Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 22, 2014

There’s a lot of anxiety around money- not having enough, worrying it will run out, keeping it safe, etc. When I worked as a singer on a cruise ship, I made more money than I ever had before. I’ve found that being free from money anxiety allows me freedom to pursue my dreams and freedom from being stuck doing something I hate.

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 3, 2023

In this article, we’re sharing our top tips to help you save money when traveling without sacrificing a thing! If you feel like a vacation is out of your reach, these tried-and-true ways to save money when traveling will help you get there without breaking the bank! Our points add up quickly and can be rolled into free nights!

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For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 26, 2013

It’s winter, you’ve been through the holidays and eaten more than your fair share of goodies. You haven’t had time to pursue exercise and with holiday indulgences coming due on the credit card you don’t have spare money to buy a gym membership. Spend Money To Save Money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 25, 2016

The Christmas season is upon us, along with Hanukkah and other seasonal holidays. Each one typically has a ceremony to light up the tree, complete with entertainment and much holiday spirit. Holiday choirs at local shopping areas. Holiday Trains. Many cities have zoos that have special holiday events.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

One way you can earn extra money is to list your house on Airbnb. Another advantage of Airbnb is that it is free and easy-to-use, you can simply sign up and share your home. You can lease land you own for extra money. Parking issues are common, especially in big cities during the holiday season. Lease your Land.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Looking for ways to save money on groceries? How to Save Money on Groceries. That is a lot of money, so I plan our meals. If we have a free evening, I’ll plan a more time intensive meal, but if it’s a crazy evening with 2 kids at two locations, I’ll plan an Instant Pot or slow cooker dinner.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

The holidays are quickly approaching, and for the first time in six years, I can actually enjoy them. Before this August, every long weekend, holiday and minute of spare time, I spent bent over homework, in group meetings, and writing exams, midterms, and term papers. How do you ensure a stress-free holiday season?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 26, 2014

If you’ve not yet set aside any money for holiday shopping, know that there are things you can do now to reduce holiday expenses and round up the extra money. Estimating and Reducing Holiday Spending. There’s no point in using more money than you need to. How to Make Extra Money.

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Shereen Travels Cheap

JANUARY 13, 2024

It's a fantastic - and free! I use that money to purchase travel stuffs, like Groupons, clothing, tours, and more! Just a sampling of those include: TravelSmith, Holiday Inn, Avis, Alaska Airlines, Camping World, Orbitz, Air France, Delta Airlines, HomeAway and even AAA! One click and you're on your way to getting money back.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

Seems pretty extravagant for a “hallmark holiday”. The older I get and the more cycles of holidays I churn through, the more I start to stop and question my automatic associations and temptations to spend. If I spend $66 dollars EACH year on EACH random/manufactured holiday, I am wasting an awful lot of money on nothing.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 16, 2012

And there’s no better time than the holidays to pass on this important lesson. But when the holidays roll around, a couple of things happen. So maybe this year it’s time to rethink your strategy and make the holidays a learning experience for both you and your kids. So, what do you teach your kids?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

The proverbial saying ‘money doesn’t grow on trees’ is used by many a parent in denying some wished for item to their children. Well, kids, your parents lied to you – money does grow on trees. A money tree starts out growing slowly, so small at first that you don’t even think it is there.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 13, 2012

Holiday time can be fun, but so very expensive and consequently stressful. Amidst the frantic schedules we keep all year long, the extra tasks thrown in for the holidays and all those expectations, sometimes we are just glad when it is all over. Save On Holiday Decorating. Save On Holiday Parties And Dinners.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Everyone loves the holidays because it can be a wonderful time to cut loose and have fun as the year is closing out. Family and friends are around and catching up with everyone at the holiday parties is great fun, with drinks and yummy treats to be had by all. Celebrating a green holiday season is simpler than you might think.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2013

Now is the time to watch every penny that you spend, so that you can purchase more in the same budget or even better, put that money in emergency funds. Well, I can tell you a number of ways to save money on household expenses. Get them from the library where movies are free if you return them on time. Saving on Grocery Bills.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Before we get to the list, if you haven’t started planning for Christmas, I offer this FREE Christmas Gift & Spending Budget Excel Worksheet to my email subscribers. We set aside money each month throughout the year for gift spending, but that wasn’t always the case. You earn money after each donation.

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Coupons Do Work

JANUARY 28, 2016

Saving Money at Starbucks : I love Starbucks (hate the lines, but then again, who loves the lines? Here is a list of ways to save money at Starbucks: Get the Starbucks app: once you get the app, sign-up for their My Starbucks Rewards program. One you have a gift card, you ‘pre-pay’ for your drink and save money this way.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 25, 2012

I don't want to blindly gain 10 pounds, spend more money than we have budgeted, and head into 2013 without realizing how truly blessed I am. What causes you the most stress during the holidays? If you would like to receive FREE updates of FBS, there are four ways to do so: have updates sent to your email , through your RSS Feed.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 21, 2012

You can also take advantage of tax free holidays, and you can set up clothing exchange clubs with your friends. Tax Free Holidays Some cities and towns offer periodic tax free weekends or weeks. While tax free holidays will help you save a great deal of money, you should be prepared for the crowds.

