011

economy binders, $1. Kmart does not give overage. Kmart does not ‘officially’ allow stacking coupons (using a store coupon + a manufacturer coupon) but many stores will allow it. Eagle pens, $0.25 (limit 4). 2-pocket folders, $0.25 (limit 4). 5 Star 4 pocket Laminated folders, $1. Crayola 12-ct. colored pencils, $1.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 17, 2011

Although useful when needed, these to me are somewhat extreme and we won’t go so far as to execute them unless our country’s situation degrades considerably. Using the older generation’s (ye gods how did that get to be me!?) Give cash gifts to my adult children with suggestions to buy in the down market.

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Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 24, 2013

In this slow, sluggish economy, pretty much everyone is looking for ways to downsize, cut back, and save money. Installing wall shelves will give you new space for storage, which is something that everyone living in a small apartment can use. Make sure you use environmentally friendly cleaning supplies, though.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 23, 2013

And if you want to maximize the fuel economy even more, purchase the Rio with start/stop technology, which means the engine automatically shuts off when you’d otherwise be idling (think: red lights, traffic jams, etc). liter, five-cylinder engine, which gives it pep, and can achieve up to 32 mpg in highway driving. It features a 2.5-liter,

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 26, 2016

Financial moves in a low interest rate economy. But, with each of the above, you lose the use of that money and often have little chance of even getting it back, let alone making it grow. We could take on debt to grow using other people’s money. Pretty much nothing. I’m sure lots of adults feel the very same way.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 27, 2013

But don’t give up just yet. Staycations are quickly becoming the rage during the time of this tough economy. Make a Tower of Pisa using recycled materials such as cereal boxes and shoes boxes. Sail down the “Nile” at the local swimpark, practice painting hieroglyphics on large cardboard sheets or using chalk on the sidewalk.

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