Couponing 101

MAY 20, 2019

You get full and throw away the rest of the spaghetti on your dinner plate. There are countless causes of food waste, but the effects may be less well known. Wasted food can consume a good chunk of your budget, and it’s harmful to the environment. Eat Your Leftovers. Leftovers make great meals.

Food Waste 79

Food Waste Food Leftovers Meals 79

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 9, 2013

We hosted Easter as well, and my cousin and her family dropped in to celebrate with us, too. For Easter, we were able to cut the cost of our dinner by doing some things that we will repeat for Christmas: Bulk Shop. My coworker is also hosting her Christmas dinner, so we are teaming up to go shopping at Costco together.

Dinner 192

Dinner Christmas Food and Wine Bulk 192

Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

It helps reduce food waste and saves money by making the most of your ingredients. Consider any events or commitments that might affect your meals, such as work lunches or dinner plans with friends. Step Two : Create a simple meal plan template , including your favorite foods and snacks. Don’t overcomplicate it.

Cooking 52

Cooking Budgeting Budget Leftovers 52

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Used clothing, toys, and necessities sell very well. We thought we were doing pretty well and not spending frivolously, but we were shocked at the end of the month and saw what we had spent. Pack your lunch, and focus on inexpensive meals like sandwiches and leftovers. Most leftovers can easily be turned into an egg bake.

Saving Money 52

Saving Money Budgeting Budget Money 52

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

If you are struggling with the rising grocery prices or maybe you need to make room for your family’s growing appetites, take a look at the following list and see what changes you can make to cut your grocery bill…and still eat really well! Also, I plan for everything–breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and dinners.

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Meal bowls are also a great way to use leftovers and random ingredients with endless variations. Most people struggle with leftovers, and this is a perfect way to turn them into a completely different meal ! Less waste. To reduce food waste, we prepared these mostly with ingredients that needed to be used.

Leftovers 52

Leftovers Meals Re-use Recipes 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 24, 2011

We tried making meal plans for two week periods before going shopping, but that led to some food waste since we are sometimes hit with specific cravings and ignore the plan willy-nilly. After a little while, we realized we really only needed to plan for four evening meals a week as well as lunches and snacks to avoid waste.

Meals 182

Meals Frozen Yogurt Desserts Raisin Bran 182