Family Balance Sheet

JULY 13, 2015

The thought of someone else preparing my meal, serving it, clearing the table AND doing the dishes is quite dreamy. In fact, there were many weekends that I didn’t cook, because we ate out for every meal. But we still want to enjoy a meal out and do so about once a week, usually for lunch. Avoid the soda pop.

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Eating Out Saving Money Money Restaurant 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 26, 2012

Still, it is a nice break from the routine, and it is a fun way to spend time with your friends and family. For example, you can order an appetizer for your meal or a vegetarian option as these are usually less expensive. If appropriate and if you want, you can usually split a meal with one of your friends or family members.

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Dining Saving Money Money Eating Out 203

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 17, 2012

Dinner is an important meal, and it is usually the largest one of the day. As a result, preparing dinner for the family can get expensive. If you are interested in saving money while still providing quality food for your family, you should take a look at these seven money saving tips. For us it has been well worth the effort.

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Saving Money Dinner Money Bulk 188

Coupons Do Work

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Every Tuesday, get one free kid’s meal from the kid’s menu per regular-priced adult entrée. On Tuesdays from 4PM to close, buy one adult combo meal and get a kids meal Free for kids 12 and under. Every Tuesday is Family Night where kids can eat Free with the purchase of an Adult Entree! Go here for details. Applebee’s.

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2016 Kids Kids and Family Meals 100

For the Mommas

JULY 31, 2016

Skip the soda and drink water. Many grocery stores offer family meal deals for less than $20. Many grocery stores offer family meal deals for less than $20. They are enough to feed a family of four, but if you’re only feeding yourself, that’s four meals for you. Plan your meals by what is on sale.

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Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Meals 60

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 16, 2013

If you’re trying to save money, pay down debt, or both, then you might want to consider skipping your family’s usual summer trip and plan staycations instead. Staycations are inexpensive activities that your family can do at home, or locally, that you can all enjoy without running up an expensive vacation tab. Game and Movie Day.

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Frugal Life Frugal Kids and Family Inexpensive 242

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 27, 2014

These steps mainly represent lifestyle changes which will benefit you and your family in many ways. Cook your own meals at home and avoid fast food and highly-processed foods. Drink water or green tea and avoid sodas, even the diet varieties; limit your coffee and alcohol consumption. Be more active . Wholegrains.

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Food and Drink Home and Garden Activism Ranges 165

Coupons Do Work

MAY 17, 2016

Applebee’s -The A is for Apple Program gives kids a certificate for a free kids’ meal. Bob Evans – Star Student Program offers free kids meal for good grades. Family Video -free overnight movie or game rental for students that have A’s on report card in any core subject. Pickle Cards to redeem for a free kids’ meal.

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Free Stuff 2016 Baskin Robbins Student 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 20, 2012

Grow Your Own Food You don’t need a farm to grow some of your own food, you just need a small raised bed, a window box, or even just some old soda bottles hung from the fire escape. is among the safest in the world along with being incredibly cheap; so why not drink more of it and less soda and juice? expensive and B. not very healthy.

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Saving Money Money Groceries Grocery 189

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 3, 2014

And while I didn’t hit my goal of $400, I did reduce our spending to $425 for my family of 4. We also had meals at the homes of some friends and family a couple of times this month. Soda or any form of drinks (outside of coffee and tea bags) are rarely on my grocery list. We were all well fed and quite happy.

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March Groceries Grocery Homemade 100

Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

The holidays can be so busy – family visiting, baking, shopping, traveling, school recitals, etc…It can be exhausting! Instead of grabbing a quick bite on the run, why not take the time to slow down and enjoy the moment with a favorite meal. baking soda. ¾ While you’re there grab a printable coupon to save $1.00

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Lipton Safeway Quiz Gift Cards 109

Nicoles Nickels

JULY 9, 2012

Canada Dry, A&W, 7UP Soda (12 pk cans) , On Sale for 3 for $11. canned sodas TARGET Coupon. Stouffer’s Frozen Family Sized Meals , On Sale for $7. Get a FREE Stouffer’s Family Favorites (33-40 oz) wyb 3 frozen meals listed. Use $2/1 Stouffer’s Larget Family Size Entree (watch video to get coupon).

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Pop Tarts Herbal Essence Target 2012 45

For the Mommas

OCTOBER 20, 2013

75/2 7-Up, Canada Dry, Sunkist or A&W cans of soda. 1/1 Stouffer’s family size frozen meal. $1/1 1 Purina Beggin’ Strips or Busy Bone dog treats. $.75/2 1 Starburst or Skittles candy mix. 2 Market Pantry snacks – fruit snacks or granola bars. $1/1 1/1 Iams dry dog food. $1/1 1/1 L’Oreal Feria hair color item. $1/1

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Halloween Dog Treats Beggin' Strips Juicy Juice 63

Coupons Do Work

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

Arby’s – FREE Birthday Shake. • Argo Tea Cafe – FREE Birthday Drink. • Armadillo Willy’s (CA) – FREE Birthday Meal. • Babin’s Seafood House (TX) – $25 FREE Birthday Food. • Back Alley Burger (IL) – FREE Birthday Meal. Back Yard Burgers – FREE Birthday Combo Meal – BOGO. bd’s Mongolian Grill – FREE Birthday Meal.

