Koupon Karen

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

But with a little planning and some savvy budgeting tricks, you can ensure you’re financially ready to welcome your bundle of joy. Every baby requires necessities like nappies, clothing, and food, but it’s easy to get swayed by the wide array of tempting baby gear. But remember, you’re not alone.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2019

If you need to find some wiggle room in your budget, or combat the rising grocery prices, or maybe make room for your family’s growing appetites, take a look at the following list and see what changes you can make to reduce what you’re spending on groceries…and still eat really well! How to Save Money on Groceries.

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Couponing 101

MARCH 10, 2020

These tips include the following: Wash your hands frequently using soap and water. Keep Healthy, Shelf-Stable Foods in the House. In case there is a quarantine in your community or you choose to stay home due to fears of catching the virus, you may wish to have extra food in your house. Wash for at least 20 seconds at a time.

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Homemade ranch dressing mix is quick and easy, has better ingredients, and you can use it for much more than just salad dressing! If you’re still buying those store-bought packets, here’s your sign to immediately stop and make your own! I wanted to create a recipe using ingredients that most of us already have on hand.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Look no further if you’ve ever wondered how to make herb butter. Learning how to make herb butter is incredibly easy! There are tons of options, and it’s a great way to use up herbs that are getting ready to spoil. For this recipe, I used rosemary, sage, basil, and tarragon, but here are a few more ideas.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

In my quest to be more healthy over the past couple of years, I’ve been acutely aware of the imbalance between the cost of healthy, nutritious food, and the cost of unhealthy, food-like products (non foods). In grade school, did you ever do the science experiment with flowers and food colouring?

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!). 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.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 16, 2014

Over the last three years, my family has slowly moved away from buying most of our food at the grocery store to buying most of it directly from the farmer through CSAs. The food is fresh and tasty and often more reasonably priced than organic foods at large chain stores such as Whole Foods. How to Find a CSA.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2014

Sure, Chicago and the surrounding suburbs can be ridiculously expensive, but we learned how to cut costs. It was not unusual for us to fill up the gas tank only once or twice a month. We learned how to stretch our money in Chicago, and we were fairly good at it. The locals can be full of information about how to save money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 15, 2014

Of course, it likely won’t meet all of your vegetable needs even during the summer months, but you’re meeting some of your needs. As much as possible, we try to buy our food direct from the farmer. We buy the rest of our meat from a farmer who has a farm three hours away from us. Buy Direct from the Farmer.

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Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

I’m going to show you how to make sausage balls that are a total game-changer. I knew I needed sausage, and I knew I wanted to use Italian sausage, but that’s all I had. How to make sausage balls with ricotta: Preheat the oven. Use a cookie scoop to form little balls. Use full-fat ricotta. It matters.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 31, 2016

Or maybe you’re trying to build your emergency savings account, or save for a vehicle? It is totally possible to eat your favorite foods within a grocery budget. Keeping a tight grocery budget is giving us some wiggle room each month to put towards other financial obligations. Day 9: Use Grocery Apps.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 22, 2013

Food and drink and some entertainment venues are extra. Also like most theme parks, entrance fees, souvenirs, food and drink can be very expensive. How to save on tickets to Silver Dollar City. Tickets for $30 each, but valid only for use on Thursdays. How to save when you are in the park. Thirty dollar Thursdays.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 2, 2012

Christmas Trees and Lights in the UK has some great ideas on how to turn a white Christmas into a green Christmas… Buy Smarter Look for locally made gifts at craft fairs and boutique shops. In a similar way, buying organic local produce from farmers’ markets will cut down on the food miles and CO 2 emissions.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 12, 2016

How to Use Pinterest to Save Money on Groceries. Use Pinterest to Search by Ingredient. Honestly, Pinterest is the only search engine I use when I’m looking for recipes. Also, if you have an odd ingredient and you’re not sure what to do with it, simply search the ingredient in Pinterest’s search bar.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 2, 2014

Plus, they can do the laundry while they’re working. After all, you’re the only one making decisions and accepting jobs. After all, you’re the only one making decisions and accepting jobs. For many who work at home, using social media is part of the job. This workload can lead to exhaustion and burnout.

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Couponing 101

JULY 5, 2020

If you’re lucky enough to have a Chuck E. Simply use the free form to mark which days your child reads. Cheese location to receive 10 free Play Points with any food purchase. The post How to Get Free Play at Chuck E. Before you get too excited, it’s important to note that the company that owns Chuck E.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 18, 2012

There comes a time at work when you start feeling like you’re worth more than what you currently make. Well, asking for a raise is a game of negotiation, and you have to bring something to the table that convinces your employer you’re worth the extra bucks. Dress For the Job You Want. Take Action.

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Couponing 101

AUGUST 5, 2019

But one thing is sure: you can snag some great deals if you know how to shop. However, if you’re unfamiliar with the brand, it can be difficult to judge whether it’s really worth the selling price. T.J.Maxx uses mostly red clearance stickers, so watch for them while you shop. Look Up Items and Brands on Your Phone.