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Shereen Travels Cheap

APRIL 13, 2024

Go somewhere different Your kids are always going to want to go to theme parks or the beach during the summer, but by changing up your destination, you can actually save a little or a lot of money. Help keep a little money in your pocket or stretch the dollars you have by using Rakuten to book your flights, hotel rooms and rental cars.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 4, 2016

For me the new year’s reality sets in the first Monday after the holiday. This year, we took a long break over the holidays to travel to see friends and family, so today has been a shock to my system. I’m going to double down on my efforts to reduce our spending, but I will also need to find and make extra money.

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Saving Everyday

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

Then you should be earning free money for doing it! Check it out totally free here! The post Make Money Shopping Online This Holiday Season! Make Extra Money Online Deals Make Money' Shop online? Points2Shop is fairly new program but looks promising. Downloading Coupons.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

Parents already know that back to school time is the second most expensive time of the year (right after the holidays). Here are a few money tips to help you plan your back to school activities and maybe reduce that $600 per child amount. It’s fun for me and it saves my children shopping time and money. Go Collegiate.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 1, 2012

Miss T told me that she thinks everyone is looking for ways to maximize their earnings and stretch their dollar and an article on how to make extra money would be timely. So is there truly money to be made? These are just a handful of examples to demonstrate that money can be made by completing paid online surveys. Paid Surveys.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

The level of holiday excitement is building up in my home. I've entered the holiday activities that I already know about and we found that there's plenty of room for a few new events and our favorite traditions, such as trimming the tree, baking cooking, decorating gingerbread houses, visiting Santa, and spreading good cheer.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 25, 2012

One of the absolute best things about the holiday season is that it’s the time of year when you can sit back and spend some much needed quality time with the ones you love the most. If it’s an oldie, there’s a pretty good chance that you can find it on On Demand for free. Cook Together. Play Board Games.

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Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Regardless of your income or gift giving needs, it is important to create a holiday budget from year to year. Creating a holiday budget can help you control your spending and make sure you get all of the items you need while staying out of debt or overspending. 5 Tips to Create a Holiday Budget. Define your needs. Be realistic.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2016

So I don’t rely on coupons to save big at the grocery store, and I don’t need to, because there are so many ways to save money on groceries, and coupons are not involved. How to Save Money on Groceries WITHOUT Coupons. That is a lot of money, so I plan a menu. When I don’t plan, I am sure to blow our budget.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 19, 2012

DailyWorth is a free daily personal finance email for women. More than ever, money matters to women and women need to recognize their own self-worth and build their own wealth. 704 was the average American expense this past holiday for 2011. It delivers practical tips, empowering ideas, and the occasional kick in the pants.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

But the truth is, we have the money. And while I don’t like parting with our money, I am grateful that this repair won’t send us into financial distress. Dave Ramsey suggests in his book, The Total Money Makeover , that you create a starter emergency fund of $1000. 2 – Decide where to put the money.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 4, 2012

Day 2 of the 12 Days of Frugal Holiday Fun ~. Attend Holiday Events at Your Local Library. We are registered for 4 holiday activities this month at our local library. What kinds of events is your local library having for the holidays? The cost for me for all four parties is $11. Let us know in the comments.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 10, 2013

One of my goals for Family Balance Sheet for 2013, is to get back to posting more money saving tips to help my readers (and myself) reduce our grocery bills. 35 Money-Saving Grocery Tips to Help You Reduce Your Grocery Budget. How to Save Money at the Apple Orchard. Stock up and save with pre-holiday grocery sales.

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freestuff.tv

JUNE 2, 2011

In this day and age, we are under so much pressure to make money, maximize our earning capacity and often at any cost. Well I’ve realized that in some cases, money isn’t everything. Reduced Free Time. Money Does Not Equal Happiness. As we’ve mentioned, money isn’t everything.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 8, 2015

The average American will spend about $700 on holiday purchases* and unfortunately many people will get a little surprise in the mail in January when the credit card bills start rolling in. 3 Smart Steps to a Debt Free Christmas. Click here to download my FREE Christmas Gift Spending & Budget excel spreadsheet.

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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. 15 Smart Tips to Save Money When Eating Out. Kids meals normally range from $3.99 – $5.99, but many restaurants offer free kids meals or reduced kids meals with an adult meal purchase during specific hours or days.

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Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

It seems as though homemade items are all the rage these days as people are finding simpler ways to enjoy the holidays. Homemade gifts, meals, and crafts are all wonderful ways to not only put your heart into something, but to even save a little time and money at the same time. 7 Tips for Enjoying a Homemade Holiday.

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