Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 10, 2014

Make a menu plan. Menu planning will make your evenings go more smoothly. What’s your best tip for reducing stress at home? Help the kids lay out their clothes for the next day, so they’re ready to get dressed when they wake up. Pack up their backpacks and leave them by the door the night before.

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Crock Pots and Slow Cookers Home Making Kids and Family 189

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2014

With less trips to the store and a pre-planned list, I am hopefully eliminating any impulse and redundant purchases. I also revolve my menu around what is on sale, so I’m spending less on our meals. Ready to meal plan? 11 Simple Tips for Easier Meal Planning: 1. Let’s get started!

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Meals Simple Menu Planning Menu Plans 186

Coupons Do Work

MARCH 17, 2015

I was thinking today, about the quick money saving tips that I do every so often and I wanted to share with you. Hair cuts are $15 bucks where I am and then you factor in the tip, it is too much money for a kids hair cut.Sometimes I get coupons to save a few dollars but once again, factor in the tip… I rather save that money.

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Money Saving Money 2015 Saving 100

The Coupon Game

AUGUST 11, 2011

For those more experienced mom (or dads) out there - if you have tips on healthy lunch ideas for kids, please, please share them with me in a comment! I ran across this article on packing healthy and fun lunches and I think it will be a good starting point for me. BREAKFAST: ( Here's a handful of breakfasts we'll have this week.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans A&W Healthy Lunches 49

Couponing 101

MARCH 22, 2012

Just as menu planning and eating at home saves us money by cutting back on eating out, sack lunches are much the same! Do you have a Frugal Tip you’d like to share? Daily Frugal Tip: Pack A Sack Lunch is a post from Couponing 101. Photo Source: thelongthread.com via Mollsberry on Pinterest.

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Lunch Lunches Frugal Menu Planning 70

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 9, 2012

Every Wednesday, I post a quick tip to help you save money in the kitchen. In the meantime, check out these popular posts that are full of tips to help you reduce your grocery bill. Easy Summer Menu Planning. Eleven Simple Tips For Easier Menu Planning. Buttermilk Substitute. Stop Wasting Food.

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Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Menu Planning 159

The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 27, 2023

here’s my best tip for making potato wedges/cubes Wednesday Zoe and I went to the gym together and then when we came home, we had bacon/cheese quesadillas and some sautéed broccoli. And she got some Domino’s pizza on the way home. Thursday Ham sandwiches, plus a green salad.

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Tacos Green And Frugal Dominos Club 217

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

This list is a massive round-up of the best tips that I have shared over the years. There’s a reason why menu planning is #1 on this list. When I plan a menu, my spending is generally under control. When I don’t plan, I make multiple trips to the store, eat out too often, and most certainly blow our budget.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 8, 2022

Focus on what’s on sale when you write your menu plan each week. I refer to the page as I’m writing my weekly menu plan. What are your best tips to save money there? Charity Donation: 1000 points = $10 donation to an organization of Giant’s choosing. Shop the sales flyer. Shop the Loss Leaders.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

If you are hosting or just taking a dish, I put together a comprehensive post last year to help you make the day stress-free, Thanksgiving Menu Planning Tips & Recipe Ideas. I then use the leftovers for my meal planning. I think I got off pretty easy, but I just do what I’m told and I’m not complaining.

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Thanksgiving Dinner Leftovers Menu Planning 124

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

A little up front planning will help you save money while on your trip, so that you can have the relaxed vacation that you''ve been waiting for. 8 Tips to Help You Save Money While On Vacation. We look forward all year to our summer vacation, so the last thing that we want to do is stress about the money spent while on our trip.

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Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 153

Couponing 101

APRIL 18, 2012

Do you have a Frugal Tip you’d like to share? Daily Frugal Tip: Go Meatless More Often is a post from Couponing 101. Vegetarian meals can be so delicious and filling, and these seven great meal ideas can get you started. Cheesy Corn and Black Bean Quesadillas? Whole Wheat Pasta with White Beans and Spinach?

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Frugal Meals Recipes Money 97

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 23, 2013

Head here for Thanksgiving Menu Planning Tips & Recipe Ideas. . It’s not too late to make a budget for your Christmas spending. My offer for a FREE Christmas Gift & Spending Budget excel spreadsheet is still available. Are you hosting Thanksgiving dinner? Do you use a Swiffer to clean your floors?

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November Used Menu Planning Menu Plans 100

Couponing 101

JANUARY 22, 2014

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.

