Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 4, 2011
They start to notice that you can trade toys, or trade money for stuff (like a ride on the grocery store pony or candy at the checkout aisle). Food Related. Introduce budgeting concepts by talking about how much you allocate for groceries. At the grocery store. When you get home with the groceries. Buying gasoline.
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
FEBRUARY 23, 2012
A lot of you would classify indoor plumbing, central heat, grocery money and gasoline as ‘needs’ But wait, are they really always needs? A lot of times, she didn’t use grocery money either. Food was preserved by canning, drying or storing in a cool cellar or the ice house. Absolutely not!
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 19, 2013
This year for instance, I dropped upwards of $250 on entertainment (boat ride, eat outs, amusement park, supplies, books, games and etc) plus the opportunity cost of using our condo instead of renting it out (over $1600 for the week) plus groceries, gasoline and more. Among well-to-do grandparents and the 2.7
Saving Cents With Sense
JANUARY 18, 2013
Saving money at the grocery store , gas station , car insurance, or even college tuition are all examples of things that should be something you strive for and are eager to achieve. Most budgets get depleted because of excess spending at fast food restaurants, entertainment, or other luxuries.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 23, 2014
Food/shopping. Fast food was rare. Most food at the grocery store came from the USA. Most food at the grocery store came from the USA. The only discount store was the 5 and dime aka ‘the dime store’ It did not sell food (except 1 penny candies). People cooked and ate at home.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 10, 2015
We have a one story ranch home of around 2300 square feet located on 6 acres within 4 miles of stores, medical care, entertainment, gasoline stations and more. Eating and food preparation. Food & food prep. How will you get groceries if you can no longer drive? We also have levered handles and a step in shower.
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