Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 5, 2012

Here’s some top ideas to save you money and ease your conscience: Waste Less Food. It’s amazing how much food we waste in the Western world. Instead of pouring your money straight into the trash, try to make a conscious effort to only buy the food that you will actually use. Use Less Energy.

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Saving Money Money Green Grow Your Own 184

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 15, 2019

After all, if you’re staying up late, you’ll need something to fuel you through the night. While some parties may have elaborate snacks, you don’t need to make complicated or expensive food to have a good time. You’re only limited by your imagination. Everything Bagel Dip via Sparkles to Sprinkles.

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Snacks New Year's 2020 Recipes 64

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 30, 2012

The Whole Earth Catalog and Mother Earth News fueled the movement with tips and tools. My Grandma, living history demonstrations, re-constructed towns and a book called Foxfire 3 helped me do so. I loved the idea of learning how to churn butter, weave, make candles, and use the bounty of nature as our forefathers and mothers did.

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Used Flowers and Plants Student Hunts 188

Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 15, 2020

Their curiosity fuels them to explore and grow every day. With younger kids, it can be used to explain how the mixing of two colors creates other colors. You can use the experiment to teach kids about liquid densities. This experiment illustrates how air pressure works using a balloon, a jar, and some fire.

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Kids Parenting Growing Fuel 82

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

If you’re new to writing a budget, read: How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!). Assign a budget category to each transaction, so you can add up what you spend on food, fuel, clothing, self-care, etc. Use up all of those odd ingredients. I’m a big fan of Zero Based Budgeting. 5 – Plan ahead.

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February Frugal Financial Goals Budgeting 100

Nicoles Nickels

JUNE 11, 2014

Use the grill! Not only does grilled food taste great it keeps everyone out of your house! Set up a buffet outside and use the grill – it’ll mean way less clean up in the end! Related Stories Giveaway Winners Bounce Bursts + Thom Filicia and Giveaway More Fuel Rewards Network™ and Giveaway. Entry -Form.

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Publix Giveaway Flowers and Gifts Prizes 111

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

Using only cash while on vacation will force you to question each purchase, especially when it comes to spending money on unnecessary souvenirs--you won''t want to waste your cash. Food is usually our the biggest expenditure during our vacation and thankfully our beach condo will have a kitchen. What Are Your Non-Food Needs?

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Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 153

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 13, 2011

Not only will you see your monthly bills reduced you will know full well that you are truly helping the environment by not only burning less fuel but by reducing the amount of energy extracted from the earth and the subsequent waste that result from such activities. You also end up with a freezer full of easy to re-heat meals.

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Food and Drink Re-use Home Drinks 147

Couponing 101

JANUARY 31, 2014

The store has all the “usual” offerings with a pharmacy, fuel center, deli, and bakery, but it also includes lots of unique new features like apparel, a jewelry store, a Starbucks, and so much more! These meals are sold near the deli and are a quick and healthy “fast food” option. Believe me, it is huge.

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Kroger Texas Jewelry and Watches Car Seats 91

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 13, 2011

Not only will you see your monthly bills reduced you will know full well that you are truly helping the environment by not only burning less fuel but by reducing the amount of energy extracted from the earth and the subsequent waste that result from such activities. You also end up with a freezer full of easy to re-heat meals.

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Food and Drink Re-use Home Drinks 133

Nicoles Nickels

JANUARY 27, 2013

I just had salad and veggies but I know there were a lot of hidden calories and fat in the salad dressing as well as whatever was used to cook the veggies. It’s so much easier at home when I can control more how my food is cooked but eating out is a part of life! All of a sudden I now LOVE greek yogurt! Total Weight Loss: 39.4

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Fuel Food and Drink Cake Wellness 79

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 17, 2011

Do I have enough food, water, heat, light and shelter to last through depression like conditions? It’s Time to Re-Stock for Emergencies. I will re-stock the pantry and re-fill the water jugs we keep. I may replenish our supply of fuel oil, matches, candles, lamp oil and wicks.

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Recession Economical Grandchildren Kids and Family 176

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 29, 2011

Exploitation and use of natural resources including mineral deposits, forest and land use are the major issues here. Greater production in turn entails the use of more advanced machines and procedures and use of a greater portion of natural resources. Pollution and use of Non-renewable Energy Sources.

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Machines ReNew Plants Communications 216

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 10, 2017

They’re packed with wholesome and nutritious ingredients to fuel your body, give you energy, and keep you satisfied! It’s what I use in my pumpkin spice crunchy granola bars, which are 100% yummy and taste like Fall. They’re easy, healthy, and you can pack a lot of nutrition into one little bar.

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Ovens Press Baking Snacks 58

Saving Everyday

JULY 13, 2012

5 nights at Port Orleans Riverside Royal Rooms (used the current 20% room discount ). 350 in fuel costs. Food/Drink While Traveling – Less than $20.00. It saves us a ton of money both while we travel and at Disney. Since we’ll be on the dining plan at Disney, we’ll only have food costs while we’re traveling.

