Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

Millions of Americans and Canadians are experiencing what the emptiness feels like…the emptiness of their savings accounts, the emptiness of their wallets, and the emptiness of their kitchen cupboards. While eating less is certainly an option, it shouldn’t have to be, not when there is plenty of food to go around.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 30, 2014

We don’t want to make our families miserable with bland meals, boring snacks, and not enough food in the house, but we must stay on budget. We have some upcoming expenses that will be taking a bite out of our savings accounts this fall, so I will be more committed with our grocery budget.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 30, 2012

Arrange for your savings amount to be automatically deposited into a savings account. This means accommodation, food, utility bills, basic clothing and health care. Getting your debts paid off, or under control, is a good saving strategy because it’s saving you dead money which we call interest.

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Debt Budgeting Budget Finance 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 19, 2014

I have not put a dime into my savings accounts for over a month. It’s not just spending on Christmas gifts that drained my wallet so fast; dinners out, entertaining, alcohol, food, small home items (ie a Christmas table cloth, wine glass charms), and general financial indulgences all put a serious hold on my financial goals.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2014

I have many ways for you to start saving, including couponing, but before you become overwhelmed with the idea, here are 10 tips that are simple, easy and will make you one savvy shopper in 2014, so you can start saving more. 10 Savvy Ways to Save in 2014. Pay yourself first with a savings account.

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2014 Saving Bills Emergency Fund 88

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 28, 2013

You''ll avoid all sorts of duplicate purchases and reduce food waste too. I''m still left with a $50 shortfall for the year, but I have 3 more months to save it before I make the majority of our holiday purchases. Let us know how you''re doing with your Christmas Savings Account in the comments. Thanks for reading.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 1, 2013

Set up a savings account linked to your checking account and automatically transfer a set amount every payday. Once you’ve added up your regular financial commitments, you’ll know how much is left over for everything else, including food, transport and entertainment.

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Emergency Fund Credit Cards Personal Finance Finance 272

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 3, 2017

Before you know it, you will be saving more in 2015 and become a savvy shopper! 10 Savvy Ways to Save in the New Year. Pay yourself first with a savings account. It is simple to open a savings account if you haven’t already. It saved us $600 ($50 a month)! Making Homemade Baby Food.

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New Year's Saving Bills Emergency Fund 40

Coupons Do Work

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Even if you just attend one club meeting a week, you could save as much as $50 a month in food. Several fast food chains, such as Chipotle and Chick-Fil-A, offer free sodas to customers that show a valid student ID. Checking Accounts. And Finally: Free Samples / Free Food / and more freebies!

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 27, 2023

If I wanted to save money quickly, I could probably get that down to about $300 by focusing on cheap meals. Remember that money saved is money earned! Dining out, fast food drive-throughs, and Starbucks all have to stop. Not only will you save money on groceries, but it also helps prevent food waste.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Now that we’ve paid off six figures of non-mortgage debt , we are working on saving 6 months’ expenses and maybe even more. Consider setting the money aside in a savings account that isn’t immediately accessible and doesn’t have an ATM attached to it This will help to avoid any impulsive non-emergency spending.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 2, 2011

You can then use that extra money to pay off some bills, treat yourself to a post-cleaning present or put it into a savings account for a rainy day fund. Related posts: Frugal Food Tips. And in selling on your old stuff you may make some money into the bargain. Make your own cleaning products. Frugal Beauty Tips from Grandma.

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Frugal Flowers and Plants Recycle Recycled 145

Coupons Do Work

MAY 17, 2016

Card can be used for food, fuel or merchandise at Tesoro Locations. Family Trust Federal Credit Union – open savings account. 3 Rivers Credit Union -open a Buddy (Cub) account for your child. AOD Federal Credit Union R eport Card Rewards. America’s First Federal Credit Union Honor Dollars Bonus Program.

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Free Stuff 2016 Baskin Robbins Student 100

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2015

Before you know it, you will be saving more in 2015 and become a savvy shopper! 10 Savvy Ways to Save in the New Year. Pay yourself first with a savings account. It is simple to open a savings account if you haven’t already. It saved us $600 ($50 a month)! Making Homemade Baby Food.

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New Year's Saving Bills Emergency Fund 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 1, 2012

When I found a new way, I bought a small treat and then put the rest into my growing savings account. I have found new recipes, I eat more healthy food and I have even lost a few pounds. All this and I save more than $100 a week!” Gee, it mounts up quickly!” Bobbi started cooking at home instead of always dining out. “I

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Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

Ziplock Holiday Food Storage, 2-6 ct – $2.59. $1/2 On a 10 for $10 sale, you can just buy one item and still get it for $1.00, same on 2/$5, 4/$10, etc… Savingstar coupons can be used in addition to paper coupons and go into a savings account. The savings will come off your total automatically at the register.

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Duncan Hines Kroger General Mills Nashville 56

Saving Everyday

JUNE 12, 2012

1/1 MorningStar Farms Veggie Foods Product (exp 07/02/2012). 1 MorningStar Farms Veggie Foods Product (exp 07/05/2012). $1/1 On a 10 for $10 sale, you can just buy one item and still get it for $1.00, same on 2/$5, 4/$10, etc… Savingstar coupons can be used in addition to paper coupons and go into a savings account.

