Couponing 101

MAY 20, 2019

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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Food Waste Food Leftovers Meals 79

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.

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Meals Frozen Yogurt Desserts Raisin Bran 182

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 25, 2012

In the UK, it has been calculated that 330 kg of food is thrown out by every household each year. This rotting food accounts for 20 million tones of carbon dioxide gas each year. To reduce food waste, there are several simple strategies that you can employ: Learn creative ways to use left-overs to make delicious and nutritious meals.

Growing 234

Growing Plants Grow Your Own Gardening 234

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 12, 2019

I’m incredibly passionate about food waste , and frittatas are one of my favorite ways to use up produce and leftovers! They are great straight out of the oven or at room temperature, which also makes them perfect for potlucks as they also travel well. Frittatas are perfect for breakfast, brunch, and dinner.

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Leftovers Ovens Cooking Food Waste 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2011

Well, I don’t know about you but this week has felt very long and tiring. My husband and I did when we got married and it works well for us. I do know others though that haven’t and they seem to be doing well too. Trent from The Simple Dollar discuss cost vs. quality and when frugality should come into play.

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January Personal Finance Green And Frugal Finance 113

Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Less waste. To reduce food waste, we prepared these mostly with ingredients that needed to be used. We used leaf lettuce today, but kale, spinach, or arugula would also work well. For the sauce, try to use your favorite dressing or make a simple vinaigrette to keep it dairy-free and light. That recipe is below.

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Leftovers Meals Re-use Recipes 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 5, 2012

If we don’t treat our environment with respect and attention, life on earth will suffer (both humans and the animal kingdom), simple as that. When you are cooking a meal or serving up some food, try to put only the amount you will eat on your plate – you can refrigerate any left overs and use them for another meal!

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Saving Money Money Green Grow Your Own 184