Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 31, 2020

Welcome to my first “How We Frugal-ed” recap of 2020. Frugal living is NOT about feeling deprived. Frugal living is being intentional with our money and creative with our resources, so we have more to put towards the things that are important to us. We want to live WELL, on LESS Money. Meal Plan.

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Teresa's Deals

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

If your like me, you are always looking for ways on how to save money for the Holidays. We always make a plan early in the year on how we are going to save when it comes to purchasing gifts for our loved ones. There are many ways you can save before and while you are shopping. How To Save Money For Christmas.

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Teresa's Deals

SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

I am always searching the internet for other frugal blogs and I have so many that I love to read besides this one of course, but I wanted to list my 10 most favorite for you to check out. 10 Of My Favorite Frugal Blogs. Addi from Frugal Fanatic believes anyone can earn an income from home without having to work 40 hours a week.

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The Frugal Girls

JANUARY 15, 2024

These popular Chili’s Menu Hacks for Chili’s restaurant specials will help you save money while indulging in your menu favorites at Chili’s, at the same time! I love finding new ways to get deals at my favorite restaurants. And for me, scoring a deal also makes the food taste a whole lot better!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 4, 2012

Being frugal these days is very important. With the skyrocketing prices of everything and the worsening inflation, saving money and spending wisely are vital to be able to live comfortably. It is not easy to be frugal and save money when you have a family that splurges and squanders.

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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. Find out any similar places or situations where you can make cuts.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

In my quest to be more healthy over the past couple of years, I’ve been acutely aware of the imbalance between the cost of healthy, nutritious food, and the cost of unhealthy, food-like products (non foods). In grade school, did you ever do the science experiment with flowers and food colouring?

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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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2014

Recently we just relocated to Tucson, Arizona, and we’re finding that in some ways we need to start all over learning to be frugal in a new town. If, like us, you’re planning on relocating or just have, consider these tips to learn how to live frugally in your new location. Have my husband dye my hair.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 24, 2011

Are your shopping habits saving you money? If not, it’s time to learn some tricks on how to become a more frugal shopper! You’ll probably find yourself reaching for food even if you’re not actually food shopping and your plans to be frugal can go straight out of the window. Frugal Food Tips.

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The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Searching for information on food waste led me here. How did you get interested in saving money? What’s your best frugal win? ?? What’s an embarrassing money mistake you’ve made? I have put money into learning various ways to make money. So, the money was wasted, maybe.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Follow these three action steps and the list of ideas below to find the cash for your fund. Dave Ramsey suggests in his book, The Total Money Makeover (affiliate link) , that you create a starter emergency fund of $1000. Now it’s time to FIND THE MONEY! 25 Ways to Find Money for your Emergency Fund.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 21, 2014

While most people think of eating out as a way to relax and save time, they typically don’t account for the time it takes to drive back and forth to the restaurant as well as the time to order, sit and wait for the food, and eat. Simply type “OAMC” in the search bar, and you will find them.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 28, 2016

It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. Our mission: Live WELL, On LESS Money. How We Saved this Week: All of the meat that I used this week for my menu was from the markdown section of the grocery store.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

Being smart and avoiding unnecessary spending can help you save money in college. Remember these five money saving strategies to stay comfortable without breaking the bank. Avoid the frozen and prepared foods sections–these are not the bargains they appear to be. What have been you tricks to save in college?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

What it does mean is that you take some of the things you have and sell them, pay off some of the debt you owe, and find ways to live within your means that won’t leave you feeling like you’ve stepped off the cruise ship right onto a dingy. Embrace the Food Network. How To Be a Frugal Family Being frugal these days is very important.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 9, 2014

You can create a frugal, meaningful Valentine’s Day that can be just as special to those you love AND can keep you on budget. Show Your Love with Food. One of the easiest ways to show your love on Valentine’s Day is with food. What’s your favorite frugal way to celebrate Valentine’s Day?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 19, 2011

Since we work so hard for our money, does it not make sense to care for it as best as we can? It is important to know how to manage our money effectively so that we can max out it’s possibilities. Saving money has always been important in our household so we have learned some great tips over the years on how to do just that.

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 6, 2024

The repeated defrosting cycles tend to cause freezer burn on foods pretty quickly, so I try not to keep things in my kitchen freezer for long at all. Related: A post about freezing food in glass jars. And here’s a post about freezing food odds and ends. Here’s my cinnamon bread recipe , in case you want to make some!)

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 17, 2012

For the past year or so, I’ve been doing a lot of research and have been picking my friends’ brains about health, wellness, and real food. One of the biggest myths about couponing is that there are no coupons for healthy foods. How to Save on Whole Foods. Thankfully, I’m always up for a challenge.

