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Money-Saving, Kid-Friendly Freezer Meals

Couponing 101

Preparing and freezing meals ahead of time can be an easy way to save money and time. These affordable, freezable, kid-friendly dishes might be just what you’re looking for in a convenient weeknight meal. Taco Rice Casserole Freezer Meal via A Taste of Madness. Taco Rice Casserole Freezer Meal via A Taste of Madness.

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Meet a Reader | Mid-Atlantic Julia

The Frugal Girl

baking, library storytimes, and being involved in our church’s Bible study, meals for the sick, and other various ministries. homemade bagels! I appreciate that she doesn’t sugarcoat things or present a perfect image, but shares real life with us. Your homemade bagels look lovely; what recipe do you use?

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Meet a Reader | Gretchen from Oregon

The Frugal Girl

The grain mill was an investment but if you compare the cost of homemade sourdough bread to store bought loaves of equivalent quality, it’s a huge savings. We splurge on travel, celebrations and presents for our kids. My husband and I always go out for expensive meals for our anniversaries as well.

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Free eBooks: Delectable Desserts, Homemade Christmas, The Simple Joy of Christmas, and More!

Couponing 101

She knew times were financially hard for her family, but she was looking forward to all the treats, singing, and yes, the presents! When your whole family eats gluten-free, what you prepare needs to be presentable and enjoyable for everyone, from adult eaters to small eaters. prepare easy and tasty meals.

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Increasing Your Fruit and Veg Intake

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Add vegetables to meals. If you’re not keen on vegetables, try hiding them within meals by adding them to soup, casseroles or pasta dishes. As well as being healthier, homemade meals usually work out to be cheaper than their pre-prepared counterparts so it’s well worth taking the time to do. Get creative when eating out.

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Protecting the Planet During the Holidays

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

While it’s all too easy – and who doesn’t like easy this time of year – to pick up a “made especially for quick gift giving” type present for someone, there are many ways you can make gift recipients feel loved while doing your part to help protect our one and only planet. Cook a Meal.

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Free Kindle Books: Coconut Oil Recipes, Not an Egg! And More

For the Mommas

This book is your beginner guide to a healthy and balanced life, presenting you to the world of slow cookers via the gluten free diet. Download: Coconut Oil Recipes: Homemade Remedies for Health & Beauty. Scrumptious recipes are presented by a super Mom with notes, tasty tips, colorful photographs, and easy to find ingredients.

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