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40 Staple Ingredients to Always Have in Your Pantry

Couponing 101

What will you serve your family now? The good news is that as long as you maintain a well-stocked pantry, you never have to worry about missing a shopping trip. With the right pantry ingredients, you can easily prepare a satisfying meal with whatever you have on hand. Canned Goods. Spices/Seasonings.

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Meet a Reader | Mid-Atlantic Julia

The Frugal Girl

Our family lives on a ten-acre homestead property in the Mid-Atlantic region which we bought in early 2022. We’re in a semi -rural area within 30 minutes of a few good-sized towns, and within 2-3 hours of several major cities. In my free time I enjoy canning and preserving food (well, I enjoy the results of it, ha!),

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Meet a Reader | Gretchen from Oregon

The Frugal Girl

We spend most of our time seeing friends and family, participating in our church activities or working on our property. but can use our money to enjoy life now and meet our family’s needs while still being responsible for the future 5. My husband and I always go out for expensive meals for our anniversaries as well.

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Simple Guide to Canning and Making Homemade Jelly – Part 1

Couponing 101

The following is a guest post by Raising A Family On A Budget. For the past 10 years, I have been making my own jams, jellies, pickles, salsas, and sauces and canning them. Now as a mother of two young children, I no longer have the time, nor the energy, to crank out canned goods to sell at every farmer’s market in the area.

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How to Take Your Family For a Fun Camping Trip!

For the Mommas

Family Camping Fun. While getting away from the hustle and bustle of city life is one of the reasons families choose to go camping, for kids and it ís the ultimate adventure. If you are still haven’t taken a family camping trip this summer, it is still not too late. Packing the appropriate clothing is also essential.

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Frugal Friday 11.11.2016

Family Balance Sheet

Thursday: I roasted a chicken to have meat for several meals. It’s a great time to stock up on turkeys, hams, baking supplies, potatoes, canned goods and so much more. The post Frugal Friday 11.11.2016 appeared first on Family Balance Sheet. I found this recipe from one of those Facebook videos.

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Build Your Home Food Storage Without Breaking the Bank

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you have a root cellar or basement, the process can be made easier. My family has a crawl space downstairs, a pantry upstairs, and a freezer in the garage. Look at the space in your home, and practically consider how much extra food you can keep. However, right now we don’t grind down wheat to use in our regular meals.

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