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Coupons Do Work

JANUARY 3, 2017

’, and finally ‘how to save money on meat?’ ’ Here are 7 Awesome ways to save money when you want to purchase meat. EatWild.com is a great site to find local farmers and ranchers, and this site is a wonderful source for grass-fed meat and dairy products in the United States. Save Money.

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Couponing 101

JUNE 11, 2019

And while no new parent wants to skimp on their newborn, that doesn’t mean you can’t find some clever ways to save. These simple money-saving tips can help you focus more on your new baby and less on your strained budget. . Also, never put your safety on the line for the sake of saving money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 20, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: David Bakke enjoys living frugally in Atlanta and frequently shares his best financial tips and experiences on Money Crashers , an online resource ranked as one of the top personal finance blogs online. In fact, it’s easy to lose money in an attempt to be frugal. Losing Valuable Time.

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Coupons Do Work

APRIL 14, 2016

’, and finally ‘how to save money on meat?’ ’ Here is the frugal way to save money when you want to purchase meat. EatWild.com is a great site to find local farmers and ranchers, and this site is a wonderful source for grass-fed meat and dairy products in the United States.

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Koupon Karen

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Whether for birthdays, holidays, or knocking out weekly shopping, finding ways to save money without compromising treats and essentials offers welcome budget alleviation. Buy more for longer while protecting future months against food inflation or shrinking income fluxes driven by economic shifts or job insecurities.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 23, 2013

In the month of October, my challenge will be to find $1000. Mondays thru Saturdays in October, I will have ideas to help you find $1000 too. On Sundays, we’ll meet here to catch our breath, and let everyone know how we’re finding our $1000. They might want to save money too.

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Couponing 101

DECEMBER 16, 2013

So, I’ve compiled a few tips for saving money on your groceries, even when you don’t feel like it! If there is, I can save anywhere from 5% – 25% on the spot! Another awesome app for saving money is Favado. I hope this gave you some ideas for saving money when you don’t feel like it!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 1, 2015

All my life I’ve been careful with money, most of the time through necessity, but now just through habit. I wonder if I’m really being frugal or if I am just being cheap. To me, frugal implies using resources in the wisest fashion and cheap implies a specific focus on getting the lowest price. Cheap or frugal?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 25, 2013

My husband and I both like to travel, but we’ve never had a large disposal income, so we’ve never had a lot of money to travel. We used to think that a vacation wasn’t a vacation unless we had eaten like the locals and indulged in all of the local foods. Pick Accommodations with Free Food in Mind.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

Hello and welcome to the 271st Festival of Frugality-10 Movies, 10 Lessons Edition. Some people take spending and greed to a limit they shouldn’t and others become so extreme in frugality that they forget to enjoy living life. The key is finding balance. I found them entertaining and insightful and I am sure you will too.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 6, 2012

Did you know that meal planning is one of the keys to saving money on your grocery bill? Using coupons will save you money at the register, but using your food wisely is going to save you money as well! We wasted more food (produce, leftovers, etc. We ate more quick/convenience foods.

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Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 24, 2013

For those of you in apartments, I think you’ll enjoy this guest post on frugal apartment living. In this slow, sluggish economy, pretty much everyone is looking for ways to downsize, cut back, and save money. Below are ten steps for frugal apartment living. This is a huge waste of money! Need a little extra cash?

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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? You will actually find that you are trimming costs from your monthly expenses by following these 5 green ideas. You are also saving money by not having to go buy a brand new product. Borrow items.

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For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

20 Tips for Frugal Living. Living frugally allows you to not only spend less than what you earn, but also allows you to earn less. You can use the difference in income to pay off debt, save or invest. You have more options with a frugal lifestyle. Here are 20 Tips for Frugal Living that still allow you to enjoy life.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

When finances are tight, often the only area we can control is our food spending. While my husband works hard to bring the money in, my job is to make it go as far as it can while feeding our family healthy meals. My #1 tip for trimming grocery spending is an easy one: Serve simple, frugal, scheduled meals.

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Couponing 101

MAY 20, 2019

There are countless causes of food waste, but the effects may be less well known. Wasted food can consume a good chunk of your budget, and it’s harmful to the environment. A few simple lifestyle changes are all you need to reduce your food waste, allowing you to save money and be kinder to Mother Earth.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 5, 2013

Are you looking for ways to stretch your budget, increase your income and save money on a variety of household expenses? This week only, get all 5 ebooks for just $7.40 (a savings of more than 70%)! This handbook will take you through your first shopping trips from start to finish to show you just how easy saving can be!

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