Motherhood Moments

JANUARY 17, 2023

Cook your own foods as much as possible. There is an element of control when cooking at home Beth says. You know what you are putting in to cook and mindful of how much oil or salt or other ingredients you are using,” She stated. Eat quality calories. pick your foods wisely.

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Motherhood Moments

MARCH 4, 2023

Or, instead of dining out every night, you may opt to cook at home more often. For example, you need not go for expensive brands and the latest trends whenever you shop. Instead, you may want to check out thrift stores or buy classic, high-quality items that will last longer. Invest in yourself.

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For the Mommas

JANUARY 30, 2017

PremiumPrep #CollectiveBias One of my New Year’s resolutions is to cook at home more and use my leftovers for lunch the next day. This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. I try to meal plan and prep every Sunday. Get inspired for your weekly meal […].

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

Who cooks at home anymore, many people eat out. Even if you do cook at home, have you ever worn an apron? They were used to protect clothing while cooking – to keep grease splatters and spills contained on the apron. Be careful where you spend your money!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 4, 2011

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. This way you can indulge your craving without sacrificing your health.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 21, 2014

Still, I missed the convenience of eating out and not having to cook at home. How to Get Started with Once a Month Cooking. I’m not going to lie, the day you actually do the cooking for a month is tiring. Have you ever tried to entertain a 2 year old and a 6 month old while waiting for a meal to come?

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Teresa's Deals

OCTOBER 2, 2015

Collecting recipes that you will be cooking for that week, creating a shopping list and finding coupons that you will need for any of those items can really pay off. I love to cook at home and it saves us a so much money. Eat Out Less. This is something that we do, eat out less. We probably eat out once a month.

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Teresa's Deals

OCTOBER 2, 2015

Collecting recipes that you will be cooking for that week, creating a shopping list and finding coupons that you will need for any of those items can really pay off. I love to cook at home and it saves us a so much money. Eat Out Less. This is something that we do, eat out less. We probably eat out once a month.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

We all know that cooking at home is better for both our physical and fiscal health. I get it, when you get home after a long day, you just want to sit down, relax, and have the food come to you. And yet, so many struggle to make it happen.

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Couponing 101

MARCH 26, 2019

This number will be a personal choice based on dietary needs, where you live, household size, and how much you will realistically cook at home vs. dine out. Now that I have my two categories that I’ll be targeting, I need to come up with a reasonable amount to allow for each category.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 21, 2013

One of the keys to healthier eating — and saving money while you do it — is preparing meals at home. There are a number of benefits to cooking at home beyond just improving your health and saving money. According to many studies, there are relationship and other benefits for sharing meals at home with a family.

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For the Mommas

DECEMBER 7, 2011

When time is of the essence, swinging by the drive-through for dinner seems like the best option, but I prefer to cook at home as much as possible. I recently did the “Countdown to Dinner” with Ronzoni Quick Cook pasta. I wanted to see if really only took 3 minutes – and how it tasted.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 2, 2011

Cook at home. Cooking is really not hard, it just takes some organization. Instead of eating out, why not experiment with some recipes at home. Not only will cooking save you money , but it will allow you to practice different cooking techniques. Plus you will save a ton on gasoline and parking fees.

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Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 16, 2012

Now, having a husband who is a chef is generally a good thing but when they spend all day cooking at work they aren’t always so excited about cooking at home! Many of you know that my husband is a chef. I had reviewed the MexAmerica wraps some time ago and we really liked them.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Cook at home using fresh ingredients – home-cooked food is generally healthier, more nutritious, less fattening and uses less energy. If you cannot pronounce an ingredient, you possibly don’t want to eat it. Processed food uses vast amounts of energy in its production, making it an unsustainable commodity.

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Saving Everyday

JANUARY 9, 2013

Cooking at home gives you complete control over your ingredients, so you know what you are putting into your family’s bodies. I’m also a foodie, which means I love delicious food ! Not every recipe on the site will always be LIGHT, but it will be homemade, which is where I believe healthy eating starts.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 5, 2013

Food from restaurants can cost significantly more than food cooked at home. A plate of pasta with red sauce can cost less than a dollar if made at home; at most restaurants it will cost you well over $10. It’s many families first response when asked “what do you want to do for dinner tonight?”

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 15, 2015

Set Up Your Home for Healthier Food Choices. You can also set up your home for healthier food choices. If you are struggling as a family with creating healthy meals (or even finding the time to cook at home), offer to put yourself in charge of meal planning and preparation.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 30, 2013

The best meals and snacks are those you make at home because you can control what goes into them. I know you’re busy, but cooking at home is really beneficial for you and your family, on many levels, so try and rearrange your schedule to fit this in as often as you can. Get the whole family involved in meal preparation.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 28, 2012

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. Paying for prepared meals is convenient and tasty, but it’s also more expensive and usually less healthy.

