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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Making Do Making Green And Frugal Friends And Family Sale 219

For the Mommas

JULY 11, 2016

You may have used it in the past to wrap up leftovers, to keep sandwiches fresh in a lunch box or used it to cover the food you have prepared for a buffet. Parenting for New Dads: A Survival Guide by Colin Adams. An unexpected, welcome surprise for the shelter staff, and great news for the lucky pups who found homes.

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Parenting Vacation Friends And Family Sale Disney 40

Couponing 101

AUGUST 11, 2019

The new school year is upon us. If you’re packing lunches for your child or children, you may have already figured out budget-friendly items to include. While this may seem like a nominal price, when you’re using them five days a week for several years, the cost seems more significant. 06 per bag.

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Motherhood Moments

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

There’s also lots of theat re attractions and dinner locations to choose from. For great food, lots of hotel chain and restaurants can be found on George Town, while the Seven Mile Beach is a great place for lovers of white sand and blue waters. Olympus Water Park, Wisconsin Dells has a range of things to do.

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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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Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 15, 2020

Science experiments require parental supervision to make sure the child stays safe and the experiment goes according to plan. We think these eight experiments will be fun for children and parents alike! With younger kids, it can be used to explain how the mixing of two colors creates other colors.

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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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Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Home and Garden 130

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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 21, 2014

Plentiful food with wide variety. We are privileged to have access to food from around the world, year round. We also have the luxury of having our food prepared for us. Bread, noodles, frozen dinners, pizzas, ice cream, boxed dinners, restaurant food and more await our microwaves for heating in under 3 minutes.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 9, 2017

This post is sponsored by GIANT Food Stores. It’s the most wonderful time of the year… Parents across America are humming this tune as they load up their carts with back to school supplies. She also asked them what their favorite foods are and what kinds of things they would like to see in their lunch.

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Lunch Lunches Kids and Family Daughter 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

Use my referral code to join. This Week’s Dinners: I tried two new recipes this week that I found on the Food Network’s website. Saturday: We had my parents and both of my grandmothers over for dinner. We’re always looking for new weekly meal plan ideas. How I Use Pinterest for Meal Planning.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 31, 2012

She (we will call her Susan, although that is not her name) started life as a member of an industrious lower middle class family – one sibling, two parents married to each other. After a two year marriage, she divorced and came home to live with her parents. Use Up Existing Resources. Mom continued to support her she too died.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 7, 2014

It’s not impossible to graduate without student loans, even if you don’t have any parental help. You want to be able to use that free income that you are no longer putting toward tuition for things like travel , better food, a nicer apartment. However, this is not the case.

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Debt Debt Free Graduation Student 217

Couponing 101

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

To make this deal even sweeter, use coupon code plumlove to get 30% off, making the deal only $21! About Ecomom.com : Whether you’re searching for diapers, food, skin care, or household items, you can rest easy knowing it’s all ecomom approved. Feel good about you’re bringing into your home.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2019

” 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. If you think you’re going to come up short on cash, check out my 25 Ideas to Find Money. Swap with another family who could use a date night too.

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2019 Home and Garden Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family 124

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

I love using social media, especially Facebook and Pinterest. Social Media Is Useful. I also need to use Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest to publicize my own blog and the articles I write for other people. I get that social media is a great way for us to connect with others. I want to limit that to the schedule I set up.

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Media T-Mobile Kids and Family At&T 174

Saving With Shellie

JANUARY 20, 2011

Did you see the hot deal on Parents magazine I posted last night? Well, if you’re in the market for more family magazines check out Discount Mags. You can get a one year subscription to Family Fun magazine for just $3 when you use coupon code 3592 at checkout. You can buy up to 3 years at those discounted prices.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

We’ll use it for camping. All four of us enjoyed it and felt like it was something we would order at a nice restaurant. There was plenty of food for our dinner, plus enough for one person’s lunch the next day. You are also able to control the day of the week your food is delivered. Who could use Blue Apron?

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Delivery Service Meals Daughter Kids and Family 113

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. We also like to have enough means to travel and visit family and friends, so being frugal in some areas helps us be generous in others. Hello, everyone! Here’s Karen: 1.

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Rent Son Frugal Home and Garden 182

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

DECEMBER 18, 2017

I can’t live without mine and they’re made of an ultra-soft, foot hugging double-shearling that make it feel like you’re walking on clouds! The book includes space for over 80 recipes in addition to tips, tables and an introduction with useful cooking guides for kitchen novices! The Daily Edited.

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Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

” Review of Product: Noah is a picky eater and loves unhealthy foods so mealtime is usually a battle. They have kid comfort foods but are high in nutrition and protein and I feel great giving him them. I tried them all as well and they tasted good – he loved them and so we’re all happy.

