Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 9, 2017

Gluten-free pasta and tons of veggies make my simple sesame spaghetti a guilt-free meal that you can have done in about 20 minutes! The other problem is that the texture completely changes once it’s refrigerated, so leftovers are usually not edible. When the pasta is done, drain it well, and transfer it to a large bowl.

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Couponing 101

MAY 20, 2019

There are countless causes of food waste, but the effects may be less well known. 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. Check out these 5 Simple Tips to Avoid Overbuying at the Grocery Store. Eat Your Leftovers.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 5, 2020

I had those things on hand and you might as well. leftover pineapple from Idea #1. See Bonus Ideas below on how to use leftover sweet potatoes. Instructions: Find the directions here: Grilled Salmon with Peach Mango Salsa – Replace the peaches with leftover pineapple from Idea #1. 1 mango – 49 each.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

One of my kids was not feeling well, so we stuck around our home and hubby and I got a lot of housework done. We ate leftovers. My plan was to grill it, but there was a storm right as I was about to prepare dinner, so I browned it in my cast iron pan and then put in the oven for a few minutes until it was medium/well.

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Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Meal bowls are also a great way to use leftovers and random ingredients with endless variations. Most people struggle with leftovers, and this is a perfect way to turn them into a completely different meal ! Leftover ground beef, steak, pork – anything goes! I just popped the leftovers from previous meals in the microwave.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 13, 2015

It was still a pricey meal, but we did come home with leftovers. We didn’t have any coupons, but the lunch prices are much cheaper than dinners and we had some leftovers to eat at dinner time, along with our leftovers from Saturday night. These posts will help: 4 Simple Grocery Apps that Earn You Cash Back.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Dinner #1 (as they call it) is usually a sandwich or leftovers previous nights. To make life a little easier this week, I made double batches of dinners, as you’ll see below and that worked well. Friday: leftover sloppy joes, french fries, steamed vegetables. 4 Simple Grocery Apps that Earn You Cash Back.

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 9, 2017

Gluten-free pasta and tons of veggies make my simple sesame noodles a guilt-free meal that you can have done in about 20 minutes! The other problem is that the texture completely changes once it’s refrigerated, so leftovers are usually not edible. When the pasta is done, drain it well, and transfer it to a large bowl.

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Saving With Shellie

MARCH 29, 2017

This Double Decker Lunch Bag is great for taking leftover to work! The Wildkin Whale Blue Double Decker Lunch Bag will work well for students or adults. It features an upper compartment that’s simple to access from the front, as well as a lower section with a microwave- and dishwasher-safe container.

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Coupons Do Work

DECEMBER 31, 2016

Fitness, Beauty and Wellness: Gym memberships, workout DVDs, fitness equipment and beauty products—especially leftover holiday gift sets—are all better priced in January. In 2016, we saw deals from sports retailers like Dick’s and Footlocker as well as deals from beauty retailers like Bath & Body Works and Ulta.

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Saving With Shellie

DECEMBER 16, 2013

Something simple that I can whip up in the morning and grab from the fridge before I walk out the door. Mix until well combined. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. . . I’m always looking for an easy recipe for Dip to take to a Holiday Party. Snowman Dessert Dip. 3.2.2124. . .

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 16, 2013

It’s quite simple, really. There are well-made reusable and washable containers, bags, drink holders, and even straws sold at places like Reuseit.com. It’s quite simple, really. A few simple changes at home can go a long way to cutting your environmental footprint on the planet. Just stop using disposables.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 3, 2014

I’m trying to find that balance of staying within a set budget while still eating well. We were all well fed and quite happy. This month, I bought one package of juice boxes for the girls’ lunches and that was a treat for them and a thank-you from me for behaving so well in the grocery store. So refreshing.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 12, 2015

Ever since Ina Garten showed me how simple roasting a chicken was in my early days of home cooking. After you’ve roasted a chicken, make a delicious stock with the leftover bones. all of the leftover bones, skins, herbs from a whole roasting chicken. Stir well and allow to cool down completely. Ingredients.

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 12, 2019

Frittatas are a perfect way to use up leftovers, and my vegetable frittata with broccoli and sausage is delicious, hearty, and filling! I’m incredibly passionate about food waste , and frittatas are one of my favorite ways to use up produce and leftovers! In Italy, they even add leftover pasta and potatoes. 8 large eggs.

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Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Our meals were simple and predictable , but they were always delicious. They go so well in this dish, but you can leave them out if you don’t love peas. Add the scallions and mix well. Once the pasta is fully cooked, rinse it with cold water to stop the cooking and drain well. Add the scallions and mix well.

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Couponing 101

MARCH 1, 2020

Plus, you can customize the recipe by adding dried fruits, seeds, or other ingredients you think would work well. West African Peanut Stew via The Simple Veganista. We selected this recipe because it uses plenty of healthy vegetables, but it’s so rich, creamy, and well seasoned that vegetable haters might not even notice.

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Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

This is a great way to organize my kids’s craft area and they can neatly see all the different colors really well! This is an way of organizing your condiments, PLUS you’re using leftover egg crates! I love these ideas on how to take something so simple and make them both pretty and utilitarian! Marker Caddy.

