Couponing 101

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

.” However, if you’re on a tight budget, the holiday season may seem more stressful than joyful. These eight ways to save money on holiday gifts can keep more money in your wallet. Shopping sales is one of the most obvious (and fun) ways to save money. Stack Savings. Shop Last Minute.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2016

It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. Our mission: Live WELL, On LESS Money. How to Save this Week: Don’t miss the pre-holiday grocery deals. How did you live frugally this week?

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DECEMBER 2, 2016

It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. Our mission: Live WELL, On LESS Money. Frugal Resources: 1. Shopping online this holiday season? How did you live frugally this week? The post Frugal Friday 12.02.16

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DECEMBER 14, 2012

I hope you enjoyed the 12 Days of Frugal Holiday Fun. The holidays can be so hectic, so slow down and enjoy the frugal fun and the season with your family. Day 1 ~ Plan a Holiday Movie Night. Day 2 ~ Attend Holiday Events at Your Local Library. This post is linked to Frugal Friday at Life as MOM.

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Teresa's Deals

AUGUST 24, 2015

If you are like me, you are always looking for ways to save money. You can save money in so many different ways from food, entertainment to travel and so much more. Personally, I do many of these to save money and the benefits are wonderful. I have found many ways to help you save money from other bloggers in this roundup.

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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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

Being romantic requires a lot of thought, but not a lot of money. As life catches up with us and we get bogged down with work, familial responsibilities, holiday preparations and other demands, we sometimes forget to get out and try new things and let loose. You can bring your own snacks, thereby saving you money.

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APRIL 1, 2021

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 (affiliate link) , that you create a starter emergency fund of $1000. It is NOT a spending account.

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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

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

One of the realities of our society is that, so often, money is a sign of status and legitimacy. ” Whether you are trying to placate a child or a partner, or whether you are just trying to show affection to a good friend, it’s tempting to just throw a lot of money at the situation in an effort to “prove” that you care.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 20, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: David Bakke enjoys living frugally in Atlanta and frequently shares his best financial tips and experiences on Money Crashers , an online resource ranked as one of the top personal finance blogs online. In fact, it’s easy to lose money in an attempt to be frugal. Sacrificing Ethics.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 16, 2013

If you’re trying to save money, pay down debt, or both, then you might want to consider skipping your family’s usual summer trip and plan staycations instead. Waterparks are a great summer attraction, but by the time you add in the cost of admission, parking, and meals, you end up spending a lot of money. Frugal Date Nights.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. Our mission: Live WELL, On LESS Money. As I mentioned in previous Frugal Fridays , our main heat source (gas fireplace) was out of commission for several weeks. Try Ebates.

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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

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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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. Our mission: Live WELL, On LESS Money. Yes, we are saving quite a bit of money, but at my expense. Frugal Resources from around the web: Have you heard of Ebates?

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Stockpiling Moms

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Now, more than ever we need to save money. It is a great way to support local business as the money goes straight into the pocket of the shop/booth owner. It is time to normalize gifting thrifted items. It is not only sustainable but also a great way to help reduce your gift giving budget.

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Teresa's Deals

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

If your like me, you are always looking for ways on how to save money for the Holidays. How To Save Money For Christmas. These are the tips that we use on how to save money for Christmas. These are the tips that we use on how to save money for Christmas. How to save money before Christmas.

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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

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. If so, you are paying extra money. Do you have other money saving tips that you would like to share?

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DECEMBER 6, 2012

Day 4 of The 12 Days of Frugal Holiday Fun ~. I buy two because for a little more money, both of my girls have their own house, which means NO arguing. Bake & Decorate a Gingerbread House. The Gingerbread House kits that you find at just about any store, currently, make building and decorating a Gingerbread House easy.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 8, 2012

Day 6 of The 12 Days of Frugal Holiday Fun ~ Christmas Crafts. We use the crafts to give as gifts or to decorate our home, but mostly to keep them entertained and focused on the holiday, so I don't hear the inevitable, "mom, I'm bored" or "mom, can I watch tv?". Last year we made cardboard Christmas trees.

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DECEMBER 14, 2012

Day 12 of The 12 Days of Frugal Holiday Fun ~ Enjoy the Christmas Lights. NOT my home.)?. When I was a kid my parents would drive us to another town to look at the Christmas lights that one particular homeowner displayed. A long line of cars would stop and park along the road to get a good look at everything.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 13, 2012

Day 11 of The 12 Days of Frugal Holiday Fun ~. Plan a Christmas Book Read Aloud with your family as another way to frugally celebrate the season, but to also take a breather from the hustle and bustle. Christmas Book Read Aloud. Moore, author.

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DECEMBER 10, 2012

Day 8 of The 12 Days of Frugal Holiday Fun ~. When one thinks of Christmas or the holiday season, cookies most likely come to mind. A cookie swap is a fun way to celebrate the holidays with your friends and family and you can cross baking off of your holiday to-do list. What's your favorite holiday cookie?

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DECEMBER 7, 2012

Day 5 of The 12 Days of Frugal Holiday Fun ~. Also, use your holiday plates, linens, and serving dishes and play Christmas music softly in the background. PJ's and Pancakes Family Breakfast. Mornings tend to be rushed at our house, all 7 of them. We rarely get the chance to sit down as a family to enjoy breakfast.

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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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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 12, 2012

Day 10 of The 12 Days of Frugal Holiday Fun ~. Gift Wrapping Party. Do you make a big deal about wrapping all of your Christmas gifts? I never have, but realized that it was a missed opportunity to celebrate the season.

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DECEMBER 5, 2012

Day 3 of the 12 Days of Frugal Holiday Fun ~ Bake & Decorate Gingerbread Men Cookies. One of my favorite Christmas traditions with my kids is also our messiest tradition. But when you get beyond the mess, there are some great skills that kids can learn when baking and decorating Gingerbread Men (& Girl) cookies.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 11, 2012

The holidays are already upon us despite the fact that it seems like just yesterday that we were barbecuing in the backyard and lighting off fireworks. You can spend a lot of money keeping your guests well fed if you’re not careful. In most cases you’ll simply host your holiday parties in the comfort of your own home.

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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. It is a beautiful sentiment for your family and a wonderful centerpiece for all who come to visit over the holiday season too. Play Board Games.

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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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DECEMBER 9, 2012

Day 7 of The 12 Days of Frugal Holiday Fun ~. Attend Christmas Programs at Church. I'm writing this post on a Saturday morning at Panera Bread. My oldest daughter is at our church rehearsing for the children's musical that they will be performing next week and I have some free time before I need to pick her up.

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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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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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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. Many times these tax free holidays are created specifically for parents who are buying clothing and school supplies for their children.

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Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 1, 2013

5 Frugal DIY Halloween Décor Ideas. Have you noticed how expensive holiday décor can be? If you just get a little creative, you can come up with some fun and frugal Halloween décor you can be proud of! 5 Frugal DIY Halloween Décor Ideas: 1. Frugal Holiday frugal living halloween save money'

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