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4 Quick Tips to Cut Down on Food Waste

Couponing 101

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. A few simple lifestyle changes are all you need to reduce your food waste, allowing you to save money and be kinder to Mother Earth.

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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

He loved it, although his mother asked him at the rehearsal dinner if he shouldn’t go get a haircut! ? We have a lot of free parks and nature reserves for hiking, and a wonderful library system that does free Inter Library Loans as well as lots of e-books. And I am more conscious of eating leftovers and avoiding food waste.

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Keeping the Christmas Dinner Costs and Waste Down

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We hosted Easter as well, and my cousin and her family dropped in to celebrate with us, too. We’ll be purchasing everything except for the turkey in bulk (brussell sprouts, potatoes, cranberry sauce or fresh cranberries, bread for stuffing, etc) and then dividing it so that none goes to waste. Cutting Down.

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Meet a Reader | Biker Liz

The Frugal Girl

I’m a long-distance cyclist, a triathlete, a wife, a mother of two, a sister, a daughter, a friend, DIY-er, and a community member! Brian and me at the Sears Tower Having our first child just one month after our first wedding anniversary was NOT in the plan, but so far it’s worked out well!

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How to Save Money When Traveling

Saving Everyday

My mother died when I was young, leaving my Dad with three young girls to provide for. I’m passionate about food waste, and dinner portions are too much, bringing me to my next point. We are big fans of sharing food, especially if we’re going somewhere that has free chips or bread too much before the meal arrives.