Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

But you and I know better. Whether you are looking to save extra money for your emergency fund and potential unexpected expense, a new kitchen, or your kids’ college tuition—you name it—you will require self-discipline and a plan to reach any financial goal. I can, however, help you with the plan.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 4, 2012

It is not easy to be frugal and save money when you have a family that splurges and squanders. It should be exercised by each member of the family or else the money that you save by your frugal ways will just be wasted by another member of the family on something that is not essential. They tend to buy just the stuff they need.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 5, 2012

Zero-waste is a concept that the very idea of waste should be eliminated; instead, any and all products, resources, materials, and leftovers should be returned for further use in the same or in a different capacity. Nothing should be thrown away, ever: there would be no such thing as waste.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

By having a schedule and knowing what we usually eat, I can save money by buying many foods in bulk. Just be sure that your family will consume all of the food you purchase in bulk. It doesn’t matter how much you saved per pound if you end up throwing it out! Here’s what it looks like for us.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 17, 2012

If you are interested in saving money while still providing quality food for your family, you should take a look at these seven money saving tips. Plan Ahead You will want to plan your meals a week at a time. This means on Sunday or Monday, you take some time to sketch out what you will be cooking each night of the week.

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Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Like housing, utilities, and insurance, food is a major expense you can’t go without. In this post, we’ll discuss realistic ways you can save on groceries at home and at the store! You don’t have to implement all of these things at once. Pick one or two that work best for you and start there.

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Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Like housing, utilities, and insurance, food is a major expense you can’t go without. In this post, we’ll discuss realistic ways you can save on groceries at home and at the store! You don’t have to implement all of these things at once. Pick one or two that work best for you and start there.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 27, 2011

Wouldn’t it be great if you could have a positive impact on the world around you and save some money at the same time? Well, guess what; you can. You can live a much greener life by adopting a couple of green living ideas and adding them to your shopping habits. Buy in bulk. Buy used items.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

The truth is that you can fill your cupboards to overflowing even on a tight budget, if you know the tricks. The truth is that you can fill your cupboards to overflowing even on a tight budget, if you know the tricks. That may have been the old way to do things, but comparison shopping can now be done online.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 20, 2012

Over my many years of environmental and personal finance writing, one of the most common things I get asked for is tips on how to save money on groceries. Grow Your Own Food You don’t need a farm to grow some of your own food, you just need a small raised bed, a window box, or even just some old soda bottles hung from the fire escape.

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freestuff.tv

JULY 12, 2011

To have more money in your pocket at the end of the month than you are sending out, here are the top ways to save money on your household expenses. This is particularly helpful when you are trying to plan your monthly household budget as there will be no fluctuation in your utility bill(s). 4 Buy in Bulk. Enjoy this site?

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Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

In this post, we’ll teach you everything you need to prepare delicious and affordable meals for one! In this post, we cover everything you need to know when it comes to cooking and enjoying delicious and affordable meals for one. You are in total control of the ingredients. How to cook for one person on a budget?

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

Are you spending more at the grocery store lately? If you are struggling with the rising grocery prices or maybe you need to make room for your family’s growing appetites, take a look at the following list and see what changes you can make to cut your grocery bill…and still eat really well!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

Can you believe that? There are so many things that we as a society do on a daily basis that contribute to this problem. So what can you do? Well, today I want to share with you some tips on how you can change for the better; things you can do that help mother nature instead of threatening her.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

The future is uncertain and sometimes no matter how prepared you are for the future, a financial crisis may happen. An unfortunate event where you have to spend a lot of your money may occur, or you may lose your job, or sudden medical problems may arise. Numerous situations can render you penniless.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 6, 2013

Sometimes eating healthy can be intimidating due to the fact that foods that are better for you often cost a lot more. Some of these tips include avoiding eating out, planning meals in advance, comparing prices, buying things in bulk, and preparing large meals that can be spread out throughout the week. Buying in Bulk.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 2, 2012

Global warming, climate change, pollution , trash… all of these things are scary realities that we try to avoid. Numerous websites are dedicated to buying these used electronics. Paper, Cans, Cardboard and Bottles Paper, cans and bottles are everyday items that you might be recycling already.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2014

If, like us, you’re planning on relocating or just have, consider these tips to learn how to live frugally in your new location. There are some frugal tricks you have that will be applicable no matter where you live. Here are some ways to do just that: Search out frugal bloggers in the area where you live.

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For the Mommas

DECEMBER 28, 2015

1) Buy less. You may have heard that buying in bulk saves you money, but that is only if you are buying non-perishable items that you use often. Only buy in bulk if you know you will use that ingredient within the expiration date or if you have room to freeze it all.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

If you need to find some wiggle room in your budget, or combat the rising grocery prices, or maybe make room for your family’s growing appetites, take a look at the following list and see what changes you can make to reduce what you’re spending on groceries…and still eat really well! You’ll be thankful later.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 17, 2012

If you’ve been reading Couponing 101 for a while, you know I’ve been on a journey to eating healthier. It can be expensive though to buy organic produce, grass-fed meats, and high-quality dairy products. My favorite places for buying in bulk are Azure Standard and Amazon. How to Save on Whole Foods.

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For the Mommas

JUNE 21, 2015

You may have heard that buying in bulk saves you money, but that is only if you are buying non-perishable items that you use often. Only buy in bulk if you know you will use that ingredient within the expiration date or if you have room to freeze it all.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 4, 2014

This is a number you can expect to rise steadily from year to year. I’ll show you which ways you can most effectively assert your will to save money as new parents. Knowing what benefits you have and prioritizing your assets are things that you can do before the baby arrives. Prepare for the worst.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 27, 2011

If you are a married man, you’ll understand what I’m trying to say. But, as John Eldridge said so well in, “Wild at Heart”, men are in need of 3 things: 1) a battle to fight, 2) an adventure to live, and 3) a beauty to rescue. My initial response, “Didn’t we just buy that last week?!” “No Eye-shadow. Foundation.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2016

You might have heard of the extreme shoppers who can buy $200 worth of groceries, but only pay $4.25. Groceries is a big budget category that you have the most control over. If you plan for your grocery trip, you should be able to stay on track. Yeah, that is not me. You’ll be thankful later.

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

MARCH 14, 2017

As spring and summer vacations draw near, you want to make sure that you have your packing list nailed down. Choose a luggage tag that has identifying features that will stand out to you in the conveyor belt sea of black suitcases- it’s the perfect occasion to play with your monogram, a trendy pattern, or unique shade of color.

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Saving Everyday

APRIL 15, 2015

Have you ever received an electric bill that was a lot more than you expected? It can happen to anyone, no matter how diligent you are at turning off the lights. By turning off this option you can save a good amount throughout the year. Unplug things. If you aren’t using something, unplug it. White roof.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO CREDIT CARDS How credit cards work The idea behind credit cards is simple: When you use a credit card, you are borrowing money to pay for something. Later on, you must repay what your borrowed. A basic credit card transaction works like this: You use your card. Terms apply.

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 16, 2014

Usually the first thing I do with a recipe is figure out what I can do to make it healthier, but that wasn’t necessary with this since it’s pretty light already. You could skip the browning process, but I think it gives it another layer of flavor. If you get busy and it cooks longer, it will only get better.

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Saving Everyday

JANUARY 10, 2015

Usually the first thing I do with a recipe is figure out what I can do to make it healthier, but that wasn’t necessary with this since it’s pretty light already. You could skip the browning process, but I think it gives it another layer of flavor. If you get busy and it cooks longer, it will only get better.

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