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Giveaway United States Kids and Family Parenting 72

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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Kids Fry's Kids and Family Simple 69

Saving Everyday

JANUARY 21, 2015

There’s nothing quite like the joy you feel when you find out you’re expecting your first child. I must have read every book my library had on parenting! In addition to making the right food choices, I wanted to use the best products I could find on their delicate skin. I loved having it all in one place!

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Pampers Baby Walmart Friends And Family Sale 40

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Today, we’re meeting a reader who has managed to live for 2.5 Tell us a little about yourself When asked the question “Where are you from? C with Finn, my parents’ dog Our daughter is 12, and very into the arts and science. For me, being in the kitchen and making food for people is an act of love.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Consider all the things that used to be scarce (or expensive), but no longer are. 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. Hot and cold running water are fairly ubiquitous for most of us.

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Psychology Economical Cookies United States 170

Couponing 101

JUNE 17, 2020

And if you’re already daydreaming about your next trip, mini sizes are also available. This bakery makes several mouth-watering options, but the OG “Mari” Christmas Pie is especially innovative, using Japanese white sweet potatoes. Renew You Body Butter specializes in luxury, organic skincare. Beauty Babez Body Bar.

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Clothing and Accessories Bath and Body Works Health and Beauty Clothes 105

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 13, 2011

The following are some tips, tricks, and tools you can employ to lower your energy use. Monthly cooking appears to be a growing trend, however, think back to when you were young and you likely remember your parents or grandmother cooking far too much food and freezing it for later use. 9 – More on Ceiling Fans.

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Food and Drink Re-use Home Drinks 147

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 31, 2014

Was it the time you were able to save up and pay for something, or the time the re-possessor came around and took that car back? Warm weather, plentiful food to be had without working, few natural enemies and etc would have let us live in ease, but would we have grown? No one likes painful situations, but they can be useful.

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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? It’s Time to Re-Stock for Emergencies. I will re-stock the pantry and re-fill the water jugs we keep. Using the older generation’s (ye gods how did that get to be me!?) In the end, I will do a bit of both.

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Recession Economical Grandchildren Kids and Family 176

Saving Everyday

JUNE 5, 2023

Parents have enough to remember, so we’ve put together the Ultimate Disney Packing List for Babies , including a free printable checklist! We also bought a blackout cover that goes over the pack ‘n play – I will see if it is useful or not! We use our Apple HomePod at home, which we plan to bring. White noise!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 13, 2011

The following are some tips, tricks, and tools you can employ to lower your energy use. Monthly cooking appears to be a growing trend, however, think back to when you were young and you likely remember your parents or grandmother cooking far too much food and freezing it for later use. 9 – More on Ceiling Fans.

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Food and Drink Re-use Home Drinks 133

Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Most new parents are shocked by how much diapers, wipes, food, and baby necessities add up to be. I often find myself saying “I wish I had that when my kids were little” OR “you’d use that once and never use it again” I understand you want the best for your baby and shopping for them is very exciting.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 8, 2014

One of the great things about a new year is the fact that you can look at where you’re at, decide where you’d like to be, and then make a plan to improve yourself. As you consider what you want your life to look like in the coming year, it makes sense identify areas that could use improvement. Learn Something New.

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For the Mommas

AUGUST 23, 2016

This past weekend was a rough one for my parents. You’re probably thinking that doesn’t sound all that strange. The same look my parents had when I told them what the secret ingredient was in this recipe. After our brunch they were brainstorming other things they could use this sauce on. They loved it!

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Recipes French's Cheer Repairs 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

And one of the best ways to do it is to use a 529 plan.&#. posted at FIRE Finance , saying, “We decided to optimize our grocery expenses and pull the strings on our food budget even tighter. Fred Lee presents Top 5 Inexpensive Ideas for a Parent-Toddler Date posted at Parenting Squad. Here’s how…&#.

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Frugal Movies Finance Bills 150

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2011

You will learn exactly what settings, plugins, and themes he uses. Good Financial Cents: What to Watch For With Debt Settlement Companies Considering using a debt settlement company? Budgeting in the Fun Stuff: Financing Food and Fun for $20 So there her and her boyfriend are in the supermarket with approximately $20 in hand.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 11, 2011

I also hope this will show that you can coupon and not eat boxed foods every day. Just remember that we’re a work in progress , I’m not claiming that we have it all figured out yet! Grilled Chicken Wraps using leftover Grilled Italian Chicken. Breakfasts: Oatmeal (we eat this most mornings).

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Co-Op Leftovers 51