Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 2, 2022

I’m always looking for ways to save my family money to help us get through current higher food and gas prices and achieve our big financial goals. I roasted them and put them in the freezer for future use. I use them in pasta sauce, soups, and in place of pumpkin in a lot of recipes. My Frugal Shenanigans!

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For the Mommas

MARCH 22, 2015

10 Each {Gas Deal}. 30/gallon of gas deal. Use (2) $1/2 Mama Rosie’s Items printable (NLA). Use (2) $1/2 Mama Rosie’s Items printable (NLA). 10 each after sale, coupons and gas rewards. While you’re at Giant, you might want to pick up this deal on Canada Dry 12 Packs. . Receive $7.50

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Couponing 101

JUNE 16, 2015

This is a prize that I think just about anyone could use! To make that $100 stretch even further, you’re going to want to sign up for the Shell Fuel Rewards Network. Just purchase at least 8 gallons on your first fill-up using your Fuel Rewards Network Card, while enjoying at least 3¢/gal savings. Here’s how: 1.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 6, 2022

We’ve seen higher grocery and fuel bills lately, so we’re upping our frugal game to help the budget. Our financial goals are still important to us and we want to hit them regardless of the rising prices. Once again, GIANT of PA offered a chicken dinner with 3 sides and rolls for only 350 gas points. Marked down meat!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Heading into the summer, gas prices will continue to go up, so transportation alternatives can really help. Carpooling, public transportation, and biking are all terrific ways to cut down trips to the gas pump while decreasing your own personal carbon footprint left on the environment. Energy efficient tax credits.

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Koupon Karen

MARCH 23, 2024

Gas Appliance Installation The thought of installing a gas stove or water heater by oneself might appeal to the budget-conscious homeowner, but working with gas lines is fraught with danger. The potential for gas leaks or explosions makes this type of work incredibly risky without the proper knowledge and tools.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 28, 2014

We live in the city, so we’re not allowed to hang our laundry outside. We’ve used this for about 6 weeks now, and we’ve been pleasantly surprised with how economical it is as well as how good it works. Don’t wash clothes until they’re truly dirty. Use mason jar containers. Conserve gas.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2014

It was not unusual for us to fill up the gas tank only once or twice a month. Recently we just relocated to Tucson, Arizona, and we’re finding that in some ways we need to start all over learning to be frugal in a new town. per gallon of gas for one fill up every month. Have my husband dye my hair.

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Saving Everyday

MARCH 18, 2015

If you’re Publix carries the 18-count boxes of DulcoGas, they’ll be toally FREE with this new $3.00/1 We’re all about ethical couponing around here, so I’m not posting it that way. Use (1) $3.00/1 1 DulcoGas Coupon totally FREE! Free is still pretty awesome. Publix Deal. 1 DulcoGas Coupon zip code 77477.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

I also used a gift card that I received LAST Christmas, making our drinks FREE. I don’t care for Pumpkin Spice Lattes, but I LOVE Peppermint Mochas and they taste even better when they’re free. They have gas promotions where you can earn cents off gas through out the month. per gallon this week on gas.

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Savings Corner

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

You’ll earn bonus cash back at restaurants and gas stations with no activation required and no rotating categories to keep track of. Activating and tracking categories might be too much of a hassle for some students brand new to credit cards, but if you’re up for a little work, the rewards can be handsome. Read our review.

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Credit Cards Student Credit College 52

Couponing 101

AUGUST 28, 2019

Between gas and vehicle maintenance, the cost of driving to work really adds up. You might consider carpooling, using public transportation, walking, or biking to work to cut costs. Your driving habits may be burning through gas more quickly than you need to. Drive Less. Driving less can be an easy way to save money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 28, 2012

Plus, green cars tend to help you save money on gas, right? After all, if you have a greener car that gets better gas mileage , you don’t have to fill up as often. While not entirely “green”, the PVEZ label does help a little, since we know that somewhat green processes were used to create the car.

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Cars Car Green Money 214

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 17, 2015

If you’re new to Giant Food Stores or a current customer, pick up Savory magazine and follow these 10 tips to save money on your grocery bill. Use the card every time you shop to take advantage of the weekly sales. Earn Gas Extra Rewards. Purchase the qualifying product and use your card at checkout.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 6, 2011

Millionaires like to use their time efficiently. To Practice Re-use. Garage sales afford an optimal way to get access products to be re-used. They offer hours of fun on a pretty Saturday morning, all for the price of part of a tank of gas. Some millionaires buy and re-sell goods. To Get Exercise.

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For the Mommas

MAY 28, 2016

Clear out your freezers because you’re gonna need some extra room for this deal! and you will earn 500 Gas Points when you purchase 6. Use (2) $1/1 Blue Bunny Ice Cream or Novelty coupon, exp 5/31/16 (4/24 SS). in gas points ($.50 08 each after coupons and gas points. Box (Thru 5/31). Pay $13.00. Earn $12.50

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Couponing 101

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

You cut out coupons for products you use often, head to the store with your shopping list, and fill your cart. If you spot a high-value coupon for a product you’re unlikely to use, you might be tempted to skip it. Staying flexible can help you snag the sort of deals you’ll brag about for years to come.

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Friends And Family Sale Re-use At&T Frozen Food 63

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

And remember if something is on your property, you’re responsible for it, so include in your inventory anything that you don’t actually own, but are holding on to for someone. 3 – Important Names and Contact Information Keep a list of all the service and/or repair people that you use. Gas fireplace.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 30, 2015

We also made a few new needed purchases for our home, such as a new patio umbrella and a cover for our gas grill. Right now, we are actively looking for a new-to-us vehicle to replace the almost 14 year old car that my husband currently drives. But we’re also in the market to replace our living room couch that is falling apart.

