Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

How long will your travel time be? Food is usually our the biggest expenditure during our vacation and thankfully our beach condo will have a kitchen. We travel with my extended family, so my mom and I will sit down before the trip and talk about a meal plan. What Are Your Non-Food Needs? Plan your travel.

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Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 153

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 1, 2011

How long is your travel time to your destination and how are you getting there? Every summer, we travel with my parents to the beach. I plan our menu weeks before we leave, so I'm able to take advantage of store sales and I do much of the food shopping ahead of time. Be sure to discuss each family’s food challenges.

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Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 178

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

We also used the 40 year old burnt orange coffee pot to make coffee that day as well as the 20 year old ice chest and 25 year old rain ponchos from the local amusement park, old plastic forks and spoons, unused condiment packages from fast food restaurant stops and plastic tablecloths used at last years wedding shower.

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Re-use Used Reuse Amusement Park 235

Couponing 101

JUNE 22, 2011

Click on “Travel” tab at the top. You can redeem your points for a number of great rewards including: 2 Free Friskies Cat Food Coupon – 85 pts (reg 125 pts). $1/1 RecycleBank is a curbside pickup recycling program that lets you earn points for recycling. Here’s how: Sign up with RecycleBank.

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Contest Vacation Points Green 61

Nicoles Nickels

JULY 10, 2013

I have been a fan of Kiss My Face products for some time now and was excited to hear about their new travel size peace soap! Peace soap is super versatile – you can clean everything from yourself to your stuff and when you’re traveling having a product that has multiple uses is key! Natural Fragrance. Lavender Mandarin.

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Kiss My Face Bath and Body Works Travel Chapstick 63

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 16, 2012

Two Years of Blogging Here are some highlights from the last 24 months: Top 8 Most Viewed Articles: Why Being Rich is Overated How to Make Your Own Clothes How to Build A Bird Feeder from Recycled Materials 5 Ways to End World Hunger How to Make Millions with Passive Income Frugal Anniversary Gifts that Will Win Her Over How to Save Hundreds of Dollars (..)

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Prizes Personal Finance Finance Giveaway 274

Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 5, 2015

Home appliances can assist the household with maximizing and recycling resources. With all data showing the benefits of eating whole produce foods, finding ways to recycle them and not lose out on expiration dates is possible. On many versions there is a steamer element for making baby food and dumplings.

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Appliances Budgeting Budget Family 40

For the Mommas

MAY 6, 2011

. :: Heads Up: Free Downy Fabric Softener {May 9}. :: Win a Free Bounce B-shirt {via Facebook}. :: Free Tub of Cottonelle Fresh Wipes. :: Heads Up: Free Swiffer Dusters {In May}. :: Free Travel Information Guides. :: Rouge Magazine: Spring 2011 Coupons. :: Netflix: Free One Month Trial. :: Amazon Prime: Free Shipping & Free Movie Streaming.

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Freebie Friday Freebies OreIda Fridays 72

Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 27, 2013

So what do you do when even after all of your deal chasing and bargain searching you can’t seem to find a travel deal that is in your budget? Make a Tower of Pisa using recycled materials such as cereal boxes and shoes boxes. Wrap each other up in strips of fabric as mummies, and enjoy traditional foods such as grapes!

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Vacation Backyard Kangaroos Ice Cream 61

Saving With Shellie

APRIL 21, 2011

And get there early, I’m sure they will go quickly. :: Whole Foods: Earth Day Activities – Whole Foods has some great Earth Day celebrations going on. You need to bring in five plastic bags for recycling in order to be eligible for the free bag. Be sure you call ahead to make sure your store will be offering them.

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Whole Foods Recycle Recycled Recycling 45

Couponing 101

APRIL 21, 2011

CurrClick – Free Recycling Sight Word PocketBook from CurrClick. This is a fast food restaurant with locations in Georgia, Florida, and North Carolina. FaveCrafts – Download the Free Recycling Crafts eBook. Caribou Coffee – Bring in your reusuable mug and get a Free Brewed Coffee on April 22. Or get $0.50

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2011 Freebies Drugstore.com North Carolina 79

For the Mommas

MARCH 20, 2015

Aun Bon Pain: FREE Travel Mug + Birthday Lunch and More. FREE Food: SavingStar Freebie: FREE Hunt’s Tomato Sauce. Recycle Bank: 20 FREE Points. Kroger: FREE U by Kotex Tampons + $1.02 Moneymaker. FREE 2015 International Delight Calendar. FREE Nivea In-Shower Body Lotion Sample. Free Tax Software 2015 – Turbo Tax.

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Yoplait Freebie Friday Freebies Martha Stewart 40

Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 15, 2014

I’ve compiled this awesome list of over 60 tips to help you save money on groceries, around the house, traveling and so much more! 7 Easy Ways to Save on Travel by Living A Frugal Life. Seven Ways to Save Money at Fast Food Restaurants by Thrifty Jinxy. 10 Tips for getting Family Travel Deals by Pays2Save.

