Saving Cents With Sense

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

Frugal Fall DIY Project: Puzzle Piece Apple. If you are looking for a fun and frugal fall craft project, this Puzzle Piece Apple is the perfect fit. If you are looking for a fun and frugal fall craft project, this Puzzle Piece Apple is the perfect fit. Old newspapers. This site uses affiliate links. I love Fall.

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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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 8, 2016

After a number of years of ‘making do or doing without’ a person discovers ways of doing things that work – using minimal resources. Step three, using one of those green kitchen scouring pads cut into small squares, scrub the cleanser and water onto the grout. Shower stalls. Soap bar holders. Window glass.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 2, 2011

And with spring time comes spring cleaning, the chance to de-clutter your house, get rid of the belongings you no longer have use for and freshen up the old place. But the cost of cleaning products and the chemicals used in many of them means that spring cleaning can come at a cost to both you and the environment.

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Coupons Do Work

DECEMBER 4, 2016

This week, 12/4, look for 2 coupon inserts in this weekend’s newspaper: Smart Source and Red Plum. Use the coupons at Walmart and save money! How to use Coupon Inserts at Walmart : . Use one $0.50/2 Use one $3.00/1 Use one $3.00/1 Use one $6.00/2 Use one $1.00/2 Use one $0.55/2

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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. It can be a great frugal alternative to many cleaning and pest problems. Here, for your reference are 101 uses for vinegar. Put Some Vinegar On It. Cats hate the smell of vinegar.

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For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

20 Tips for Frugal Living. Living frugally allows you to not only spend less than what you earn, but also allows you to earn less. You can use the difference in income to pay off debt, save or invest. You have more options with a frugal lifestyle. Here are 20 Tips for Frugal Living that still allow you to enjoy life.

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Frugal Lives Frugal Living Frugal Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions 49

Teresa's Deals

JULY 28, 2015

Jump into the Blue Bunny Summer Savings and be sure check the local newspaper on Sunday, August 2nd to redeem a coupon for $1 off Blue Bunny cartons, sandwiches and bars. Check your local newspaper on Sunday, August 2 for a special offer on Blue Bunny ice cream cartons, cones, sandwiches and bars redeemable at a retailer near you.

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Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 22, 2011

In honor of Earth Day, I wanted to share some ways that we can be frugal, yet also eco-friendly. 10 Frugal Tips for Earth Day. Tip: Try using newspaper instead of paper towels the next time you wash your windows. We get so used to the ability to buy whatever we want WHEN we want, that we don’t always ask what is best.

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Coupons Do Work

DECEMBER 5, 2016

newspaper coupon from 12/4 (yesterday) Red Plum coupon insert with a $1.00 Use one $2.00/1 Use one $2.00/1 And use one $1.00/1 Get awesome savings on L’Oreal Advanced shampoo and conditioner this week at Walgreens with a HOT coupon stack ! Buy 1 L’Oreal Advanced Hair Care Shampoo or Conditioner, 12.6

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Conditioners Walgreens Red Plum Hair Care 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

Later I decided that I could try mixing it with a good bottle, just to use it up. There are just some frugal things that I flat out won’t do. Take a look at what you do to maintain a frugal lifestyle. Here are a few frugal things that I refuse to do, because I feel the cost is too great. Go Frugal'

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Coupons Do Work

JANUARY 9, 2017

All is needed is to use a $1.50/2 2 manufacturer coupon from the 1/8 Red Plum (RP) newspaper insert and get yourself a box for $5.24 Use one $1.50/2 Just hop on over to find the 10-count boxes of Dunkin Donuts coffee k-cups on sale for $5.99. CVS Deal : Buy 1 Dunkin Donuts K-Cups, 10 ct $5.99, sale price through 1/14.