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Saving Everyday

JULY 13, 2012

This is the first year I started a Disney/vacation savings account of $25 a week. Food/Drink While Traveling – Less than $20.00. It saves us a ton of money both while we travel and at Disney. Since we’ll be on the dining plan at Disney, we’ll only have food costs while we’re traveling. 350 in fuel costs.

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Disney Hotel Goals Money 83

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 14, 2012

All you need is a list of expenses, both fixed (rent, loan repayments) and variable (food, clothes, fuel), and a list of all sources of income. Variable expenses can be a bit tricky; it’s best to do a priorities list so you make sure the things you need, like food, bus fares and fuel are always covered. So what do you think?

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

Now I wish those dollars had gone into our savings accounts. manicures pedicures expensive or trendy clothes and shoes brand-name foods gym memberships a large-screen TV, streaming services, movies the latest phones and tech gadgets fine wines alcohol cigarettes credit card debt The list goes on. Alan doesn’t share that regret.

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Green And Frugal Kids and Family Hotel Frugal 178

Coupons Do Work

JUNE 15, 2016

Diet Foods: Healthy Choice, South Beach, Lean Cuisine, Special K, Kashi, Smart Start, 100-Calorie Packs, oatmeal and diet aids (shakes, weight scales, diet cookbooks, exercise equipment and weights). National Canned Food Month: Canned fruit, vegetables, pie fillings, soups, meats: tuna, chicken, salmon. Lucky Charm Month!

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Flowers and Plants Cinco De Mayo Buy Buying 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2017

Use all the food you have, and freeze it if you know you won’t use it up before it expires. friends or family to save on housing costs, and we put a little bit from. each check into a savings account. had a small amount already saved for a tiny vacation. Then for the other meals needed I see. It was never.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 6, 2012

It’s modeled much like Michael Pollans Food Rules with many one-page rules that give short but useful tidbits of information. Open a savings account and put away 10 percent as a minimum.

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Money Finance Personal Finance Real Estate 133

Nicoles Nickels

JULY 25, 2013

It is the first and only at-home allergy test that will allow you, with one tiny finger prick, to find out if you are allergic to any or all of the 10 most common allergens it tests, including specific foods, animals, inhalants, or environmental allergens. For more information, visit www.myallergytest.net.

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For the Mommas

JULY 10, 2016

Pet care- food, medication, grooming, etc. Food- groceries, eating out, ordering delivery, etc. This is where having a savings account comes in handy. Business expenses if you run a business. Transportation- car note, car insurance, maintenance, gas, etc. Miscellaneous- entertainment, clothing, gifts, etc.

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Budgeting Budget Insurance Homeowner Insurance 40

Saving Everyday

MAY 31, 2012

1/1 Cascadian Farm Cereal (exp 06/02/2012) (zip 11040 -> foods). On a 10 for $10 sale, you can just buy one item and still get it for $1.00, same on 2/$5, 4/$10, etc… Savingstar coupons can be used in addition to paper coupons and go into a savings account. 1 Popsicle Yosicle Product . $1/1 Pay: As low as FREE.

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Saving Everyday

APRIL 15, 2013

Pedigree Dog Food, 15-17 lb Bag $9.99. $1/1 1/1 Pedigree Dry Food For Dogs, exp. Old Yeller Dog Food 44.1-50 On a 10 for $10 sale, you can just buy one item and still get it for $1.00, same on 2/$5, 4/$10, etc… Savingstar coupons can be used in addition to paper coupons and go into a savings account.

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Kroger Betty Crocker Tide Chef Boyardee 40

Saving Everyday

JULY 10, 2012

1 MorningStar Farms Veggie Foods Product, exp. On a 10 for $10 sale, you can just buy one item and still get it for $1.00, same on 2/$5, 4/$10, etc… Savingstar coupons can be used in addition to paper coupons and go into a savings account. The savings will come off your total automatically at the register.

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Kroger 2012 Yoplait Louisville 55

Saving Everyday

JULY 16, 2012

1 MorningStar Farms Veggie Foods Product, exp. On a 10 for $10 sale, you can just buy one item and still get it for $1.00, same on 2/$5, 4/$10, etc… Savingstar coupons can be used in addition to paper coupons and go into a savings account. The savings will come off your total automatically at the register.

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Kroger Pepperidge Farm 2012 Louisville 63

Saving Everyday

APRIL 8, 2013

Pedigree Dog Food, 15-17 lb Bag $9.99. $1/1 1/1 Pedigree Dry Food For Dogs, exp. Food Should Taste Good Tortilla Chips, 5.5 Food For Life Organic Bread, 24 oz $2.99. $1/2 1/2 Food For Life Product Coupon. Old Yeller Dog Food 44.1-50 The savings will come off your total automatically at the register.

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Kroger Campbells Betty Crocker Cheerios 45

Saving Everyday

APRIL 23, 2013

Gerber Graduates Finger Foods, 1.38-5.5 On a 10 for $10 sale, you can just buy one item and still get it for $1.00, same on 2/$5, 4/$10, etc… Savingstar coupons can be used in addition to paper coupons and go into a savings account. The savings will come off your total automatically at the register. Final Price: $4.75

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Kroger Pepperidge Farm Pancake Mix Pillsbury 45

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 25, 2013

The good news is that my husband is trying to improve his nutrition and health and in the month of February started a whole foods cleanse. The bad news is that I didn't communicate my plan for a pantry challenge with my husband and his whole foods cleanse started in the month that I was doing a pantry challenge.

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