Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Dining out, fast food drive-throughs, and Starbucks all have to stop. Pack your lunch, and focus on inexpensive meals like sandwiches and leftovers. It’s easier and more affordable to stretch dinner the night before and pack leftovers for lunch than it is to buy extra groceries to pack lunches. Make it yourself.

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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. Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers. You’ll be thankful later. Utilize the Freezer.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

That’s why I try hard to focus on healthy foods, including organic or all natural products. These really are basic principles that apply to anything you are buying, not just health food, but they are good reminders for all of us. Ways to Save at Whole Foods. Shop the bulk bins. Use coupons ! The Challenge.

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Whole Foods Gift Cards Giveaway Food 96

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. Halloween Food Ideas. 3 Recipes for Leftover Halloween Candy at Formula Mom. 3 Recipes for Leftover Halloween Candy at Formula Mom. Costume Ideas.

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Halloween Leftovers DIY Cupcakes 127

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 16, 2013

Unfortunately, all those bags and disposable products leave behind a ton of waste over the course of a year, too. For example, most leftover food scraps can even be composted ( other than meat, of course ) so they can be brought home if a school or workplace doesn’t do composting.

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Lunch Lunches Reuse Compost 201

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

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. Snacks & Dessert. My suggestions are just a start.

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Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Food and Drink 246

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. Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers. You’ll be thankful later. Utilize the Freezer.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

A nice way to keep those bulk foods you buy (to save money of course!) This is an way of organizing your condiments, PLUS you’re using leftover egg crates! Such a cute way to reuse toilet paper rolls (or even paper towel rolls if you have longer cords). Plus, it makes everything look so much neater!

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Storage Reuse Phones Recycle 75

For the Mommas

MARCH 14, 2012

Leftovers can be a pain. I am frequently throwing away food because I don’t use it. After doing a few recipes using VELVEETA® and RO*TEL®, I found I had a leftovers, but not enough to create a full dish. I was trying to think of a way to use up the leftovers, without reverting to the old stand by - RO*TEL® dip.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

By working out your household’s meals in advance, you’ll save money in food costs. Not only will you get through your food shopping trips much more quickly thanks to your strict list, you’ll also be making fewer trips in the first place. 3. You’ll waste less food. Of course, this luxury requires a bit of preparatory legwork.

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Meals Cooking Saving Money Work 239

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 9, 2011

But I find food products to be a different story. Boxed, processed food coupons are very easy to find, but I try to limit those foods in our diet, so I really have a hard time finding coupons for food that we do eat. Institute a 'Raid the Fridge' Night One night a week, raid the fridge to get rid of leftovers.

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Economical Saving Money Kitchen Money 164

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 28, 2012

The American culture is wrought with excessive spending so it is no surprise that the typical household overspends on necessities such as food, gas, utilities, and phone usage. How to Save Money on Food. You cannot avoid spending money on food. Most importantly, reduce food waste. And, be sure to eat your leftovers!

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Phones Bills Money Saving Money 202

Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Add the cottage cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon, vinegar, and seasonings to a small food processor or blender. Have you ever eaten leftover cold pasta salad, and the pasta seemed a bit undercooked? I use my Ninja food chopper/blender several times a week. Start with the sauce and work on everything else while the pasta boils.

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Recipes Food and Wine Cooking Re-use 52

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. And if you have any leftover, you could use it as a filling for a wrap or sandwich.

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Recipes Cookies Cake Breakfast 64

Nicoles Nickels

JUNE 29, 2012

Set up a kids’ table with coloring books, puzzles, and of course Bounty to take care of any unexpected spills. Just a Taste: Keep your appetizers and finger foods to a one bite minimum. This allows your guests to mingle freely, without worrying about talking with their mouths full of food or receiving a crumb-filled handshake.

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Giveaway Paper Towels Food and Wine Carpet 106

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 242

Saving Everyday

JANUARY 13, 2014

I have a ton of Cure 81 ham that I got free and some leftover chicken, so the light bulb finally went off today! The only thing I’d do different is use smaller tortillas to make them more like finger food. These were super quick and easy, and a great way to use up leftover chicken.

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Recipes Cooking Leftovers Ovens 70

Saving Everyday

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Sea salt : Salt brings out flavor and just makes food better. Course Side Dish Cuisine American. Notes Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to three days or freeze flat in freezer bags for quick meals later on. Olive oil: It cooks into the rice for added flavor and helps keep the grains of rice from sticking together.

