Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

My grandparents’ era of sitting around the breakfast table reading the newspaper is long gone. We now get news on our IPAD’s or smart phones and news comes to us so much faster. We are seeing newspapers go out of business. Most likely, we have seen the end of an era for small town newspapers.

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Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

You just have to use your coupons at the right time. That means, don’t go buy your newspaper and use all the coupons right then. Use your coupon on the item that’s on sale and you have a great deal! Use your coupon on the item that’s on sale and you have a great deal! 1 Finish product coupons.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

If you’re trying to find the small business idea that’s right for you, ask yourself the following questions: Where is there a need in the market, and how can your skills satisfy that need? Your less math-friendly entrepreneurs could use your help in keeping their personal and business finances in order.

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Real Estate Re-use Podcasts Work 52

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. Check your local newspaper for coupons. Our newspaper runs a dining guide on Thursdays that often includes coupons. Check your local newspapers website or Facebook page to see if they offer the same guide.

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Couponing 101

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Never used a coupon in your life? The Sunday newspaper is a great source of coupons. Buy the newspaper with the largest circulation in order to get the best coupons. I find that a good rule of thumb is to purchase one newspaper per family member. You can still use a coupon if you are using a raincheck.

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Friends And Family Sale Newspaper Coupons At&T 85

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2015

When you can reuse or re-purpose an item, you are not only saving it from the landfills, but you are also saving the expense and energy which would have been expended when you recycle. I cut a heavy blue plastic trash bag into triangles, stapled them over a rope and hung the rope across the driveway to block those drivers from using it.

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Couponing 101

APRIL 13, 2020

Kids can use their own clothes and old Halloween costumes, or you could add to the fun by lending some of your clothes and/or a bedsheet. Dressing up may be fun on its own, but to make it even more fun, kids can match their outfit to the activity they’re engaging in. What activities have your kids enjoyed?

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Couponing 101

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

This wording would indicate that coupon distributors have not intended for coupons to be used by anyone other than the person who initially received them. Weekly inserts in your local newspaper are a great way to start. Look at the fine print on a coupon. Many coupons say that they are to be voided if transferred or sold.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 17, 2015

If you’re new to Giant Food Stores or a current customer, pick up Savory magazine and follow these 10 tips to save money on your grocery bill. Use the card every time you shop to take advantage of the weekly sales. Also, check the weekly circular in the newspaper or online for that week’s Bonus Buy savings.

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Saving Everyday

JANUARY 13, 2014

If you missed the Garnier printables yesterday , you’re in luck! This weekend’s newspapers also included them. You should get a good deal just about anywhere, and we’re sure to see some killer drug store deals with them! . $2/1 and also use. $1/1 2/1 Garnier Fructis Stling Product 1/12/14 RP Insert. $1/1

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Coupons Do Work

AUGUST 28, 2016

Buy one and use one $0.25/1 Buy one and use one $2/1 coupon. Buy four and use four $2/1 coupons. Buy three and use three $3/1 coupons. Use the $2/3 CVS app store coupon, two $5/3 newspaper coupons and one $1.50/1 1 newspaper coupon. Buy two and use two $1/1 coupons. There is a $0.25/1

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Marnies Coupon-a-rama

MARCH 5, 2014

Of course, you can always get the regular old ad flyer we''re used to in the Wed paper or at the store. Printing will use a lot of color ink, beware.) Or, just go to the store and get the new flyer if you don''t have Wed newspaper delivery.' Go to Sprouts.com , find the link button for "My Flyer," follow the prompts.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 31, 2019

stock·pile – A supply stored for future use, usually carefully accrued and maintained. A stockpile is simply buying more than what you need for immediate use when prices are extremely low, so that you do not have to pay full price in the future. Here are my tips for stockpiling: Use Multiple Coupons. Wait for Sales.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 2, 2011

And with spring time comes spring cleaning, the chance to de-clutter your house, get rid of the belongings you no longer have use for and freshen up the old place. But the cost of cleaning products and the chemicals used in many of them means that spring cleaning can come at a cost to both you and the environment.

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Frugal Flowers and Plants Recycle Recycled 145

Couponing 101

SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

You just have to use your coupons at the right time. That means, don’t go buy your newspaper and use all the coupons right then. Use your coupon on the item that’s on sale and you have a great deal! Use your coupon on the item that’s on sale and you have a great deal! 1 Finish product coupons.

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Saving Money Newspaper Money Simple 100

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Never used a coupon in your life? The Sunday newspaper is a great source of coupons. Buy the newspaper with the largest circulation in order to get the best coupons. I find that a good rule of thumb is to purchase one newspaper per family member. You can still use a coupon if you are using a raincheck.

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Friends And Family Sale Newspaper Coupons At&T 40

Saving Everyday

MARCH 10, 2014

Dining Plan: Yes and uses (1) snack credit. Rich and creamy ice cream inside a light and crumbly macaron (it’s a little messy) – all wrapped in adorable French “newspaper”! And make sure you’re following my daughter’s Disney blog. Where: L’Artisan des Glaces in Epcot’s France Pavilion. How much: $3.99

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Saving With Shellie

APRIL 5, 2011

So branch out of your ordinary and learn how to use coupons to achieve saving succes! Since you actually need to have coupons to go coupon shopping, I thought I’d review some of the many resources available to find coupons. :: Newspaper Coupons. Each Sunday, you will find coupon inserts in most metropolitan newspapers.

