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. Here is how I usually disperse my 29 points a day.

Meals 182

Meals Frozen Yogurt Desserts Raisin Bran 182

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 6, 2024

I made more things from scratch, I purposely cooked and served cheaper foods, I bought fewer convenience foods, and I worked hard to find the lowest prices possible on what I bought. But at this point in my life, I’m not prioritizing that as highly.

Grocery Spending 188

Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Sewing 188

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 30, 2014

I’ll be organizing my kitchen too and (of course) blogging about it at some point. By keeping our kitchens organized, menu planning will be much easier, we’ll reduce our food waste, and we’ll be less likely to buy duplicates.

Budgeting 127

Budgeting Budget January Groceries 127

Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 14, 2012

Get a subscription to In Style Magazine for 244 points or a subscription to People Style Watch for 274 points. You can also get other titles like Good Housekeeping, Redbook, Marie Claire, Town & Country and more for less than 150 points. Sign Up For The American Forests Newsletter – 5 points. Happy Reading!

Watches 45

Watches Magazines Recycle Recycled 45

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

Our consumer-driven society is one that results in a great deal of waste. From food waste to packaging to disposable items, there are a lot of resources being used by humans. This consumption of resources — and the waste it produces — is not sustainable. Nor is it healthy. You can do the same.

Re-use 278

Re-use Home and Garden Bulk Electronics 278

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

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Our points add up quickly and can be rolled into free nights! This can be a considerable expense, bringing me to my next point. I’m passionate about food waste, and dinner portions are too much, bringing me to my next point. Loyalty can pay off. Be loyal to your favorite hotel brand. We almost always drive!

Saving Money 52

Saving Money Money Travel Hotel 52

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

Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

For example, Sarah from down the street babysits my daughter’s kids on some evenings so my husband and I can have a date night, with the understanding that I will do the same for her and her husband at some point in the future. Minimizing food waste also helps you save money. Here’s how it works for me.

Saving Money 52

Saving Money Money Mom Used 52

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

He pointed out that I had studied sculpture and this was sort of similar, so I used a pair of office scissors and cut his hair a week before our wedding. And I am more conscious of eating leftovers and avoiding food waste. I mentioned it to my fiance and he asked me to please cut his hair for him, using the article as a guide!

Rent 180

Rent Son Frugal Home and Garden 180

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

I am so impressed by the amount of biking and walking she and her family do, especially since it’s the functional sort, to get yourself from point A to point B. Today, we’re meeting a reader who has managed to live for 2.5 years with no car (and two small kids!). Biking in my favorite park Here’s Liz!

Kids and Family 190

Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 190