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Thrifting April Thrift Stores Financial Goals 100

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

You can use pre-printed grocery lists to keep inventory and add extra items on the side. Consistently using things you already have not only saves money but also prevents food waste. Pro tip : Statistically, over 40% of families order take-out because they’re tired and don’t feel like cooking. Have a plan. Batch cook.

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Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 21, 2013

The USDA offers you a handy calculator you can use to get a more nuanced picture of where you stand with regard to your potential expenses depending on the the following factors: Where you live. In the end, though, it’s possible for you to avoid spending what you’re expected to spend. How much you make.

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Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

You can use pre-printed grocery lists to keep inventory and add extra items on the side. Consistently using things you already have not only saves money but also prevents food waste. Pro tip : Statistically, over 40% of families order take-out because they’re tired and don’t feel like cooking. Have a plan. Batch cook.

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Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

According to the Department of Energy, the biggest draw on your home energy use comes from heating your home - Almost 45% of the overall cost! Even better, there is a way to extract that heat from the warm earth and use it to heat your home. With gas and electricity prices spiraling, consumers are looking for ways of saving money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

Buy Used Textbooks. Cut your textbook expenses to a fraction by renting or buying used books in older editions for a fraction of the price. The expenses of gas, insurance, and repairs amount to a significant amount of money that doesn’t need to be spent. You can even put this practice to work in your own house.

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College Saving Money Money Student 203

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 21, 2012

If you’re anything like me, you’ve most likely found yourself sucked into the wonderful world of Pinterest at least once. Whether you’re spending minutes or hours pinning photos of your favorite meals, outfits or vacation destinations, there is a wealth of money-saving knowledge floating around on those boards.

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Money DIY Saving Money Saving 188

For the Mommas

APRIL 17, 2016

each and they are part of the Gas Deal. in gas points. Use (1) $1.50 Use (1) $0.50 Use (1) $0.50 in gas points ($.40 If you’re craving popcorn this week, pick them up for just a buck a piece: Giant Deal – Now thru 4/21. Use (1) $0.50 Use (1) $0.50 Buy 6 earn $10.00

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For the Mommas

AUGUST 20, 2015

If you are still looking for school supplies or just need to re-stock your home office, we have a HOT Moneymaker Deal on Paper Mate Pens at Giant starting on 8/23. These are also part of a gas points deal. Use (6) $0.55/1 in Free Gas ($.30 Giant will have Paper Mate Stick Pens 10ct packages on sale 2/$3.00 Receive $$7.50

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2014

However, cutting these simple pleasures from your life doesn’t have to be the answer you’re looking for when it comes to your finances. If you thought paying for “regular” cable at about $100 a month was bad, consider what you’re paying for premium cable. Premium Cable. Plus, there are other benefits.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 17, 2012

Others have re-learned canning skills our grandmother’s used. In the past few years, another trend, root cellaring, has re-surfaced. A traditional root cellar is an underground pit or room, typically covered or surrounded by earth used to store food. Benefits of using root cellars. What is a root cellar?

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Advantage Home and Garden Canning Gardening 210

Saving Cents With Sense

FEBRUARY 5, 2012

A new re-loadable prepaid MasterCard® is now available from Western Union® and mun2® to help you track your spending. This card is easy to re-load, or add money as you need it at any Western Union® location (with over 46,000 locations, you should be able to find one by you). All opinions are 100% mine.

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Western Union Credit Cards Re-use Money 85

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 19, 2013

If you’re tired of being broke, it can be tempting to blow some money you don’t have on lobster, steak or a bottle of wine. Eliminate What You’re Not Using or Don’t Need. Reduce Your Energy Used. This site uses affiliate links. All rights reserved. Read my disclosure policy here.

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Budgeting Budget Las Vegas Bills 85

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

These are strategies I use weekly to help keep my grocery bill in line with our budget. Everyone’s plate might look different, but you’ll at least use up the leftovers and reduce the waste. Ways to Use Your Freezer and Save: With the exception of maybe pasta dishes, a lot of food can be frozen. Use cashback apps.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

Even if you’re not hosting a big gathering, buy them. As I mentioned in previous Frugal Fridays , our main heat source (gas fireplace) was out of commission for several weeks. Our home also has electric baseboard heaters, but they are inefficient and quite costly, so we don’t use them. Home Brewed Ice Tea.

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Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 25, 2013

They’re even free. You have to actually use them. For instance, if you’re debating whether to treat yourself to a new lipstick, you can pull up your bank and credit balances or check whether you have money left over in your "Me" category right there in the store. This site uses affiliate links.

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Money Financial Goals Saving Phones 75

Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 11, 2013

Gas-X Extra Strength Tablets, 20 ct or Peppermint Creme, 18 ct or Ex-Lax Maximum Strength, 24 ct $4.99. $2/1 2/1 Gas-X Gas Relief (Walgreens, Oct). $2/1 10/3 Gas-X, Prevacid 24 HR, or Benefiber, exp. 5/2 Gas-X, Prevacid 24 HR, or Benefiber, exp. 1 Gas-X Product, exp. 1/1 Gas-X Product, exp.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

There was the gas, the hotel, and the restaurants to pay for. Now that there are 5 members of our family, we easily save at least $100 a day every day that we’re on vacation and eating our own food. Use discounts on rental cars. Use hotel rewards. We pack these in a suitcase, so no one knows the difference. (We

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Travel Family Hotel Making 196

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 13, 2011

The following are some tips, tricks, and tools you can employ to lower your energy use. Monthly cooking appears to be a growing trend, however, think back to when you were young and you likely remember your parents or grandmother cooking far too much food and freezing it for later use. 2 – Re-seal Your Windows & Doors.

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Food and Drink Re-use Home Drinks 147