Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 2, 2012

Last week I told you I would be working with Bluebird and American Express to document my experiences using the card over the next 6 weeks or so. Since I was at Walmart to do some grocery shopping I decided to use my Bluebird card while I was there. I might use Blue Bird the next time I need to.

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Saving Everyday

APRIL 16, 2024

From walking dogs to mowing lawns, these are realistic methods that work! I did almost everything on this list and can confidently say that you can make some extra cash if you’re willing to do the work! Whether helping out around the house or working for others, children learn valuable lessons when they work for their own money.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 31, 2020

Frugal living is being intentional with our money and creative with our resources, so we have more to put towards the things that are important to us. I started a new grocery shopping routine in January and it is working out splendidly! In the past, I made my meal plan and grocery shopped on Sundays.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 30, 2014

Well, as much as somebody who works full time is ever able to be. 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!), Over the past few years, I’ve been on the road quite a bit. Pack Snacks.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

DECEMBER 17, 2023

hours per day working on household activities such as cooking, household management, and general housework. Involve Everyone in the Household “A happy mother is a good mother, and if work makes you hum, your whole family sings along.” You can use a tablet, phone, or traditional pencil and paper.

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Shereen Travels Cheap

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Time to start working on (or finishing) up your gift list for the year. USB Data Blocker for when you need to charge your phone and use a public outlet. Now, I use these for my laptop, headphones, car keys, etc. I've used this with the flat magnet inside my case (not attached to my phone). It's that time again!

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Teresa's Deals

SEPTEMBER 12, 2015

Well, I says it’s easy enough for me and loving they way it all works. Build A Menu will plan a variety of meals taking advantage of store sales , making it quick and easy for you to choose what your family will enjoy that week, and prepare an itemized grocery shopping list organized by category ready for you to print and use.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 5, 2013

Eating out: our worst “frienemy” Saving busy professionals and parents from slaving in the kitchen after a long day at work, and bringing friends together, eating out is a cornerstone of our North American culture. It is the first thing that many of us think of when we think of celebrating a milestone. Bring Snacks.

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For the Mommas

MAY 9, 2012

InkGarden is offering a free customized Grocery Shopping Tote free for new customers (reg price $8.99). You can personalize with a design or create your own from scratch. :: Great for photos & logos. :: 100% recyclable. :: Holds up to 30 pounds of groceries. Limit of one grocery tote per customer.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 15, 2014

Things like joining the service, working in construction, being an airline pilot, going to space, becoming a CEO and etc. Some of this is caused by women choosing to work in traditionally lower paying fields. Couples need to divide up the chores in a way that makes their lives work for them. What is the cause of this anger?

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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. Be smart at the grocery store and you’ll save more than you expect. Buy Used Textbooks. You can even put this practice to work in your own house.

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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. However, I will re-focus on my meal planning/grocery shopping routine to try to get this number down. How will we make these goals?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

It took me six years to finish my degree, because I worked full-time throughout the whole thing. After years of my teenage-hood of working in a mall, I learned not to scramble at the last minute to buy gifts for my family members. If you can help it, week nights are the best time to go grocery shopping.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 18, 2021

However, it’s important to use a critical eye when evaluating where your money is coming from and where it’s going. For instance, if you regularly order takeout or splurge on delivery services, you will want to create a grocery shopping plan for more home-cooked meals. Work with a Financial Professional.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 8, 2022

GIANT Food Stores of PA has been part of my weekly grocery shopping routine for years. In fact, their corporate buying office is in my hometown and I worked there while I was in college. I am very familiar with the store, its pricing strategy, its setup, and how to save and stretch my grocery budget dollars.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Every Sunday afternoon, I plan the meals and do my grocery shopping for the week. I still shopped this week, but I did use up some things that have been in the freezer for some time. Tuesday: Sausage, Broccoli, and Rice Skillet Dinner, using sausage from the freezer. Read my review and how it works here.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

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. Lately when I see my bill at the check out, I’m shocked at how few groceries are actually going home with me.

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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. 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.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 13, 2013

Most of the time, they are more work than they are worth, or they cost more than most people think above and beyond the initial cash outlay. I’m sure the previous owners had the best intentions when installing the hot tub, but we hardly ever used ours, and our neighbors never used theirs, either. Pre-Made Meals (All The Time).

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Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 25, 2013

It seems that everyone is offering apps that claim to magically fix your cash-flow management problems, but how can you tell which apps actually work? You have to actually use them. To use a coupon, simply display it on your phone for the cashier to scan. Our Groceries Shopping List: iPhone, Android, Blackberry.

