Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

You will see the positive differences close to home and will be able to enjoy the benefits. Look at applying these strategies in your home; you will probably find that you can influence your immediate circle of friends and relatives and possibly your local community. Involve the whole family in menu planning and meal preparation.

At Home 197

At Home Home Home and Garden Friends And Family Sale 197

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 8, 2022

As the home manager, my mission is to serve my family quality and tasty food on our limited budget. GIANT Food Stores of PA has been part of my weekly grocery shopping routine for years. Shop the sales flyer. Focus on what’s on sale when you write your menu plan each week. Shop the Loss Leaders.

Food 130

Food Storing Saving Menu Planning 130

The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Sunday Zoe had a night off of work, so the three of us went out for pizza and then went to Target, where we did some clothes shopping. So we just bought everything we were going to try on, then went home and had a big try-on session at my house, which honestly was probably more fun than using the Target fitting rooms.

Leftovers 196

Leftovers Dinner Chiquita Green And Frugal 196

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

They wake up hungry, they come home from school hungry, they claim starvation right before we eat dinner, and then they are hungry again right before bedtime. There’s a reason why menu planning is #1 on this list. I do a lot of my shopping at either Giant of PA or Weis Markets. Shop at Discount and Outlet Stores.

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 7, 2013

I’m adding this Crockpot Honey Apple Pork Loin to my menu plan. Heather at Moritz Fine Designs shows you How to Organize Your iPhone Home Screen in Just 5 Minutes (and make it look super cute!). Just in time for holiday shopping. via My Crossfit Paleo Journey. It expires on 12/24/13. affiliate link).

Nov 100

Nov Used 2013 Ebates 100

Couponing 101

APRIL 13, 2020

With kids at home, now is the perfect time to teach them some of these often overlooked skills that can help make their lives so much easier. Grocery Shopping (Only Online). Shopping for groceries can be overwhelming even for adults. You could discuss budgeting, prioritizing, and menu planning.

Kids 90

Kids Home and Garden Sewing Gardening 90

Couponing 101

JANUARY 6, 2012

I admit to completely dropping the ball with menu planning. I think I only wrote out a weekly menu twice in those two months. So, as you can imagine, things were even crazier due to my lack of planning. Here are a few of the things I noticed happening when I didn’t plan out our meals: We shopped more often.

Saving Money 98

Saving Money Meals Money Menu Planning 98

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 30, 2014

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. Lately when I see my bill at the check out, I’m shocked at how few groceries are actually going home with me. Part of my motivation was that I’m hosting this challenge.

Budgeting 127

Budgeting Budget January Groceries 127

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2014

If I don’t plan our meals and my shopping list, I spend too much money and make too many extra stops to the grocery store during the week. Pick a meal planning day that works best for you. I plan my menu on Sunday afternoons when I have the new week’s grocery flyer in front of me. Plan for All Seven Days.

Meals 186

Meals Simple Menu Planning Menu Plans 186

Coupons Do Work

MARCH 17, 2015

Shopping and Stockpiling: I have many people email me asking me what do I have in my stockpile. I saved money and have one less thing I need to shop. Food: I do a monthly menu plan. I take what I have in my pantry, check out my kids sports schedule and plan accordinly. Kids clothes: I shop clearance.

Money Saving 100

Money Saving Money 2015 Saving 100

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 31, 2013

Anyone who has gone grocery shopping for their household knows that feeding the family can get expensive. Start Menu Planning. How many times have you come home from the supermarket and spent more than you intended? How many times have you come home from the supermarket and spent more than you intended?

Dinner 75

Dinner Simple Family Menu Planning 75

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

However, groceries is also an easy budget category to control, but it takes some planning, skill, and organization. Personally, if I don’t make a shopping list and plan my meals, my grocery budget is toast. There’s a reason why menu planning is #1 on this list. Shop at Discount and Outlet Stores.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 7, 2014

Whether you use a Filofax planner or a 3 ring Home Management Binder, the Printable Love Bundle has something for everyone. It’s the only printable bundle devoted entirely to the love of planning. They contain everything you need to create a home management binder or personal planner. Shopping List + Menu Plan for a week.

Organic 100

Organic Organization Menu Planning Menu Plans 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 6, 2011

You'll find a variety of coupons for products like: Olivia's Organics Salad Mix Land O Lakes Deli Cheese Folger's Coffee Hanover Frozen Vegetables Filippo Berio Olive Oil Vaseline Body Lotion Renu Multi-Purpose contact solution and many more If you get your coupons via the newspaper and you want to plan ahead? I use them weekly.

