Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 5, 2014

I’ve found that so many people are constantly in the midst of that struggle; finding a healthy lifestyle they can sustain in the long term while accomplishing and maintaining their physical goals. I’d say continuing to miss the mark on hitting your goals is a fairly good indication. The common advice is moderation.

Food and Wine 232

Food and Wine Goals Finance Wine 232

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 28, 2013

The goal for this monthly accountability meeting is to give updates on our progress, motivate one another, and help all of us save for a cash Christmas. Our monthly goal for Christmas savings is $100. I also needed to come up with August''s goal of $100 for a total of $200 for the month. Happy 4 months til Christmas!

August 100

August Club Christmas Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 31, 2020

I started a new grocery shopping routine in January and it is working out splendidly! In the past, I made my meal plan and grocery shopped on Sundays. My goal was to eliminate all unnecessary spending. It was an easy goal, because I stayed out of the stores. We want to live WELL, on LESS Money. Meal Plan.

January 130

January Frugal Green And Frugal Homemade 130

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

It was a bold goal to reduce our spending by so much and I knew I would have to be very diligent with my meal planning. So I started the challenge to be more accountable and to be creative with our meals and grocery shopping so that we do not over-spend. There is nothing worse than a family revolting in the kitchen.

Budgeting 124

Budgeting Budget Groceries Grocery 124

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 13, 2011

We need to work together to set some financial goals and a budget for you so that you can resist spending money on items that really don’t matter in the long run. Figure out your cost of housing and food per month. Next, when you do go shopping, make a list and take only enough cash to pay for what you have planned to buy.

Financial Goals 174

Financial Goals College Tuition Goals Credit Cards 174

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 3, 2014

My husband and kids won’t tolerate a bare kitchen and bad, boring food–they would seriously revolt. But we have some serious financial goals to hit and the grocery budget is an easy target when it comes to cutting the budget. And while I didn’t hit my goal of $400, I did reduce our spending to $425 for my family of 4.

March 100

March Groceries Grocery Homemade 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. Maybe even pick up a few extra to donate to the local food banks. And speaking of Christmas, if you think you’ll be shopping online this holiday season, Ebates worth a look. It’s FREE!

Frugal 100

Frugal Fridays Financial Goals Homemade 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

When finances are tight, often the only area we can control is our food spending. By having a schedule and knowing what we usually eat, I can save money by buying many foods in bulk. Just be sure that your family will consume all of the food you purchase in bulk. I honestly don’t see a problem with that, if you can afford it.

Grocery Spending 246

Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Food and Drink 246

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

The season of family, faith, food and…shopping… collective sigh… The spending part of Christmas can get crazy, so I’ve come up with a list of last minute ideas to find some extra cash for your Christmas spending. Our goal is to NOT put our Christmas purchases on a credit card. I use this spreadsheet.

Christmas 235

Christmas Finds Part Time Thrift Stores 235

Couponing 101

JANUARY 6, 2012

Using coupons will save you money at the register, but using your food wisely is going to save you money as well! Here are a few of the things I noticed happening when I didn’t plan out our meals: We shopped more often. We wasted more food (produce, leftovers, etc. We ate more quick/convenience foods.

Saving Money 98

Saving Money Meals Money Menu Planning 98

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 6, 2022

Our financial goals are still important to us and we want to hit them regardless of the rising prices. Related reading: 10 Ways to Save at Giant Food Stores. I have been doing my grocery shopping at a different GIANT store and I’m finding that they always have a lot of marked-down meat. Winner Winner FREE Chicken Dinner!

July 130

July Frugal Credit Cards Donation 130

Couponing 101

AUGUST 1, 2014

In a group of two to six players, you’ll draw an identity card for an animal, food, or common object but with one catch–everyone but you will see the card, displayed by the headband on your forehead. The goal is to deduce who or what you are by asking the other players questions before the clock runs out.

Games 99

Games Amazon Online Shopping Pace 99

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 22, 2016

Day 22 of 31 Days to Slash your Grocery Spending: Plan this week’s meals and shopping trip. When you walk in the grocery store with a plan, you will avoid duplicate and impulsive purchases, but walk away with enough food to get you through until your next planned trip. Good luck with your meal planning.

Grocery Spending 100

Grocery Spending Meals Groceries Grocery 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 15, 2016

Today is Day 15 and your assignment: Plan this week’s meals and shopping trip. When you walk in the grocery store with a plan, you will avoid duplicate and impulsive purchases, but walk away with enough food to get you through until your next planned trip. The goal is to make just one grocery trip a week, so be very thorough.

Grocery Spending 100

Grocery Spending Meals Groceries Grocery 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 25, 2016

It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. Everyone chips in though, but my mom and two aunts cook the bulk of the food. Shopping online this holiday season? Our mission: Live WELL, On LESS Money. Tuesday: Tortellini & Spinach Soup.

Frugal 100

Frugal Fridays Leftovers Financial Goals 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 22, 2012

You support the local economy when you shop locally, keeping your town, suburb or local area viable and productive. Shopping locally also helps the environment. There is a huge saving in fuel consumption because people are not driving long distances to shop. You are buying fresh from the grower, so the food is more nutritious.

Buy 202

Buy Buying Economy Fuel 202

For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 5, 2011

Tis’ the season for everything wonderful – family, fresh baked goods, beautiful decorations, presents, eating fabulous food til our pants physically hurt (wait, maybe that is just me?). My goal is to help you. I appreciate it! So tis’ the season. I wish I could say don’t jump on a deal when you see it.