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Saving Everyday

MAY 29, 2024

Don’t use your phone or any fancy apps. Whether it’s a Coke from the vending machine at work or lunch at McDonald’s, physically write it in the notebook. Shannon and I will pack a picnic using whatever we can find at home, bring a blanket, and enjoy a free evening listening to great music and socializing with others.

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For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 15, 2014

We are positively sure that this will include the NutriGrain fruit and Oat Harvest Bars for which you can use a manufacturer’s coupon for $1.00 This is how the deal should work out to be: Buy (5) NutriGrain fruit and Oat Harvest Bars $12.50. Use (4) $1.00 Use (4) $1.00 Print: $1.00 Target Gift Card. off ONE 8 oz.

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Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

In this post, we’ll discuss realistic ways you can save on groceries at home and at the store! Pick one or two that work best for you and start there. How to save on groceries at home. Before we get into how to save at the grocery store, let’s talk about what you can do before you go. Have a plan. Here’s why.

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Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

In this post, we’ll discuss realistic ways you can save on groceries at home and at the store! Pick one or two that work best for you and start there. How to save on groceries at home. Before we get into how to save at the grocery store, let’s talk about what you can do before you go. Have a plan. Here’s why.

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Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 22, 2012

The more money you spend locally, the more local jobs there will be, even if the company they work for has its headquarters elsewhere. 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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Couponing 101

DECEMBER 16, 2013

While couponing is certainly a lot of fun, there are some days where it just feels like an awful lot of work. There are definitely some days where it takes all my energy and mental focus to just get to the store, forget about using coupons! Go Mobile Another way to save on your groceries is by using your smart phone!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 23, 2012

This could be the venti latte that you get from Starbucks (or the like) every morning on the way to work. Also, if you plan on serving mixed drinks, you can usually get away with using less expensive liquor. Some tips for saving money on water include using a reusable water bottle and buying a water filter, such as a Brita pitcher.

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Back in my day, we didn’t have Facebook Marketplace, so I had to find other ways to sell things like yard sales, pawn shops, and flea markets. Gently used clothing, baby items, furniture, electronics, small appliances, books, fitness equipment, and tools sell well. Use your talent. Start selling on eBay here.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

The trail winds all over the place, offers some different elevations, and keeping the standard poodle from chasing the squirrels is a work out in and of itself. I only used my given points each day and 14 of my 49 weekly extra points. I usually use at least 30 of those. Grocery Shopping. Weight Watchers.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 2, 2014

Tuck a book into your purse when you go grocery shopping or to the doctor’s office. If you take your child to a sports practice, use the down time to read. All of us have little pockets of time where we can find a little time to read. All of us have little pockets of time where we can find a little time to read.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

used my Receipt Reference Technique to save money on food and plan for her future purchases in three easy steps. Jessica says, “We use it to figure out what we should be eating for the week. She used the receipt to plan what she would eat in an effort to not waste her groceries. Jessica checked off items she used.

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Nicoles Nickels

MARCH 7, 2013

He works super long days and usually doesn’t feel like cooking when he comes home! From mapping out a menu, to grocery shopping to juggling several dishes in the kitchen, you are sure to impress your dining companions with your newfound culinary finesse. That’s not so true!

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2013

In Plan It, Don't Panic: Everything You Need to Successfully Create and Use a Meal Plan, Stephanie helps you: find a meal planning method that suits your family best, work with special dietary needs, become a grocery-shopping ninja, make the most of leftovers, organize and store your recipes, and more.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

We know that saving for a rainy day isn’t just a phrase our grandparents used to throw around. You need to know where the money is going before you can plan on how to plug the holes and use your income better. You can even use a budgeting app if you need a little more support reaching your financial goal. Believe me!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 17, 2012

We write down what ingredients we need and this plans out our grocery shop. It has become a very efficient process and our wallets and health have thanked us. You can even use the bones to make homemade chicken stock. To cut costs, you should try to work a vegetarian dish into your dinner schedule once or twice a week.

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Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Consider any events or commitments that might affect your meals, such as work lunches or dinner plans with friends. Try to include recipes with similar ingredients to use up everything you buy. For example, if you need spinach for one recipe, look for another that uses spinach so you can use it up. Here are some tips!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

You know you shouldn’t be using credit cards all the time. Send your spouse to do the grocery shopping. When you do need something, shop with a friend that won’t let you go overboard. You have a latte on the way to work every day. If you are bringing in less than you spend, you need to fix that fast.

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