Couponing 101

JANUARY 22, 2019

Amazon is offering a deal for 70% off these convenient mini food storage containers ! capacity is the perfect size for homemade baby food , meal prepping, or even storing small craft supplies. Having things in the house that make it easier to make and store your own food is guaranteed to save you money. Snacks for the kids.

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Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Holidays are the perfect excuse to make your family’s food extra fun. You may already have your own creative ideas for what to serve your kids on Valentine’s Day, but if you need a little extra inspiration, check out these eight delightful recipes. Plus, they’re free from gluten and refined sugars.

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Couponing 101

MAY 20, 2019

Your kid doesn’t like the sandwich you made him, so he tosses it. There are countless causes of food waste, but the effects may be less well known. Wasted food can consume a good chunk of your budget, and it’s harmful to the environment. Buying too much food can be a surefire recipe for creating food waste.

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Couponing 101

OCTOBER 23, 2019

However, kids may be more finicky than adult eaters in your family, so it’s important to use recipes the whole family will enjoy. These affordable, freezable, kid-friendly dishes might be just what you’re looking for in a convenient weeknight meal. What affordable, kid-friendly freezer meals do you enjoy?

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The Christmas season is upon us. 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 ideas to find some extra cash for your Christmas spending if you’re coming up short. I use this spreadsheet every year.

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Couponing 101

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Have Your Child Help You Prepare the Food. Involving your child in food preparation may also make them interested in trying their creations, so you may have an easier time getting them to eat their veggies. If you’re feeling adventurous, you might even try using zucchini noodles. Try Different Preparations.

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 8, 2017

Healthy food gets a bad rap for being expensive, but it doesn’t have to break your budget. My kids grew up on “white spaghetti”, which is just cooked noodles, olive oil, salt, pepper and Parmesan cheese. I use it often to stretch soups and casseroles. I use it often to stretch soups and casseroles.

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Saving With Shellie

MARCH 6, 2017

My kids are always leaving cereal boxes open or tearing the boxes when they try to open them. Cup Fliptop Food Storage Containers. These containers are a leak-proof and airtight solution for storage of food. These containers are a leak-proof and airtight solution for storage of food. My solution? per container.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 2, 2022

” Kids (and parents) get excited about summer trips and activities, so I like to post a family calendar on the refrigerator with all of our summer plans and activities. Swap with another family who could use a date night too. We used to live near a trail that was very shaded and had picnic tables along the path.

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The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 11, 2023

My husband and I have four kids ranging from age 3-8, and I am a stay-at-home mom. Last year, to make a little extra cash, I started boarding dogs through Rover, and I am about to start a very very part time job using my RN license for a home care company. Your homemade bagels look lovely; what recipe do you use?

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

We could really use an intentional month of frugalness to reset our mindset. If you’re new to writing a budget, read: How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!) Assign a budget category to each transaction, so you can add up what you spend on food, fuel, clothing, self-care, etc. Use up all of those odd ingredients.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 11, 2020

Pre-coronavirus, we didn’t think twice about shaking a stranger’s hand, using the ATM keypad, or going to the grocery store without donning a hazmat suit. year old Honda Odyssey with a new to us vehicle. I have been using it ever since. 2 – Start stockpiling food. Plus, I was getting antsy for a new car.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 21, 2014

While most people think of eating out as a way to relax and save time, they typically don’t account for the time it takes to drive back and forth to the restaurant as well as the time to order, sit and wait for the food, and eat. We used to love eating out, but as our family grew, so did the expense of eating out.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

These are strategies I use weekly to help keep my grocery bill in line with our budget. As my kids have grown into teenagers who eat as much as adults, I spend about $800-1000/month–this includes anything I buy at the grocery store, so it includes paper and cleaning products. Seriously, my kids claim hunger ALL.DAY.LONG.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 23, 2020

I could use some free ideas to do during the quarantine and to keep boredom at bay. They range from educational live streams, free trials to virtual tours and free food. Subscriptions and Trials: Audible is offering free streaming of stories for as long as kids are off of school. FREE Things to Do During the Quarantine!

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For the Mommas

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Domino Golden Sugar is a less processed sugar than white granulated sugar that you can use in all your favorite foods. Made from pure cane sugar, it bakes, dissolves and measures cup-for-cup just like white granulated sugar, but has a beautiful golden color and a hint of molasses flavor you’re sure to love. lb – $2.14

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 3, 2023

In this article, we’re sharing our top tips to help you save money when traveling without sacrificing a thing! They’re quality time spent together without the distractions of household responsibilities, work, school, and everything else life throws at us. Growing up, we didn’t have much.

