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. Find a way to make dinner time something you look forward to- not just the eating part, but the prep time too. Make It an Event.

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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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Cooking Cooking At Home Friends And Family Sale Budgeting 133

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 4, 2011

For dinner, toss some salad greens in a bowl for a delicious side dish. 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.

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Cooking At Home Home and Garden Bulk Grow Your Own 138

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 5, 2013

It’s many families first response when asked “what do you want to do for dinner tonight?” 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.

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Eating Out Restaurant Food and Wine Meals 222

Saving With Shellie

JUNE 12, 2012

One of the main arguments people give for just getting Fast Food is that it is cheaper and quicker than cooking at home. This graphic shows the cost and nutrition of a meal for four at McDonald’s versus two different home cooked options.

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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! I was happy he was cooking dinner and excited to see what he would come up with! Many of you know that my husband is a chef.

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Home and Garden Cooking Cooking At Home Recipes 63

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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Simple Finance Budgeting Budget 221

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. We ate basic meals at home. Mom was a stay-at-home Mom. She cooked a meat and a couple of vegetables and called it dinner.

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Food and Drink Parenting Kids and Family Eating Out 167

Saving Everyday

APRIL 12, 2013

Serve them as a side dish or try tossing an entire pan of roasted veggies with cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese for a quick pasta dish. This was enough for dinner and then some. Cooking at home gives you complete control over your ingredients, so you know what you are putting into your family’s bodies.

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Ovens Recipes Cooking Reynolds 94

Nicoles Nickels

JUNE 2, 2014

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. I am sure Jamie will be so happy to have a new grill to cook on! I will be cooking him some of his favorite food for dinner, and hopefully once the girls are older they will help with this.

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Daughter Cooking Girls Father 71

Saving Everyday

MARCH 21, 2013

Our conversation went like this: Him: “I’ll cook dinner tonight honey” Me: “Ok great! That sounds good” (gag…but being the sweet wife I am, I just appreciated that he was cooking). When my husband first made this for me, the Italian in me cringed. Tomato soup? What are you making?”

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Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 24, 2012

And when I need to get dinner on the table in a hurry, the Simply Asia Stir Fry Sauces are awesome. I just add chicken and veggies and dinner is done in about 15 minutes. Thai Kitchen’s Specialty Rice Noodles add a colorful and flavorful twist to Asian cooking. Ready to win? There are FOUR methods of entry: 1.

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Thai Kitchen Kitchen Prizes Giveaway 61

Nicoles Nickels

AUGUST 3, 2011

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.&#. Review of Product: I am a huge fan of Thai flavors and we regularly use Thai Kitchen products when we cook at home.

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Thai Kitchen Kitchen Giveaway Meals 68

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2011

This weekend while we are in Vancouver, I am going to take my hubby out for a great dinner to thank him for all of his support with this family stuff. Just like Money Ning mentioned, we can splurge sometimes without it ruining our goals. It just requires balance. How do you manage your family finances? Any tips to share?

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