Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 4, 2012

It is not easy to be frugal and save money when you have a family that splurges and squanders. Being frugal is a family affair. It should be exercised by each member of the family or else the money that you save by your frugal ways will just be wasted by another member of the family on something that is not essential.

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Frugal Family Budgeting Budget 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 10, 2011

According to research, the average family throws away as much as $100 worth of food every month. Here are some tips for minimising your food wastage so that you’re not literally throwing money in the bin. If you can get yourself into the habit of planning your meals in advance, you’ll waste a lot less food. Meal planning.

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Food Leftovers Bulk Meals 239

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 16, 2011

It seems as if nearly every weekend is filled with some kind of outdoor social gathering in the summer – cookouts on the holidays, family reunions, block parties, birthday celebrations, tailgating at sporting events, or evening bonfires with neighbors. There are lots of frugal food options to make and share.

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Cheap Jello Inexpensive Memorial Day 160

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

I cut the family’s hair. Frugal Food Tips Have you been looking at your budget lately? We mowed the grass, made our clothes, cleaned house, cooked , and fixed broken stuff. We changed our own oil and rotated our own tires. My husband tore off our roof and put a new one on. We also did without a lot of things.

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Thrifty Garage Fair-Trade Kids and Family 213