Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

The holidays are quickly approaching, and for the first time in six years, I can actually enjoy them. Before this August, every long weekend, holiday and minute of spare time, I spent bent over homework, in group meetings, and writing exams, midterms, and term papers. Such is the life of a student. Shop Online. Travel Prepared.

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Shereen Travels Cheap

JANUARY 13, 2024

Here's how it works: Sign up is quick and easy, then you're ready to shop! Just a sampling of those include: TravelSmith, Holiday Inn, Avis, Alaska Airlines, Camping World, Orbitz, Air France, Delta Airlines, HomeAway and even AAA! - site that offers you cash back for purchasing from online merchants.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 13, 2012

Holiday time can be fun, but so very expensive and consequently stressful. Amidst the frantic schedules we keep all year long, the extra tasks thrown in for the holidays and all those expectations, sometimes we are just glad when it is all over. Save On Holiday Decorating. Save On Holiday Parties And Dinners.

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Coupons Do Work

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

The Macy’s Holiday Gift Guide is here to help! It’s never too early to get started with saving money on Christmas shopping, and Macy’s has wonderful things this year (as with each year). With specials running from now until Christmas. Note: Page numbers are below each picture.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

Luckily, it is possible to restore the balance of work, friends and family so that you can enjoy life once again. Many people say that the reason they are working so hard is because of their family but if it means that there is limited quality time spent with the family, more is lost than is gained. Find ways to reduce working hours.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 13, 2015

Those days are long gone for us now as we’re working hard to cut corners and save money. 15 Smart Tips to Save Money When Eating Out. Many restaurants have gift card specials, such as spend $50 and get a $$ card free, especially during the holiday season. Purchase gift cards during special promotions.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 11, 2012

The holidays are already upon us despite the fact that it seems like just yesterday that we were barbecuing in the backyard and lighting off fireworks. Alcohol can be pretty pricy, so consider hitting up Costco for the key ingredients to just a couple of favorite holiday drinks like hot buttered rum, hot toddies, or Irish coffee.

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Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Regardless of your income or gift giving needs, it is important to create a holiday budget from year to year. Creating a holiday budget can help you control your spending and make sure you get all of the items you need while staying out of debt or overspending. 5 Tips to Create a Holiday Budget. Define your needs. Be realistic.

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Motherhood Moments

DECEMBER 15, 2022

I had a chance to interview Master Licensed Esthetician and founder and owner of Skin Property Virtual Esthetics , Emily Trampetti, about how to spot which skincare devices are worth the purchase this holiday season. 3) For people who are looking to save money, what are some things they can DIY at home?

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Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

It seems as though feasting and the holidays go hand in hand. The holidays just don’t seem complete without a large family dinner, complete with all of your favorite fixings. But how do you enjoy such a treat if you are working on a tight budget? How to Save on Your Holiday Dinner. Plan ahead. All rights reserved.

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Birmingham Bargain Mom

MAY 17, 2011

Before school is out for the summer, grab next year's supply list and work over the summer to save money on those items. Plus see the dates of the sales tax holiday weekend.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 4, 2011

I have a few tips for saving money (and your sanity!) or trying to save a little money each month to pay for gifts. Here are a few of my favorite ways to earn extra money for the holidays. Save up your points all year then cash them in for gift cards around November to help pay for Christmas gifts!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 19, 2013

I have been traveling a lot for work lately and have not been home much in weeks. It is really nice to not have to go to work today and have a day where I can concentrate on the home life. With next week full of family affairs for the holidays, a weekend to ourselves is going to feel great. PET Archives : Save Money on Rent.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 17, 2014

Give an afternoon (or two) of yard work. Saving Money - During the Holidays' Gift them with a certain number of weeks of home cleaning. Some other cleaning ideas: window washing or car washing. Oil Change. Do you know how to change the oil in a car? Offer oil change services. Some ideas to include: lawn mowing.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

I was just working on it yesterday as I was making some notes of gift ideas for my kids. To be honest, we set aside money each month throughout the year for gift spending, but that wasn’t always the case. To be honest, we set aside money each month throughout the year for gift spending, but that wasn’t always the case.

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Couponing 101

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

For anyone who likes to save money on beauty products, the holiday season really is the most wonderful time of the year. That’s because holiday gift sets can help you save big on popular brands. Here are some of our favorite finds that work with the code: 25 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar – $109.65

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Whether you’re trying to save money or just limit the amount of stuff in your life, it doesn’t make it cheap to gift your friends and family ideas from this list. They will appreciate the thoughtfulness and might also be looking to reduce the sheer amount of unnecessary stuff that comes into their homes during the holidays.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 22, 2011

Many thanks to Canadian Finance Blog for including Marie’s post, Put Yourself on the Path of Happiness this Holiday Season at the Canadian Finance Carnival #67. Also, thanks to My Personal Finance Journey for including my post, The 30K Challenge: Online Money Bloggers in the Yakezie Carnival.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2013

If you can’t save money, need extra tools and have to learn how, why would anyone learn to sew? If you enjoy sewing, or designing and making patterns learning to sew is worth the time, money and effort (if you can afford it). I your true intent is to save money, then focus on mending. Why learn to sew?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 2, 2014

How did your holidays go? If so, don’t miss Lisa’s post about how to Use Your Personal Network to Save Major $$$ on Your Wedding at Lisa Vs. If you are new to PET or haven’t gotten a chance to read all the articles in the past, here are few archives you might enjoy. Should You Save Or Invest Your Money?

