The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 30, 2024

I did not plan this to be themed, but today’s Five Frugal Things is gonna be all food-related! It’s basically a tour through my adventures in trying to avoid food waste. Zoe’s not a fan, so it’s up to me to eat these. but for temporary purposes, this works fine.

Food Waste 196

Food Waste Frugal Food Freezers 196

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 27, 2011

The article doesn't state were it got that statistic and I tried to find it elsewhere, but if you really think about it, it probably doesn't take long for $600 to add up nowadays when you really take a look at the food we dump. 600 is what many Americans spend on food each month. How much food do you think you waste annually?

Economical 173

Economical Kitchen Groceries Grocery 173

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 24, 2011

We each received a set number of food points to use each week. 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. I prefer Honey Nut Cheerios and my husband is a fan of Total Raisin Bran.

Meals 182

Meals Frozen Yogurt Desserts Raisin Bran 182

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 28, 2012

Most importantly, reduce food waste. Throwing food away is a waste of money so buy fresh produce locally that will last longer, learn how to preserve food longer, and eat everything before it spoils. Leave your car in the garage and carpool to work or school if you can. And, be sure to eat your leftovers!

Phones 202

Phones Bills Money Saving Money 202

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 27, 2023

These are things that we have done ourselves, and they work. Having said that, use this as a guide to work towards your goals all year long ! Most people are in desperate need of a good old-fashioned handyman to do everything from hanging a ceiling fan to cleaning out gutters. You must be intentional and make an effort.

Saving Money 52

Saving Money Budgeting Budget Money 52

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. Everyone’s plate might look different, but you’ll at least use up the leftovers and reduce the waste.

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

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. Everyone’s plate might look different, but you’ll at least use up the leftovers and reduce the waste.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113