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Couponing 101

APRIL 2, 2020

Just download the app and scroll down to find the deal you’re most interested in. You can use one reward per transaction. There is also an offer for a free kids meal with any additional purchase. There is also an offer for a free kids meal with any additional purchase. appeared first on Couponing 101.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Have you heard the old saying: “Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.”? We were poor, Mom and Dad lived every day showing us what it meant to ‘make it do’ and we often ‘did without’ Here are my thoughts on frugal ways to make things do. Buy good clothing, used. Use up your food.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Once the kids left home, we ended up with zero trick or treaters at our house on a state highway. No kids = no money on candy = no candy wrappers in the landfill. No kids = no parties or haunted houses = money saved. Encourage your child to use their imaginations to come up with a costume out of materials on hand at home.

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 19, 2019

Halloween food is usually all about sugar and treats. If you’ve been around here very long, you know I prefer savory food over sweet, and I’ve been that way my whole life. If you’ve been around here very long, you know I prefer savory food over sweet, and I’ve been that way my whole life.

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 27, 2023

If you’re looking for ways to save money on a tight budget, we’ve got you covered! Christmas is right around the corner, so if you’re looking for ways to save money on a tight budget, we’re here to help! Having said that, use this as a guide to work towards your goals all year long !

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

The Christmas season is upon us. 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. I use this spreadsheet. Can you teach piano lessons?

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 9, 2017

This post is sponsored by GIANT Food Stores. My kids agonize over which one to choose, and I agonize over what I’m going to put inside. How can I pack a lunch for my kids that is nutritious, appealing, and anything but boring? Madelyn started the consultation asking my kids about their interests and activities.

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Nicoles Nickels

AUGUST 28, 2012

Today over at Mamasource you can get a nice deal on reusable, stylish and food-safe bags. For just $11 you get $22 worth of bags from Re-Pac Bags ! Reduce lunch waste and send the kids back to school in style with reusable bags from Re-Pac. Sandwiches are just the start—RePac bags can store and tote endless essentials.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2019

Summer is my kids’ favorite season. My kids have three months off from school, will spend their evenings and weekends at the community pool, and hang out with the neighbor kids. If you think you’re going to come up short on cash, check out my 25 Ideas to Find Money. What’s not for them to love?

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Couponing 101

MARCH 15, 2020

Whether you’re afraid you might be unable to prepare food for your family or you’re concerned you won’t be able to run to the grocery store for ingredients, these seven freezer meals might come in handy. When you’re ready to enjoy it, you cook it in an Instant Pot and add some peanut butter.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

We thought eating in restaurants was a main attraction of travel because you get to try local foods. Even when eating out on the cheap, we were still spending hundreds of dollars on food. Then, about four years ago, I found out that I as well as two of our children have food intolerances including some biggies, like dairy and gluten.

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Couponing 101

AUGUST 21, 2019

If you’re crafty, though, you can give your home an extra special touch. Pumpkins From Sweater Sleeves via DIY Beautify You probably have a few ratty old sweaters lying around that you’re not sure what to do with. We’ve included this project on the list to give you a cute way to use them!

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Motherhood Moments

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

There’s also lots of theat re attractions and dinner locations to choose from. This is a great Spring Break if you or the kids are interested in dinosaurs, weather, outer space and so much more. A great option for the whole family is the lagoon; sp otting manatees and dolphins for the kids and relaxed paddling for the parents.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

If you’re trying to find the small business idea that’s right for you, ask yourself the following questions: Where is there a need in the market, and how can your skills satisfy that need? Your less math-friendly entrepreneurs could use your help in keeping their personal and business finances in order.

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Saving Everyday

MAY 5, 2015

My kids grew up on “white spaghetti”, which is just cooked noodles, olive oil, salt, pepper and Parmesan cheese. I use it often to stretch soups and casseroles. I use it often to stretch soups and casseroles. Try using broth instead of water. You can use them in granola bars, meatballs, cookies and cakes.

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Couponing 101

AUGUST 2, 2019

If you’re trying to keep your kids busy for just a little bit longer before school starts, Chuck E. When you arrive, you pick a set amount of play, which starts at 30 minutes for $10, and your kids can play all the games as many times as they want during that period of time. Cheese has it figured out for you!

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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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Saving Everyday

MARCH 18, 2020

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of the Cool Foods for Families promotion at Publix. Mornings are hectic, with or without kids, so having a warm and nutritious meal is a godsend. They’re thick, full of flavor, and melt to cheesy perfection. Food for Life English Muffins. Lenders Bagels.

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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. Since we own a condo in the area, I have often thought of taking the grand-kids to Silver Dollar City. Tickets for $30 each, but valid only for use on Thursdays.

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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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