Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 16, 2012

While many personal finance sites focus on things such as getting out of debt, saving for retirement, and investing, what really matters to me the most is how we can live healthy prosperous lives. In addition a couple fantastic personal finance books are also up for grabs. Bonus Prize Yes there is a bonus.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 26, 2013

Is serving your family "real food" important to you? This week's bundle includes the resources you need to eat delicious, whole foods on a budget. Real Food on a Real Budget by Stephanie Langford. Real {Fast} Food by Trina Holden. Would you like some tips on how to do it without breaking the budget or sacrificing taste?

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

My mother was loving and worked so hard to provide for us, but it was frequently a struggle to get food, keep heat on, and other necessities. It has been amazing for our finances and my mental health. I try to get (and give!) It’s food that we have that I’ve cooked or otherwise acquired ? Out of necessity originally.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. We ate at home a lot and watched our food budget carefully. We still allotted a lot of money for food, but we were careful not to go too far over budget. Finances have definitely been the biggest strain in our 11 years of marriage.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 14, 2012

Take personal finances, for example; too many people over-think their finances, with the result that it all seems too hard. So we just give up on trying to control expenditure and saving. The more complicated your finances are, the harder it all seems. We often seem to complicate things, don’t we?

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

For instance, consider food, beauty, home services, real estate, hospitality and fitness — and then take a look at franchise opportunities within the area that interests you most. These can include your personal finances, such as net worth, available capital and credit score, as well as industry and management experience.

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Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 2, 2011

Regina Lewis is one of the nation’s leading personal finance commentators known for well-researched, practical and actionable advice. Give to yourself: Self gifting happens every year, but is expected to rise to $130 this year. Her segments cover economic and consumer trends. In that vein, Ms. of the total U.S. of the total U.S.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 10, 2014

I like travel, I feel it’s important to set money aside for retirement and my son’s college education, and I like charitable giving. But I also have bills to pay and it’s important to buy healthy foods for my family to eat. An automatic contribution is made monthly to the local food bank, and I tithe.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

It’s a great way to get to know one another and help give each other’s blogs some extra exposure. Jacob from My Personal Finance Journey shares tips about how he saves big money on food and beverages at Saving Money On Food & Drinks at Happy Simple Living.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2011

Now without further adieu, I present you with the dozens of great reads written by Yakezie members and challengers alike this past week in our efforts to bring you timely insight on personal finance and lifestyle today. 20′s Finances: Hiring a Property Manager: What it Offers You Real Estate Investments can be time consuming.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

If you make $50,000 a year after taxes and spend $60,000 a year, your finances are going backward. But there is no way you are going to give up cable, the cell phone, eating out or your gym membership. What is the one thing you are refusing to give up that would help you pay off your debt? Not pretend our finances are fine.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 8, 2011

And elder statesman Nelson Mandela explained Ubuntu thus: “A traveler through a country would stop at a village and he didn't have to ask for food or for water. Once he stops, the people give him food, entertain him. Sometimes in life, this will mean giving, and other times, it will mean asking for help.

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Saving With Shellie

JUNE 12, 2012

One major reason for that is people (wrongly) assume that fast food is cheaper than healthy food. One of the main arguments people give for just getting Fast Food is that it is cheaper and quicker than cooking at home. Eating fresh foods IS CHEAPER ! Even on a limited budget you can eat fresh foods.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 23, 2017

If you don’t have enough money to put food on the table, you are going to do something about it. The things that give us pleasure vary by temperament. As a retiree, I started out as a saver, unsure how the finances were all going to work out (especially since I retired during the last recession). Time of life.

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The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In my free time I enjoy canning and preserving food (well, I enjoy the results of it, ha!), Within reason, we like to give our kids a nice Christmas with presents they enjoy. baking, library storytimes, and being involved in our church’s Bible study, meals for the sick, and other various ministries.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

Is it giving you the same kind of numbers your potential lenders will see whenever you try to apply for a loan? While I may talk a lot about savings and being prudent with your money, a huge part of decluttering your finances is knowing exactly where you stand with the major credit bureaus. Is credit karma accurate?

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 11, 2020

Like many across the globe, my family’s finances are a bit unstable due to the Coronvius Pandemic. Finances after the Pandemic: We went through a rough time back in 2012/2013 and we wrote our Debt Freedom Plan as a result of it. 2 – Start stockpiling food. We will get through this, but it won’t be unscathed.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Do I want time to give back to my community? Basically, the way I want to use my free time is divided into two categories: Self-improvement and giving back. Giving Back. Helping in these capacities are great because they help improve the community, and I feel good giving my time. Do I always want to be working?