Holiday 71

Holiday Shopping Debt Budgeting 71

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 15, 2015

You can ask for an opinion about an exercise program you want to start or about a new food you want to try. You can even say something like, “I have a goal to work up to X reps at this weight. ” As your partner helps you focus on your goals, s/he might eventually become interested in participating as well.

Health 100

Health Video Games Activism Goals 100

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. Part of my motivation was that I’m hosting this challenge.

Budgeting 127

Budgeting Budget January Groceries 127

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 8, 2016

Today is Day 8 and your assignment: Plan this week’s meals and shopping trip. When you walk in the grocery store with a plan, you will avoid duplicate and impulsive purchases, but walk away with enough food to get you through until your next planned trip. The goal is to make just one grocery trip a week, so be very thorough.

Grocery Spending 100

Grocery Spending Meals Groceries Grocery 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 11, 2020

We shopped around and test drove several, but I couldn’t shake a feeling of discomfort. We had such a sense of freedom after making that last payment and we let ourselves dream about some tangible goals that we sacrificed during those payoff years, such as travel and a new-to-us camper. 2 – Start stockpiling food.

Budgeting 246

Budgeting Budget Family Debt 246

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

Smart Grocery Shopping. Avoid the frozen and prepared foods sections–these are not the bargains they appear to be. Avoid The Coffee Shop. If you’re like many other college students, you may be guilty of visiting the campus coffee shop one or more times a day for your caffeine fix. Where have you been?

College 203

College Saving Money Money Student 203

Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

While you can control where and how you shop, you can’t control the need to eat. But think about how much you would be saving in terms of transport, drinks, food, entertainment, and the potential bail money should things get out of hand. The truth is, there are some things you can’t control.

Saving Money 52

Saving Money Money Saving Bills 52

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. 39/lb turkeys at Giant Food Stores. And at that price, it’s an easy way to make a big impact by donating to your local food banks. Shopping online this holiday season? Try Ebates.

Frugal 100

Frugal Cheap Fridays Win 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2014

My husband and I made some serious financial goals for 2014. To achieve those goals I need to review our spending to see where I can make some cuts. If I don’t plan our meals and my shopping list, I spend too much money and make too many extra stops to the grocery store during the week. If whole chickens are on sale for.79/pound,

Meals 186

Meals Simple Menu Planning Menu Plans 186

Coupons Do Work

JANUARY 2, 2017

There are three different pacts you can make: veggie, gym or food logging pact. Once you pick your pact, you will then set an amount of money to pay for another pact member if you don’t meet this goal. When other pact members don’t meet their goals, is how you get paid. You can earn $0.30 to $5 a week . I really am!

2017 100

2017 Work Motivation Goals 100

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). 3) Start Shopping.

Delivery Service 100

Delivery Service Groceries Grocery Home 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 10, 2013

One of my goals for Family Balance Sheet for 2013, is to get back to posting more money saving tips to help my readers (and myself) reduce our grocery bills. My job as my household's kitchen manager is to ensure that my family is eating healthy and delicious food without blowing our budget. Shop your freezer/pantry.

Economical 100

Economical Money Saving Groceries Grocery 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 30, 2014

The Goal of the Grocery Budget Challenge is to be creative with our meal planning and grocery shopping so that we do not over-spend. We don’t want to make our families miserable with bland meals, boring snacks, and not enough food in the house, but we must stay on budget. Ok, Ok, let’s talk grocery budget!

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Groceries Grocery 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 5, 2019

Our main financial goal is to pay off our last non-mortgage loan. It was a goal in 2018, but high medical bills and other financial challenges hindered our progress. For the month of January, I am eliminating foods where sugar is the primary ingredient, such as desserts, sugary drinks, pastries, etc.

2019 100

2019 Recycle Recycled Recycling 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 1, 2015

My husband and I make some financial goals at the start of every year. When I run the numbers, I realize it’s going to take years before we can scream, ”WE’RE DEBT FREE”, our ultimate goal. This should start next week and my goal is to post on Fridays. Lots of possibilities and many opportunities.

2015 100

2015 Money Debt Home and Garden 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

Now that my son is back in school, and my husband’s teaching schedule is set (at least for this semester), I find that I feel much better — and it’s easier to stick to my health goals. Without a routine, we often reach for prepackaged foods at the store, or grab takeout. More Time to Exercise.

Health 222

Health Son Work Meals 222

Couponing 101

JANUARY 26, 2020

For many people, starting the new year with a healthy diet is a challenging goal. Some healthy foods just aren’t satisfying enough, so you may be left staring longingly at a bag of chips. When you challenge yourself to eating a plant-based diet, it seems that much more daunting. Vegan Shepherd’s Pie via ElaVegan.

Recipes 100

Recipes Plants United States Meals 100

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 12, 2018

so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. 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. Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week.

Frugal 100

Frugal Freezers Friends And Family Sale Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 30, 2014

The Goal of the Grocery Budget Challenge is to be creative with our meal planning and grocery shopping so that we do not over-spend. We don’t want to make our families miserable with bland meals, boring snacks, and not enough food in the house, but we must stay on budget. April’s Assignments.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget March Groceries 100

Couponing 101

JUNE 24, 2014

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Wireless 76

Wireless Activism Amazon Fitness 76

For the Mommas

MAY 22, 2015

My goal this year is to spend less time in-doors and more time enjoying cook outs, camping and going to the beach. I’ll be heading over to my local Giant Food Store to get all the ice cream goodies I’ll need for a fun and tasty ice cream social. Click here to find your local Giant Food Store. Giant Landover : VA, MD, DE, and DC.

Ice Cream 40

Ice Cream Pennsylvania Giveaway DC 40