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Coupons Do Work

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

To get this awesome deal, use a printable or newspaper insert coupon with the promotion to get each bottle for just $3.69! Use four $1.00/1 Spend $20.00 and receive $5.00 Extrabucks at checkout. – sweet! Buy 4 Select Tide Detergent, 37-50 oz $5.94, sale price through 12/3. Spend $20.00, Receive $5.00

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Coupons Do Work

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

Just use a $4.00 coupon from the 11/13 Red Plum newspaper insert on the purchase of two bottles that are regularly $3.84 Use one $4.00/2 This week at Walmart, save 55% on Pantene shampoo and conditioner. out of pocket. Then submit the receipt to Ibotta for a $1.00 you will end up paying i$1.34 per bottle.

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Coupons Do Work

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

newspaper coupon to get an awesome $0.90 Use 25% Off – Beauty & Personal Care Purchase, Target Mobile Coupon (exp 11/22) Text BEAUTY to 827438. And use three $2.00/1 Target has select Crest toothpaste on promotion: buy three and receive a $5.00 Target gift card. Stack the Target beauty coupon with a $2.00

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Coupons Do Work

DECEMBER 5, 2016

2 manufacturer coupon from the 11/6 Red Plum newspaper insert (might be regional; I did not see it in mine) and two $1.00 Use 40% Off – Quaker Chewy Snackwich Bars, Target Cartwheel Offer (exp 12/10) – (cartwheel.target.com). Use 40% Off – Quaker Chewy Snackwich Bars, Target Cartwheel Offer (exp 12/10) – (cartwheel.target.com).

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 26, 2012

Use Rags – You can either buy a cheap pack of rags and reuse them or you can cut up old towels and t-shirts rather than throwing them away. If you use rags to clean instead of paper towels, you will save a lot of money. Use Sponges – Using sponges is another great way to reduce the amount of paper towels that you use.

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Coupons Do Work

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Just stack a high-value 30% off Cartwheel offer with a buy one get one free manufacturer coupon from the 11/6 Red Plum newspaper insert. Use 30% Off – Iams Dry Dog Food, any variety, Target Cartwheel Offer (exp 12/3) – (cartwheel.target.com). And use one B1G1 Free – Iams Dry Dog Food Bag, Up to 7 lb from RP 11/6.

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Coupons Do Work

MARCH 22, 2015

I was excited and wanted to use it towards my next purchase I had with me. With that next purchase, I had manufacture coupons to use for those items. I handed the Catalina coupon to her and the cashier rudely said to me “ma’am, this is a manufacture coupon, you can’t use this with these items. RP = Red Plum.

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Coupons Do Work

NOVEMBER 25, 2016

Use one $0.75/2 Use four $1.00 newspaper manufacturer’s coupon, as advertised in-ad. And use one $1.00/1 And use one $0.75/1 Use two $1.50/1 Use one $2.00/1 1 – Newspaper Coupon, as advertised in-ad. Use four $3.00/1 And use one $1.00/1 2 – Nabisco Cookie or Cracker Products 3.5

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Saving With Shellie

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

Have younger kids stuff the pumpkins with newspapers and have the older ones paint them. Handprint Owl Newspaper Art by Fun Handprint Art Blog. They use simple items like paper and clothespins and they would look fabulous on your table for Thanksgiving. Tuck them away for use year after year. Frugal Fun Frugal Living'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

My grandparents’ era of sitting around the breakfast table reading the newspaper is long gone. We now get news on our IPAD’s or smart phones and news comes to us so much faster. We are seeing newspapers go out of business. Most likely, we have seen the end of an era for small town newspapers.

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Economy Green Environmental Movement Green And Frugal 212

Couponing 101

JANUARY 30, 2012

Check your newspaper’s Redplum insert (1/29 RP) for a $1/1 Vaseline Lotion Coupon. You can use it at Walmart to get FREE Vaseline lotion! The coupon specifically says it can be used on lotions 3 oz or larger and these small lotions are 3 oz. Thanks, My Frugal Adventures !

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Lotion Walmart Newspaper Free 84

Marnies Coupon-a-rama

MARCH 15, 2014

Saving money by smart shopping and using frugal ideas. NEWSPAPER COUPONS!! A while back, Staples.com ran a contest asking people to submit small business ideas for a chance to win $50,000 to use for that idea. Marnies Coupon-a-ram-a. Starting Out. Coupons.com. Other Coupon Sites. Insert Preview. Policies/Sites.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

Most of us did not have air conditioned homes. People opened their windows and used attic fans or sat in metal lawn chairs outside to cool off. Most of us did not have clothes dryers, we dried the clothes on a line outside. Some of us did not have central heat. Coupons were in the newspaper.