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Birthday 2017 Food Desserts 100

Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 25, 2012

1/1 YoBaby 4-pack Organic Drinkable or Meal Printable Coupon. 3/1 Zevia 6-pack All Natural Soda Printable Coupon. . $1/1 3/1 Zevia 6-pack All Natural Soda Printable Coupon. 1/1 Newman’s Own Complete Skillet Meal Printable Coupon. Here are this week’s best Organic, Natural, and Gluten-Free Printable Coupons.

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Organic Organization Land o lakes Printable Coupon 96

Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 21, 2013

I stayed on program the entire week until Friday night when we went to a steakhouse for a family members birthday meal. Hopefully one of these days I can figure out how to eat well when I step away from the delicious Nutrisystem meals. 100 to 150 calories for a regular soda or juice. I had a small gain of.5

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Food and Drink Birthday Soda Lunch 61

Couponing 101

JUNE 14, 2011

Kid’s grades K – 12 are eligible and multiple students from each family are eligible. Family Video – Free movie rental for each A on your report card. McDonald’s – Free Happy Meal if you have a straight “A” report card. Cheryl & Co — Free cookie for every A on your report card! Food purchase required.).

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Freebies Baskin Robbins Chuck E Cheese Pizza Hut 97

Couponing 101

JANUARY 27, 2014

2 Kraft Recipe Makers Meal Starters Target Printable Coupon AND - 10% Off Kraft Recipe Makers Target Cartwheel Coupon AND - (2) $1/1 Kraft Recipe Makers Printable Coupon = 50¢ ea. DiGiorno Frozen Pizzas $4.50; Buy 3 and Get a FREE 2-Liter of Soda Scenario : Buy 3 DiGiorno Frozen Pizzas $4.50

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John Frieda Target Digiorno Aquafresh 78

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 9, 2012

It was the trip of a lifetime with our extended family (two sons, their spouses and two of our grandchildren). Each family charted their own way out, in their own vehicles but we stayed together loosely in the park. We had two family dinners, one at Old Faithful Inn and one at Lake Yellowstone. Coffee was generally $2.25

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Saving Money Money Saving Kids and Family 188

Couponing 101

NOVEMBER 19, 2011

. $1/1 Zevia All Natural Soda (6pk) Printable Coupon (Facebook Offer). 1 Newman’s Own Complete Skillet Meal Printable Coupon. This is a very broad category, so you’ll need to read ingredient labels for yourself and decide what’s best for your own family. 55¢/1 TruWhip Whipped Topping Printable Coupon. Gluten-Free.

Organic 75

Organic Organization Printable Coupon Pet Food 75

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

We are extremely busy with activities and homework during the week, so I took the plunge, because I need to simplify my meal planning and prep. Another suggestion is to soak the silicone ring for several hours in a mixture of: 1 cup hydrogen peroxide, 3 tablespoons baking soda, 2 tablespoons Blue Dawn and 1 cup of water.

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Buy Buying Cooking Appliances 150

Saving Cents With Sense

JULY 10, 2012

Canada Dry, A&W, 7UP Soda (12 pk cans) – 3 for $11 Get a FREE 12 pk Sunkist wyb 3 listed above - $1/2 select 6-pk. canned sodas Printable (target) = $2.50/ea ea wyb 4 after coupon.

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Herbal Essence Pop Tarts Target Tide 40

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 9, 2011

We rarely buy sodas or other sugary drinks. For two reasons: I can't stop at just one and if it doesn't contribute to the nutrition of our family, I try to avoid it. Have an emergency back-up meal in the freezer or pantry For those crazy evenings or maybe you forgot to thaw the main course, have a back up meal to avoid take-out.

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Economical Saving Money Kitchen Money 164

Couponing 101

MAY 4, 2012

2 Zevia All Natural Soda 6-packs Printable Coupon (Facebook Offer). 1/1 Kashi Steam Meal Printable Coupon. $1/1 1/1 Newman’s Own Complete Skillet Meal Printable Coupon. $1/1 This is a very broad category, so you’ll need to read ingredient labels for yourself and decide what’s best for your own family. Breakfast.

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Organic Organization Green Work 64

For the Mommas

OCTOBER 30, 2013

1 Stouffer’s Multi-Serve Frozen Meal, 25 oz or larger. $ 75/2 7-Up, Canada Dry, Sunkist or A&W cans of soda. $1/1 Stouffer’s family size frozen meal. . $1.00 off Laundry Detergent (any brand). off Sandwich Bread. off Trash Bags (any brand). Text PASTA to 827438 (Expires 11/27}. oz or larger.

