Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 27, 2023

If you’re looking for ways to save money on a tight budget, we’ve got you covered! Christmas is right around the corner, so if you’re looking for ways to save money on a tight budget, we’re here to help! It’s October, and Christmas is in three months, so we need money quickly! Sell it and save it!

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MAY 10, 2016

Today is Day 10 and your assignment: Plan a Freezer Cooking Session. What is a Freezer Cooking Session? Freezer cooking is wildly popular right now and it involves prepping meals to be stored in the freezer. I bit the bullet and had my very first freezer cooking session a few years ago. Still not convinced?

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Saving Everyday

MARCH 18, 2020

With a Few Simple Ingredients, these Make-Ahead Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches are Perfect for Quick and Easy Meals Throughout the Week! My Make-Ahead Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches are the perfect solution! Prepping meals throughout the week will not only save you time, but it can save you money, too. Gallon-size freezer bags.

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Coupons Do Work

MARCH 16, 2015

They from now until 3/19, they have ‘fill your freezer instant savings deal’ and the deal goes like this: Spend $25 bucks on participating frozen items and save $15 bucks instantly! stop and shop weekly ad stop shop fill your freezer instant savings deal' Pictsweet Frozen Veggies, $1.67. Welch’s Frozen Fruit, $3.50.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

While the cost of living in our new town in Pennsylvania is higher than we experienced in Utah, we are actually saving money each month due to downsizing. When you have a larger property, you have to spend more time and money on yard care, as well as on general maintenance and on making repairs. Money Tips' Less Stuff to Buy.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2016

So I don’t rely on coupons to save big at the grocery store, and I don’t need to, because there are so many ways to save money on groceries, and coupons are not involved. How to Save Money on Groceries WITHOUT Coupons. That is a lot of money, so I plan a menu. Utilize the Freezer. You’ll be thankful later.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 9, 2014

This lady has been blowing up, from The Today Show to The View, she is inspiring folks all over the country to save money by eating in! I’m all for saving money and inspiring people to cook their own food, but I worry about the trade offs. Is it really worth it to give up whole foods (not the store, the actual foods) to save money?

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

The next time you make your menu plan and grocery list, instead of glancing through the sales circulars for ideas, challenge yourself to see what's lurking in your freezer and pantry. I found a few things in my freezer that really need to be used up before freezer burn sets in, so my menu this week will be determined by my quick inventory.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 21, 2014

One strategy I used to make dinner time more bearable was to begin making freezer meals. For instance, food.com has over 700 freezer meal recipes. OnceAMonthMom.com has freezer meals posted every month, and you can look through the archives. You should have freezer bags and several large pots. What Tools Do You Need?

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

I cook with it quite a bit and try to keep it in my freezer at all times. I cleaned and chopped up the vegetables and divided them into 6 freezer bags. As I wrote in the article, I stock up on whole roasting chickens when they are on sale. A few weeks ago, Aldi had a great sale on 3 main ingredients in my chicken stock recipe: 2 lb.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 14, 2013

Check out how to make freezer-friendly single serving brown rice cups over at Food Doodles ! I think this is a great way to make a healthy food convenient and quick, while also saving money. These would be super easy to whip up during a freezer cooking session, too. Do you have a Frugal Tip you’d like to share?

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 6, 2024

I let it cool thoroughly, then put it in a plastic bag and stick it in the freezer. If you have a chest freezer or other non-defrosting freezer, homemade bread can stay fresh for several months in its frozen state. In a self-defrosting freezer, though, I’d try to eat it up more quickly than that.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

My found money in August was made up of a lot of little amounts and unfortunately, was not as high as in previous months. I’m always looking for ways to save my family money to not only help us get through current higher food and gas prices but also to help us achieve our big financial goals. Show me the money!

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NOVEMBER 5, 2015

10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat. a pound, so when the price dips below that I’ll stock up for the freezer. Take advantage of the value packs, especially when they are on sale, and break the pack into smaller portions and store in your freezer. If you have freezer space, stock up. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2011

Welcome to the 18th edition of the Totally Money Carnival. I am talking about spring cleaning your finances and finding more ways you can save money. FruGal presents Why you SHOULD sweat the small stuff when it comes to money – FruGal. Now on to the rest… Save Money this Spring: #1. Save Money this Spring: #2.

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Couponing 101

JUNE 25, 2012

Here’s one thing I have NOT tried, though: Make Ahead Freezer-Friendly Smoothies. This is such a great idea to save time AND money on a healthy Summer snack. Daily Frugal Tip: Make Ahead Freezer-Friendly Smoothies is a post from Couponing 101. Let me know if you try this! Please send me an email !

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 1, 2017

I’m not advocating anyone to over-spend or buy things that we wouldn’t normally spend money on this month and holiday season, especially if we don’t have the funds. 7 Ways to Save Money in December. Plan your menu around these sales, and stock up for your pantry and/or freezer. Find the FREE holiday adventure.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 20, 2014

How much do you tolerate to save money? I’ve a 16 year old side by side refrigerator/freezer that works perfectly, looks great and still fits style wise in my kitchen. It depends on what other things require your money and attention and time. What are some of the things you have put up with over the years to save on money?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 6, 2012

In an effort to navigate the home maintenance waters successfully, I created the following checklist for how homeowners can organize their efforts and save money at the same time. Defrost the freezer. Save space and conserve energy by periodically defrosting your freezer. Clean all vents. What would you add to this list?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 19, 2011

When not saving money, she is usually spending it on food for her two greyhounds and two cats. Air is a main component in freezer burn. If you freeze food in freezer-safe bags, press as much air as possible out of the bag before freezing it. You can read more tips for saving money at The Single Saver. and Canada).

