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Reusing Glass Jars | Kitchen Economics

Family Balance Sheet

She has always reused food containers, such as glass pickle jars or plastic cool-whip and sherbert containers, so I am not quite sure how or why I got started buying plastic food storage containers. Do you buy food storage containers or reuse food containers? Thanks for reading. It seemed a bit wasteful.

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World Wisdom - Budget-Friendly, Sustainable Spring Break Ideas

Motherhood Moments

As 50 million children get excited for Spring Break, the Paper and Packaging Board (P+PB) is encouraging families to make the week-long ritual more fun and educational by adopting a sustainability theme. Whether going away or staying home for Spring Break, there are many ways families can create teachable moments about recycling.

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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

A few years back, my extended family took a trip to Holland, Michigan. My family loves watching movies and tv series together, and having regular game nights. As an adult, it’s important to me to continue to be generous, as well as, provide financial security for myself and my family. A freebie cabinet.

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Fun Freetime: TurfMutt Foundation Predicts “Backyarding” Advances to a Master Level

Motherhood Moments

They will also observe backyard wildlife as a hobby and families may incorporate bird or bat nesting boxes into outdoor learning for children and grown-ups alike. Rain gardens and rain barrels help capture and reuse water in the garden. Thanks for reading! Accessibility becomes a bigger player in backyard design.

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Homemade Fajita Seasoning

Family Balance Sheet

The result--my family loved it. Reuse an empty seasoning or herb container for storage. Thanks for reading. Unfortunately, I didn't have a fajita seasoning packet on hand, so I searched online and found a homemade recipe at Food.com that I used as a guide. Homemade Fajita Seasoning. makes approximately 2 tablespoon or 1 packet.

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35 Money-Saving Grocery Tips | Kitchen Economics

Family Balance Sheet

One of my goals for Family Balance Sheet for 2013, is to get back to posting more money saving tips to help my readers (and myself) reduce our grocery bills. On a daily basis, home cooks produce, distribute, and consume in our kitchens for (and with) our families. Reuse glass jars. Thanks for reading. Stop wasting food.

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Resolve to Lower Your Grocery Spending

Family Balance Sheet

Freeze Your Garden Produce Now and You'll be Thanking Yourself Later. Reusing Glass Jars. Thanks for reading. Buttermilk Substitute. Easy Summer Menu Planning. Homemade Breadcrumbs. How to Save Money at the Apple Orchard. How to Save Money on Organic Food. Know Your 'Buy' Price on Your Groceries. My Menu/Grocery List Clipboard.