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9 Tips for Setting up and Settling into a New Home

Koupon Karen

Moving into a new home is like starting a new chapter in your life. It’s a place where new residents quickly feel at home, thanks to the warm, welcoming community and the endless outdoor activities available right at their doorstep. Here are some tips to help you set up and settle into your new home smoothly and efficiently.

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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!), Even buying pre-made salads and entrees at the grocery store is substantially cheaper than eating out. Pack Snacks. Daily Deal Sites.

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Stop Eating Out! Tips to Curb Your Restaurant Spending

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Food from restaurants can cost significantly more than food cooked at home. A plate of pasta with red sauce can cost less than a dollar if made at home; at most restaurants it will cost you well over $10. We also grocery shop once per week. Bring Snacks. So why do we eat out so often? I meal plan once per week.

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The Easiest Ways to Save Money on Household Expenses

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Saving on Grocery Bills. A good part of our monthly income is spent on grocery shopping, and the budget may even go higher depending on whether it’s a holiday or a birthday where you need to feed more people. Finish your purchasing from the list, go home, and think over it. Carry Snacks. Do the same for books.

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How I Spent $425 on Groceries in March

Family Balance Sheet

I’ve included pictures below of most of my grocery shopping trips for the month. There’s about $67 worth of groceries that I forgot to photograph. We also had meals at the homes of some friends and family a couple of times this month. Homemade Stromboli, salad, fruit or home made applesauce.

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Grocery Budget Challenge | January Meeting

Family Balance Sheet

The Goal of the Grocery Budget Challenge is to be creative with our meal planning and grocery shopping so that we aren’t over-spending. We don’t want to make our families miserable with bland meals, boring snacks, and not enough food in the house.

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Grocery Budget Challenge | March Meeting

Family Balance Sheet

The Goal of the Grocery Budget Challenge is to be creative with our meal planning and grocery shopping so that we do not over-spend. We don’t want to make our families miserable with bland meals, boring snacks, and not enough food in the house, but we must stay on budget. April’s Assignments.

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