Couponing 101

MAY 13, 2019

You go in thinking you’ll buy a few items, but pretty soon you’re loading the back of your car with bag after bag. It can be easy to fall into the trap of overbuying at grocery stores. They’re designed to make the products appealing, and sometimes it’s just too hard to resist the lure of an impulse buy.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 31, 2016

Or maybe you’re trying to build your emergency savings account, or save for a vehicle? There is one place to look for extra money that maybe you haven’t considered–your groceries. If you don’t know what you spend each month on groceries, I encourage you to keep a tally for a month to give you an idea.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

How would you like to cut your grocery bill? Meal planning is by far the #1 way I save money on groceries. “MEAL PLANNING IS THE #1 WAY I SAVE MONEY ON GROCERIES.” ” And there is one tool that I use that makes meal planning very easy. When I take it with me to the grocery store, I stay on task.

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The Frugal Girl

AUGUST 31, 2023

I’ve been out of school for the last two semesters, so I’d gotten kind of used to my carefree life. ? (Ok, Anyway, this week has made it clear to me that I need to change up how I do things; I need to switch up how I use weekend time, how I plan meals, and when I do household stuff. Ok, well, not entirely carefree.

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Couponing 101

APRIL 2, 2020

Right now, your fridge probably isn’t as well-stocked as it used to be. You may be limiting your trips to the grocery to protect yourself, your family, and your community, so you might not have much access to fresh ingredients. We’ve rounded up seven recipes that use items you may already have in your pantry.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 4, 2016

31 Days to Slash your Grocery Spending. Today, we’re going to plan meals using those inventories of foods you found in your pantry, fridge, and freezer. By doing the work today, Day 8’s assignment will be a little easier. I found lots of frozen fruit that we will use for smoothies.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 3, 2016

31 Days to Slash Your Grocery Spending. So blare some fun music to get you motivated, because TODAY, we’re cleaning out the refrigerator and freezer. We are going to use the same steps that we used yesterday to clean and organize the pantry. You will be using this inventory on day 4. Clean that area often.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

We’re 25% of the way through this 16-week semester already! What We Ate Saturday Zoe was at work, and I went up to visit my friend with the broken foot. Thursday I used some of the leftover rotisserie chicken to make a little pan of chicken enchiladas for us, plus some pico de gallo, and we had orange slices on the side.

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Saving Everyday

MAY 27, 2014

If you haven’t tried Rice Works chips yet, just do it!! after the $1/1 Rice Works Chips Coupon. If you’re a Harris Teeter shoppers, they’re 25¢ a bag through May 27th ! Rice Works Chips 5.5oz – $2.48. Rice Works Chips 5.5oz – $2.48. Use $1/1 Rice Works Chips Coupon.

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Couponing 101

JULY 9, 2011

SavingStar is a new digital grocery eCoupon service! The eCoupons can be redeemed at over 24,000 grocery and drug stores nationwide. Here’s how SavingStar works: Select the eCoupons you like on the website or mobile app, and they are automatically linked to your store card.

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Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

If you haven’t tried Rice Works chips yet, they are sooooo delicious! after the $1/1 Rice Works Chips Coupon under zip code 77477. And if you’re a Harris Teeter shoppers, they’re just 50¢ a bag through December 2nd! Rice Works Chips 5.5oz – $2.48. Rice Works Chips 5.5oz – $2.99

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Couponing 101

MARCH 30, 2020

Even if you haven’t suffered from the virus, you’re probably suffering in other ways. Some of these options are in-person work, so if you are a high-risk individual, you may want to consult with your doctor before taking a position. Work at a Grocery Store. As a result, many grocery stores are hiring.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2023

There are ways to reduce the costs by pursuing scholarships, starting at a community college, and working while studying. We used the snowball method to pay off our non-mortgage debts. After our mortgage, grocery spending is our next largest expense. I spent about $870/month on groceries. How will we make these goals?

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

If you are self-employed, work for a company or in an industry that is unstable, or maybe you or someone in your family has medical issues, you might want to save 6-12 months of expenses. Now that we’ve paid off six figures of non-mortgage debt , we are working on saving 6 months’ expenses and maybe even more.

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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. They’re so easy. Meal Plan.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 22, 2020

Then you’ve seen the work of a coupon fairy! Customers who are going to buy the product anyway can enjoy a little extra money in their pockets without the work of having to hunt down the coupons for themselves. Coupon fairies manage to make use of more of the coupons they find by sharing with others.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 2, 2022

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. Examples below are of my and my husband’s snacks for work. Grocery Freebies: During October, I scored a free frozen apple pie, a free salad mix, and free pop tarts from Giant of PA.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

From food waste to packaging to disposable items, there are a lot of resources being used by humans. Create a meal plan for the week, and base your grocery shopping list on what you will actually eat during the week. Find Ways to Re-Use as Much As You Can. Look for ways to re-use what you already have.

