Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 28, 2014

The holidays are, hands down, one of the most environmentally unfriendly holidays of the year. It’s cold out, so we idle our cars for longer periods of time to get them warmed up and then idle while we wait for somebody else to make us food so we don’t have to get out of the car.

Green 167

Green Christmas Food Waste Leftovers 167

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 31, 2016

If you don’t know what you spend each month on groceries, I encourage you to keep a tally for a month to give you an idea. It is totally possible to eat your favorite foods within a grocery budget. Keeping a tight grocery budget is giving us some wiggle room each month to put towards other financial obligations.

Grocery Spending 100

Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Budgeting 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

of Agriculture, a US family of 4 discards around $1500 a year on food waste. Imagine saving your family’s budget $1500 a year just by being more aware of your food waste and taking action to stop it. Everyone’s plate might look different, but you’ll at least use up the leftovers and reduce the waste.

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 28, 2013

The goal for this monthly accountability meeting is to give updates on our progress, motivate one another, and help all of us save for a cash Christmas. You''ll avoid all sorts of duplicate purchases and reduce food waste too. Christmas Savings Club Kitchen Economics Saving Money - During the Holidays'

August 100

August Club Christmas Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

of Agriculture, a US family of 4 discards around $1500 a year on food waste. Imagine saving your family’s budget $1500 a year just by being more aware of your food waste and taking action to stop it. Everyone’s plate might look different, but you’ll at least use up the leftovers and reduce the waste.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Couponing 101

JANUARY 6, 2012

Using coupons will save you money at the register, but using your food wisely is going to save you money as well! We wasted more food (produce, leftovers, etc. We ate more quick/convenience foods. I always find we have more food than we think and can usually count on finding a few things that I had forgotten about.

Saving Money 98

Saving Money Meals Money Menu Planning 98

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 3, 2023

How to Save Money When Traveling When it comes to traveling, the three main areas you can save are accommodations, travel, and food. Gas, food, coffee, accommodations, entertainment, and parking add up quickly, not to mention unforeseen expenses like things you may have forgotten from home. Let’s break it down.

Saving Money 52

Saving Money Money Travel Hotel 52