Nicoles Nickels

JUNE 28, 2012

Start journaling. Keep a food journal noting what you eat, how much, when and where. Journaling can help hold you accountable for what you eat and makes you think twice before overindulging. Have some string cheese, a Special K Granola Bar or a handful of nuts ready to help keep you satisfied.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 6, 2013

The best hobbies are the ones which will not give you additional stress and headache because they are not expensive and are easy on the budget. Vegetable and herb gardens can be a source of food, which can help you save money on food expenses. They are one of the best stress busters that you can find.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 17, 2012

Keeping track of how much you eat and knowing what goes into the food you eat is very important. The diary helps you keep track of the food you eat and what goes in it – with up to 45 different nutrients, the amount of exercise you do, all your measurements, notes and a bunch of other stuff.

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Nicoles Nickels

AUGUST 15, 2013

Additionally, a 2010 study in The Journal of Nutrition suggests that Flaxseed may help reduce belly fat. The reason is flax’s potent nutrients: flaxseed contains the highest plant-based levels of omega-3s and phytoestrogens called lignans than any other food. I also love knowing I am giving my body something so healthy!

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For the Mommas

MARCH 19, 2016

Today ONLY Kmart will be giving away FREE Peeps candy to kids 12 and under for their FREEBIE Saturday giveaway. FREE 26 week subscription to The Wall Street Journal! Kmart: FREE Peeps For Kids 12 And Under. Quantities at each store are limited so be sure to get their early to claim yours! Click HERE for more details.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 16, 2013

Keep a journal for a week or so and note down how you are feeling, what you are doing etc. If you are a chocoholic, firstly, stop giving yourself that label and then substitute your favourite fruit once a day when you would normally have had the chocolate. If you eat the wrong foods when you’re at home, don’t buy them.

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Saving SAHM Sanity

JANUARY 1, 2011

I don't exercise at all and when it comes to food, I'm worse. I HATE HEALTHY FOOD! I'm a major junk food junkie. By then I'm starving and craving sugar and salt, and usually will eat food that's not good for me. ~ Eliminate harmful food additives from our diets. Write in my children's journals at least once a week.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Food production in the United States has steadily increased as farmers used more and better equipment and materials to coax better yields from their fields. You may refuse to give credit or fail to put forth a great idea for fear it will be stolen. Would a never ending supply of cookies be as enjoyable as a limited supply?

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Motherhood Moments

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

A key element for the success of a gamification program is giving participants something to lose if they fail to meet their goal—whether tangible or intangible—in our case large cash prizes—for losing weight and getting more active in the program.” htm [link] industry-analysis/healthcare- gamification-market?

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Nicoles Nickels

JANUARY 11, 2013

FREE $10 Earth Fare store credit - register and they’ll give you 1,000 points, which you can redeem for $10 in free food at Earth Fare stores. FREE S ubscription to Ladies’ Home Journal. They’re located in AL, FL, GA, IN, KY, NC, OH, TN, and SC. FREE Subscription to Better Homes and Gardens.

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Nicoles Nickels

OCTOBER 18, 2013

FREE Subscription to Ladies Home Journal. It’s a site similar to mint, where they give you personal financial advice. FREE Sheba Cat Food Sample. Here are this week’s FREEBIES and great deals: FREE Subscription to Latina Magazine. FREE Subscription to Smithsonian Magazine. It’s probably valid for about 2 weeks.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2011

The Wisdom Journal shares the secrets on how we can stop paying interest. Money Crashers shares with us 7 Ways to Reduce Food Waste- Freezing Food and Making Leftover Recipes. I have to give some of these a try. Mind as well give ourselves the best chance at completing them right? What do you think? Going Green.

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January Personal Finance Green And Frugal Finance 113

Nicoles Nickels

JANUARY 9, 2012

Where to Buy: at Walgreens, CVS, Whole Foods, and local health food stores. In one recent study published in a British scientific journal, nearly 63 percent of patients who took Oscillo within 24 hours of the onset of symptoms showed a “clear improvement” or “complete resolution” in as fast as 48 hours.

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Giveaway Kids and Family Whole Foods Journal 92

Frugal Luxuries

APRIL 1, 2018

Chesterton Being a long-time reader and admirer of blogs such as Blue House Journal , Coffee Tea Books and Me and The Prudent Homemaker. After partaking in silence for far too long, it's now time for me to give back a bit and contribute my small voice to this idea choir. This is how I practiced the art of frugality this week. ~

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Nicoles Nickels

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

I am trying to make this goal come true by feeding my family healthy foods whenever I am able and making better choices for everyone when we do eat out. Keep a Journal. Once you’ve mastered it, set your sights on two additional goals, giving yourself realistic timelines to achieve them and go from there. One Step at a Time.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 4, 2011

262,032 Food Preparation. By using generic or store brand groceries instead of name brand, you can save 3.7 % of your food budget each month (per the Journal of Economic Perspectives article: Consumer Shopping Behavior, How Much Do Consumer’s Save ). I’ve actually never ever had either. 91,404 Entertainment.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 4, 2013

Ask a local bakery if they will give tours. Go on a hunt for butterflies and make a journal or scrap book about the ones you spotted. You can spray it, write your name in it, even dye it with food coloring. Attend a free concert. Just look in your local newspaper for upcoming events. Hold roller skate races.