Land o lakes 166

Land o lakes TV shows Saving Money Menu Planning 166

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2011

If you get the big things like solar panels and water tanks, they do cost initially, but if you are staying in your home for a long period they are worth it. So instead of menu planning, buying what we need and eating it, we are buying what we feel like, cooking too much and throwing away the rest instead of eating the leftovers.

Saving Money 220

Saving Money Money Reuse Home and Garden 220

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 18, 2012

I cleaned off my desk and reorganized our home office. Because of my lack of space, I am more of a ‘shop as I need’ kind of person and I use the sales flyers to plan a week’s menu. A clean and organized pantry will make menu planning easier for me. I'm on a roll. 7 Simple Steps to an Organized Pantry.

Economical 113

Economical Kitchen Organic Organization 113

Marnies Coupon-a-rama

MARCH 27, 2014

Saving money by smart shopping and using frugal ideas. HOW TO SHOP WITHOUT COUPONS and still save money!! "I But you may wonder, "Can you shop without using coupons?". Visit Fine Finish Photo to purchase fine art photography for displaying in your home or business. Marnies Coupon-a-ram-a. Starting Out. Coupons.com.

Saving Money 45

Saving Money Money Shopping October 45

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.

Budgeting 124

Budgeting Budget February Groceries 124

For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

Issues of Weight Watchers provide great quick-recipe ideas, seven-day menu plans, exercise tips, and other great health and lifestyle advice that can help the reader stay on track. Weight Watchers Magazine is the perfect companion for women or men who are dedicated to their health and fitness goals. Just enter coupon code FORTHEMOMMAS.

Magazines 45

Magazines Menu Planning Menu Plans Consumer 45

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

We also don’t want to come home to a credit card bill. We''ll plan the menu weeks before we leave, so I can do most of my grocery shopping at home instead of our vacation spot where prices are more expensive. Also, by planning ahead I can take advantage of sales. Plan your travel.

Vacation 153

Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 153

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 9, 2011

I like coupons, but I am not the home manager who buys $200 worth of groceries for $4.35. I usually average about $5 in coupons on each weekly shopping trip. Menu Plan As I have written before, groceries are the one category that I feel like I have the most control over when it comes to spending. for the Hunt's brand.

Economical 164

Economical Saving Money Kitchen Money 164

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 1, 2011

Our rental has a kitchen, so my mom and I sit down before the trip and talk about a meal plan. We calculate the number of meals we are going to have and decide how many will be at home and how often we will dine out. We include breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks in our planning. Will there be laundry facilities?

Vacation 178

Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 178

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2016

I use them regularly when we eat out at restaurants, and I will not shop at a department store without one, but grocery coupons are completely different for me. I don’t find too many coupons for foods that we eat and I only save about $3-5 in paper coupons on each weekly shopping trip, which is hardly extreme.

Saving Money 100

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

The easiest way to reduce your grocery spending is to plan your meals. Read 11 Simple Menu Planning Tips to learn how to reduce your grocery bill without making everyone in your family miserable. Are you paying too much for home/auto insurance, cable, internet? 4 – Skip the AM drive thru and eat breakfast at home.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Marnies Coupon-a-rama

FEBRUARY 17, 2014

Saving money by smart shopping and using frugal ideas. If you are planning to shop at Homeland, be sure to print your coupons out at the New Coupon machine. Happy Shopping! Visit Fine Finish Photo to purchase fine art photography for displaying in your home or business. Starting Out. Coupons.com. Insert Preview.

Machines 40

Machines October December September 40

Marnies Coupon-a-rama

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

Saving money by smart shopping and using frugal ideas. I average about 6 hours a week shopping, getting ready and cutting coupons. Visit Fine Finish Photo to purchase fine art photography for displaying in your home or business. Marnies Coupon-a-ram-a. Starting Out. Coupons.com. Other Coupon Sites. Insert Preview. Contact Me.

2013 40

2013 October December September 40

Marnies Coupon-a-rama

MARCH 24, 2014

Saving money by smart shopping and using frugal ideas. Visit Fine Finish Photo to purchase fine art photography for displaying in your home or business. Marnies Coupon-a-ram-a. Starting Out. Coupons.com. Other Coupon Sites. Insert Preview. Policies/Sites. Coupon Databases. Unadvertise Deals. Contact Me. Monday, March 24, 2014.

