For the Mommas

JANUARY 2, 2016

Save Money By Finding New Uses For Old Items. When most of us make the decision to start saving money, the focus is on the actual dollar amount we spend every month. Did you know that you can also save money by reusing old items that you would normally throw away? Put them in the freezer for future use.

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Saving Money Money Finds Reuse 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 13, 2012

Since I already had some sandrete (a kind of cement I use to fill the lines in my brick sidewalk), I decided to wait on getting a kit and do a bit more research. Petroleum jelly to slather on the inside of the mold, so you can get the concrete out and reuse the mold. Something to use to write messages on the wet cement.

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Giving Used Crafts Craft 188

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 26, 2012

Use Rags – You can either buy a cheap pack of rags and reuse them or you can cut up old towels and t-shirts rather than throwing them away. If you use rags to clean instead of paper towels, you will save a lot of money. Use Sponges – Using sponges is another great way to reduce the amount of paper towels that you use.

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Cleaning Green Homemade Paper Towels 199

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 14, 2013

Yes, there are coupons, but you don’t have to use them to reduce your grocery bill. I do not use a lot of coupons–mostly because I find so few for products that we use. Make one night a week, “ raid the fridge night “ Buy/Use store brands. 20 Ways to Use Ripe Bananas. Reuse glass jars.

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Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Finds 113

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 9, 2012

Batch Cooking and Freezing: Chicken Breasts for Future Use. Homemade Breadcrumbs. Reusing Glass Jars. Save Money on Groceries Without Using Coupons. Buttermilk Substitute. Easy Summer Menu Planning. Freeze Your Garden Produce Now and You'll be Thanking Yourself Later. How to Save Money at the Apple Orchard.

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Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Menu Planning 159

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 10, 2013

Buy/Use store brands. Use your grocery store's private label organize brands. Homemade buttermilk substitute. Make homemade bread crumbs from bread heels. Reuse glass jars. Homemade window cleaner for just pennies. Let us know in the comments. Organizing Tips. Know Your Buy Price. Compare unit price.

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Economical Money Saving Groceries Grocery 100

Saving Everyday

JULY 9, 2013

Corks (You can buy new ones, but I just reused the ones that came in my wine bottles. After that, your beautiful new wine stoppers should be a-okay to use! PS: If you feel the need to wash them, I would suggest using gentle soap and dishrag. I picked up an Amethyst from Uruguay and a Chalcopyrite Zacatecas from Mexico.

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Wine DIY Homemade Reuse 45

Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 15, 2014

Homemade Carpet Deodorizer by I Am That Lady. Uses for Egg Shells: Don’t throw out that gold mine! How to Save With Coupons When You Don’t Have Time to Use Coupons by Two Kids & A Coupon. Ten Tips to Save Money Using Coupons When You Don’t Have Time to Use Coupons by Two Kids & A Coupon. by Koupon Krazed.

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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. A meal plan can be one of the best ways to avoid last-minute takeout runs, as well as ensure that you have a way to use the food you buy. You can also freeze homemade meals, including soups, casseroles and other items.

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Saving Everyday

JANUARY 1, 2015

Homemade Carpet Deodorizer by I Am That Lady. Uses for Egg Shells: Don’t throw out that gold mine! How to Save With Coupons When You Don’t Have Time to Use Coupons by Two Kids & A Coupon. Ten Tips to Save Money Using Coupons When You Don’t Have Time to Use Coupons by Two Kids & A Coupon. by Koupon Krazed.

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Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 13, 2012

Homemade sidewalk paint –Holy cow, this stuff is expensive at the store, but oh-so-popular with the kiddos! Well, here’s an inexpensive homemade version found over at the blog Domestic Charm. Homemade Swiffer Duster Refill –Swiffer dusters work wonderfully, but can be really expensive. Even better?

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DIY Homemade Coffee Mate Reuse 49

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 13, 2012

Use nature – cut cedar or pine boughs from your yard or from a friendly farm nearby (ask first for heavens sake!). Reuse your own decorations. Buy a big roll of brown paper at Lowes or Home Depot and use it to wrap gifts. Of course, you could do what my aunt used to do, and save paper from one Christmas to the next!!

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Holiday Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family Christmas 202

freestuff.tv

APRIL 2, 2011

Arby’s Use the coupon here to snag FREE Outside-In Cinnamon Bites with any combo purchase (expires 4/7). Bakers Square Use the coupon here to save $5 off the purchase of 2 entrees and 2 beverages (expires 4/15); not valid with Pie Rush Wednesday. Jack in the Box Use the coupon here to Buy 1 Small Shake and Get 1 Free (expires 4/17).

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Boston Market Hardees Boston Restaurant 109

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 4, 2014

Dispose or Reuse? You will save money using reusable diapers even after energy costs come into play. And while you contemplate what types of diapers, you may also want to try making your own Homemade Baby Wipes to help you save. This site uses affiliate links. Be creative. The possibilities for saving are out there.

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Parenting Saving Frugal Parenting Saving Money 81

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 21, 2011

Knowing the products to avoid is as important as knowing the products that you should be using. A better option to use is recyclable batteries. Reusable bags are a better option because they can be used over and over again. You can refill your old cartridge with new printer ink and use it over and over again.

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