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Saving Everyday

APRIL 12, 2013

Cooking at home gives you complete control over your ingredients, so you know what you are putting into your family’s bodies. I’m also a foodie, which means I love delicious food! Not every recipe on the site will always be LIGHT, but it will be homemade, which is where I believe healthy eating starts.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

We started cooking at home more, a big issue for us was eating out. So we would cook at home and take leftovers for lunch the next day. We were sticky on a spending freeze. What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put towards paying off your debt. We used up what we had.

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Nicoles Nickels

JUNE 2, 2014

I was able to find a ton of cool gifts that he would just love, such as a new grill with cooking tools, a new tablet, or something personalized just for him! Jamie is a chef, and while he doesn’t have a lot of time to cook at home, when he does, he always comments that we need a new grill.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 2, 2013

By cooking at home you save money, eat a more balanced and nutritional diet and get the enjoyment of being in control of creating what you and your family eat. The best place to prepare your food is your own kitchen, so you have more control over what goes into your meals.

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Saving Everyday

MARCH 21, 2013

Cooking at home gives you complete control over your ingredients, so you know what you are putting into your family’s bodies. I’m also a foodie, which means I love delicious food! Not every recipe on the site will always be LIGHT, but it will be homemade, which is where I believe healthy eating starts.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 1, 2012

Bobbi started cooking at home instead of always dining out. “I I discovered I really love to cook. Tarahas this idea – “I made a game of finding new ways to stop spending everything I earned so I could save. When I found a new way, I bought a small treat and then put the rest into my growing savings account.

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Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 15, 2013

Cooking at home gives you complete control over your ingredients, so you know what you are putting into your family’s bodies. I’m also a foodie, which means I love delicious food ! Not every recipe on the site will always be LIGHT, but it will be homemade, which is where I believe healthy eating starts.

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For the Mommas

JUNE 28, 2011

We cook at home almost everyday. I am not the neatest cook. I don’t like to give a personal testimonial, because quite frankly if I don’t use it, I am not going to pretend I do. Finish is different. Finish is one of my MUST HAVE products. I tend to make a mess of my pots and pans.

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Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 24, 2012

Comment – Tell me what Asian meal you love to cook at home. GIVEAWAY: (2) Saving with Shellie readers will win a prize pack from Simply Asia and Thai Kitchen including both of the new product lines as well as some of my favorite staples like Coconut Milk and Jasmine Rice. Ready to win? There are FOUR methods of entry: 1.

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Nicoles Nickels

AUGUST 3, 2011

Review of Product: I am a huge fan of Thai flavors and we regularly use Thai Kitchen products when we cook at home. Whether they’re creating a quick weeknight meal, heat and eat lunch, or a surprising easy dinner party, Thai Kitchen can help them bring the robust flavors of Thailand to the table.&#.

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The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 18, 2023

I’ve managed to be frugal and to cook at home consistently through a lot of different life situations (and a lot of challenges), so I think I’ll manage as a nurse too. Cooking at home is important to me for both monetary and health reasons (same goes for packing my lunch.)

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Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 27, 2013

Having fresh herbs on hand is a delicious way I like to spice up my cooking at home. I make sure I always have a variety of herbs on hand without breaking the bank by keeping my own container garden. Even if you are a beginning gardener, there are plenty of herbs that are easy to grow and have a lot of uses in the kitchen.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2011

In my pre-tightwad days when I wasn’t cooking like I am now, our food budget shot up past $600 in one month, for two people! Fiscally, it’s smarter to cook at home. Cooking also teaches life lessons. Here are some tips to keep you cooking at home: Have food in the house.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 9, 2011

Cooking at home. Paying cash for an item. Maxing out your retirement savings account. Completing a no spend week or month. Trimming your budget. Reducing your debt each month. Avoiding accumulating more debt. This list could go on and on and will be different with each individual and family.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 14, 2012

This can be as simple as forgoing dinner out sometimes and cooking at home more; taking your lunch from home sometimes instead of always buying it; and the oldie but goodie – giving up one expensive Starbucks coffee a day. One of the simplest things you can do is to educate yourself about financial matters.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

Families don’t/can’t take time to cook at home from scratch. With the advancing numbers of two income families, often there isn’t anyone at home to start the meal. It seems that every commercial or ad or billboard shows us wonderful looking food – and it is always available quickly and easily.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

We shopped at garage sales, turned down the heat, combined errands to use less gas, didn’t buy a lot of prepared food, cooked at home and the like. Peggy: Well, probably some of the same ones being espoused now (maybe our kids did pick up on some of our examples!). Peggy: Oh yes!

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