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Growing Home and Garden Radios Kids and Family 180

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

From food waste to packaging to disposable items, there are a lot of resources being used by humans. A meal plan can be one of the best ways to avoid last-minute takeout runs, as well as ensure that you have a way to use the food you buy. Find Ways to Re-Use as Much As You Can. Look for ways to re-use what you already have.

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Coupons Do Work

SEPTEMBER 11, 2016

Check out our section for Frugal Tips and other ways to save money Here. Goody hair accessories and styling products are even more fun to use with coupons. Find newspaper coupons: Just look in the PG Saver insert in your weekly newspaper. Hand wipes are always useful and always needed—get yours for less now.

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Personal Care Arm and Hammer Purell Aquafresh 100

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 13, 2015

Check your local newspaper for coupons. Our newspaper runs a dining guide on Thursdays that often includes coupons. Check your local newspapers website or Facebook page to see if they offer the same guide. Let us know in the comments. Purchase gift cards during special promotions.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 13, 2013

Using these services can also be a great way of making new friends. Even if you don’t want to use the YMCA for entertainment, your local YMCA will likely have affiliate organizations that they work with that might have something that will pique your interest. Larger events will usually be featured in the local newspapers.

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Golf Thrift Stores Green And Frugal Budgeting 200

Saving With Shellie

DECEMBER 17, 2013

These DIY pine cone Christmas trees are so easy to make and a great way to use up all of the pine cones that are at your disposal. and you can use them as a centerpiece or place card holders for your Christmas dinner! You can use any color paint you want, we just chose white spray paint since it would mimic the look of snow.

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DIY Christmas Painting Green And Frugal 65

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 4, 2013

Make freeze pops at home using fruit juice, ice cube trays, and toothpicks. Just look in your local newspaper for upcoming events. Make your own kite out of newspaper and any scraps you have around the house. This site uses affiliate links. Frugal frugal living kids activities summer fun'

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Activism Family Kids and Family Library 111

Saving With Shellie

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

If you received Target Toy Catalog in the mail or with yesterday’s newspaper, use the 25% off Toy Coupon to save even more! Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips ! The post Disney Frozen Snow Glow Elsa – $28.88

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Saving With Shellie

APRIL 5, 2011

So branch out of your ordinary and learn how to use coupons to achieve saving succes! Since you actually need to have coupons to go coupon shopping, I thought I’d review some of the many resources available to find coupons. :: Newspaper Coupons. Each Sunday, you will find coupon inserts in most metropolitan newspapers.

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Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions Betty Crocker Newspaper Red Plum 96

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 3, 2011

Here are five ways to stretch your decorating dollars: 1) Buy used furniture. You can visit garage sales, local flea markets and scratch and dent stores to locate used furniture that needs to be refurbished. 2) Create extra seating , and save on furniture costs, by using colorful floor pillows.

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Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Furniture 255

Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 9, 2015

No worrying about shuffling through the newspaper insert when you are printing… But people ask me all the time – how do you save on ink and paper ? Instead of tossing that page, reuse the other side and print coupons that you will use. This tip might sound basic, but it really can help cut down on the paper use.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 5, 2011

There are a lot of programs and software out there that can help you track and manage your money, but why pay when you can use a free service? Mint.com is a FREE online money management service with over 1,000,000 users and has been featured on just about every morning show, newspaper, and magazine. Do you use Mint.com ?

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Money Software Debt Budgeting 85

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2014

Be a savvy spender by using coupons. You knew this tip was coming didn’t you? :) You can find coupons in newspapers, magazines, by mail, or online to help you save each week at the store. If you are new to using coupons, I recommend that you check out Couponing: Where to Begin. 10 Fun and Frugal Ways to Use Herbs in Your Home.

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