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Magazines Menu Planning Menu Plans Goals 104

Couponing 101

JULY 1, 2014

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.

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Magazines Menu Planning Menu Plans Goals 104

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 1, 2011

If you are traveling with other families, splitting the menu planning will save you money and also give you a night off when it is someone else's turn in the kitchen. My mom usually brings a meatloaf and soup/salad for her two nights. We both freeze our dinners at home and they hold up well in the coolers on our trip.

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Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 178

Couponing 101

MAY 26, 2012

Somari e-mailed in a great frugal tip. I make up a monthly lunch and dinner menu according to what’s on sale. .” Did you catch this tip on how to avoid spending traps at the grocery store ? Do you have a Frugal Tip you’d like to share? ” Great reminder! Thanks, Somari! Please send me an email !

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Frugal On Sale Saving Money Sale 68

For the Mommas

JUNE 22, 2014

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Food Network Magazines Food Menu Planning 51

For the Mommas

JULY 27, 2014

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Food Network Food Menu Planning Menu Plans 51

Couponing 101

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

I opted to purchase the plan that included the assembly videos and I am SO glad I did! She had several great time-saving tips in the videos too. Menu Plan Monday' Recipes & Shopping List Printable – $1.49 It was incredibly helpful to be able to see how Erin assembled everything. appeared first on Couponing 101.

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Crock Pots and Slow Cookers Costco Freezers Meals 111

For the Mommas

JUNE 6, 2014

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Food Network Food Menu Planning Menu Plans 51

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 30, 2014

January’s homework was to figure out your monthly grocery budget and start meal planning. If you’re just starting with us in February, read my 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips to help you get started. Action Step 2 : Continue to plan your meals and grocery list. My success : My January grocery budget was $450.

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Budgeting Budget January Groceries 127

Couponing 101

AUGUST 25, 2011

It includes simple whole foods recipes, menu planning tips, tips for shopping with young children, and more! Head over and download your free pdf copy of this FREE eCookbook: “Just Get ‘Em Fed&#. I just skimmed it, but it looks like it has a lot of great information and recipes!

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Whole Foods Computers 68

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 2, 2012

Issues contain great-tasting recipes, easy-to-understand menu plans, food charts and tips on cleaning up your diet. Clean Eating Magazine will change the way you view food, prepare meals and fuel your body, mind and soul. It is a guide to discovering a lifestyle full of flavorful, nutritious, low-fat meals!

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Cleaning Magazines Menu Planning Menu Plans 79

For the Mommas

SEPTEMBER 23, 2012

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.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Motivation Magazines 65

For the Mommas

JUNE 10, 2014

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 is the perfect companion for women or men who are dedicated to their health and fitness goals. Shape your body, Shape your life.

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Magazines Menu Planning Menu Plans Health and Beauty 55

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 31, 2013

Here are a few tips and meal ideas that will help you save at the checkout counter: 1. Start Menu Planning. Menu planning is an excellent way to cut down on overspending at the grocery store. By planning out your family’s meals for the upcoming week, you can determine precisely what ingredients you need.

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Dinner Simple Family Menu Planning 75

For the Mommas

MARCH 27, 2014

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 is the perfect companion for women or men who are dedicated to their health and fitness goals. Shape your body, Shape your life.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Health and Beauty Better Life 51

Saving With Shellie

MARCH 25, 2014

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Magazines Menu Planning Menu Plans Motivation 51

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

This list is a massive round up of my best tips that I have shared over the years. There’s a reason why menu planning is #1 on this list. When I plan a menu, my spending is generally under control. When I don’t plan, I make multiple trips to the store, eat out too often, and most certainly blow our budget.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Saving With Shellie

MARCH 5, 2014

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. They often have coupons inside in addition to the recipes and healthy living tips. The post Weight Watchers Magazine Subscription for $4.99

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Magazines Menu Planning Menu Plans Motivation 51

Saving With Shellie

APRIL 16, 2014

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Magazines Menu Planning Menu Plans Motivation 49

Saving With Shellie

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

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Magazines Menu Planning Menu Plans Motivation 51

Saving With Shellie

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

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Magazines Menu Planning Menu Plans Motivation 51

For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 6, 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.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Motivation Magazines 51

For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 27, 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.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Communications Magazines 68

Saving With Shellie

OCTOBER 20, 2015

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Magazines Menu Planning Menu Plans Motivation 40