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.
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
JULY 18, 2013
I love using fun popsicle molds when making my own. Zoku Quick Pop Maker (pricy, but I’ve heard they’re great!). Blueberry-Coconut Popsicles with Chia Seeds // via Real Food Enthusiast. Watermelon Popsicles // via The Thrifty Mama. Coconut Fudgesicles // via Healy Real Food Vegetarian.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
OCTOBER 4, 2011
With the advent of the Great Recession, today’s populations are re-learning frugality and expense reduction. We were so poor that we re-used coffee grounds to make more coffee! 262,032 Food Preparation. Based on that, we saved $222 dollars a year on a $500 a month food budget for 40 years for a total of $8,880.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
OCTOBER 31, 2012
Use Up Existing Resources. She couldn’t stretch the inheritance, no matter how thrifty she was, to last more than 15 years. She charged up credit cards to buy food and clothing. She charged up credit cards to buy food and clothing. She gets all her food from the food pantry, which she visits on her bicycle.
Family Balance Sheet
APRIL 1, 2021
When we’re crazy busy and the family is demanding that they be fed, I always have the ingredients for spaghetti on hand. Now go through the list and really ask yourself if you use or need all of it. If you’re not using it, cancel it today and redirect that monthly money into your emergency savings.
Family Balance Sheet
JULY 13, 2015
Those days are long gone for us now as we’re working hard to cut corners and save money. It is possible to eat out without blowing your budget, it just takes a bit of planning and a few thrifty tips. Some restaurants offer free food for your birthday. Let us know in the comments. Eat FREE on your birthday.
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