Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

While the cost of living in our new town in Pennsylvania is higher than we experienced in Utah, we are actually saving money each month due to downsizing. This has led to a smaller grocery bill, even though food costs more out here. Public Transportation and Other Amenities. Smaller Living Space = Lower Utility Costs.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

Saving Money. Have you ever considered saving money to be more “Green”? The simplest way to save money, and to help the environment is not purchase items that you don’t need. I became a vegetarian 3 years ago, and noticed my grocery bills reduced immensely. Transportation. Well actually it is.

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Finance Green Transportation Public Transit 187

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. Rather, you are looking to cut the cost of your grocery bill.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

This not only saves money, but also removes the stress and puts the fun back into it. The holidays are the most high-traffic travelling time, so flight, bus, and transport tickets sell out quickly. Shop Smart For Groceries. Avoid the grocery store on weekends, because they are sure to be busy, sold out, and crowded.

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Holiday Kids and Family Christmas Saving Money 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 14, 2013

List out all your expenses from groceries to utilities. Avoiding the unnecessary things like extra trips to the store can help you save on gas or transportation expenses, and limiting the times that you eat out can actually do a lot for your finances. The best way to save is to avoid wasting anything. Save For The Future.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2014

My husband took public transportation every day, and I drove our vehicle only a few times a week. We learned what grocery stores to shop at to get the best deals. We learned how to stretch our money in Chicago, and we were fairly good at it. The locals can be full of information about how to save money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 6, 2014

Most people are aware that going green not only saves the environment, it also saves money. That way you keep both the glass and plastic bottles out of the landfill and you reduce the environmental impact of transporting water from draught-ridden areas. In fact, some methods require little to no money at all.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

FIRE Getters presents Top 5 Ways To Trim Our Grocery Bills! posted at FIRE Finance , saying, “We decided to optimize our grocery expenses and pull the strings on our food budget even tighter. So we spent some time researching on ways to cut down our grocery bill. Some of the strategies include freezing milk and eggs.&#.

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Saving With Shellie

APRIL 21, 2016

Whether you’re headed to school or work, bringing your lunch from home is a great way to save money and eat healthier. Separate lids and containers allow you to individually store and easily transport meals. Find more great Amazon Deals like cheap MP3 albums, grocery savings and toy sales.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

If one feature goes out (like an ice maker on a freezer), but the rest of the unit still works fine, think about using an alternative to extend the life of the appliance (like making your own ice, or buying a bag a week at the grocery). If you can’t afford a car, use public transportation. Go Frugal Go Green'

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Making Do Making Green And Frugal Friends And Family Sale 219

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 2, 2013

The West Virginia Department of Transportation estimates the annual cost of roadside litter control nationwide is $115 million. Six Ways to Reuse Your Plastic Grocery Bags Plastic grocery bags can be irritating and useful all at the same time. These days most grocery stores no longer. Money pros call them a stupidity tax.

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Beers Missouri West Virginia Health and Beauty 202

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

How did you get interested in saving money? Over the years I’ve developed my personal philosophy of money and lifestyle through a combination of minimalism and simple living content, the FIRE movement including Frugalwoods and The Simple Path to Wealth, Dave Ramsey. What’s your funniest frugal story?

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Friends And Family Sale Library College Cars 193

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 4, 2012

Additionally, you will want to bring a tape measure to make sure that the piece will fit in your home and a truck or other large vehicle so that you can transport your find to your house. Furniture When you are hunting for thrift store furniture , it is always a good idea to know what you want, such as what piece you want.

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Thrift Stores Thrifting Finds Clothing and Accessories 213

Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 6, 2023

These bowls are great if you transport the salad from here and want a disposable option. Shopping sales are the easiest way to save money on groceries. If you don’t have eggs or beans, you can save money by not buying them. I love serving this in a large, wooden serving bowl. It’s so pretty!

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Recipes Food and Wine Cooking Re-use 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

Opt out of paper and plastic bags at the grocery stores. By doing this you save money and over 53 million trees and 56 billion gallons of water a year. If that doesn’t work, use public transportation. Limit the use of your car and you will save money and limit your carbon footprint. Use fabric bags.

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Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 10, 2012

Of course, driving less can help reduce the amount of gas you use, and therefore need to buy, but when carpooling, riding your bike, or using alternative transportation just isn’t feasible, then you can still use these tips to help you save at the pump. Several grocery stores over rewards that can be redeemed toward fuel savings.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

They start to notice that you can trade toys, or trade money for stuff (like a ride on the grocery store pony or candy at the checkout aisle). Introduce budgeting concepts by talking about how much you allocate for groceries. At the grocery store. When you get home with the groceries. Talk about why you plan meals.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 5, 2014

Do you make enough money to cover your mortgage or rent, groceries, transportation, and other essential expenses, but find yourself on a treadmill of not being able to save? If both you and your spouse are eating out every day for lunch, you’re looking at $128/month – on top of your regular grocery bill.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

Kisses are collected either on delivery to the grocery cart, or later at home. Own the Dollar tells us how we can save $50 a day. How to Save Money shares with us how shopping at Costco can save us cash. The Saved Quarter tells us how we can save money on laundry. Going Green. Investing Wisely.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

How did you get interested in saving money? My interest in frugality is less about saving money specifically, and more about making good use of the resources I have. I transported my kids everywhere either by walking, biking, or taking the bus. Eat at grocery stores! We lived for 2.5

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2017

For our fun money, miscellaneous expenses, and. grocery money we took out cash every pay day. ” It’s amazing how much money was freed up when I stayed. What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put. When I make a weekly meal plan, it saves us money because.

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Debt Debt Free Friends And Family Sale Budgeting 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

– Food: groceries, meals out, school lunches. – Transportation: loan payments, fuel, insurance, service/repairs, necessary parking/tolls. Some items are fixed and are recurring each month, but other things are variable (change month to month) such as groceries, heating/cooling, clothing, restaurants.

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Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Goals 133

Frugal Luxuries

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

Some people go in on harvest boxes together to save money, and for those who can afford the investment up front, it ensures that you’ll be able to eat your veggies all year long. Unlike grain and corn feed, grass requires no fossil fuel for transport. The regrowth of grazed grass removes carbon monoxide from the air.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 12, 2012

Most foods you buy in the grocery store are sized for 2-4 people. This makes me feel bad for not only wasting food, but wasting money. I occasionally see single-serving portions of canned/jarred foods in the grocery store, but they aren’t very cost-effective. Thank you Emily for such a great question.

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