Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Another month of 2022 is in the books and another month of frugal-ing. I’m always looking for ways to save my family money to not only help us get through current higher food and gas prices but also to help us achieve our big financial goals. My Frugal Shenanigans! My plan is to use the sauce for pizza.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 28, 2014

Amy Dacyczyn, author of the 1990s wildly popular The Tightwad Gazette , once remarked that frugal living is often synonymous with green living. If you’re frugal, you’ll likely take steps to save money such as not using disposable products like paper napkins and paper towels. Of course, this makes sense.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 18, 2021

However, whilst we all have essential bills or borrowing we need to take on and maintain, some people are able to live as frugally as possible to help keep costs down and make their money go further. Here are 5 great tips for saving money by being frugal. Only Borrow What You Need. Take Advantage of Discounts. Buy Second-hand.

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Frugal Lives Frugal Living Saving Money Money 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 29, 2022

With your own personal charging station, you can charge your car’s batteries using your own solar panels. Want to find out more? Additionally, electric car drives find the car’s quiet nature to be more restful and relaxed. Want to find out more? This makes electric driving a durable, sustainable choice!

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 31, 2020

Welcome to my first “How We Frugal-ed” recap of 2020. Frugal living is NOT about feeling deprived. Frugal living is being intentional with our money and creative with our resources, so we have more to put towards the things that are important to us. Frugal Kitchen in January: Meal Plan. Meal Plan.

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January Frugal Green And Frugal Homemade 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 6, 2013

Sometimes we need to find extra funds when big bills are due but often it is needed just to make ends meet. These tips on how to save money by greening your wardrobe will really help you to keep those extra dollars in your pocket. You probably will find clothes that you had forgotten you even had; I certainly did!

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Saving Money Green Money Clothing and Accessories 249

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 5, 2016

But hold on – before you throw away all those orange peels, keep reading to find out 10 uses for orange peels. For outside the kitchen, you can use this to give beat-up, dusty, wooden sofa legs a store-like finish as well. #2 Right now is the time to stock up on this vitamin C packing fruit.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 7, 2013

For the Green Goddess. May is flower season after all, and the green goddess will love planting fresh perennials in the yard. It’s almost Mother’s Day, and you don’t have a good gift idea. " In other words, you’re on your own, kid. You too, Dad. First off, mom doesn’t want a blender, she never did.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Have you heard the old saying: “Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.”? 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. Buy good clothing, used. Use up your food.

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Making Do Making Green And Frugal Friends And Family Sale 219

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2014

Chances are you’ve got a few pieces tucked away at the back of your closet that could use a little rediscovering. If you can’t find the deal you want, snap a picture of the tag and the item so you can find it later on at the right price point. If the stigma of thrifting gets to you, remember, it’s not “used”, it’s “vintage”.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 11, 2012

If you rarely use your internet at home, you might want to consider using the library’s internet for free instead. For example, if you only check your email once a week (or if you primarily use your smart phone), you can definitely save money by cancelling your home internet services and using the library’s instead.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 14, 2012

Finding ways to fit organic foods into your budget is really not much different than any other endeavor of frugality. Simply go to your search engine of choice, and type your state and “organic” and see what you find. Find out whether there’s a farmer’s market near where you live.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 26, 2015

But hold on – before you throw away all those orange peels, keep reading to find out 10 uses for orange peels. For outside the kitchen, you can use this to give beat-up, dusty, wooden sofa legs a store-like finish as well. #2 Right now is the time to stock up on this vitamin C packing fruit.

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Used Home and Garden Re-use Gardening 40

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. How We Saved this Week: All of the meat that I used this week for my menu was from the markdown section of the grocery store. Our mission: Live WELL, On LESS Money. They LOVE it.

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Crock Pots and Slow Cookers Frugal Health Insurance Fridays 100

Saving Cents With Sense

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

Frugal Fall DIY: Easy Pillowcase Pumpkin. This fall, why not find a new way to create pumpkins around your house? You can peruse your local thrift stores for one as we did, or find them for just a few dollars at your local retail store. Green ribbon or green scrap fabric. This site uses affiliate links.

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DIY Frugal Green And Frugal Newspaper 104

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

From food waste to packaging to disposable items, there are a lot of resources being used by humans. If you find yourself throwing out a lot of food, you can remedy the problem by shopping with a list. In many localities, it’s possible to find stores that allow you to bring your own packaging. Nor is it healthy.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 7, 2013

However, I find that when I start spring cleaning, I am usually surprised by how much work it is. I write down how much of it I have, and then find recipes so that I can use up the ingredients that were just sitting there. Spring is a wonderful time of year, but with spring comes spring cleaning. Wipe Down the Walls.

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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. At the site, you can find a whole mess of tips for getting started, such as: Spot some local orphaned land.

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Gardening Garden Flowers and Plants Los Angeles 213

Saving Cents With Sense

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

Patrick’s Day season is sneaking up on us, and believe it or not this is the perfect time to give children some fun hands on play time. Supplies needed: Plastic bin or bowl (we used a large mixing bowl we already had). Silk clovers or green flowers. Green craft pom poms. Assorted green or Irish themed items.

