Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

Believe it or not, those name brand foods, household goods, clothing, and accessories you buy can be found in the same aisles with the name of the store stamped on them. That is $100 a week you can be using to BUY GROCERIES! That is $100 a week you can be saving in order to book that trip to Scotland. Don’t know how to cook?

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 4, 2020

While I like to shop at thrift stores, I have a hard time finding TALL length jeans for my 5’10 frame and I was in need of new jeans. I don’t shop there too often, because it’s not a convenient location for me, but I always stock up on their holiday store brand sale.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 4, 2021

This past winter I cleaned out closets and drawers in my quest to minimize and downsize our stuff and donated everything to the thrift store, rather than hold on to it for the spring sale. These types of refunds are few and far between today, especially with the grocery apps such as Ibotta, which make refunds much easier.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 16, 2015

If you are trying to reduce your expenses, groceries should be the first thing you attack. And my absolute #1 way to save money at the grocery store is to PLAN OUR MEALS. If you make this one simple change, you will reduce your grocery spending substantially. All of which I regularly find at the thrift store.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 1, 2017

April’s Thrift Store Finds. My next stop was my favorite thrift store, Community Aid. They have 50% off the entire store every Wednesday. No big deal, I thought, I’ll just pick some up at the grocery store on our way to drop her off at school. Total Savings: $300.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 21, 2014

I pulled out clothes that I don’t wear and I’ll donate to the thrift store. I’ll talk more about this in the next Grocery Budget Challenge post. In the first 3 weeks of 2014, I have made some decluttering progress. I reorganized my bedroom closet and dresser. The shoe shelf in our garage. Our filing cabinet.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

2 – Reduce your grocery spending without sacrificing quality. Do you know how much you spend on groceries each month? Groceries is the easiest budget category to overspend. It’s also very easy to reduce your grocery spending just by planning your meals. Related Reading: How to Save Money on Groceries.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

2 – Reduce your grocery spending without sacrificing quality. Can you answer this question, how much do you spend on groceries each month? The easiest way to reduce your grocery spending is to plan your meals. I’m always amazed by the amount store tags I see on clothing and household item at thrift stores.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 22, 2013

Teach your young children more about money by taking them to the local Walmart or other grocery and variety store. Make this a special trip, just for teaching – not your usual grocery run. Here are a few suggestions on ‘lesson plans’ on your money trip to the store. There are many lessons to be learned.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

Create a meal plan for the week, and base your grocery shopping list on what you will actually eat during the week. Turn old towels into bags that can be taken to the grocery store. Before you get rid of items that are still in usable condition, consider trying to sell them, or give them to a thrift store.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 9, 2014

Variable categories change monthly depending on your spending habits and include categories like groceries, dining out, clothing, utilities, and entertainment. Groceries. I talk a lot about grocery spending on this blog. My absolute #1 way for saving money at the grocery store is to PLAN OUR MEALS. Dining Out.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 6, 2016

In an effort over the years to save money at the grocery store and reduce our waste, I’ve found reusable alternatives to many paper products that we were using. It’s easy to make the switch, and with these items not on my grocery list, I’ve made more room in my grocery budget for actual food. Conserve water.

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Teresa's Deals

OCTOBER 2, 2015

If you are struggling to learn how to coupon, please visit my coupon resources page and it will have all the info you need to get started and start saving on groceries and so much more. Shop Thrift Stores. I love shopping at Thrift Shops and Discount Stores. Meal Planning. Eat Out Less.

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Teresa's Deals

OCTOBER 2, 2015

If you are struggling to learn how to coupon, please visit my coupon resources page and it will have all the info you need to get started and start saving on groceries and so much more. Shop Thrift Stores. I love shopping at Thrift Shops and Discount Stores. Meal Planning. Eat Out Less.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 17, 2013

Don’t limit yourself to the thrift stores, either. Get a gift card for a local grocery store, or take the person shopping, and pay for the groceries. They appreciate the clothes — and the fact that they don’t have to buy them. Provide a service : This is related to giving your time.

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MAY 10, 2012

One of the simplest ways to save money (especially if you love bread as much as I do) is to home-make your bread rather than buying it at the store. A loaf of bread from the bakery at the grocery store costs at least $2. You can often find them at thrift stores and garage sales, though! Do you make bread at home?