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Saving Money Frugal Money Thrifty 71

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 22, 2011

The recycle bins? I was too busy scrubbing the refrigerator to be upset about the food loss. As we started unloading our van, we noticed a really bad odor in our garage. Yuck, what was it? A musty washing machine? It was two packs of chicken breasts that I put in the garage refrigerator and FORGOT about.

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Ice Cream Garage Kids and Family Refrigerators 113

Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 22, 2015

To save even more money, keep the decorations from each year and recycle them for the next child! Finger foods and cake will do just fine in this situation. With a few parenting tricks up her sleeve, Melissa posts how-to videos and blogs for parents on a range of issues including baby, toddler, kids, fashion, travel, and well-being.

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Birthday Budgeting Budget New York City 40

Saving Everyday

JANUARY 1, 2015

7 Easy Ways to Save on Travel by Living A Frugal Life. Seven Ways to Save Money at Fast Food Restaurants by Thrifty Jinxy. Budget Organic – How to Spend Less for Organic Foods by Jinxy Knows Best. 10 Tips for getting Family Travel Deals by Pays2Save. 10 Tips for getting Family Travel Deals by Pays2Save.

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Saving Money Frugal Money Thrifty 40

Coupons Do Work

DECEMBER 20, 2016

Includes: Ultra Strong or Ultra Soft; Excludes: Travel and Trial Size. - $1.00/1 1 Charmin Ultra Soft or Strong Bath Tissue; Includes 6 Mega, 9 Big Rolls or 12 Double Rolls; Excludes Essentials and Trial and Travel Size; Limit of 4 Identical Coupons Per Household Per Day. Charmin Bath Tissue, 6 mega rolls - $7.99 Final Price: $6.99.

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Paper Paper Towels Scott Paper Towels Charmin 100

Coupons Do Work

DECEMBER 17, 2016

Recycled Paper Greeting Cards - Prices Vary Excludes: $0.99 Recycled Paper Greeting Cards. 1 Bounty Paper Towels (Zip Code 77477); Includes 2 Huge Rolls or Larger; Excludes Trial and Travel Size; Limit of 4 Identical Coupons Per Household Per Day (exp. Excludes: $0.99 Papyrus Greeting Cards - Prices Vary Excludes: $0.99

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Meijer Michigan General Mills Travel 100

Coupons Do Work

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

Brookshires Food Store Ad : 2/24 – 3/1. Baby Food & Care. Tippy Toes Organic Baby Food, 3.5 Tippy Toes Organic Baby Food, 3.5 Brookshire's Angel Food Cake, 8 inch - $3.99. Brookshire's Angel Food Cake, 8 inch. Frozen Foods. Share this list via email. 2/24 - 3/1. . - $0.50/1 oz - $1.00.

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Pop Tarts General Mills Ore-Ida Betty Crocker 100

Coupons Do Work

DECEMBER 11, 2016

Recycled Paper Greeting Cards - Prices Vary Excludes: $0.99 Recycled Paper Greeting Cards. 1 Bounty Paper Towels (Zip Code 77477); Includes 2 Huge Rolls or Larger; Excludes Trial and Travel Size; Limit of 4 Identical Coupons Per Household Per Day. - $1.00/1 Excludes: $0.99 Papyrus Greeting Cards - Prices Vary Excludes: $0.99

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Meijer Michigan Betty Crocker General Mills 100

Coupons Do Work

JANUARY 31, 2016

Recycled Paper Greeting Cards - Prices vary Excludes: $0.99 Recycled Paper Greeting Cards. ACT Products - Prices Vary Excludes: Icy Hot Smart Relief and Travel and Trial size. - $1.00/1 1 ACT Product - 1-31-16 RP; DND; Excludes Trial or Travel Size (exp. Excludes: Icy Hot Smart Relief and Travel and Trial size.

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Meijer Michigan Travel Nabisco 100

Coupons Do Work

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Baby Food & Care. 1 Luvs Diapers; Excludes Trial and Travel Size; Limit of 4 Identical Coupons Per Household Per Day. - $1.00/1 1 Luvs Diapers; Excludes Trial and Travel Size; Limit of 4 Identical Coupons Per Household Per Day. Excludes: Angel food. - $0.50/1 Excludes: Angel food. Frozen Foods.

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Betty Crocker Family Travel Baking 100

Coupons Do Work

DECEMBER 17, 2016

1 Duracell Rechargeable Batteries, Charger, or Hearing Aid Batteries - 12-11-16 SS; Includes Hearing Aid Batteries, 6 pk or Larger Only; Excludes 1 ct; Excludes Trial and Travel Size; Limit of 4 Identical Coupons Per Household Per Day (exp. 1 Garnier Moisturizer - 12-4-16 RP; Excludes Trial and Travel Size (exp. 01/07/17). - $3.00/2

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Travel Band-Aid Bath and Body Works Points 100

