Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

If you’re used to being spontaneous with your choice of meals, the idea of planning your meals for the week in advance might seem tedious and unappealing, but there are some definite advantages involved. By working out your household’s meals in advance, you’ll save money in food costs. 3. You’ll waste less food.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 23, 2013

It definitely adds up quickly. Pack leftovers! Remember foods like meat, dairy, and salads will need to be refrigerated. If your workplace doesn’t have a refrigerator, consider buying a small cooler and ice packs to keep foods safe. You can pack a lunch and still get out of the office for a change of scenery.

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Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

Ditch the stench of overnight sink water and the pain of scrubbing away stubborn, leftover food with these new products: § Dawn Power Clean Dishwashing Liquid – Discover DAWN’S BEST CLEAN with micro-scrubbing enzymes that power through food messes with ease, from everyday grease to tough lasagna dishes!

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 24, 2011

I am definitely back at it this week! Lunches: Leftovers. We recently purchased 70 pounds of grass-fed beef from my parents and received 40 pounds of all-natural chicken from Zaycon Foods. The rest of our food is typically purchased by shopping sales and using coupons. Breakfasts: Oatmeal (we eat this most mornings).

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Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 23, 2013

With such a consumer focus on staying healthy, the Chicken Soup for the Soul food line makes it easier than ever to prepare a quick and nutritious Thanksgiving meal, leaving plenty of time leftover to spend with the family. They definitely make dinner time much easier and you get a delicious meal super fast!

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Nicoles Nickels

OCTOBER 27, 2013

Throw a party with suitably festive food and decorations. SWEETS AND TREATS: Whip Up Some Terrific Food (p. Also included are easy-bake treats to use up all that leftover trick-or-treating candy. I want to have a cute Halloween and this book s definitely helping! GATHER THE GHOULS: Throw a Fang-Tastic Theme Party (p.

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Couponing 101

APRIL 16, 2019

But it can definitely start to add up with all the (sometimes unnecessary) bells and whistles. This is key in order to save money on food and drinks. If your child is pretty young or doesn’t have an opinion, I like to do a color themed party so that I can use any leftovers for future parties! Party at Home (or a Park).

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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. Here’s one for a guest bathroom. No need to pay for a label.

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Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 21, 2014

Have any leftovers from lunch? Before you throw away, make sure to check out what biodegradable foods can be brought back home to be added to a compost pile. I also love companies that give back and try to help the community and that is definitely happening here! Check out TerraCycle’s DIY Projects for ideas.

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

The food is SO good that I’ve wanted to steal my son’s lunches on a few occasions! For us, we still almost prefer to eat at home so, once a week, I always plan a crock pot meal, or something big that reheats well (like fajitas with rice) to have leftovers for those “don’t want to cook” nights.

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Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 26, 2013

Let’s be honest, game day just isn’t complete unless you’re tailgating with your beverage of choice and great food, and it’s definitely not complete unless you’re biting into a crunchy Vlasic pickle! Well, I ate the dip leftovers for lunch yesterday with a fork I love it so much! It’s tailgating season! Pickle Dip.

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Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 10, 2015

One of them suggested using leftover pumpkin pie in smoothies – genius! Check out this article for more ideas on how to use your holiday food leftovers! My family regularly requests my black bean brownies , but today I decided to change them up and add some leftover pumpkin puree I saved from Thanksgiving.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 26, 2013

I used clear plastic cups that I had leftover from another event. It is hard to estimate the cost of the cupcakes since they were homemade, but it was definitely far less expensive than a bakery cake – even though I made them gluten-free. Food – $19.36. You’ll definitely want to check it out for more ideas.

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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). My daughter just saw the Lion King show and raved about it, so we’ll definitely be doing that. Here’s the plan: December 6 –.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

We also have many small examples just through letting people know that we are open to accepting used items (definitely not the norm in our affluent suburb). 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.

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Shereen Travels Cheap

DECEMBER 16, 2023

I've used them for snacks, for dirty clothes, for leftovers and for receipts and brochures. I generally show up at my destination and take a trip to the store on the first day to shop for breakfast foods, because that's the easiest meal to make and the least exciting to me to eat out.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

An easy lunch idea in one word: leftovers! We feel it at our house too and this is definitely an area I need to improve. Also, look into food delivery services, such as GrubHub, Uber Eats, and Door Dash. It was an escape from the office, but it was eating up my budget…see what I did there! 6 – Eat dinner at home.

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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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Saving Everyday

MARCH 8, 2016

This one is definitely going into my repertoire of quick and easy recipes ! You can store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to three days. Macaroni and cheese is always best served immediately while the sauce is still hot and creamy. We just loved the flavor that the sausage and Mexican seasonings gave this.

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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.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 5, 2012

Zero-waste is a concept that the very idea of waste should be eliminated; instead, any and all products, resources, materials, and leftovers should be returned for further use in the same or in a different capacity. Don’t Waste Food Cook only the amount you will eat, refrigerate any leftovers, and compost anything else.

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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. I definitely recommend giving them a try.

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