Saving Cents With Sense

DECEMBER 3, 2013

Homemade holiday gifts are not only fun to make, but can be quite frugal as well. Red food coloring. You of course can use a fine sugar if you wish, but for better scrubbing power a coarse sugar may suit you better. The oils you need for this project can be found at most retail and health food stores. Assorted jars.

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DIY Homemade Holiday Gifts 111

Nicoles Nickels

FEBRUARY 14, 2015

Olive Garden just launched one of its most popular promotions of the year, Four Course Festa Italiana. Start with freshly baked breadsticks and your choice of either unlimited homemade soup or Olive Garden’s famous house salad. The food is delicious and the portions are large. and includes 4 courses of yumminess!

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Gardening Garden Chocolate Monitors 40

The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In my free time I enjoy canning and preserving food (well, I enjoy the results of it, ha!), homemade bagels! Shortly after that, my brand new husband and I took a financial course (by the famous D.R., Your homemade bagels look lovely; what recipe do you use? canned peaches = summer in a jar 2. for anyone curious ? )

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Money Kids and Family Frugal Parenting 192

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 6, 2024

If you have a chest freezer or other non-defrosting freezer, homemade bread can stay fresh for several months in its frozen state. The repeated defrosting cycles tend to cause freezer burn on foods pretty quickly, so I try not to keep things in my kitchen freezer for long at all. Related: A post about freezing food in glass jars.

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Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Sewing 186

Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

This is the kind of recipe you want on lazy days when you’re craving comfort food and don’t feel like cooking. If the kids want bread, they grab good ‘ole sandwich bread and make “goulash sandwiches” This is comfort food, after all. Serve this with: Homemade Basil Pesto. Course Main Cuisine Italian.

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Homemade Recipes Kids and Family Cooking 52

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

When finances are tight, often the only area we can control is our food spending. By having a schedule and knowing what we usually eat, I can save money by buying many foods in bulk. Just be sure that your family will consume all of the food you purchase in bulk. Pasta w/ homemade white sauce, Chicken, & Veggies.

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Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Food and Drink 246

Saving Cents With Sense

FEBRUARY 20, 2012

Homemade Butter. Plus, I knew that it a perfect recipe to have my kids try, and after hearing from several teacher-friends that they actually did this same experiment with baby food jars, I figured, that we would try it out. What You Will Need to Make Homemade Butter. Directions for Homemade Butter.

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Homemade Simple Making Kids 111

Couponing 101

AUGUST 22, 2013

Whole Foods is having another one-day sale tomorrow (Friday, 8/23/13). You can serve the chicken as a main course for dinner, or you can stretch the meat and incorporate it into several meals like casseroles or soups. Buying the chickens already roasted means that part of the work is done for you to make Homemade Chicken Stock !

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Whole Foods Food Fridays Homemade 71

Couponing 101

AUGUST 21, 2014

Whole Foods is having another one-day sale tomorrow (Friday, 8/22/14). You can serve the chicken as a main course for dinner, or you can stretch the meat and incorporate it into several meals like casseroles or soups. Buying the chickens already roasted means that part of the work is done for you to make Homemade Chicken Stock !

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Whole Foods Food Sale Homemade 63

Couponing 101

JUNE 6, 2011

Rather, as an escape from all of the super fast, super processed foods that were on the market. I wanted to have foods in my pantry with ingredients that I could pronounce, and with as few ingredients as possible. Make homemade jellies from your favorite varieties of wine! Do you love kiwi? Try making a Kiwi Jam! Photo Credit.

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Canning Homemade Simple Making 94

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

While eating less is certainly an option, it shouldn’t have to be, not when there is plenty of food to go around. If you ask someone if they like to sit around and compare things; people, clothing styles, shiny cars, neighborhoods, they’ll tell you, “No, of course not, it isn’t nice to compare.” Homemade Goodness.

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Groceries Grocery Bills Used 252

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

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. If looking at pictures of food on Pinterest doesn’t make you salivate with anticipation, I don’t know what will. If looking at pictures of food on Pinterest doesn’t make you salivate with anticipation, I don’t know what will.

