Saving Everyday

JANUARY 1, 2015

Frugal Tip | Cook Big & Save Time, Groceries, & Energy. Energy Saving Tips for Summer by The Frugal Mom. 15 Ways to Save Money Every Day by Frugal Living Mom. Frugal Tip | Compare Prices On Large Purchases. 5 Ways to Save Money In The Home by Living A Frugal Life. Natural Oven Cleaner by I Am That Lady.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

riding lawn mowers, garage door openers and many, many more things we take for granted today. Ours was smaller (about 700 square feet) – 2 bedrooms (my brother and I shared one and my parents the other), a kitchen and a living room, No basement or garage. There were no garage door openers. Food/shopping.

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Growing Home and Garden Radios Kids and Family 180

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 15, 2012

Never try to use non-canning jars to preserve your food – doing so could lead to dangerous (invisible) bacteria growing in your food. I have found that garage sales , flea markets , estate sales or Mom/Grandma’s basement are the best places to score a great deal on used canning jars.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 28, 2012

The American culture is wrought with excessive spending so it is no surprise that the typical household overspends on necessities such as food, gas, utilities, and phone usage. How to Save Money on Food. You cannot avoid spending money on food. Most importantly, reduce food waste. And, be sure to eat your leftovers!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 7, 2013

Even re-organizing the garage can leave you with a chill. To the same effect of cleaning out your closet, having less food will help make this job easier. However, I find that when I start spring cleaning, I am usually surprised by how much work it is. Of course, there are some tasks that you should leave for the spring.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 19, 2014

Many of the other items I needed like cloth diapers and clothes for the baby in bigger sizes I bought from garage sales. In my children’s first few years of life, food was the biggest expense. Go Frugal Go Green' All those items got plenty of use as all three of my kids used them. We Love to Spend Money on Our Children.

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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

We also used the 40 year old burnt orange coffee pot to make coffee that day as well as the 20 year old ice chest and 25 year old rain ponchos from the local amusement park, old plastic forks and spoons, unused condiment packages from fast food restaurant stops and plastic tablecloths used at last years wedding shower. Small Utility Items.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 30, 2013

This month, we are trying to reach $1000 in 31 days and if you already live a frugal life, you were probably already doing many of my tips. Starting a direct selling business, like Thirty-One or Tastefully Simple, isn’t for everyone, but I have friends who have been very successful selling things like jewelry and food.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 5, 2014

Laundry Detergent: Grate a bar of soap (natural or regular, it all works the same) in a food processor. If you have oil stains in your garage, you can try using the old tried-and-true kitty litter approach. Frugal diy spring cleaning' Leave it in for 10 minutes and let the steam penetrate the dirt and grime. Laundry Room.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 29, 2024

We have significant food restrictions so sourcing our own is helpful health-wise & cost-effective too. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I was born frugal, into a super frugal family. What’s your best frugal win? What’s the easiest/hardest part of being frugal? Heavens, no.

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Arkansas Frugal College Kids and Family 182

Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 22, 2013

So, make sure your car is in peak condition, and keep it out of the mechanic’s garage with simple, preventative car care tips for every season. Double-check your emergency kit, and make sure you have road flares, tire sealant, extra money, a small gas can, water and storable food (like protein bars, MREs, etc.)

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Cars Car DIY Mom 101

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 10, 2011

As the readers of Prairie EcoThrifter know: money, or lack thereof, is driving many people to become more frugal. Renting out your garage or backyard for RV or classic car owners could bring in $25 to $150 per month, depending on the space you allocate. Avoid Consumerism. It’s easy to be influenced if you’re not on target.

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Green Rent Library Green And Frugal 185

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 22, 2011

She loves to write education, career, frugal living, finance, health, parenting relating articles. Use this app to locate deals on food, clothes, and entertainment. With PrimoSpot you can enter the address of the place you are planning to go and have it search for on-street parking, garage parking, and bike racks.

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Phones Money Friends And Family Sale Gas 184

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 13, 2012

Plan ahead and hit garage sales, but especially estate sales. If you are providing all of the food, plan your menu to take advantage of less expensive and seasonal foods – and don’t over serve. Heaven knows, not many of us lack for food or sustenance! These make nice gifts too.

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Holiday Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family Christmas 202

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 7, 2014

Once you find out how many deals are available in spring, you may want to do your spring cleaning just to make room in your home and garage for the new springtime offerings. In addition, party foods, baking goods and gift items move well during this time period. Frugal deals year round' All rights reserved.

