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

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

Also, I plan for everything–breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and dinners. 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. You’ll be thankful later.

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 12, 2019

Frittatas are a perfect way to use up leftovers, and my vegetable frittata with broccoli and sausage is delicious, hearty, and filling! I’m incredibly passionate about food waste , and frittatas are one of my favorite ways to use up produce and leftovers! Interestingly, it’s often a snack and not the main meal.

Leftovers 40

Leftovers Ovens Cooking Food Waste 40

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Also, I plan for everything–breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and dinners. 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. Institute a ‘Raid the Fridge’ Night.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

It helps reduce food waste and saves money by making the most of your ingredients. Step Two : Create a simple meal plan template , including your favorite foods and snacks. This way, you can get just the amount you need, saving money and preventing leftover ingredients from going to waste.

Cooking 52

Cooking Budgeting Budget Leftovers 52

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

Easiest part of being frugal: Not buying things like junk food at the grocery store. It’s a little like having a superpower, walking by the Starbucks without getting in line, or zooming by the snack aisles in the grocery store (we only buy chips and things like that for special treats). I make bone broth now!

Rent 183

Rent Son Frugal Home and Garden 183

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. That covered 2 breakfasts & 3 lunches plus snacks for the 2.5

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Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 192