Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2013

Now is the time to watch every penny that you spend, so that you can purchase more in the same budget or even better, put that money in emergency funds. Well, I can tell you a number of ways to save money on household expenses. Saving on Grocery Bills. Eating out harms you in two ways. Carry Snacks.

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Saving Money Money Bills Insurance 222

The Frugal Girl

JUNE 10, 2024

How did you get interested in saving money? ” We didn’t even really vacation; it was mostly frequent eating out and retail spending. ” We didn’t even really vacation; it was mostly frequent eating out and retail spending. New’ clothes. I miss eating out! Again… three things.

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Kids and Family Thrifting Vacation Friends And Family Sale 130

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

How did you get interested in saving money? Back when I was engaged and living on my own for the first time (I lived with my parents while in grad school to save on rent), I went to the library a lot and found a copy of the Tightwad Gazette. What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts?

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Rent Son Frugal Home and Garden 189

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

How did you get interested in saving money? My interest in frugality is less about saving money specifically, and more about making good use of the resources I have. It was suffocating & awful, especially as a teen who was used to being able to get out of the house whenever I wanted. The freedom was amazing.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 16, 2015

And my absolute #1 way to save money at the grocery store is to PLAN OUR MEALS. Restaurants can be a huge drain on any budget, but there are ways to enjoy a meal out without spending a lot of money. We are now more committed to save money and we eat mostly at home, BUT we do enjoy at a few meals out each month.

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Budgeting Budget Thrifting Thrift Stores 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

Most of us did not have clothes dryers, we dried the clothes on a line outside. Cameras had to have actual film and pictures had to be developed after the whole roll of film was ‘exposed’ Research was done at a library using the Dewey decimal system, not a search engine. There was no polyester clothing.

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Growing Home and Garden Radios Kids and Family 180

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 26, 2011

Believe it or not, there are lots of ways to save money, no matter how much of it you have- or don’t have. I myself struggled for many years paying my own bills, but have since found numerous ways to save money. I have been able to save on things like food, gas, and clothing. Stop paying for cable.

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