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Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions Betty Crocker Newspaper Red Plum 96

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 21, 2013

Check local newspapers to see if they reported stories about future plans or fights over imminent domain for land. Understand what regulations there are on the use of the property. will save you the inconvenience of slicing through them while putting in new landscaping (this actually happened to us).

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Real Estate Home Buy Buying 202

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 18, 2016

A store coupon can be used only at that particular store offering the coupon. A Manufacturer coupon is offered from a particular brand and can be used at most stores. Take what you use and drop off the coupons that you don’t use. 9 Places to Find Grocery Coupons. 9 Places to Find Grocery Coupons. Sunday Paper.

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Groceries Grocery Grocery Coupons Finds 150

Saving Everyday

MARCH 23, 2017

Anyone that knows me will tell you I’m a creature of habit , and I’ve been using the same beauty products for years. They’re paraben, colorant, and gluten free , and they smell amazing! Since I have long, thick hair, I don’t wash it every day and use dry shampoo as needed.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 29, 2011

Back before the internet was invented, I used to write short fiction stories and try to get them published. It kept me busy and out of trouble, used up a lot of stamp money, but never yielded a dime. Hubby used to be way into contests and giveaways. Deliver Neighborhood Newspapers. Were you successful?

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

DECEMBER 17, 2009

First up…if you’re looking for a fun way to celebrate the Holidays, this tutorial is an easy and festive way to screen print your clothes! ’ I printed these words on my computer, but you can get your message using stencils or tracing over a magazine. Cut out the letters using an exacto knife. Merry Christmas!

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Saving Everyday

JANUARY 22, 2016

Actually, they’re really not so new. As decandent as this is, you completely forget that you’re eating a healhty, nourishing meal. each , and there are a couple of coupons you can use for a great deal. Used (1) $1.50 AND used (1) $1.50 off (5) manufacturer coupon from the 1/3/2016 newspaper insert.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 20, 2011

I spent a lot of time scouring the newspapers and seldom yielded any coupons that I could use. It’d be easy to try to slip some groceries past the cashier, fraudulently file for multiple rebates when the limit is one per household, or fake your way into a senior citizen discount you’re not really eligible for.

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Saving Cents With Sense

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

Search for recipes that can be used in the crock pot, family friendly, or that are budget friendly. Some people have also created menu plans, keeping copies, and just re-using it once a month. Insider’s Tip: Start with meal planning for just week day dinners – weekends are a great time to use up any leftovers from the week!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 25, 2011

We used vinegar and water to wash the windows and old newspaper (back when people still actually read the paper) to dry and polish them. In case you aren’t aware, vinegar can be used for a myriad of purposes – ranging from diabetics treatment to pickling agent to cleaner. Here, for your reference are 101 uses for vinegar.

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Saving Everyday

JULY 13, 2012

5 nights at Port Orleans Riverside Royal Rooms (used the current 20% room discount ). Since we’ll be on the dining plan at Disney, we’ll only have food costs while we’re traveling. We eat very light when we’re on the road. I will use my pennies to get more silver back, but never spend my silver. and get $0.75

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Disney Hotel Goals Money 83

Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 22, 2011

Tip: Try using newspaper instead of paper towels the next time you wash your windows. Buy Used : You probably already know the benefits of buying second-hand , but buying used, also helps the environment. We get so used to the ability to buy whatever we want WHEN we want, that we don’t always ask what is best.

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Frugal Green And Frugal Recycle Recycled 61

Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

stock·pile – A supply stored for future use, usually carefully accrued and maintained. A stockpile is simply buying more than what you need for immediate use when prices are extremely low, so that you do not have to pay full price in the future. If you won’t use it, what’s the point? Wait for Sales.

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Saving Money Building Money Friends And Family Sale 81

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 30, 2011

NeatWorks software gives you an easy-to-use, intuitive application to manage all of your business and personal paperwork. Make sure to take My Airport Butler with you on every flight, so it can be your extra set of hands in a crowded boarding area (for your food, coffee, magazines, newspaper or cell phone). For the person-on-the-go!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

For so long, we plodded along with next to nothing while our neighbors were running up their charge cards and using home equity loans to take vacations. We shopped at garage sales, turned down the heat, combined errands to use less gas, didn’t buy a lot of prepared food, cooked at home and the like. Peggy: Oh yes!

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Saving In Akron

OCTOBER 20, 2011

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Saving With Shellie

JUNE 7, 2011

If you’re just joining us, I started a How To Tuesday series to help you learn how to achieve Extreme Couponing status. If you’re new, be sure you check out our previous week’s features. Part 5: Knowing When to Use Your Coupon. Part 6: How to Use the Coupon Database. Topic: How to Stack Coupons.

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Diet coke Safeway Newspaper Coke 58

Saving In Akron

JANUARY 4, 2012

It's a great week to buy a few extra newspapers. Here are several I've personally used: My Coupon Hunter. Rogaine $10/1 hair re-growth treatment product ets (4/1/12). Remember, actual coupons and coupon amounts vary by region so inserts will differ based upon your market or region. Coupons by DeDe. The Coupon Clippers.

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