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

Frugal Kitchen in February: Curbside Pick-up: I continued my new grocery routine in February. 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. I keep a list of things to look when thrifting.

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For the Mommas

JULY 27, 2016

Take a look at all your monthly bills – utilities, groceries, insurance – and come up with a plan to reduce them. Goodwill and thrift stores offer great prices on new and gently used items. If you’re not able to do that, at least shop around for credit cards that have a lower interest rate or allow free balance transfers.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

It’s not hard for me (anymore) to avoid expensive stores or fast fashion sites such as Shein and Temu, and instead shop at thrift stores or use my local BuyNothing group. This has increased our grocery bill but has also led to major health benefits that I think are worth it. What’s your funniest frugal story?

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For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

Shop around at garage sales, thrift stores and online classifieds for furniture and other household items. Create a weekly menu, then buy the groceries, and cook dinner every night. For example, if you plan your meals in advance and create a grocery list, you can shop while you’re running your errands. shopping.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

Most food at the grocery store came from the USA. The only discount store was the 5 and dime aka ‘the dime store’ It did not sell food (except 1 penny candies). There weren’t any McDonald’s but there were Steak and Shake and White Castle’s here and there. Most people were thin. Go Frugal'

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 15, 2015

What we’re NOT paying for: • Groceries • Household Items • Clothing • Meals Out • Entertainment How we’ll manage: Eat from the Pantry/Freezer We have a very well-stocked freezer and pantry, of which we’ll be taking advantage. Gift Cards I have a few gift cards that we can use to buy a few groceries, if necessary. It was a win-win!

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Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 13, 2016

You don’t need to spend a lot on clothing, so consider shopping at thrift stores, yard sales, and even buy/sell groups online. They have an ever-growing selection of groceries, including natural and organic, household goods, a full-service pharmacy, cards, and a huge selection of baby necessities.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

Meal Planning With grocery prices being what they are today, having a meal plan is probably one of the smartest things you could do next to avoiding an impulse purchase while in the checkout lane. Meal planning is one of the most efficient ways to keep track of all the supplies in your kitchen, as far as groceries are concerned.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Luckily, my little is starting to enjoy some of these activities – like picking the peaches from our tree, grocery shopping, baking/cooking, and gardening and I love spending time with her doing these activities too! What’s one thing you aren’t remotely tempted to splurge on? It’s fun and also horizon expanding.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Do you buy groceries, but have nothing to eat? In my case, I will continue to focus on groceries. My growing teen and tween gobble everything up as soon as I walk in the door with grocery bags. My growing teen and tween gobble everything up as soon as I walk in the door with grocery bags. 5 – Find Extra Cash.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2015

When her grocery envelop was empty, it was empty until pay day. They Managed their Grocery Spending. I have always stressed that groceries is one of the easiest budget categories to reduce. Maureen used coupons and money-saving apps, like Checkout 51 and Snap, to save money at the grocery store.

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For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

Someone who’s single and living alone may be able to afford the retail price for their groceries and household items; however, moms who are trying to save up for vacations or college funds need to be a little bit savvier. You aren’t limited to just thrift stores.

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Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

1 off With purchase of two Kellogg’s cereal items Target Store Coupon Coupon. 11/15/13 (Publix Green (Grocery) Ad). 1/2 Arnold’s Sliced Bread Loaves, Any (DND; Not redeemable at Bimbo outlet/thrift stores) exp. Grocery Deals. 11/15/13 (Publix Green (Grocery) Ad)-Manufacturer Q. $1/1 and stack with.

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Saving Everyday

APRIL 24, 2013

1 Pepperidge Farm Bread or Rolls (in the fresh bread aisle) (Not valid in Pepperidge Farm Thrift Stores) SS 3/24/13 (exp 6/2/2013). 1 Pepperidge Farm Bread or Rolls (in the fresh bread aisle) (Not valid in Pepperidge Farm Thrift Stores) SS 3/24/13 (exp 6/2/2013). Grocery Deals. *Excludes Farmhouse. each wyb (2).

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