Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

But, I can’t believe people are making big bucks telling other people how to control their spendthrift ways, or sharing how to shave a few cents off a grocery bill. We shopped at garage sales, turned down the heat, combined errands to use less gas, didn’t buy a lot of prepared food, cooked at home and the like.

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Thrifty Garage Spendthrift Fair-Trade 213

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Limiting waste is what really drives most of the habits I have that would qualify as “frugal” – reducing/eliminating food waste, returning unneeded items, pursuing refunds, checking on warranties, repairing things, etc. For me, being in the kitchen and making food for people is an act of love. Eat at grocery stores!

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Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 191

Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

If you want to learn to coupon and save 50% or more on your grocery bill , then I can certainly help – and you won’t need to spend 70+ hours a week on couponing! This is typically for shopping at 2 stores – 1 grocery store and 1 drug store. I think it is entirely possible to save 50% or more on your grocery bill. Realistic Time.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 18, 2012

How can a girl make a grocery list when her cupboards look like this mess? We don't have a pantry closet, so I use several cupboards in my kitchen for food storage and some shelves in my garage for any overflow. When my cupboards are in disarray, I wind up with duplicates, out of date food, and wasted time.

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Economical Kitchen Organic Organization 113

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

Couponing 101

MARCH 23, 2020

Donate to Food Banks. Since so many schools are canceled, many children who received free or reduced lunches at school may not be getting the food they need. This leads to an increased need for food banks. Donating food or money can help members of your community who are struggling. Foster a Pet.

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Donation Bank Banking Giving 71

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. This also helps keep my grocery spending down, as I am using up ingredients that I already have instead of going to buy new ones. Wipe Down the Walls.

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Cleaning Appliances Donation Organic 221

Saving Everyday

MARCH 21, 2012

Sokenbicha is available at Whole Foods, Fresh Market, Bristol Farms, Pharmaca, New Leaf Markets, Plum Market, Wegmans, Earth Fare, Fairway Market, Hiller’s Markets and Gourmet Garage. This runs about $1.50 (regular price), so you should be able to get a decent deal ~. Check out the Organic Coupons and Deals Page for more!

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Bristol Farms Garage Whole Foods Organic 65

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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Phones Bills Money Saving Money 202

Koupon Karen

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Consider hosting a garage sale or listing items online to sell. Don’t forget to include important documents, chargers for your devices, and snacks or a small food kit to tide you over until you can do a proper grocery shop.

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Home Tucson Furniture Friends And Family Sale 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

Send your spouse to do the grocery shopping. You go weekend e-baying, garage-saling or to the flea markets. Put some money aside for savings and food. When you do need something, shop with a friend that won’t let you go overboard. If you think you need it, attend shopoholics anonymous. You have bad money habits.

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Money Debt Finance Credit Cards 203

Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 15, 2014

I’ve compiled this awesome list of over 60 tips to help you save money on groceries, around the house, traveling and so much more! Frugal Tip | Cook Big & Save Time, Groceries, & Energy. Grocery Savings Tips by Mission To Save. 10 Tips To Saving Money at the Grocery Store by Koupon Krazed. by Koupon Krazed.

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Saving Money Frugal Money Thrifty 71

Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 22, 2013

Moms need to coordinate their days precisely to pick up the kids, drop them off at practices, get the dry cleaning and shop for the groceries — though an unexpected breakdown will wreck even the best-designed plans. Check out this year-long guide to car care for tips on what to check, replace and keep in top shape each season.

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Cars Car DIY Mom 101

For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

Shop around at garage sales, thrift stores and online classifieds for furniture and other household items. Create a weekly menu, then buy the groceries, and cook dinner every night. Reduce convenience foods. For example, if you plan your meals in advance and create a grocery list, you can shop while you’re running your errands.

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Frugal Lives Frugal Living Frugal Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions 49

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 1, 2015

In 2014, the Grocery Budget Challenge encouraged us to keep our grocery spending in line and to be creative with our meal planning so that we do not over-spend. Maintaining a grocery budget is a weekly process for me. When I blow off meal planning, I blow up our grocery budget. Weekly Meals on a Budget.

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2015 Money Debt Home and Garden 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 10, 2011

I had never really been a proponent of online shopping, because it when I lived in the city it was easier to stop at the grocery store or mall after work than it was to order online and wait for the item to be delivered. Shop Online. And the best part: you may have just cut a developer out of building another cookie-cutter high-rise.

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Green Rent Library Green And Frugal 185

Saving Everyday

JANUARY 1, 2015

Frugal Tip | Cook Big & Save Time, Groceries, & Energy. Grocery Savings Tips by Mission To Save. 10 Tips To Saving Money at the Grocery Store by Koupon Krazed. Grocery Savings Tips by Mission To Save. 10 Tips To Saving Money at the Grocery Store by Koupon Krazed. Natural Oven Cleaner by I Am That Lady.

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Saving Money Frugal Money Thrifty 40

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.

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Finds Shopping Home Theater Systems Laptops 85

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

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

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. Over the next few weeks, I’m going to take you step-by-step through couponing and tell you how to reduce your grocery bill and even start your own stock pile.

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Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions Betty Crocker Newspaper Red Plum 96

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. By ditching your grocery list in favor of a meal plan, you can take control of your finances and your eating, and change the way food affects your budget.

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Credit Cards Credit Finance Personal Finance 220

For the Mommas

OCTOBER 21, 2016

ea Pacific Foods Hemp Milk 32 oz - $1.99 Pacific Foods Organic Soups 17-17.6 Pacific Foods Organic Soups 32 oz - $1.99 Pacific Foods Pumpkin Puree 16 oz - $1.99 Pacific Foods Organic Gravy 13.9 Pacific Foods Cranberry Sauce - $1.99 Pacifics Foods Organic Broth 32 oz - $1.99

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Fancy Feast Cat Food Food and Drink Frito lay 40

For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 22, 2015

9:05 am EST: Melissa & Doug Fridge Food Set. 9:05 am EST: Melissa & Doug Snacks and Sweets Food Cart. 10:05 am EST: Melissa & Doug Service Station Parking Garage. 5:05 pm EST: Melissa & Doug Grocery Basket. 5:05 pm EST: Melissa & Doug Nesting, Sorting Garages and Cars. Prime Early Access Deal.

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Girls Disney Toys 2015 40

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 2, 2016

Could I knock $20 off my grocery shopping somehow? It might be cheap, but it’ll sit in my garage for the next few months till I started that project that’s on my mind. I’d love to have a little homestead somewhere, growing most of my own food. Could I lower my cell phone plan? That electric drill?

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Debt Finds Debt Free Pay Off Debt 100

Saving Cents With Sense

DECEMBER 3, 2015

9:05 am EST: Melissa & Doug Grocery Basket. 12:05 pm EST: Melissa & Doug Deluxe Parking Garage. 9:05 pm EST: Plan Toy Food and Beverage Set. ::Lightning Deals:: 9 am EST: Diggin Skootcase Ride On, Red. 9 am EST: Elenco Electronics Snap Circuits R Deluxe Sound & Light Combo. 9 am EST: Magformers Racing 39pc Set.

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