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Save Money and Time with Once a Month Cooking

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Eating out, while convenient, can be both expensive and time consuming. to 2 hours for one meal out. Have you ever tried to entertain a 2 year old and a 6 month old while waiting for a meal to come? Have you ever tried to entertain a 2 year old and a 6 month old while waiting for a meal to come? I love that part.

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7 Ways to Improve Your Diet

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Cook at home. Cooking at home not only saves you money but it also keeps you in control of what you are putting into your body. By planning ahead, the task of cooking at home doesn’t need to be time consuming. Going outside to pick a few things to toss into your meal is so rewarding.

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Look Hot and Stay Fit on a Busy Schedule

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Aim for gradual weight loss by eating lots of fresh fruit and vegetables, including protein with every meal and snack, drinking plenty of plain water and getting a little exercise every day. Snacking and missing meals lead to weight gain and lack of fitness and concentration. Get the whole family involved in meal preparation.

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Seven Tips for Busy People to Cook at Home and Eat Healthy

Koupon Karen

In the modern hustle of daily life, especially for professionals who find themselves juggling between work and personal life, cooking at home often takes a back seat. Plan Your Meals in Advance The cornerstone of efficient home cooking is meal planning. Let it simmer until the pasta is cooked through.

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Four Easy Ways to Save on Basic Necessities

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Paying for prepared meals is convenient and tasty, but it’s also more expensive and usually less healthy. Most restaurant-style meals are easy to prepare at home at a fraction of the cost, and you are able to control what ingredients are included. When cooking at home, try to reduce meat consumption to save money.

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How to Establish an Eco-Friendly Lifestyle at Home

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Cook at home using fresh ingredients – home-cooked food is generally healthier, more nutritious, less fattening and uses less energy. Involve the whole family in menu planning and meal preparation. Processed food uses vast amounts of energy in its production, making it an unsustainable commodity.

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Giveaway: Finish Quantum & Le Creuset Baking Set

For the Mommas

We cook at home almost everyday. I am not the neatest cook. Finish is so confident in the performance of Quantum, they’re offering a money-back guarantee if consumers don’t see a significant difference in their dishes. Finish is different. Finish is one of my MUST HAVE products. Rectangular dish & (1) 1.75