Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 22, 2015

Being frugal and going green, sometimes you have to cut corners. It’s hard to “Go Green” and consciously shop for fashion. Green shopping with companies that reduce shipping impacts, reuse and recycle packaging, shrink carbon footprints, and are committed to resource conservation are hard to find. Green Home Improvement.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 28, 2016

It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. What We Ate this Week: Homemade New England Clam Chowder , tossed salad: I made this soup as a surprise for my family. How did you live frugally this week? They LOVE it. Very tasty!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

We were poor, Mom and Dad lived every day showing us what it meant to ‘make it do’ and we often ‘did without’ Here are my thoughts on frugal ways to make things do. Instead of taking the family to a movie, have a home movie night with friends and family. I grew up with this, in theory and in practice.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 15, 2014

The selfie obit, as the media is calling it, allows the writers to share exactly how they feel about the life they’ve lived, the family and friends they have, as well as how they want to be remembered. I imagine a selfie obit could also be incredibly comforting to family and friends, sort of like a last message from the grave.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

Family skating night is usually inexpensive (at my local rink, it’s $2.50/person, As life catches up with us and we get bogged down with work, familial responsibilities, holiday preparations and other demands, we sometimes forget to get out and try new things and let loose. Frugal and fun! Just dim the lights and enjoy!

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Valentines Day Frugal Green And Frugal Wine 188

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 28, 2014

The truth is, there are plenty of things our grandparents and great grandparents did that were eco-friendly and frugal that we can easily do today. Here are some simple things our family does to be more environmentally friendly and to save money: 1. Instead of having oodles of clothes, our family is minimizing our wardrobes.

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Saving Money Simple Money Friends And Family Sale 191

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 12, 2012

Kristen Welch of We Are THAT Family and Jennifer De Groot have compiled over 800 of the top posts from the blog carnival into an e-book, That Works for Me! Giveaway Details: One lucky Family Balance Sheet reader will win a copy of That Works for Me! Thank you for supporting Family Balance Sheet! Save a Buck! That Works for Me!

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Work Giveaway Win Do It Yourself 173

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 9, 2014

Summer is here and if you are like me, you are probably looking for fun and frugal projects for the long days. Pink, blue, yellow, green – whatever your kids want! Check out these posts: 50 FREE Activities Your Family Can Enjoy this Summer. Family Fun Frugal diy summer fun' Add your washable paint.

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Making 4th Of July Kids and Family Painting 89

Saving With Shellie

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

. . If you love Brussel Sprouts already or you are trying to coax the family into trying them this is a great recipe for the whole family. Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips ! Recipes Frugal Living' I think they smell heavenly!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 10, 2011

Going Frugal. Last week I told you that my hubby and I were headed to BC to visit my grandfather whom I hadn’t seen in 8 years. Well this week I wanted to give you an update on how the trip went. It went FABULOUS!! We had such a good time. We got to catch up on so many things that have gone on. It felt so great to see him and bond.

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Personal Finance March Finance Family 133

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 28, 2012

While some families are doing this while living comfortably, others are forced to make spending cuts just to survive until the next paycheck hits the bank. Saving money on utilities is a practice in green living. People across the country are reining in their spending and pinching pennies in a concerted effort to save more money.

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Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

If you are wanting to show what you are thankful for this Thanksgiving in a way that is fun and frugal, why not consider a Thankful Tree? Green, brown, yellow, and red construction paper. Each child or family member can create a leaf as well. Frugal diy Thanksgiving' Thanksgiving DIY: How to Make a Thankful Tree.

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Thanksgiving DIY Thankful Making 103

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 19, 2014

I had three baby showers when I was pregnant for my son–one from each side of the family and one from my co-workers. Garlick got all of her children’s clothes and gear from friends, family, and sites like Freecycle. Why do so many people have such strong feelings about how one family raises their children?

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Friends And Family Sale Clothing and Accessories Kids and Family Clothes 176

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

We consider her our “bonus kid” and our family is extremely close. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I started reading The Frugal Girl about two years before I escaped from the workforce, which was almost eight years ago. Tell us a little about yourself Hello, everyone! Our son is 29 and biological.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 21, 2012

Kristen from My Dollar Plan reminds us Why You Should Tell Your Family About Your Debt. I know our families all talk pretty open about money issues so that we can help and support each other. This makes us closer as families which to me is the real reward. Plus, being frugal can also be green which to me is really important.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

I remember the old S&H Green Stamp days when folks would paste their little green stamps (which they go from buying stuff) in a book which could then be redeemed for more merchandise available from the catalog. Loyalty programs have been around for a long time. Credit card rewards programs are no different.

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Saving Everyday

JANUARY 12, 2014

I turn my music up, pour a glass of wine, and have fun preparing meals for my family – sometimes. Slow Cooker Pot Roast Recipe with Vegetables from Pretty Frugal Diva. Easy BBQ Chicken Pizza from Frugal Freebies & Deals. Broccoli Cashew Chicken from Frugal Freebies & Deals. In reality, that’s a rarity.