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Target Dog Treats Iams Wish Bone 77

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 21, 2013

Blockbuster – Get a FREE family friendly movie rental for A’s on your report card. Family Video – Offers free rentals based on how well you did on your report card. McDonalds – If your child has a straight “A” report card, he/she can receive a FREE Happy Meal. Cheese – Chuck E. Cheese believes in the value of a good education.

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Student Chuck E Cheese Freebies Baskin Robbins 85

Couponing 101

MARCH 3, 2012

1/1 Blue Sky Stevia Soda 6-pack Printable Coupon (Facebook Offer). 1/1 Kashi Steam Meals Printable Coupon (Facebook Offer). 1/1 Newman’s Own Complete Skillet Meal Printable Coupon. $2/2 This is a very broad category, so you’ll need to read ingredient labels for yourself and decide what’s best for your own family.

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Land o lakes Silk Organic Organization 64

Coupons Do Work

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

but next year, you’ll be surprised when your inbox is filled with tons of goodies from free coffee, free meals and much much more. Bob Evans – Sign up your child (12 & under) for the Bob Evan’s Birthday Club and they will get a Free Meal on their Birthday. Carrabba’s – Get exclusive offers when you join the Amici Club.

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Birthday Freebies Club Baskin Robbins 100

For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

Freezer Cooking: 12 Freezer Crockpot Meal Ideas. FREE Food: SavingStar Friday Freebie: Arm & Hammer™ Pure Baking Soda. FREE Points: New Kelloggs Family Rewards Code for 25 FREE Points. FREE Homeschooling Resources. FREE Reads: Free Mambo Sprouts Coupon Book {100,000}. FREE 1-Year Martha Stewart Living Magazine Subscription.

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Freebie Friday Freebies Martha Stewart Fridays 40

Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 24, 2011

We love Cracker Barrel in my family – I’m not sure if it the home style food, cozy atmosphere with friendly staff, or all the fun items in the gift shop, but we all enjoy a meal out at Cracker Barrel. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® has a new online checkers game – which a lot of fun.

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Cracker Barrel Crackers Giveaway Gifts 75

Nicoles Nickels

MARCH 12, 2012

I had the opportunity to interview Curtis Stone, a chef, about nutrition and how Post Great Grains can be a part of a healthy and nutritious meal routine! THE MORE COLOR THE HEALTHIER THE MEAL IS: DARK GREEN, YELLOWS, PURPLES, ETC. How can I easily add more whole grains into my family’s meals?

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Kids and Family Meals Main Dishes Cooking 45

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2014

Enjoy FREE family friendly events. And when you are eating out, you can find a restaurant near you that offers FREE kids’ meals by visiting KidsMealDeals.com. For example, vinegar and baking soda are effective household cleaners that kill most molds, bacteria, and germs. Clean with Baking Soda to Save Money.

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2014 Saving Bills Emergency Fund 88

For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

One where you spend time with your family, have great conversations, read and get outside to do things that are fun and healthy. Save money by preparing your own meals. High calorie sodas, coffee, alcohol and juices tend to cost a lot, and the cost adds up over time. You have more options with a frugal lifestyle. Eat out less.

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Frugal Lives Frugal Living Frugal Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions 49

Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 29, 2011

Oreos, Family Size $3.98 -$1/2 Nabisco Cookie Items (printable) Target =$3.48 98 - $1 off Frito-Lay Chips AND Pepsi Soda Target printable - $2 off Frito-Lay Family Size Chips AND Pepsi Soda Target printable - $1/2 Mountain Dew or Diet Mountain Dew Soda Target printable - $1 off Doritos Chips AND Pepsi Soda Target printable - $0.50

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Country Crock Frito lay Pampers Ice Cream 77

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 7, 2016

Then make a shake and take 1-2 ounces of Ningxia Red for your meal. If I got hungry between meals, I would eat a healthy snack (almonds, fruit, veggies). I also eliminated all sugary drinks (including sweetened coffee) and soda. During the cleanse, you take a Digest + cleanse soft gel 60 minutes before eating.

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Food and Drink Activism Nutrition Couch 75

Couponing 101

JUNE 15, 2012

75¢/1 Santa Cruz Organic Soda 4-pack Printable Coupon. 5/1 Garden of Life Raw Meal or Raw Protein Printable Coupon. $2/1 This is a very broad category, so you’ll need to read ingredient labels for yourself and decide what’s best for your own family. 55¢/1 Horizon Organic Half & Half Printable Coupon.

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Organic Organization Gerber Kiss My Face 64

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 3, 2017

Enjoy FREE family friendly events. And when you are eating out, you can find a restaurant near you that offers FREE kids’ meals by visiting KidsMealDeals.com. For example, vinegar and baking soda are effective household cleaners that kill most molds, bacteria, and germs. Clean with Baking Soda to Save Money.

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New Year's Saving Bills Emergency Fund 40