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Activism Family Kids and Family Library 111

Saving In Akron

MAY 3, 2011

Make sure to check your magazines before you toss them or give them away so you don't miss out. Ladies Home Journal (subscription). lb or larger bag of Iams dry dog food (Target Coupon) (exp. Everyday Food (subscription). lb or larger bag of Iams dry dog food (Target Coupon) (exp. Page 173 – Save $.75

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Nicoles Nickels

JULY 27, 2012

FREE $10-$200 Nordstrom Gift card for HauteLook members -If you’re a HauteLook member check your email, you may have received an email from them giving you a free $10-$200 Nordstrom gift card. FREE Subscription to Food & Wine. FREE Digital subscription to Ladies’ Home Journal. FREE Cellure Stem Cell Skin Care samples.

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Nicoles Nickels

AUGUST 10, 2012

It gives you free 2 day shipping at many online stores. FREE Subscription to Food & Wine. FREE Digital subscription to Ladies’ Home Journal. FREE Box of Triscuits - they have a random amount each day at random times. Submit the “complaint” to get it. FREE Universal Real Gains workout supplement sample.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 21, 2016

Ask a local bakery if they will give tours. Go on a hunt for butterflies and make a journal or scrap book about the ones you spotted. You can spray it, write your name in it, even dye it with food coloring. Attend a free concert. Just look in your local newspaper for upcoming events. Hold roller skate races.

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Activism Family Library Kids and Family 40

Nicoles Nickels

AUGUST 24, 2012

FREE Subscription to Food & Wine. It gives you free 2 day shipping at many online stores. - exp 8/31. FREE Digital subscription to Ladies’ Home Journal. FREE $10 Rue La La Credit - Register and you’ll get a $10 credit within 48 hours. The credit expires September 30, and you must register by August 31.

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Nicoles Nickels

AUGUST 17, 2012

It gives you free 2 day shipping at many online stores. FREE Subscription to Food & Wine. FREE Digital subscription to Ladies’ Home Journal. FREE Box of Triscuits - they have a random amount each day at random times. Submit the “complaint” to get it. FREE Universal Real Gains workout supplement sample.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 21, 2011

I suggest you all give a look at this list. Jason at Frugal Dad shares with us 9 ways we can prepare for food inflation. We might just need to give a few of these a try although part of me likes to escape to a different location every now and then. The Wisdom Journal shares a secret with us on how to become more effective.

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January Emergency Fund Personal Finance Finance 124

Saving In Akron

DECEMBER 16, 2011

Kmart won’t give you overage. each) Buy 4 and use $1/4 Purina Alpo Canned Dog Food printable (NLA) Final Price: $0.80 oz, $5.29 $1/1 Maxwell House Coffee, exp 12/31/11 (Kraft Food & Family) Final Price: $3.29 At Kmart, if an item is $3, and you have a $2 off coupon, it will take off $3, not $4.

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Saving In Akron

APRIL 4, 2012

Make sure to check your magazines before you toss them or give them away so you don't miss out. Food Network (subscription). Ladies Home Journal (subscription). Thanks to Nicole at Nicole's Nickels for putting together this HUGE list of coupons that are available in magazines this month. Eating Well (subscription).

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April Magazines Furniture Windex 113

Saving In Akron

DECEMBER 12, 2011

Make sure to check your magazines before you toss them or give them away so you don't miss out. Page 21 – Save $3 on Natural Balance Alpha dog or cat food (exp. Ladies Home Journal (subscription). Remember, coupons may differ depending on whether you bought the magazine at the newsstand or if you have a subscription.

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December Martha Stewart Magazines Hallmark 113

Saving In Akron

MARCH 1, 2012

Make sure to check your magazines before you toss them or give them away so you don't miss out. Food Network (subscription). Everyday Food (subscription). Ladies Home Journal (subscription). Remember, coupons may differ depending on whether you bought the magazine at the newsstand or if you have a subscription.

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March Magazines Glade Martha Stewart 113

Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 7, 2013

Ziploc Food Storage – 2/$5.00 ($2.69 Journals – Buy 1 Get 1 50% Off. You must give all coupons and RR prior to using balance rewards. . $2/1 MiraLAX Product, exp. 12/29/13 (SS 11/03/13). $1/1 1/1 MiraLAX Item, exp. 6/1/14 (Walgreens Answers, Digestive Health). Final Price: Varies. Household Deals. Get 1 FREE.

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