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Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 2, 2011

Regina’s bottom-line: help consumers save time and money. Lewis and Bank of America have put together some holiday shopping tips to help us save money this holiday season! Easy as 1-2-3 Ways to Save This Holiday and Beyond. In that vein, Ms. of the total U.S. of the total U.S.

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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

MAY 31, 2016

Day 12: How to Use Pinterest to Save Money on Groceries. Day 19: Save Money on Meat. Day 19: Save Money on Meat. Day 20: Stock up on Holiday Sales. Day 24: How to Save on Organic Food. Day 25: How to Save on Produce. Day 13: How to Batch Cook Ground Meat & Sausage.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 25, 2019

I promise I won’t start reciting Christmas carols, but while the holidays are still somewhat fresh in our minds, I think it would be a good idea to start planning for Christmas 2019. We have to plan and save for it. You create a plan and put it to work. On January 25, you might not want to even think about Christmas.

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Saving In Akron

MARCH 30, 2012

Please note that all of these links were working as of 5:00 pm yesterday evening, so if you run into any issues, just let me know and I'll remove the link. Helping People Win At Work by Ken Blanchard & Garry Ridge. Coupon Millionaire: How To Save Money and Make Money With The Art of Couponing by Nadine Brown.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 22, 2013

If they ask where it comes from, explain that you work hard for it and relate it to the job that you do. It’s easy for kids to accept gifts from their parents and not realize the amount of money that has gone into them getting that gift. Teaching your kids about money is important to their growth and success in the future.

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For the Mommas

OCTOBER 8, 2014

These codes are working together as of today 10/8/14, Be sure to check out the Kohl’s Halloween Sale and use your coupon codes. remember that shopping early is one the best ways to save money. Each day, our retails deals, holiday freebies and our best offers will come to your inbox. TRICK15 – 15% off.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 25, 2019

This is money I earned from my Christmas shopping last year, so it’s appropriate that I apply it to my Christmas savings. Also, in February, I received a check of $45 from a family member who was reimbursing us from a group gift that we took care of over the holidays. I added the check to our savings.

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Saving In Akron

OCTOBER 27, 2011

This year, Walmart turns a shopping nightmare into a holiday dream with the Christmas Price Guarantee ! Here’s how it works: If a customer buys an eligible product at Walmart anytime between Nov. Save Money on Gas : The Gas Rollback program has been extended through Dec.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 5, 2012

However, the easiest way to save money on your invitations is to send out evites. Potluck – Some people look down on a potluck party, but it is one of the easiest ways to save money when it comes to throwing a party. Also limit the types of drinks that you offer, and you will save money. Decorations.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 4, 2016

For me the new year’s reality sets in the first Monday after the holiday. My husband and I are back at work, our girls are back in school, and our normal routine resumes. This year, we took a long break over the holidays to travel to see friends and family, so today has been a shock to my system.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

JANUARY 16, 2024

However, if you have been following me, you know that I am quite serious about finding ways to not only get out of debt but also how to create a budget (and stick to it) as well as how to save money without necessarily depriving your family of the quality of life they deserve.

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Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 3, 2014

“Frugaa is primarily an online coupon search engine to find the latest working promo codes, that will help you save money on your purchase. We work directly with thousands of online stores to get the best deals the internet has to offer, so that you can keep the few extra dollars in your pocket.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 20, 2012

You need to be comfortable with total strangers living in your home for this to work for you though. I have house sat for numerous family members and it has worked out great. Once you are living and working overseas, it is a simple matter to explore the surrounding area and even neighboring countries.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 19, 2016

The dollar store is on my way home from work so I seem to stop there at least once a week to pick up a few things. The products are not always brands you may be familiar with, but that is not all bad, as they work well and will still do the job. You can stock up or stop in when you need something and the prices never go up.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2014

Over the holidays, I wasn’t as diligent with my meal planning and our grocery bill went over what I budget for food. Meal Planning Saves Money. Pick a meal planning day that works best for you. Kitchen Economics Saving Money - In the Kitchen' Ready to meal plan? Let’s get started!

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 2, 2013

a "I don't have to worry, because I've saved money" Christmas. On the 25th of every month from January to November, I'll be holding a viral meeting for the Christmas Savings Club , a monthly accountability to help us save for a cash Christmas. The total interest paid will. be nearly $200.". a relaxing Christmas.

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