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Our 2023 Financial Goals

Family Balance Sheet

The number will most likely not cover everything, but if they decide to pursue options that cost equal to or less than the amount we want to give them, they’ll be in great shape. We used the snowball method to pay off our non-mortgage debts. Hopefully, it will help us not lose sight of our goal and stay motivated.

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7 Ways to Reduce Household Waste

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

From food waste to packaging to disposable items, there are a lot of resources being used by humans. If you find yourself throwing out a lot of food, you can remedy the problem by shopping with a list. Create a meal plan for the week, and base your grocery shopping list on what you will actually eat during the week.

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Saving Money on Food While On the Road

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Grocery Shop. I know grocery shopping doesn’t sound like a lot of fun when you go away on vacation (you’re probably dreaming about not having to do that!), Sometimes, these daily deals can only be used on specific days of the week or require a reservation. Beware of the fine print, though.

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8 Valuable Life Skills to Teach Your Kids During Quarantine

Couponing 101

Learning about math, science, English, social studies, and other school subjects gives kids the foundations they need, but when focusing on academic subjects, some life skills may be overlooked. For instance, measuring ingredients uses math, while the cooking process illustrates scientific principles. Grocery Shopping (Only Online).

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Cut Back on Waste & Help the Environment

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

For those of you who haven’t seen the movie, No Impact Man is about a small family who spends a year trying to live “no impact” They live without generating garbage, without using electricity (for a portion of the year), and without buying anything new. Stop Using Paper/Plastic Plates, etc. This blew my mind.

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25 Ways to Save on Groceries Every Month

Saving Everyday

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. I make my grocery list based on that. This gives me a lot more flexibility throughout the week. Before you do anything else, do this.

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25 Ways to Save on Groceries Every Month

Saving Everyday

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. I make my grocery list based on that. This gives me a lot more flexibility throughout the week. Before you do anything else, do this.