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How to Save Money by Downsizing

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

This got me thinking some more about how to save money by downsizing. How much room does a family really need? Statistics released by the National Association of Home Builders show the average home size in the 1970s was 1400 square feet; in 2004, this had blown out to a whopping 2330 square feet, almost twice the size.

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Save Money by Freezing – Tips for Quality Freezing

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Guest Post Author Bio: The Single Saver is written by Denise, a single woman herself who grew up in a small family. When not saving money, she is usually spending it on food for her two greyhounds and two cats. It is especially practical for singles and smaller families because it can be done with any sized portion of food.

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Maybe I Should Save Money and Blog Less?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

What I’d really be doing, while my mechanic fixes my car, is hanging out with my family for some much needed R&R. In this case, my supposed blogging opportunity is really just a straw man argument to justify spending money on a mechanic. According to the averages at the Bureau of Labor Statistics , somehow I work only 6.3

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Day 16: How to Stop Food Waste in the Kitchen

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The next time you open your refrigerator, consider this troubling statistic: According to the U.S. family of four discards around $1,500 a year on food. family of four discards around $1,500 a year on food. You’ll save money by reducing your food waste at home and avoid eating out on your lunch break.

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Fight Hunger with Family Dollar & Feeding America

For the Mommas

These statistics amaze me and make me sad too! I am also very proud of our forthemommas.com readers who donate so generously from their stockpiles to their local food banks, individual families and other charities. We save money and a hungry person gets a nutritious meal. How easy is that? Off any Axe. • $1.00

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Want a Month of Free Groceries? Stop Wasting Food | Kitchen Economics Link Up

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Eating leftovers is one of my tenets of saving money in the kitchen but I am even guilty of wasting food at times. I started wondering how much money I am actually wasting when I throw food away. According to this article, a family of four wastes about $600 worth of food a year. Set the leftovers up buffet style.

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5 Eco-Friendly Tips for the Workplace

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

According to the Bureau of labor Statistics, U.S. percent. It goes without saying that taking the most direct route to work is most cost-effective, fuel-wise… but planning your commute to enable timely stops to the market or to pay bills on your way to or from work can save money as well. Smart Commute. fuel prices rose 1.9

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