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Saving In Akron

NOVEMBER 5, 2011

The holidays are quickly approaching, and well, if you're not organized, you're going to be scrambling at the last minute to get things done. This simple holiday entertaining guide will help you be the best hostess or guest during this holiday season. And how to turn your leftovers into more amazing meals the next day.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Our mission: Live WELL On LESS Money. Monday: Shephard’s Pie with leftover mashed potatoes from last week. Read: Earn Cash Back with these 4 Simple Grocery Apps. That wasn’t very frugal of me, but our house was really hot and we all wanted to sleep well. Sunday: burgers, tater tots, fresh fruit, garden salad.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

My #1 tip for trimming grocery spending is an easy one: Serve simple, frugal, scheduled meals. Yes, this does require time, but if you have more time than money, this works well. Don’t let a small grocery budget make you think you can’t feed your family well! Today I’d like to share what works for our family.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 28, 2016

Our mission: Live WELL, On LESS Money. Pesto Ranch Chicken Thighs & drum sticks in the slow cooker , rice, steamed broccoli – simple recipe that I found on Pinterest. Leftovers from the top 3 meals. What We Ate this Week: Homemade New England Clam Chowder , tossed salad: I made this soup as a surprise for my family.

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Crock Pots and Slow Cookers Frugal Health Insurance Fridays 100

Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 11, 2012

This is one of my favorite soups – probably because it is just so simple, but everyone loves it and it is a perfect “fix it and forget it” recipe. I usually make this with bacon, but after all the leftover ham from Easter , I wanted to try it with ham, and you know what? Season with optional salt and pepper when you serve.

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Recipes Leftovers Homemade Easter 111

Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

Well the truth is, there are still some tricks to help you save money and dine for less. Enjoy simple sweet treats. Dollar stores carry ready made pie crusts as well as pie filling for just $1 each. Make a few simple pies and buy a gallon of ice cream and you have the perfect sweet treat to finish your meal.

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For the Mommas

MARCH 14, 2012

Leftovers can be a pain. After doing a few recipes using VELVEETA® and RO*TEL®, I found I had a leftovers, but not enough to create a full dish. I was trying to think of a way to use up the leftovers, without reverting to the old stand by - RO*TEL® dip. RO*TEL® Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies (drained VERY WELL).

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For the Mommas

JANUARY 6, 2016

Meal planning will not only save money, but can save valuable time as well. Here are a few simple steps to help you get started. This is another great way to reduce waste as well. If you cook a big Sunday meal, you should consider making enough for 2 days so you can have leftovers. One of these ways is by planning meals.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 24, 2011

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. Breakfast became super simple when we realized that a bowl of our favorite cereals is fast and uses 5-6 points a bowl. Here is how I usually disperse my 29 points a day. Breakfasts and Lunches.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 30, 2013

Do you need to look well groomed at all times, for your job or lifestyle or can you take a more casual approach? Take leftovers for your lunch at work or throw a salad together in the morning. As well as managing your weight, you need to be physically fit to look hot. Firstly, take the time to work out just how you want to look.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2016

Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers. Everyone’s plate might look different, but you’ll at least use up the leftovers and reduce the waste. Speaking of freezer, this appliance can be your biggest tool to saving money at the grocery store and not just for saving leftovers.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 21, 2019

Starting out simple but this is a great combo that I hadn’t thought of until I stumbled upon it! This is a great choice when you have an over-abundance of leftover pumpkins in the Fall. And what’s even better is that it works well with butternut squash come the summer months. Apricot & Banana. Pumpkin and Thyme.

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Homemade Money Recipes Baby 83

Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 14, 2014

Crush up egg shells into a powder (leftover from breakfast perhaps?) Store well. Shake well and allow to set for a few hours. You can place all of the ingredients in a spray bottle and shake well. See how easy it is to feed your plants with just a few simple ingredients? and stir them in the liquid.

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Plants Flowers and Plants Recipes Food 103

The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Well, it wasn’t. Monday We had a simple dinner of ham, rolls, and fruit salad. Wednesday Zoe didn’t get home until later, so she ate some leftover sandwiches. What I Spent You know how on Thursday I was like, “Oooh, it’s gonna finally be sunny today!”? Just still cloudy and damp all day.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

If you need to find some wiggle room in your budget, or combat the rising grocery prices, or maybe make room for your family’s growing appetites, take a look at the following list and see what changes you can make to reduce what you’re spending on groceries…and still eat really well! You’ll be thankful later. Thaw as needed.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JULY 29, 2013

To recreate the simple Mickey themed lunchbox - before baking rounds; cut out a few “ears” I used a medicine dosing cup as a cutter, put a few drops of water on the ear and place on the head, press in. Using leftover scrapbook paper I made a band for the drink to add a touch of whimsy. Add all other ingredients and mix well.

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Lunchables Pizza Freezers Lunch 95

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

Couponing 101

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Not only is this likely to play to the teacher’s interests, but a themed item may also fit well into the classroom setting. Simple Modern 12oz Scout Coffee Mug Tumbler – A more traditional mug can seem comforting and familiar, but teachers don’t always have time to drink their coffee or tea in one sitting.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 21, 2019

Starting out simple but this is a great combo that I hadn’t thought of until I stumbled upon it! This is a great choice when you have an over-abundance of leftover pumpkins in the Fall. And what’s even better is that it works well with butternut squash come the summer months. Apricot & Banana. Pumpkin and Thyme.

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Homemade Money Recipes Baby 56