Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 30, 2014

Something that I’ve found throughout all of my trips to the many different places I’ve visited, is that food is always a cost that is hard to contain. Even so, after spending hundreds of dollars on food on my trip to NYC, I began to look more into saving some serious money on dining for my next trip. Grocery Shop.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Readers get multiple questions to choose from, and AF chose to answer the “What’s a funny frugal story?” How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? 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. Here she is: 1.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week. What We Ate this Week: I make an effort each week to serve my family delicious food but still stick to the budget. Every Sunday afternoon, I plan the meals and do my grocery shopping for the week. How did you frugal this week?

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Finally Frugal

JANUARY 19, 2011

While this seems rather anemic to some (my dad can't seem to stay under $600 - and it's just he and my mom), I do eat well and I can generally manage to avoid most pre-packaged foods (I'm thinking of frozen dinners, here). Here are my five top tips for bringing a frugal mindset to the grocery store: 1. Make a list.

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Coupons Do Work

APRIL 14, 2015

Gwyneth Paltrow posted on her facebook page : There are a lot of people who use Food stamps (now known as SNAP), and the reality is, food stamps or not, anyone can live on $29 a week. Thus no food went to waste. Step 4 : I do NOT buy frozen food (correction: I have frozen pizza but that is it). They were the leftovers.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

” Robert Kiyosaki I dare say there isn’t a soul on this planet as frugal as a mom on a budget. If you do a weekly meal plan, you will know exactly what ingredients need to be bought during your next grocery shopping trip, including the ones you have and those you don’t. I do an audit every week.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 5, 2013

Food from restaurants can cost significantly more than food cooked at home. The cost of restaurant food isn’t the only cringe-worthy aspect of eating out; restaurant food has far more sodium, chemicals, fat, and other “mystery ingredients” than that of the “homemade” variety.

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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. Create a meal plan for the week, and base your grocery shopping list on what you will actually eat during the week.

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Saving Everyday

JANUARY 25, 2014

I’ve never been a believer in cutting out an entire food group to lose weight. Carb Free Bread from Grocery Shop For FREE. Low Carb Crockpot Soup from Grocery Shop For FREE. Low Carb, Sugar Free Hot Chocolate from Grocery Shop For FREE. No Oil Greek Salad (0 WW Points) from Frugal Living Mom.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 30, 2014

The Goal of the Grocery Budget Challenge is to be creative with our meal planning and grocery shopping so that we aren’t over-spending. We don’t want to make our families miserable with bland meals, boring snacks, and not enough food in the house. Grocery Budget Challenge' Please share in the comments.

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Coupons Do Work

APRIL 14, 2015

Peapod is a company is a way for you to do all of your grocery shopping from home and have them delivered directly to your door ! Peapod is an online grocery store that has 4 divisions across the country: Peapod, Peadpod by Stop&Shop, Peapod by Giant (Food) and Peapod by Giant (Food Stores).

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 15, 2013

How To Cook For Yourself: A Complete Beginner''s Guide is your guide to meal planning, grocery store strategizing, and learning the ins and outs of cooking basics and techniques. Rachel takes you through the entire process of selecting meals, grocery shopping, and getting a great meal on the table in no time.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2013

Saving on Grocery Bills. A good part of our monthly income is spent on grocery shopping, and the budget may even go higher depending on whether it’s a holiday or a birthday where you need to feed more people. If you really need it, add it to the next week’s shopping list. You just need to put them in practice.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 13, 2013

These meals, whether they are take-out meals or ones from the grocery store, are usually high in calories, fat, and sodium, and low in nutrition. Sure, sometimes it’s okay to have a take-out meal or fast food meal to save your sanity, but eating out more often than not is a luxury that ends up costing more in the long run.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 20, 2012

Over my many years of environmental and personal finance writing, one of the most common things I get asked for is tips on how to save money on groceries. 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.

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Couponing 101

DECEMBER 11, 2013

Gerber 1st Foods Baby Food 98¢ - $1/4 Gerber or Gerber Organic 1st Foods or 2nd Foods Baby Food Printable Coupon = 73¢ ea. Gerber 2nd Foods Baby Food $1.08 - $1/4 Gerber or Gerber Organic 1st Foods or 2nd Foods Baby Food Printable Coupon = 83¢ ea.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 16, 2014

1 Per Pound Grocery Shopping by Mary Frances Pickett. Frugal Cooking for Simple Living by Michael Holtby. Food Rules for Weight Loss and Dieting by David Fry *. Good Eating’s Gluten Free Recipes by Chicago Tribune. $1 How To Grow Plants by Margaret Phillips. Natural Skin RX Sample.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 18, 2015

Walk along the river and peruse the artists’ booths, choose from a wide variety of food vendors and enjoy live music throughout the three days. The event features wares from local artists and craftsmen, as well as great food, fun games, and amusement rides. Picnic lunches and food are not permitted inside the park.

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Couponing 101

DECEMBER 16, 2013

The challenge is to grocery shop as little as possible and only eat what’s already in the pantry/freezer. You can do the challenge for one week or one month, however long you think you can go without shopping! I always enjoy doing these challenges and usually discover that I have way more food than I even realized!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

Smart Grocery Shopping. Make regular trips to your local grocery store for dietary staples and fresh produce for a healthy diet that won’t break the bank. Avoid the frozen and prepared foods sections–these are not the bargains they appear to be. Skip the pizza and constant eating out.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 21, 2012

I do all of the grocery shopping for our family of two. A little over a year ago, I started meal planning in order to make the most of our grocery budget and cook healthy meals. About Jordy: I was born and raised in Texas with a love for family, country music, and good food. But all of those quick trips out for dinner?

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 31, 2013

Anyone who has gone grocery shopping for their household knows that feeding the family can get expensive. According to a 2012 Gallop Poll, the average American family spends about $150 a week on food alone! Thanks to Brittany for this guest post on ways to save on a family dinner. Image courtesy of dusky / FreeDigitalPhotos.net.

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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. Could I knock $20 off my grocery shopping somehow? Tell us about you and your family.

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