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 27, 2023

If you’re looking for ways to save money on a tight budget, we’ve got you covered! Christmas is right around the corner, so if you’re looking for ways to save money on a tight budget, we’re here to help! These are things that we have done ourselves, and they work. Sell it and save it!

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 11, 2020

Pre-coronavirus, we didn’t think twice about shaking a stranger’s hand, using the ATM keypad, or going to the grocery store without donning a hazmat suit. Our only spending going forward will be for essentials, such as our mortgage, utilities, groceries, our Medi-Share premium , and fuel for the cars. Cash is King.

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Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

As always, these are things that we do ourselves, and they will absolutely work. Sometimes, you can find areas where you’re spending too much, and rectifying that will keep more money in your bank account for things like gas. off per gallon when using their gas pumps, which only members can use. off per gallon.

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For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

7 Days to a Stress-Free Thanksgiving – Day 1 Prep Work. This week is the perfect time to start your prep work. If you choose fresh, you may want to order one now from your butcher or grocery store. Start a grocery list and begin shopping for pantry items. Feel free leave any of your tips or tricks in the comments.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

I’ve recently re-started the series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget , because I missed the accountability and I had several readers ask for its return. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. I am working to stock up my freezer with extra meals or meal components to make my week night dinner rush easier.

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Savings Corner

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

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. You’ll get a card with your name on it that you can use for purchases, but your parent is legally responsible for the debt. Read our review.

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Couponing 101

APRIL 28, 2020

Most years, schools and students recognize teachers for all their hard work during this celebration. Teachers are working hard to find ways to connect with students and help them learn without the benefit of in-person instruction. While circumstances have changed this year, teachers’ commitment to their students hasn’t.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Have you heard the old saying: “Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.”? We were poor, Mom and Dad lived every day showing us what it meant to ‘make it do’ and we often ‘did without’ Here are my thoughts on frugal ways to make things do. Buy good clothing, used. Use up your food.

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Saving With Shellie

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

If you’re in the market for baby food, there’s a good deal today on Plum Organics from Amazon. That works out to $.81 That works out to $1.25 Much cheaper than the grocery store! Hot* Amazon Grocery Deals is a post from Saving with Shellie™ ©2009-2011 and is intended for personal, non-commercial use only.

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Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 6, 2023

That amount will be slightly different depending on the products you use. This recipe only uses 8 ounces of dry pasta, but we bulk it up with veggies, tuna, and a killer sauce. Ingredients You’ll Need Using staples most of us already have, tuna pasta salad is one of my favorite pantry recipes. Cottage cheese.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

I’ve recently re-started the series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget , because I missed the accountability and I had several readers ask for its return. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. They’re about 30-40% off regular price, depending on the variety. Want to lower your grocery bill?

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2014

Cooking dried beans sounds like a lot of work, but I’m going to show you that it is quite easy. The benefits of cooking your beans instead of buying them canned far out number any extra work. Dried beans typically come in 1 pound bags and I find the largest assortment in the Latino section of the grocery store.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 30, 2019

If you are a True Coupon Newbie – meaning you have never used a coupon in your life – then I suggest you start couponing at a store where you already shop. Once you get the hang of using coupons at your regular store, you can move on to other stores in your area. Then I recommend couponing at your best local grocery store.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

Smart Grocery Shopping. Make regular trips to your local grocery store for dietary staples and fresh produce for a healthy diet that won’t break the bank. Cutting down on meat as well will help you further reduce grocery expenses and maintain a healthy diet. Buy Used Textbooks. Commute By Bike.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 6, 2016

However, there are simple things we can do every day that help Mother Earth by using less energy, sending less trash to the land fills, and conserving our natural resources. So we’re helping the environment and saving money…it’s a win-win. Trap rain water and use to water your plants and garden. Conserve water.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

I’ve recently re-started the series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget , because I missed the accountability and I had several readers ask for its return. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. Thankfully, they work off the extra calories. Want to lower your grocery bill? 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 14, 2012

So even if you’re on a tight budget, you can still manage to go organic if you follow just a few of these tips. Research There are probably many more options for buying organic food in your community than you’re aware of. They too are nice resources that you can use to find sources of organic food in your area.

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Shereen Travels Cheap

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

When we were up for renewal, we decided to upgrade to Global Entry, which works internationally and also includes domestic PreCheck for just $100. We used it on our trip back from France and we were able to use the Global Entry monitors and skipped the long customs line and ended up going straight to an agent while everyone else was waiting.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 7, 2013

However, I find that when I start spring cleaning, I am usually surprised by how much work it is. Even re-organizing the garage can leave you with a chill. Many households take spring cleaning as an opportunity to repaint, hang photographs and picture frames, and re-organize art. Finish Up Some Indoor Work.

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