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 10, 2013

One of my goals for Family Balance Sheet for 2013, is to get back to posting more money saving tips to help my readers (and myself) reduce our grocery bills. 35 Money-Saving Grocery Tips to Help You Reduce Your Grocery Budget. How to Save Money at the Apple Orchard. Utilize your freezer. Shop your freezer/pantry.

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Couponing 101

MARCH 18, 2019

If you’re big on saving money, you probably already buy things in bulk. I soon learned that buying the larger package could save me a lot of money! Just make sure you have enough freezer space and storage bags for it. Use reusable freezer-safe bags that are better for the environment and your wallet.

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Couponing 101

APRIL 12, 2012

When we were talking about freezer cooking last week, Angie sent in a great frugal freezer cooking recipe! ” What kinds of freezer-friendly recipes do you have that help save time and money? Daily Frugal Tip: A Freezer-Friendly Recipe! Bon Appetite!” Thanks for sharing this recipe with us, Angie!

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

Where We Saved Money this Week: I spent last weekend freezer cooking 8 recipes. I’m not sure I’ll plan to make so many meals at one time again, but it sure is nice to have them in my freezer. This process should help me save money and time on our groceries.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 9, 2014

If you’re looking for ways to save , one of the easiest ways is to look around the house to find places where your home is leaking money. This can save you a surprising amount of money on your heating bill. Check the seal around your refrigerator and freezer doors. Doing so will keep cold air in and save you money.

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Coupons Do Work

MARCH 17, 2015

I was thinking today, about the quick money saving tips that I do every so often and I wanted to share with you. Hair cuts are $15 bucks where I am and then you factor in the tip, it is too much money for a kids hair cut.Sometimes I get coupons to save a few dollars but once again, factor in the tip… I rather save that money.

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The Frugal Girl

APRIL 2, 2024

I canceled immediately, but they did not refund my money. I made a use-it-up sandwich I sauteed the last of a purple onion, sliced up the end of the French bread I’d made, added shredded cheese and the last of the Christmas ham (from the freezer, obviously) and made a lunch sandwich for myself.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 2, 2014

I discovered this money-saving tip years ago when I stumbled onto a case full of Perdue whole roasting chickens marked down to $2 in the meat dept. If I don’t use the meat immediately, I store in my freezer and when I’m ready to use, I thaw it in my refrigerator. I bet there were over 100 chickens in that case.

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AUGUST 20, 2022

Meal planning is the #1 way I save money on groceries. “MEAL PLANNING IS THE #1 WAY I SAVE MONEY ON GROCERIES.” These posts will help: How to Save Money on Groceries. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes. This post was originally published in 2015. I still use this simple tool for meal planning! So I’ll repeat it.

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MARCH 9, 2011

But that doesn't mean I don't save a lot of money at the grocery store. Whether you are a coupon queen, king or clutz, there are many other ways to save money on groceries and coupons are not involved. That is a lot of money, so I plan a menu. Utilize the Freezer Freeze those leftovers. Stockpile in the freezer.

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Couponing 101

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Try these four tips to save money with your Instant Pot. While you’re at it, check out our 10 Money-Saving Instant Pot Recipes to get started! The Instant Pot may not be the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, but if follow these tips, it can definitely help you save money on meals. Save Your Scraps for Broths.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 2, 2014

Money Tips' Limiting the Financial Damage of a Data Breach Four Crazy Credit Card Scams Answering Your Top Credit Questions Is Your Smartphone Putting You at Financial Risk? How Can I Be Eco-Friendly With a Credit Card?

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The goal is to be extremely intentional with our money, so we can put more toward our financial goals. In order to succeed with your money, you must spend time on your money–and that means writing a plan for your spending. Do you know how much money is flowing in and out of your bank accounts?

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FEBRUARY 16, 2016

But the truth is, we have the money. And while I don’t like parting with our money, I am grateful that this repair won’t send us into financial distress. Dave Ramsey suggests in his book, The Total Money Makeover , that you create a starter emergency fund of $1000. 2 – Decide where to put the money.

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OCTOBER 2, 2022

I’m always looking for ways to save my family money to help us get through current higher food and gas prices and achieve our big financial goals. I had enough tomatoes to make a batch of my Roasted Red Plum Tomato Sauce for the freezer. I roasted them and put them in the freezer for future use. Show me the money!

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OCTOBER 12, 2018

so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. Our mission: Live WELL On LESS Money. my private Facebook group, we are challenging ourselves to plan our meals around what we already have in the pantry and/or freezer. Tuesday: Sausage, Broccoli, and Rice Skillet Dinner, using sausage from the freezer.

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JULY 7, 2022

Because we were spending so much money on appliances, we bought an extended warranty. Fast forward to early March 2020…pre-shutdown…my refrigerator was leaking and the freezer lights stopped working. The funny thing is that my fridge stopped leaking, and the freezer lights not working didn’t bother me.

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