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Homemade Food and Wine Cooking Cooking At Home 180

Nicoles Nickels

OCTOBER 29, 2013

In case you are staying in on Halloween night and having a get-together, I thought it would be good to show you some scary party food ideas that you could whip up fairly easily! Of course you can’t have a Halloween party without Mummy Dogs. Pinterest 10/29 Pinterest Pin(s) of the Week: Halloween Party Food'

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Couponing 101

DECEMBER 4, 2012

And of course Emily didn’t forget the chocolate lovers among her readers. You may also want to try my Crock-Pot Roast Sticky Chicken and Homemade Chicken Stock Recipes and my Slow Cooker Italian Chicken-Lentil Stew Recipe !}. Homemade Christmas by Tawra J. Emily provides recipes for a variety of tastes.

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Crock Pots and Slow Cookers Christmas Homemade Desserts 84

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 13, 2011

Anticipation is starting to build at my house for all of the upcoming Halloween festivities: costumes, parades, parties, candy, and of course trick-or-treating. 35+ Easy Homemade Halloween Costumes for Kids at Parenting. 35+ Easy Homemade Halloween Costumes for Kids at Parenting. Halloween Food Ideas. Costume Ideas.

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Halloween Leftovers DIY Cupcakes 127

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

Sure, we’d love to eat out and have someone else prepare and serve our food, but that would involve a babysitter and a food tab. One person can plan the the main course while the other person plans the dessert. Main Course. Serve your main course with one or more of the following sides. Dress it up!

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Recipes Home and Garden 113

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 2, 2022

Local fairs & festivals – Look for local fairs and festivals for low-cost games, food, and activities. – Look for coupons on Groupon, your local coupon magazine, the Bonus Book, or the course’s website. Summer Food: Our diet changes over the summer. 40 Homemade Popsicle Recipes. Play miniature golf.

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Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Home and Garden 130

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 9, 2017

This post is sponsored by GIANT Food Stores. Recently, I had my question answered when GIANT Food Stores invited me and my daughters to meet with the in-store nutritionist, Madelyn, at their Camp Hill, PA store. She also asked them what their favorite foods are and what kinds of things they would like to see in their lunch.

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Lunch Lunches Kids and Family Daughter 100

Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 1, 2023

White rice and eggs is one of my go-to dishes when I don’t feel like cooking but still want something that feels like comfort food. It’s simple, cheap comfort food. Pro tip: Food prepping allows you to prepare meals like this in minutes. As mentioned above, my oven-baked rice is part of my weekly food prep.

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Simple Leftovers Cooking Recipes 52

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

In the early years, we both spent a lot of money on flowers, food, and gifts, but Valentine's Day can change with your spouse when kids enter the picture. Yes, I'd love to eat out and have someone else prepare my dinner and serve me, but that would involve a babysitter and a food tab. Homemade Brownies with Homemade Whipped Cream.

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Valentines Day Saving Money At Home Money 100

Couponing 101

OCTOBER 11, 2019

Grab a blanket, some food, and good company and you’re sure to have great fun. The best part is, it can be super affordable since the food can be homemade! Other than golfing already mentioned, of course, grab a ball and head out on the fields for some fun and friendly games of soccer, baseball, basketball, or football.

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Outdoors Activism Golf Baseball 45

The Coupon Game

SEPTEMBER 8, 2011

With the cooler morning weather, I feel like gettin' cozy with my food choices for this week's menu. So, for that reason, I've chosen some comfort foods that include firing up my trusty crockpot! BAKING: Double Nutella Cupcakes (made with 100% whole wheat flour - and of course, Nutella!).

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Cupcakes A&W 85

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 1, 2012

Little girls love the ceremony, the elaborate dresses, the beautiful venue, and, of course, their prince charming. Remember, there are many elements to account for such as the wedding gown, the flowers, the food, the entertainment and more, so it’s important to create a budget for each of these categories.

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Wedding Budgeting Budget Rent 203

For the Mommas

APRIL 25, 2016

This year, we decided to celebrate with food items that go beyond your typical “Sunday morning meal.” Show Mom how much you really care: and what better way to show your appreciation than with food (and with really good food, at that!). Does Mom have a sweet tooth? How’s your appetite now? Do we need to go grab the drool bib?

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Mother's Pop Tarts Breakfast Homemade 40

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 8, 2012

I also printed the food cards with clever food names (Galactic Grapes, Warrior Water, etc.). We used my son’s Boba Fett helmet to add a nice touch to the food table. I highly recommend the homemade route whenever possible! Regular food is far more fun if you give it a cool Star Wars name. for a 24 pk).

