Prairie Eco-Thrifter
DECEMBER 6, 2012
We have all heard that age old adage “save your pennies for a rainy day,” but many of us never do it. Saving money can be a bit of a difficult challenge, especially if you are in a household that lives paycheck to paycheck like so many do. How To Save. It is challenging to save, and it does take diligence.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 20, 2012
Over my many years of environmental and personal finance writing, one of the most common things I get asked for is tips on how to save money on groceries. Even if all you grow are ingredients for a nightly salad, you could save big over the course of a month by not having to buy those simple veggies. expensive and B.
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Saving Cents With Sense
JANUARY 31, 2013
Thanks to Brittany for this guest post on ways to save on a family dinner. Anyone who has gone grocery shopping for their household knows that feeding the family can get expensive. Here are a few tips and meal ideas that will help you save at the checkout counter: 1. Image courtesy of dusky / FreeDigitalPhotos.net.
Family Balance Sheet
JANUARY 31, 2020
I started a new grocery shopping routine in January and it is working out splendidly! On Friday morning, I pull into the drive through during my allotted time and my groceries are placed in the back of my car. In the past, I made my meal plan and grocery shopped on Sundays. from my Ibotta (grocery saving app).
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 4, 2013
Here are 7 ways you can reduce household waste (and maybe even save a little money): 1. Shop with a List. 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.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JANUARY 1, 2014
There were a few things that they did that you can do too, which will reduce your environmental impact and maybe even help your wallet: Bring Fabric Bags When Grocery Shopping. Many grocery chains have started to charge a small fee for plastic bags, too, and your savings can add up over time. Go Green'
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 22, 2012
As well as the time saving, you also save in travel costs and the associated stress of driving in traffic. Shopping locally also helps the environment. There is a huge saving in fuel consumption because people are not driving long distances to shop. We also buy Canadian grown fruit when we grocery shop.
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