Coupons Do Work

DECEMBER 10, 2016

oz or Larger Only; Excludes Trial and Travel Size; Limit of 4 Identical Coupons Per Household Per Day. - $0.50/1 1 Oral-B Glide Floss or Picks; Includes 35 M or Larger or Picks, 30 ct or Larger Only; Excludes Trial and Travel Size; Limit of 4 Identical Coupons Per Household Per Day. - $0.50/1 Crest Toothpaste, 3.5 - 5.1

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Emergen-C Travel Points Band-Aid 100

Coupons Do Work

DECEMBER 4, 2016

oz or Larger Only; Excludes Trial and Travel Size; Limit of 4 Identical Coupons Per Household Per Day. - $0.50/1 1 Oral-B Glide Floss or Picks; Includes 35 M or Larger or Picks, 30 ct or Larger Only; Excludes Trial and Travel Size; Limit of 4 Identical Coupons Per Household Per Day. - $0.50/1 Crest Toothpaste, 3.5 - 5.1

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Points Emergen-C Travel Gift Cards 100

For the Mommas

JUNE 24, 2011

Recycle Bank: Earn 25 Free Points. Free Mr. Food eCookbooks. Free Travel Information Guides. FREE FOOD AND DRINK. Free Disney Vacation Planning DVD. Snapfish: 3 Photo Greeting Cards. Free Sample: Carefree Body Shape. Report Card Freebies | Free Stuff for Good Grades. Kraft Singles: Free Baseball Tickets.

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Freebie Friday Freebies Oreo Cookies Fridays 58

For the Mommas

JUNE 10, 2011

Recycle Bank: Earn 25 Free Points. Free Mr. Food eCookbooks. Free Travel Information Guides. FREE FOOD AND DRINK. Free Sample: Carefree Body Shape. Free Lipton Ice Tea Offer. Report Card Freebies | Free Stuff for Good Grades. Free Sample Prilosec OTC. Kraft Singles: Free Baseball Tickets. Free Sample: Nexcare Bandages.

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Freebie Friday Freebies Bath and Body Works Food and Drink 61

For the Mommas

JUNE 17, 2011

Recycle Bank: Earn 25 Free Points. Free Mr. Food eCookbooks. Free Travel Information Guides. FREE FOOD AND DRINK. Free Sample: Carefree Body Shape. Report Card Freebies | Free Stuff for Good Grades. Free Sample Prilosec OTC. Kraft Singles: Free Baseball Tickets. Free Sample: Nexcare Bandages. FREE KINDLE EBOOKS.

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Freebie Friday Freebies Fridays Food and Drink 45

For the Mommas

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

Fresh Foods Market Pre-Sliced Meats & Cheeses, 6-8oz, Limit 10 - $5.49 Purina Dog Chow, 16.5lb ($17.99) - $8.99 $4/1 Purina Dog Chow Little Bites Brand Dog Food Printable [16.5-lb.+] lb.+] $4/1 Purina Dog Chow Little Bites Dog Food, exp. Beneful Dog Food, 10oz ($2.29) - $1.14 Chex Mix, 7.5-8.75oz

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Chex Mix Aunt Jemima Pop Tarts Purina 40

For the Mommas

AUGUST 13, 2016

REGISTER REWARDS WHEN YOU BUY $10 OR MORE Oral-B 3D White Toothbrushes - $2.99 $2/2 Oral-B Adult Pro-Health or 3D White Manual Toothbrush Packs Printable [Excludes Healthy Clean and trial/travel size] $0.75/1 Excludes Cavity or Tartar protection, Baking Soda and trial/travel size] $0.50/1 Desitin] $5.00

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Walgreens August Band-Aid L'Oreal 40

For the Mommas

JULY 30, 2016

1 Puffs Product Printable [Excludes Puffs To-Go and trial/travel size] $0.25/1 1 Puffs Product printable [Excludes Puffs To-Go and trial/travel size] $0.25/1 Excludes Clinical/Trial/Travel size; Limit 4] $1.50/2 Excludes Clinical/Trial/Travel size; Limit 4] $0.50/1 Final Price: $1.66 OFF $1.50/1

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Walgreens Gillette Blue Diamond L'Oreal 40

Saving Everyday

APRIL 26, 2013

or larger) Recycle Bank 75 points Coupon. $2/2 or larger) Recycle Bank 75 points Coupon. 1/2 Pringles Fat Free Or Light Cans, any 150g or larger (Excludes trial/travel sizes) (Limit of 4 like coupons in same shopping trip) RP Insert 04/14/2013 (exp 05/26/2013). Knorr® Pasta or Rice Sides 4.3 – 5.6 Final Price $2.48.

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2013 Walmart Aveeno Lowes 45

Saving Everyday

APRIL 24, 2013

Earths Best Organic Fruit & Yogurt Baby Food 4-4.2 1/3 Earth’s Best Organic Infant Jar or Pouch Foods Coupon 04/22/2013. $1/3 129 Food Network, September 2012 08/18/2012 (exp 04/30/2013). $1/1 2/1 Gillette Venus Family System Razor, excludes disposables and trial/travel sizes Coupons.com 04/02/2013 (exp 05/03/2013).

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Publix 2013 Quaker Ore-Ida 45