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Birthday Son Cupcakes Clearance 107

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 11, 2011

By making your own lunch, you can cut this figure quite considerably, especially if you recycle leftovers from the night before so that you’re cutting down on food wastage. No matter how much you like certain foods, you don’t want to be eating them all the time. It’s more environmentally friendly. Staying Motivated.

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Lunch Lunches Saving Money Money 218

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

of Agriculture, a US family of 4 discards around $1500 a year on food waste. Imagine saving your family’s budget $1500 a year just by being more aware of your food waste and taking action to stop it. Ways to Use Your Freezer and Save: With the exception of maybe pasta dishes, a lot of food can be frozen. Thaw as needed. .

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2019

The initial kit includes the mesh garden and a voucher to order the caterpillars and food separately. Local fairs & festivals -Look for local fairs and festivals for low cost games, food and activities. – Look for coupons on Groupon, your local coupon magazine, the Bonus Book, or the course’s website.

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2019 Home and Garden Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family 124

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 31, 2013

Get ready for Superbowl Sunday with this this new FREE Game Day Favorites ecookbook which has 30 fun recipes for snacking – finger foods, pizza recipes, dips, and of course sweets! :). Homemade Refried Beans Recipe. Looking for coupons to help you save money at the grocery store when purchasing these Super Bowl Recipes ?

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Games Homemade Recipes Saving Money 49

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 13, 2012

If you are providing all of the food, plan your menu to take advantage of less expensive and seasonal foods – and don’t over serve. Heaven knows, not many of us lack for food or sustenance! A simple lettuce salad with an special dressing, or perhaps a squash soup could suffice for the first course.

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Holiday Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family Christmas 202

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

of Agriculture, a US family of 4 discards around $1500 a year on food waste. Imagine saving your family’s budget $1500 a year just by being more aware of your food waste and taking action to stop it. Ways to Use Your Freezer and Save: With the exception of maybe pasta dishes, a lot of food can be frozen. Thaw as needed. .

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Couponing 101

MARCH 1, 2020

And of course, we can’t forget how convenient peanut butter is for putting together quick and delicious sandwiches. If your family doesn’t like spicy food, you may want to use less chili pepper or omit it altogether. Easy Peanut Butter Texas Sheet Cake Cookies via Practically Homemade.

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Recipes Cookies Cake Breakfast 64

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

On Halloween we did a trick for our treat inside of a neighbors house, without our parents around and got homemade goodies to eat as a treat. Kids did chores and not all of them were ‘safe’ My brother mowed the lawn with a homemade electric lawnmower. Food/shopping. Fast food was rare. Kids walked to school.

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Growing Home and Garden Radios Kids and Family 180

Saving Everyday

MAY 24, 2024

Check out our vegetarian , dairy-free , gluten-free , and low-carb recipes if you have food sensitivities! Serve This With 10-Minute Tangy Tomato Dressing Recipe Foolproof Butter & Lemon Baked Rice Recipe Easy Oven Roasted Broccoli Recipe Homemade Basil Pesto Recipe | Plus 25 Ways To Use It If you try this recipe, I'd love to know!

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Simple Meals Recipes Re-use 52

Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 18, 2019

The mortar and pestle preparation yields a creamier sauce that is a vibrant bright green color, but it takes time and patience, so most people use a small food processor. Homemade pesto is infinitely better than store-bought! Tips for making homemade pesto: Before storing it in the fridge, drizzle a thin layer of olive oil on top.

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Recipes Used Green Cooking 52

Saving Everyday

MARCH 18, 2020

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of the Cool Foods for Families promotion at Publix. I prefer English muffins and have been a fan of Food for Life English Muffins for a while now. Food for Life English Muffins. Cool Foods for Families promotion at Publix: $3.99 1 off any 2 Food for Life Products. $2

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Freezers Breakfast Making Toaster Ovens 85

The Frugal Girl

AUGUST 23, 2023

Basically, they consist of people noisily arranging food/toiletries/drinks in aesthetically-pleasing storage containers or drawers, rather than storing them in the packaging they came in. I also understand that some food containers are not meant for use over time. The containers are pricey, of course.

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Video Food and Drink Chiquita Package 240