October 64

October December September November 64

Marnies Coupon-a-rama

APRIL 3, 2014

Saving money by smart shopping and using frugal ideas. Visit Fine Finish Photo to purchase fine art photography for displaying in your home or business. Marnies Coupon-a-ram-a. Starting Out. Coupons.com. Other Coupon Sites. Insert Preview. Policies/Sites. Coupon Databases. Unadvertise Deals. Contact Me. Thursday, April 3, 2014.

April 45

April October December September 45

Marnies Coupon-a-rama

FEBRUARY 2, 2014

Saving money by smart shopping and using frugal ideas. Visit Fine Finish Photo to purchase fine art photography for displaying in your home or business. Marnies Coupon-a-ram-a. Starting Out. Coupons.com. Other Coupon Sites. Insert Preview. Policies/Sites. Coupon Databases. Unadvertise Deals. Contact Me. Sunday, February 2, 2014.

October 64

October December September November 64

Marnies Coupon-a-rama

MARCH 28, 2014

Saving money by smart shopping and using frugal ideas. Visit Fine Finish Photo to purchase fine art photography for displaying in your home or business. Marnies Coupon-a-ram-a. Starting Out. Coupons.com. Other Coupon Sites. Insert Preview. Policies/Sites. Coupon Databases. Unadvertise Deals. Contact Me. Friday, March 28, 2014.

Meals 45

Meals October December September 45

Marnies Coupon-a-rama

MARCH 28, 2014

Saving money by smart shopping and using frugal ideas. Visit Fine Finish Photo to purchase fine art photography for displaying in your home or business. Marnies Coupon-a-ram-a. Starting Out. Coupons.com. Other Coupon Sites. Insert Preview. Policies/Sites. Coupon Databases. Unadvertise Deals. Contact Me. Friday, March 28, 2014.

October 45

October December September November 45

Marnies Coupon-a-rama

MARCH 27, 2014

Saving money by smart shopping and using frugal ideas. Visit Fine Finish Photo to purchase fine art photography for displaying in your home or business. Marnies Coupon-a-ram-a. Starting Out. Coupons.com. Other Coupon Sites. Insert Preview. Policies/Sites. Coupon Databases. Unadvertise Deals. Contact Me. Thursday, March 27, 2014.

October 45

October December September November 45

Marnies Coupon-a-rama

MARCH 26, 2014

Saving money by smart shopping and using frugal ideas. Happy shopping!! Visit Fine Finish Photo to purchase fine art photography for displaying in your home or business. Marnies Coupon-a-ram-a. Starting Out. Coupons.com. Other Coupon Sites. Insert Preview. Policies/Sites. Coupon Databases. Unadvertise Deals. Contact Me.

October 45

October December September November 45

Marnies Coupon-a-rama

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Saving money by smart shopping and using frugal ideas. Everyones needs are different, so you wont be able to duplicate what we did, youll have to shop on your own. Shop around. Visit Fine Finish Photo to purchase fine art photography for displaying in your home or business. Marnies Coupon-a-ram-a. Starting Out.

Budgeting 45

Budgeting Budget October December 45

Marnies Coupon-a-rama

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

Saving money by smart shopping and using frugal ideas. Great week to shop Target for Up and Up products. Visit Fine Finish Photo to purchase fine art photography for displaying in your home or business. Marnies Coupon-a-ram-a. Starting Out. Coupons.com. Other Coupon Sites. Insert Preview. Policies/Sites. Coupon Databases.

October 40

October December September November 40

Marnies Coupon-a-rama

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

Saving money by smart shopping and using frugal ideas. Visit Fine Finish Photo to purchase fine art photography for displaying in your home or business. Marnies Coupon-a-ram-a. Starting Out. Coupons.com. Other Coupon Sites. Insert Preview. Policies/Sites. Coupon Databases. Unadvertise Deals. Contact Me. Thursday, February 20, 2014.

Rebates 40

Rebates October December September 40

Marnies Coupon-a-rama

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

Saving money by smart shopping and using frugal ideas. Visit Fine Finish Photo to purchase fine art photography for displaying in your home or business. Marnies Coupon-a-ram-a. Starting Out. Coupons.com. Other Coupon Sites. Insert Preview. Policies/Sites. Coupon Databases. Unadvertise Deals. Contact Me. Wednesday, February 12, 2014.

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