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Disney Hotel Goals Money 83

Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 7, 2015

Amazon Mom members (if you’re not a member, you can sign up here ) can get a FREE Baby Welcome Box when you create a baby registry on Amazon. Once you use your egg tatoos, you can submit a photo of your eggs to enter to win various Visa Gift Cards! Fuel Strips Sample. California Carrots Dog Food Sample from Powder 4 Paws.

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Easter Freebies Dairy Queen Emergen-C 40

Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 30, 2012

I don’t need to duck into a gas station to try to use the microwave, instead you just eat the bar and you’re good! I love that there is such a large variety of foods to choose from! __. The addition of smart carbs, power fuel and vegetables make me feel I am eating plenty of food.

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Food and Drink Meals Desserts Lunch 55

Couponing 101

NOVEMBER 18, 2011

If you’re looking for a way to save on gift card purchases this holiday season, here is a roundup of all the stores and restaurants offering bonuses or discounts on gift card purchases! Gap/Old Navy — Get 10% off gift cards when you use your Gap credit card to purchase and use coupon. In-store only.). off your next visit.

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Gift Cards Discount Holiday Gifts 78

Nicoles Nickels

SEPTEMBER 2, 2012

Print now, hold on to them, and wait for a good deal to use them! FYI – sometimes coupons reset several times each month so even if you have already printed 2 of a certain coupon, try to print it again – if you’re lucky, it was reset and you can print 2 more! NEW Crock Pot Lunch Crock Food Warmer, Save $5.00/1.

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Betty Crocker General Mills Blu Ray Pillsbury 45

Coupons Do Work

APRIL 19, 2015

Baby Food & Care. Buy 2; Use $3.00/2 Buy 1 Pampers Swaddlers or Swaddlers Sensitive and Buy 1 Pampers of your choice; Use $3.00/1 Gatorade Sports Drink, 32 oz - B1G1 Stock-Up Fuel-Up Product. Mountain Dew Kickstart Energy Drink, 16 oz - B1G1 Stock-Up Fuel-Up Product. Buy 6; Use (2) $1.00/3 oz - $14.99.

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Listerine Tide Fuel General Mills 100

Couponing 101

JANUARY 20, 2019

Kroger is one of my favorite grocery stores because they have great sales and they have a very nice selection of organic foods. If you shop wisely, pay attention to sales, and use coupons, then you can save a ton! The first thing you need is an account with Kroger in order to use digital coupons. I am going to show you how!

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Saving Money Kroger Money Shopping 85

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

We have been using this system ever since. I highly suggest using a separate paper calendar from your normal planner to eliminate any confusion. Also color coding will be helpful as this is a visual exercise, and you will be using all of this info in the upcoming steps. – Food: groceries, meals out, school lunches.

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Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Goals 133

Nicoles Nickels

OCTOBER 9, 2015

We’re dedicated to making healthy food convenient and delicious! Back in 1989, our family created a better-for-you sausage made from chicken –the first of its kind – because we believed that sausages could be made responsibly, fuel a healthy lifestyle and still be delicious. We only use boneless, skinless chicken meat.

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Giveaway Food and Wine Girls Organic 40

Nicoles Nickels

JANUARY 23, 2011

Print now, hold on to them, and wait for a good deal to use them! FYI – sometimes coupons reset several times each month so even if you have already printed 2 of a certain coupon, try to print it again – if you’re lucky, it was reset and you can print 2 more! NEW Felidae Dry Cat Food, Save $5.00/1.

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Land o lakes Sally Hansen Blu Ray Sears 51

Nicoles Nickels

JANUARY 16, 2011

Print now, hold on to them, and wait for a good deal to use them! FYI – sometimes coupons reset several times each month so even if you have already printed 2 of a certain coupon, try to print it again – if you’re lucky, it was reset and you can print 2 more! General Mills Wheaties or Wheaties Fuel Cereal, Save $0.75/1.

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General Mills Land o lakes Blu Ray Sally Hansen 45

Nicoles Nickels

SEPTEMBER 9, 2012

Print now, hold on to them, and wait for a good deal to use them! FYI – sometimes coupons reset several times each month so even if you have already printed 2 of a certain coupon, try to print it again – if you’re lucky, it was reset and you can print 2 more! General Mills Wheaties or Fuel, Save $0.75/1.

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Blu Ray Betty Crocker General Mills Pillsbury 45

Nicoles Nickels

SEPTEMBER 23, 2012

Print now, hold on to them, and wait for a good deal to use them! FYI – sometimes coupons reset several times each month so even if you have already printed 2 of a certain coupon, try to print it again – if you’re lucky, it was reset and you can print 2 more! General Mills Wheaties or Fuel, Save $0.75/1.

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Betty Crocker General Mills Glade Walmart 45

Nicoles Nickels

JANUARY 9, 2011

Print now, hold on to them, and wait for a good deal to use them! FYI – sometimes coupons reset several times each month so even if you have already printed 2 of a certain coupon, try to print it again – if you’re lucky, it was reset and you can print 2 more! General Mills Wheaties or Wheaties Fuel Cereal, Save $0.75/1.

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General Mills La Brea Bakery Jiffy Lube Pillsbury 45