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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Budgeting Budget Costco Homemade Cookies 66

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

If your child (or you) just has to have that store bought costume with all the non-biodegradable materials (you know, that one that costs you at least $20), then after its typical one time use, just donate to your local charity or sell it at your next garage sale or online. Re-purpose the used costume. Don’t buy, make.

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Halloween Green Reuse Garage 138

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 8, 2019

Even if you’re short on time, you probably want at least a little something to leave out in case Santa comes. Whipped Shortbread with Peanut Butter Cups via This is Not Diet Food. You might also know them as Russian Tea Cakes, Mexican Wedding Cookies, or a wide variety of other names.

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Cookies Recipes Simple Holiday 81

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Today we’re meeting a reader who only found my blog a few months ago; I love that she already volunteered to do a Meet a Reader post. Tell us a little about yourself I’m Andrea, I’m in my 20s. My wedding dress, thrifted! Essentially, we’re saving up a nest egg so that we have future freedom!

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Friends And Family Sale Library College Cars 190

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 mentioned it to my fiance and he asked me to please cut his hair for him, using the article as a guide! Hello, everyone! Here’s Karen: 1.

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Rent Son Frugal Home and Garden 180

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 25, 2011

We used vinegar and water to wash the windows and old newspaper (back when people still actually read the paper) to dry and polish them. In the movie ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding’, one of my favorite quotes is “Put some windex on it” – a cure for anything that ails. Here, for your reference are 101 uses for vinegar.

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Used Flowers and Plants Food and Drink Equal 278

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2011

Eric at Narrow Bridge tells us 5 ways we can use the 2011 payroll tax break. Canadian Finance Blog tells us how our spare change can really add up. Canadian Personal Finance Blog shares with us what he has learned about money management over the years. I must say, we usually don’t have a hard time using ours.

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January Personal Finance Green And Frugal Finance 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 11, 2012

The chimpanzees spontaneously shared food with another chimp that they could have had all to themselves. I’ve used it for 15 years. Use An Intermediary. I usually don’t get that exact toy – but I use it as a guide to others the kids might like. No wonder we like to give, we get a ‘givers’ high.

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Gifts Holiday Giving Friends And Family Sale 189

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? Brian and me at the Sears Tower Having our first child just one month after our first wedding anniversary was NOT in the plan, but so far it’s worked out well!

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Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 9, 2013

Being that we are getting married in seven short months, which will be funded by my fiance and I alone, we want to cut costs wherever we can (without sacrificing quality) so we aren’t in a tight financial position as the wedding costs start accumulating. I’m not a huge fan of boxed, canned, or frozen food. Cutting Down.

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Dinner Christmas Food and Wine Bulk 192

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 11, 2011

I knew I wasn’t as athletic as I used to be and that I was huffing when walking around campus. All the beer and the fast food and the lack of exercise had done quite a job–and in such a short time. I am ashamed to say that not even my wedding inspired me to lose the weight. But was I really this huge?

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Beers Re-use Wedding Food and Drink 165

Nicoles Nickels

SEPTEMBER 18, 2011

Thirty-something Annie (Kristen Wiig) has hit a rough patch but finds her life turned completely upside down when she takes on the Maid of Honor role in her best friend Lillian’s (Maya Rudolph) wedding. ground meat (I’ll use turkey). I received a large box of black and hot pink decorations which will be really fun to use.

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Movies Girls Food and Wine Ocean Spray 45

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

This is not something I want to see, so today I have a few videos for you that will dispell credit card myths, teach you how to use them properly, how to keep them safe, and how to make sure you should be getting credit in the first place. Take a moment to watch them. You might just learn something. Penge Snak!: However, times have changed.

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Credit Cards Credit Finance Personal Finance 220

Nicoles Nickels

AUGUST 7, 2011

Print now, hold on to them, and wait for a good deal to use them! FYI – sometimes coupons reset several times each month so even if you have already printed 2 of a certain coupon, try to print it again – if you’re lucky, it was reset and you can print 2 more! Felidae Dry Cat Food (pet stores) Save $5.00/1.

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Blu Ray Sears Lenses Pillsbury 49

Nicoles Nickels

MAY 20, 2012

Print now, hold on to them, and wait for a good deal to use them! FYI – sometimes coupons reset several times each month so even if you have already printed 2 of a certain coupon, try to print it again – if you’re lucky, it was reset and you can print 2 more! 20th Century Fox, ‘Our Family Wedding’ Blu-ray, Save $3.00/1.

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Nicoles Nickels

MAY 6, 2012

Print now, hold on to them, and wait for a good deal to use them! FYI – sometimes coupons reset several times each month so even if you have already printed 2 of a certain coupon, try to print it again – if you’re lucky, it was reset and you can print 2 more! 20th Century Fox, ‘Our Family Wedding’ Blu-ray, Save $3.00/1.

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Nicoles Nickels

MAY 14, 2012

Print now, hold on to them, and wait for a good deal to use them! FYI – sometimes coupons reset several times each month so even if you have already printed 2 of a certain coupon, try to print it again – if you’re lucky, it was reset and you can print 2 more! 20th Century Fox, ‘Our Family Wedding’ Blu-ray, Save $3.00/1.

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Blu Ray Dvd Walmart Kids and Family 40

Nicoles Nickels

MAY 1, 2012

Print now, hold on to them, and wait for a good deal to use them! FYI – sometimes coupons reset several times each month so even if you have already printed 2 of a certain coupon, try to print it again – if you’re lucky, it was reset and you can print 2 more! NEW Purina Moist & Meaty Dog Food, 72oz+, Save $1.50/1.

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