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Finds Shopping Home Theater Systems Laptops 85

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? The Frugal Girl is one of the few blogs whose URL I have memorized, so I’ve never missed an entry! My interest in frugality is less about saving money specifically, and more about making good use of the resources I have. What’s your best frugal win? I have two!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 27, 2011

You no longer have to go to garage sales and flea markets to pick up these items. You can save a lot of money buying organic items at food co-ops and farmers markets. Secondhand products are often just as effective and as attractive as brand new items. Just visit sites like Ebay, Amazon, and Craigslist. This is simply not true.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 19, 2013

Small lifestyle changes, such as heating food in the microwave instead of on the stove or using ceiling fans instead of air conditioning, can also help to reduce your energy consumption. Unplugging the old computer that has its fans constantly running or the antique fridge you have in the garage can save money. Frugal saving tips'

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Budgeting Budget Las Vegas Bills 85

Teresa's Deals

JULY 3, 2015

Save on products ranging from cooling & heating, electronics & navigation, tools, fluids & garage and brakes, steering & suspension. Promo exclusions apply (to Bundles, Custom, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Gift Boxes, Gift Cards, Voucher and Telescopes). Wise Food Coupons: 5% Off. Offer ends 7/4/15.

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Storing Auto Parts and Accessories Flowers and Gifts Food and Wine 100

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? What’s your best frugal win? My best frugal win is marrying my husband. I also hate mending – which is not frugal at all. If I could spend it without strings, I might just donate it to a food pantry. What’s the hardest/easiest part of being frugal?

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Kids and Family Money Home and Garden Frugal 189

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 8, 2012

I also printed the food cards with clever food names (Galactic Grapes, Warrior Water, etc.). We used my son’s Boba Fett helmet to add a nice touch to the food table. Regular food is far more fun if you give it a cool Star Wars name. Food – $20.29. We used a black tablecloth ($0.90 for a 24 pk).

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Birthday Son Cupcakes Clearance 107

Saving Everyday

MAY 5, 2011

Our souvenir budget is $150 ($50 per person) and food budget is $350 for the three days, making the grand total $1204.25 – This is my goal! My food and souvenir budget may seem low, but the truth is that my family has never got caught up in the souvenir craze. If you stay in a Value Resort , it would be even less!

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Disney Friends And Family Sale Tickets Military 75

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

I pointed out the multitude of new blogs related to saving money, being frugal, getting debt under control and learning about finances. Me: What kinds of frugality did you practice while you were earning your millions? We especially never put anything consumable (like gas, food, eating out, movies and etc) on a credit card.

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Thrifty Garage Spendthrift Fair-Trade 213

Saving With Shellie

APRIL 5, 2011

While I think the shopping trips featured on the show are a little over-the-top, you can still be Extreme Couponer without having a garage full of salad dressing. Parents magazine, Better Homes and Gardens, Kraft Food and Family and Woman’s Day also have coupons in them fairly regularly. Extreme is the opposite of ordinary.

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Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions Betty Crocker Newspaper Red Plum 96

Coupons Do Work

JUNE 15, 2016

Diet Foods: Healthy Choice, South Beach, Lean Cuisine, Special K, Kashi, Smart Start, 100-Calorie Packs, oatmeal and diet aids (shakes, weight scales, diet cookbooks, exercise equipment and weights). National Canned Food Month: Canned fruit, vegetables, pie fillings, soups, meats: tuna, chicken, salmon. Lucky Charm Month!

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Flowers and Plants Cinco De Mayo Buy Buying 100

Coupons Do Work

NOVEMBER 20, 2016

Free shipping on all holiday food. BOGO free on various items from floor mats to flashlights and garage stools. BOGO Carefresh food, bedding, and hay. Cabela’s: Free giveaways for the first 600 people in line starting at 5 a.m. Get in line; the sale only lasts 5 hours.). BOGO ornament sale. BOGO toy sale. BOGO candy sale.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 2, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Richard of Frugality Magazine , where he shares frugal living tips for financial freedom. Extreme Frugality – Next I looked to make cuts to my spending wherever possible. I’d love to have a little homestead somewhere, growing most of my own food. Where are you from?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

Discussing how it is easier to eat healthy when you have food stamps but once that is gone or you have “graduated” from the program, you can no longer eat as well. Frugal Confessions : A Great Site to Sign up for Email Offers – Learn about this great tool to hone your frugal skills like I do! Penge Snak!:

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