Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 2, 2021

I thought about reusing REDUCE, but it’s a new year, so I need a new word. Today, we feel fortunate that our business has survived and we’re extremely grateful that we spent prior years focused on our Debt Freedom Plan. Cautiously, we’re turning our attention back to our savings goals. Enter 2021.

Debt 130

Debt 2020 2019 Financial Goals 130

Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

After my “tidying up” adventures , I was inspired to find other ways of using everyday items to organize my life, otherwise known as my upcycled storage solutions! I like the idea of transforming items that I usually throw away into something useful. Plus, it makes everything look so much neater! Shopping Bags.

Storage 75

Storage Reuse Phones Recycle 75

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 6, 2013

While many of us want to live more sustainably, it can be difficult to make the switch suddenly. Most of us do better with gradual changes. When you bring in your own grocery bags, you use fewer resources. These make great shopping bags, and you won’t have to buy new bags. Look for Used First.

Green 229

Green Simple 2013 Home and Garden 229

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 1, 2014

For those of you who haven’t seen the movie, No Impact Man is about a small family who spends a year trying to live “no impact” They live without generating garbage, without using electricity (for a portion of the year), and without buying anything new. Stop Using Paper/Plastic Plates, etc. This blew my mind.

Documentary 173

Documentary Eating Out Kids and Family Food and Drink 173

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 5, 2012

Luckily, there are so many easy things you can do to make your lifestyle greener without spending anything at all. 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. Use Less Energy. Eat Healthy and Use Raw Ingredients.

Saving Money 184

Saving Money Money Green Grow Your Own 184

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 15, 2012

Many of you have specifically asked where to find used equipment. When you can, it is imperative that you use jars that are specially made for canning. Never try to use non-canning jars to preserve your food – doing so could lead to dangerous (invisible) bacteria growing in your food. Canning Jars.

Canning 185

Canning Cheap Garage Sale Garage 185

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 14, 2013

On Sundays, we’ll meet here to catch our breath, and let everyone know how we’re finding our $1000. Yes, there are coupons, but you don’t have to use them to reduce your grocery bill. I do not use a lot of coupons–mostly because I find so few for products that we use. 20 Ways to Use Ripe Bananas.

Grocery Spending 113

Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Finds 113

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 5, 2016

But hold on – before you throw away all those orange peels, keep reading to find out 10 uses for orange peels. Why not reuse and save some money! #1 For outside the kitchen, you can use this to give beat-up, dusty, wooden sofa legs a store-like finish as well. #2

Used 58

Used Home and Garden Re-use Gardening 58

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

From using espaliering to grow apple trees in a container, to herbs, to a variety of vegetables , it’s possible to transform a small space into an effective container garden. Container gardening can be a great way to grow your own food, improving your self-reliance and living more sustainably.

Reuse 228

Reuse Gardening Garden Plants 228

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 26, 2015

But hold on – before you throw away all those orange peels, keep reading to find out 10 uses for orange peels. Why not reuse and save some money! #1 For outside the kitchen, you can use this to give beat-up, dusty, wooden sofa legs a store-like finish as well. #2

Used 40

Used Home and Garden Re-use Gardening 40

Couponing 101

MAY 4, 2013

This audio series is an excellent teaching tool – especially if you’re an auditory learner! One Bite at a Time: 52 Projects for Making Life Simpler. Real Food Kids: In the Kitchen. Real Food, Real Easy. Just Making Ice Cream. Simple Scrubs to Make and Give. Reuse, Refresh, Repurpose.

Health and Beauty 97

Health and Beauty Work From Home Budgeting Budget 97