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Crock Pots and Slow Cookers Meals Recipes Main Dishes 85

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 22, 2013

Frugal Gardening 101 by Phoebe Hendricks. In Frugal Gardening 101: A Comprehensive Guide to Vegetable Gardening Without Breaking the Bank, Phoebe shares her passion for gardening and proves that vegetable gardening doesn''t have to be expensive. Thank you for supporting Family Balance Sheet! Apartment Gardening by Jami Balmet.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 20, 2015

DIY/Homemade … fun and frugal ways to express your personal style. Holidays & Special Events … brighten up old family traditions and create new. Working from Home … hone your talents, live your passions and earn money to help your family. … It is so packed with knowledge and there is something that everyone can use.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 23, 2014

For many years, this man’s wife and family lived near poverty after the Grandfather died of this disease. We have a family cemetery in which I hope both my spouse and I are buried. One of my great-uncles on my Mother’s side of the family bought enough plots years ago for all of my Grandmother’s side of the family.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 13, 2015

Our montly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. Sunday: After church we went to lunch with my extended family to celebrate my mom’s birthday. Not very frugal of me. How I Saved this Week: I bought 4 participating products and saved $4 off meat (no min. purchase). I stumbled on a stellar meat deal this week.

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Saving With Shellie

JULY 21, 2014

Green Burlap Cuff. This gives you the freedom to mix and match to fit the personalities of everyone in your family! Grab some for your family while supplies last! Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips ! Red Dot Cuff. Red Burlap Cuff.

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Saving With Shellie

JUNE 2, 2014

The Fitbit Zip wireless tracker comes in green for a fun and colorful addition to your outfit. It makes a useful gift for friends and family who also want to keep track of their activity, so you can compare fitness goals with each other online. Color: Green. When you buy the Fitbit Zip you also get at FREE $20 Walmart Giftcard!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

My family and I just recently moved to Tucson, Arizona. With 5 of us in the family, taking showers this way saves hundreds of gallons of water every month. I must admit that I find it fascinating that so many people can live in a place where rainfall is decidedly NOT plentiful. In fact, Tucson averages just 11.3 inches a year.).

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Saving Money Tucson Home and Garden Money 165

Coupons Do Work

MARCH 13, 2015

The Taste Sampler has: 1 chocolate, 1 vanilla, 1 strawberry and 1 green packet. I am now drinking the green packet and that is also a good flavor. The two best flavors are strawberry and green. you can get your very own shaker cup (it is a lot cheaper at places such as GNC). for $19.95 you can get your own starter pack.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JULY 31, 2013

My liquid dish detergent was green (as you can see), so our bubble solution was green, but if you don’t have a color or want something different, you could add a drop of food coloring. Family Fun Frugal bubbles diy kids activities' How to Make Homemade Bubble Solution. This site uses affiliate links.

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Homemade Making Green And Frugal Kids and Family 86

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 25, 2014

The most famous large family, the Duggars, routinely buy as much as they can used. After all, it’s already been used by another family. Likewise, thrift stores are always full of people. If you think buying used is just for people who are on a tight budget, think again. Their motto is “Buy used and save the difference.”

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Buying Second-Hand Saving Money Money Garage Sale 177

Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 25, 2014

Add Some Green Around the House. For an evergreen tree option, consider the Eastern White Pine and ‘Green Giant’ arborvitae to create a hedge to shade your home. Family Handyman says you can save from 5 to 10 percent on cooling costs for each degree higher than 78 degrees that you keep your thermostat. Thermostat Control.

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Saving With Shellie

JULY 10, 2014

The Fitbit Zip wireless tracker comes in green for a fun and colorful addition to your outfit. It makes a useful gift for friends and family who also want to keep track of their activity, so you can compare fitness goals with each other online. Color: Green. Graphs, badges and friendly competitions. Upload your stats wirelessly.

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Lowes Green And Frugal Wireless PCs 45

The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 20, 2023

What I Spent This week I stopped in at Lidl and I bought a pretty large container of greens. And I am proud to say that I have single-handedly eaten almost the entire container, largely by eating a bowl of greens with my breakfast. I made a green salad on the side. So, just $60 this week for Miss Zoe and me.

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Green Green And Frugal Leftovers Dinner 207

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 11, 2013

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Mother's Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family Parenting 127

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

Coined in 1973 by Liz Christy and her Green Guerrilla group in New York City, guerrilla gardening uses “seed grenades” as a way of introducing vegetation to empty lots in NYC in order to make the city look better. Sure, people do actually plant some of them, but I think throwing them is much more fun. You know you do!

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Gardening Garden Flowers and Plants Los Angeles 213

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2011

Going Frugal. Trent from The Simple Dollar discuss cost vs. quality and when frugality should come into play. Sustainable Personal Finance shares with us the first step in having a frugal wedding- attire. Going Green. Passive Family Income warns us to not become house poor. What do you think? Happy bday!!!

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January Personal Finance Green And Frugal Finance 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

From food waste to packaging to disposable items, there are a lot of resources being used by humans. This consumption of resources — and the waste it produces — is not sustainable. Nor is it healthy. You can reduce the amount of waste you contribute to the problem with a little planning and creativity. Shop with a List.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 11, 2012

They have found that giving gifts is a surprisingly complex and important part of human interaction, helping to define relationships and strengthen bonds with family and friends.”. It is so easy to accumulate stuff and sometimes so hard to get rid of it (sell it, give it away or even throw it away). But how can they do that? Not necessarily.

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Gifts Holiday Giving Friends And Family Sale 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 16, 2012

My philosophy is to be balanced and that is why I not only focus on personal finance on this site but also discuss the other fundamentals of our existence: being healthy, living green, working hard, and giving back. The site has grown and changed so much and I owe it all to you, my readers. This site, like life, has taken me on a journey.

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Prizes Personal Finance Finance Giveaway 274

Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 2, 2012

Each straw is hand-made by this family-owned company and they offer a wide variety of types and styles of straws. Make it fun with a green smoothie and a glass straw. Note: I have actually been making a green smoothie every day this week and seriously love using the glass straw with it – it does make it fun and I think taste better!

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Giveaway Prizes Green And Frugal Kids and Family 89