Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

Here are 7 ways you can reduce household waste (and maybe even save a little money): 1. If you decide to buy in bulk as a way to save money, you can preserve some of that food for later. You can also freeze homemade meals, including soups, casseroles and other items. Nor is it healthy. Shop with a List. Go Green'

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Re-use Home and Garden Bulk Electronics 278

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 23, 2011

There is an initial investment, but I have seen similiar containers at yard sales or thrift stores and at Bed Bath and Beyond where they regularly offer 20% coupons. Use plastic store bags for trash bags. Save the paper plates for your really BIG parties. You save money and resources. I have 4 different sizes.

Economical 185

Economical Kitchen Paper Groceries 185

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 19, 2014

In our consumer driven society where we have everything for children from designer clothing stores to classes to iPads, how does someone go so counter society and not spend anything on her children save childcare and medical expenses? 3 Ways To Save Money On The Kids’ Back To School Wardrobe Grandparenthood Can Be Expensive!

Friends And Family Sale 176

Friends And Family Sale Clothing and Accessories Kids and Family Clothes 176

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Our emergency fund has saved us countless times and it will save us once again with the truck. 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. Put the money saved into your emergency fund.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Our emergency fund has saved us countless times and it will save us once again with the truck. 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. But the truth is, we have the money.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

On Halloween we did a trick for our treat inside of a neighbors house, without our parents around and got homemade goodies to eat as a treat. Kids did chores and not all of them were ‘safe’ My brother mowed the lawn with a homemade electric lawnmower. There were no online saving or bill paying services. Go Frugal'

Growing 180

Growing Home and Garden Radios Kids and Family 180

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 13, 2012

Here are a few ideas for the holidays, which hopefully will help you save money, time and reduce those stress levels! Save On Holiday Decorating. Thrift stores are also a great place to shop. Save On Holiday Parties And Dinners. Save On Gifts And Wrapping. Save On Holiday Outings. Christmas in July.

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Holiday Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family Christmas 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 28, 2011

How to Save Money shares with us how we can keep our finances safe when buying items online. Sweating the Big Stuff tells us about 5 people that can save us money, time and stress. Live Real, Now tells us how we can save money on anything from bills to insurance. Being Frugal tells us how we can rock the thrift stores.

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January 2010 Personal Finance Finance 124

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

I cannot stress enough how much this has saved me time and I really think money too. Ordering online really challenges me to plan every single meal for the week, which I believe saves me extra trips to the store. Homemade Iced Tea: Ignore the tea stains on the pitcher! I keep a list of things to look when thrifting.

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February 2020 Frugal Thrift Stores 208

Couponing 101

JANUARY 15, 2015

and homemade enchilada sauce for a Mexican casserole the next night! These are gift cards I’ve earned through money-saving smartphone apps and Swagbucks. I probably could have made something work with things I already had, but this was business related (business expenses are allowed in my challenge, but I wanted to save anyway).

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Leftovers Freezers Gift Cards January 40