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Recipes Ovens Cooking Re-use 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2015

Of course there are personal benefits as well – you save money by not buying or by buying used and you save money by not paying sales taxes for a new item. I don’t freeze food in the used bags, but do use them for leftovers in the frig. My Mother-in-law always washed hers out and dried them and then used them again.

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Reuse Recycle Recycled Recycling 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2014

Over the holidays, I wasn’t as diligent with my meal planning and our grocery bill went over what I budget for food. If pork tenderloins are on sale, my menu will include Roasted Garlic & Herb Pork Tenderloin and I’ll use the leftovers on another night for tacos. In other words, I need to follow my own advice.

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Meals Simple Menu Planning Menu Plans 186

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. While I wash and dry the basil, the bowl and blades of the food processor, the pine nuts, and the lemon juice go into the freezer. Course Condiment Cuisine Italian.

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Recipes Used Green Cooking 52

Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Course Snack / Appetizer Cuisine American. Tips for making sausage balls: The sausage mixture can be made the day before. Use full-fat ricotta. It matters. Do not compact the meat. Use gentle hands when mixing and rolling. These are gluten-free and low carb ??. Servings 26 balls.

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Snacks Making Re-use Ovens 97

Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 11, 2012

We’ll be checking in late, so the most we’ll do is explore the resort and grab dinner from the food court, which is my second favorite food court on Disney property (Port Orleans Riverside is the first). Mickey’s Pantry will be the next, which is my favorite store on Disney property (a kitchen store, of course). December 7 –.

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December Disney Daughter Home and Garden 80

Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Course Snack / Appetizer Cuisine American. Tips for making sausage balls: The sausage mixture can be made the day before. Use full-fat ricotta. It matters. Do not compact the meat. Use gentle hands when mixing and rolling. These are gluten-free and low carb ??. Servings 26 balls.

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Snacks Making Re-use Ovens 52

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 4, 2013

Set up an obstacle course in your backyard. Get creative with the leftovers in your fridge and have a cook off. You can spray it, write your name in it, even dye it with food coloring. Set out the sprinkler and host a bike wash. Visit your local post office for a tour. Just call first. Have a bike parade around the neighborhood.

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Activism Family Kids and Family Library 111

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

An easy lunch idea in one word: leftovers! During the vacation season, offer to water plants, pick up mail, open and close the blinds, take care of pets, for a fee…of course. Also, look into food delivery services, such as GrubHub, Uber Eats, and Door Dash. Put the money saved into your emergency fund.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 21, 2016

Set up an obstacle course in your backyard. Get creative with the leftovers in your fridge and have a cook off. You can spray it, write your name in it, even dye it with food coloring. Set out the sprinkler and host a bike wash. Visit your local post office for a tour. Just call first. Have a bike parade around the neighborhood.

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Activism Family Library Kids and Family 40

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

International travel when I was in high school really shaped the course of my life and I wanted to share that with my boys. Fancy restaurant food. I’d send some to my nieces to help with their college expenses and would donate half to our local food pantry. Give me a slice of Costco pizza and I’m happy.

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Iowa Friends And Family Sale Boys Son 168

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

My mother was loving and worked so hard to provide for us, but it was frequently a struggle to get food, keep heat on, and other necessities. It’s food that we have that I’ve cooked or otherwise acquired ? Out of necessity originally. I grew up in inner-city NYC in urban poverty. What’s the easiest/hardest part of being frugal?

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Virginia Kids and Family Library Frugal 185

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

After that, we paid off the remaining $20,000 of debt over the course of 9 months. So we would cook at home and take leftovers for lunch the next day. We tried our best to stretch the food budget. While we were paying off our debt, my husband and I both had a realization about our home. We used up what we had.

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Debt Debt Free Bath and Body Works Gas 100

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Limiting waste is what really drives most of the habits I have that would qualify as “frugal” – reducing/eliminating food waste, returning unneeded items, pursuing refunds, checking on warranties, repairing things, etc. For me, being in the kitchen and making food for people is an act of love. Yes to both!

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Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 191

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2015

The interviewees also found that cutting their food spending freed up quite a bit of money to apply towards debt. She also prepared extra food to freeze for late days. ACTION STEP: If you would like to lower your food bill, here are my best tips: 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips. They Managed their Grocery Spending.

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Debt Free Debt Budgeting Budget 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 12, 2012

This week I received a question from a reader asking how to shop for food for one. Here is Emily’s question: I would like to know if you have any advice or tips for being frugal with food when living alone. Most foods you buy in the grocery store are sized for 2-4 people. You just have to look.

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Saving Money Money Green And Frugal Lunch 201