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DIY Green And Frugal Dollar Store Education 97

Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 3, 2014

If you are looking for a fun but frugal St. You can use them for St. They are a fun and frugal way to get into the holiday spirit. They are a fun and frugal way to get into the holiday spirit. We were able to find all three of these supplies at our local Dollar Tree store. Your coaster is now all ready for use!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

I must admit that I find it fascinating that so many people can live in a place where rainfall is decidedly NOT plentiful. Even though we live in the desert, we’re finding ways to conserve water and keep our monthly water bill low. Strategies We’re Using to Conserve Water. We use our rice cooker almost every day.

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Saving Money Tucson Home and Garden Money 165

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

Keeping your face fresh and free of acne, along with wearing a smile, will encourage the desire of others to dig deeper and find out more about you. If they were to look at the ingredients label, they would find that the active ingredient for many of these products is salicylic acid.

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Flowers and Plants Frugal Plants Growing 183

Saving With Shellie

JANUARY 31, 2014

If you shop at a Safeway store or affiliate like Randalls or Tom Thumb, there’s a pretty good deal on Green Mountain K-Cups this weekend. Green Mountain K-Cups (12ct) – $5. Use $1/1 Green Mountain Coffee Coupon. Find more Safeway Deals happening this week and fill your cart with the best bargains!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 23, 2012

However, it is possible to have a greener Christmas, as well as find gifts that are a little more eco-friendly. If you can’t find what you want in town, you can still limit how far the gifts you buy travel. You can use Etsy.com for its map that shows nearby artists and craftspeople. Buy Vintage. You can also bake items.

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Giving Holiday Gifts Recycle 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 18, 2014

I am not a runner (I find running boring), but have been able to stay fit through other methods. It’s not a vigorous workout, but you will find your body changing after doing yoga regularly. I personally love swimming, and I find that because I love swimming so much, it doesn’t feel like exercise at all.

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Fitness Green And Frugal Couch Cycle 172

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

Whether it’s because “green” is in or because summer is coming to an end, lately I have been asked by almost everyone I know about the safety of the skincare products they have been using. Did you know that tens of thousands of chemicals are used in these products and that most of them are not tested for safety?

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Health and Beauty Green And Frugal Personal Care Green 213

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 11, 2013

I have long days working all day and then going to class at night; Not to mention I have to find time to study and get homework done. If so, don’t miss John’s post at Frugal Rules that describes The Potential Pitfalls of Working from Home. Are you struggling to find motivation with your financial goals?

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Fridays Debt Gas Mileage Financial Goals 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 13, 2013

I have lived in three different cities/towns and every time I notice the same pattern: we move, we get settled into our living quarters, and then we have a hard time finding things to do for fun because we don’t know what the new city or town has to offer, or where anything is. It’s made up of several cities and towns to make the region.

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Golf Thrift Stores Green And Frugal Budgeting 200

Saving With Shellie

APRIL 22, 2014

Color options include pink, blue, green, red and orange. These aprons would be great for your little one to use in the kitchen when helping to cook; or, use them for art projects, since these aprons are waterproof. Find more great Amazon Deals like cheap MP3 albums, grocery savings and toy sales.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 21, 2012

Editors Picks: Big Cajun Man from THE Canadian Personal Finance Site shares 10 Phrases I have Used to Save Money. Really, we should all carry a cue card in a our wallet that we can just whip out and use anytime we have an opportunity to save money. People there only have what they use and need and you know what…they are happy!!

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Personal Finance Finance Debt Money 219

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2011

In lieu of our lack of energy, I am seeking to find balance this week. We have a lot going on the next couple months so I am striving to keep this calm approach and find balance the next while. Flexo from Consumerism Commentary asks us if we should combine money with our spouses ? Going Frugal. Going Green.

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January Personal Finance Green And Frugal Finance 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 9, 2014

If you’re looking for ways to save , one of the easiest ways is to look around the house to find places where your home is leaking money. When a house ages, you’ll find little cracks and crevices that let in cold. Put it in your toilet tank, and from every flush from thereafter, you’ll use less water.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 22, 2013

We get desperate to find gifts for everyone on the list. However, in reviewing the best things to wait to buy on various sites, I find that cameras are one of those items. On their personal finance site, US News suggested that some kids get games they don’t want and can’t be returned. I know I do. Winter clothes.

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Buy Buying Consignment Shops TVs 223

Saving With Shellie

MAY 8, 2014

Just use coupon code LOCAL15 for 15% off any deal in your local area. This won’t work on National Deals or Groupon Goods but you should be able to find tons of great deals in your area. The Green Mesquite. Find more Entertainment Deals available now and do something fun for less! Head on over and take a look!

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Coupon Codes Coupon Code Codes Green And Frugal 59

Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 21, 2014

I just love using scarves to dress up an outfit. There are several different colors available: pink, green, black, blue & grey, purple or red. I have black one as well as a mint green color that is no longer available and I wear them often. Find more Great Deals happening now. with free shipping.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JULY 31, 2013

I have heard conflicting stories about if using sugar or glycerin in your bubble solution will create better bubbles, so I had to try both to see if I noticed any differences. I just used recycled water bottles to make our solution, but you can use any container that you want. This site uses affiliate links.

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Homemade Making Green And Frugal Kids and Family 86

Saving With Shellie

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

Choose from Blue & Green or Pink & Purple. The cups are impossible to spill and are 100% leak-proof, making them perfect for kids to use in the car, at home and throughout the day. We use the straw kind but I may have to grab a set of these and test them out! Thanks My Frugal Adventures !).

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Kids Green And Frugal Frugal Lives Frugal Living 55