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How to Save on Your Holiday Dinner

Saving Cents With Sense

Give each person an inexpensive ingredient or side item they can be in charge of so some of the financial burden comes off of you. Focus on inexpensive fillers. This Easy and Inexpensive Pumpkin Dip is also a fun option. Don’t forget the leftovers. Focus on what foods at dinner can also double as great leftovers later.

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5 Staples for Frugal Family Fun Night

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Using the same type of inexpensive plates, cups and snack bowls helps the kids learn how to set up for an event. Pick up an inexpensive deck of cards, growing kits and boxed board games from the discount store. Perhaps use leftover party supplies from a birthday or get some fun prizes when you’re buying other items.

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Easy Plant Food Recipes with Three Ingredients or Less

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Crush up egg shells into a powder (leftover from breakfast perhaps?) These recipes are inexpensive, easy, and really do the trick. ©2009-13 Saving Cents with Sense ™, a website of Saving Sense Media LLC. Easy Plant Food Recipes with Three Ingredients or Less: 1. Easy Plant Brew: Coffee, water, and egg shells.

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Say "No" to Bland Lunch with These Simple & Quick Lunch Ideas

Saving Cents With Sense

Many times I’m looking endlessly through the freezer or picking at leftovers. For me, I try to keep a few Michelina’s meals on hand because 1) the are so inexpensive – around $1 a piece at the store 2) and you can use coupons to get them even cheaper 3) they are a quick lunch. Not the best lunch planning, I know. Lasagna Tacos.

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7 Tips for a Budget Friendly Thanksgiving

Saving Cents With Sense

Need some recipe inspiration for what you will make, check out these recipes: Easy (& Inexpensive) Pumpkin Dip. Leftovers are good, but decide ahead of time how much you want so that there is no waste. ©2009-13 Saving Cents with Sense ™, a website of Saving Sense Media LLC. Apple Harvest Cake. All rights reserved.

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Culling Sustenence For Less

Frugal Luxuries

This post has been reprinted from the Frugal Luxuries Food blog circa 2009. Remember to include leftovers when planning your menu. In fact, PLAN some of your leftovers for use in future meals. It's relatively easy and often very inexpensive. As a confirmed Foodie, I find a type of romance in raw ingredients.

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