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 10, 2014

Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. Yes, I did follow a few of Dave Ramsey’s strategies, but I also starting reading other finance blogs to see how they paid off debt so quickly. Who handles the day-to-day finances in your home or do you work on it equally?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2011

I am talking about spring cleaning your finances and finding more ways you can save money. Today along with the great tips from my fellow personal finance bloggers, I am going to share with you six ways you can clean up your finances this season. He definitely gives you something to think about.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 22, 2013

If they ask you about money when they see you using it to pay for things like groceries, explain to them that it’s used to pay for things that the family needs like food and shelter. Giving Gifts. An allowance not only gives your kids some financial freedom of their own, but it’s a great teaching tool for parents. Money Tips'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 6, 2011

I could never give up meat”. Giving these up was easy for me. Guest Post Author Bio: This article is from Jana over at Everything Finance. Everything Finance is a site about just that, everything related to finance. Trimming Your Food Budget Trims Your Waistline. How do you do that?

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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. Your needs are crucial, and include things like food, water, clothes, transportation, etc. This will help you save money, especially when you take a look at the prices of food today. Separate Your Wants From Your Needs.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

She helps readers gain control of their finances and live well on a budget at her blog Cook with a Shoe . Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. Following a budget and giving every dollar a name showed where there was extra money to put towards paying off debt.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

After that, while you all primed and interested in personal finance, continue and read the awesome articles that were written across the web this week regarding personal finance and enhancing your lifestyle. Part of it due to the Dodd-Frank Financial Reform Act, but I also give a lot of credit to the jingles of Freecreditreport.com.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 28, 2013

Starting with your local stores, make up a tour and give it yourself. Talk about how the food gets to that location, and the jobs involved with that. Showing your child first hand how currency and coins are produced can generate lots of discussion about money and finances. Teach kids about products. Louis HomeSchoolers site.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2011

Canadian Finance Blog tells us how our spare change can really add up. Canadian Personal Finance Blog shares with us what he has learned about money management over the years. Bucksome Boomer shares with us how to revolutionize our finances using our savings. I have to give some of these a try. Happy bday!!! Going Frugal.

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Koupon Karen

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Every baby requires necessities like nappies, clothing, and food, but it’s easy to get swayed by the wide array of tempting baby gear. Try to account for everything: nappies, baby food, clothing, healthcare, and other essentials. It’s all about balancing providing the best for your baby and managing your finances.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2015

After trying to extend credit to finance the vacation and we were denied (best thing to ever happen to us) we realized we made too much money to be living like this and something had to change. Little things like coffee, lunches, fast food etc add up and can kill your budget. I used to handle it, but today it’s a joint discussion.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 21, 2011

Personal Finance by the Book shares with us the nuts and bolts of budgeting and how we can be best equipped to manage our money better. Bucksome Boomer tells us how we can revolutionize our finances when it comes to insurance. I suggest you all give a look at this list. I must say I agree. We are way ahead of most of them.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

posted at FIRE Finance , saying, “We decided to optimize our grocery expenses and pull the strings on our food budget even tighter. FMF presents Five Retro Rules to Save Money posted at Free Money Finance , saying, “These tips from the past can save us all some big bucks.&#.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

A budget could help you avoid late and insufficient funds fees, find money for an upcoming trip or expense, and ease a disagreement over finances in a marriage. You are directing your money where to go–giving YOU the authority over your money. – Food: groceries, meals out, school lunches.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 4, 2014

Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. Who handles the day-to-day finances in your home or do you work on it equally? How often do you and your spouse discuss your finances/budget/spending? They blog at 2 Copper Coins. Tell us about you and your family.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 4, 2016

They did not have to buy their clothes, food and etc with it. Instead of just giving your kid an allowance (aka ‘extra’ money), split up the household budget and allocate a piece of it to your child to manage (their allowance). How to make your child’s allowance an allocation. What is your take on allowances for kids?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 6, 2012

Wayne presents Purpose of Budgeting posted at Young Family Finance , saying, “Are you left wondering why you should budget? Justin presents Know the Common Mistakes with Your Personal Finances posted at Budget Snob , saying, “Many people make the same financial mistakes. The Skilled Investor , Editor.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2012

Go hiking and camping and show them the beauty of the outdoors (and teach them to leave trails and campsites better than when you arrived) Plant a garden with your children to give them a tangible example of how much fun growing your own food and eating healthy can be! Stress the importance of saving and staying away from debt.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Limiting waste is what really drives most of the habits I have that would qualify as “frugal” – reducing/eliminating food waste, returning unneeded items, pursuing refunds, checking on warranties, repairing things, etc. For me, being in the kitchen and making food for people is an act of love. I have two!

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