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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. Use Pre-cut or Frozen Vegetables Time is of the essence for professionals and busy individuals. You can use fresh, frozen, or leftover vegetables.

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5 Ideas For Making Time To Eat At Home

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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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Chicken, Corn, Kale Soup | Use Up Leftover Chicken!

Saving Everyday

I buy the big bunches of kale when they go on sale at Whole Foods and easily get 2-3 meals out of them and I ADORE the roasted frozen corn at Trader Joe’s. Cooking at home gives you complete control over your ingredients, so you know what you are putting into your family’s bodies. It’s $2.39/bag

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Stop Eating Out! Tips to Curb Your Restaurant Spending

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. I usually have the stuff for nachos, BLTs, or even just a frozen pizza in the freezer.

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Budget Recipe | Bean & Ham Soup With Cornbread

Saving Everyday

I serve this with Jiffy cornbread mix cooked according to the package, but I doctor it up with one cup of roasted frozen corn from Trader’s Joe’s and one teaspoon of sugar. 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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Sort of a Q&A

The Frugal Girl

I bought a rotisserie chicken, baked some frozen sweet potato fries, cut up some fruit, and called it good. 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.

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