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Couponing 101

AUGUST 4, 2019

Depending on where you are when the hunger strikes, the food you choose out of desperation may be overpriced and unhealthy. They know if you see these tasty treats when you’re hungry, you’ll have to fight hard to resist the urge to buy them. But convenience foods are rarely the best option for your budget or your nutrition.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 19, 2012

Sufficient food is vital for them to make it to the next spring, literally. Use the craft knife to cut the first cross and then make it a small circle, to fit the handle of the wooden spoon. If you have used a large soda bottle, repeat this process on the other side of the bottle. Milk or juice jug bird feeder. Marking pen.

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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. Think about it, how often do you throw away ‘out of date’ products or toss scraps into the trash from your plate? Use Less Energy.

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Couponing 101

MARCH 18, 2019

If you’re big on saving money, you probably already buy things in bulk. I avoided the larger packages because few things pain me more in life than throwing away food because we couldn’t use it before it went bad. Use reusable freezer-safe bags that are better for the environment and your wallet.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 31, 2019

For many, building a stockpile means buying lots of bottled water, batteries, and canned food in preparation for a snow storm or natural disaster. stock·pile – A supply stored for future use, usually carefully accrued and maintained. Here are my tips for stockpiling: Use Multiple Coupons. Wait for Sales.

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Couponing 101

APRIL 2, 2019

Read on to find out how to get the biggest bang for your buck when shopping at Dollar General. How to Add Digital Coupons. As you start to shop and use your digital coupons, you will be able to access and review your coupon savings history online. Ever Pet: premium pet food, toys and supplies. First up, coupons!

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Couponing 101

JULY 9, 2019

The Disney Dining Plan can be a fun and delicious addition to your trip to Walt Disney World if you’re staying at a Disney-owned hotel. Here are some tips on how to get the most out of the Disney Dining Plan: Know What You Get With Your Plan. Don’t see the reservation you’re looking for? Keep checking back!

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 29, 2020

Park buildings and community rooms in apartments are often affordable and usually allow you to bring in your own food. Some restaurants also have private rooms you can use for a low-fee or free if you purchase meals from them. Just hit Pinterest to find your favorites, or use your own creativity to invent new and unique games!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 4, 2011

It’s well within a college student’s ability to start saving money while they’re still getting a degree, and to graduate with a firm grasp on their finances and an idea of how to succeed going forward. It’s not for food, bills, movies, dates, anything. Happily, that’s not the case.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 17, 2012

For the past year or so, I’ve been doing a lot of research and have been picking my friends’ brains about health, wellness, and real food. One of the biggest myths about couponing is that there are no coupons for healthy foods. How to Save on Whole Foods. Thankfully, I’m always up for a challenge.

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Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

I’m going to show you how to make sausage balls that are a total game-changer. I knew I needed sausage, and I knew I wanted to use Italian sausage, but that’s all I had. How to make sausage balls with ricotta: Preheat the oven. Use a cookie scoop to form little balls. Use full-fat ricotta. It matters.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 16, 2013

Here are some simple strategies on how to change bad habits to maintain healthy ones. I developed a mantra that I used to repeat over and over in my mind (and sometimes out loud) “I used to bite my nails when I was worried but now I don’t need to.” If you eat the wrong foods when you’re at home, don’t buy them.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

Today we’re meeting a reader who is an artist, a homeschooler, a boy-mom, and a renter by choice. Tell us a little about yourself I’m Karen A. I was not raised by frugal people, but my fiance (now husband) was very frugal, and I wanted to learn how to adopt some of the same mindset so we could be on the same page.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 17, 2011

Do I have enough food, water, heat, light and shelter to last through depression like conditions? How will I defend my homestead if intruders invade? How to Prepare for the Coming Depression. How to Prepare for the Next Great Depression . My next tendency is to try to figure out how I can benefit from the situation.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 10, 2016

This post and giveaway are sponsored by GIANT Food Stores. Fortunately, a team of nutritionists at GIANT Food Stores wants to help parents start the new school year off right, and offered some tips to build a better lunch. Be sure to pack a minimum of 3 food groups in your child’s lunch. Make Healthy Choices.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 30, 2014

Something that I’ve found throughout all of my trips to the many different places I’ve visited, is that food is always a cost that is hard to contain. Even so, after spending hundreds of dollars on food on my trip to NYC, I began to look more into saving some serious money on dining for my next trip. After all, you’ve got to eat!

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

MARCH 15, 2016

When I discovered how to use color correcting concealers to cover my redness more effectively than my normal concealer I was happier than my chubby, food-loving Labrador is when he gets a bone to chew on (or any scraps of food he can find). OK, so how does this work? Share your attempts & tag us!

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Couponing 101

JULY 16, 2019

A quick search on your phone can help you find out whether the product you’re looking at is a good deal. If this concerns you or you don’t plan to use a product right away, make sure to check the shelf date before purchasing food items. Use these tips to get some of the best deals possible at Dollar Tree!

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