Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 28, 2014

It’s cold out, so we idle our cars for longer periods of time to get them warmed up and then idle while we wait for somebody else to make us food so we don’t have to get out of the car. Food Waste Doesn’t Have to Be Inevitable. It doesn’t have to be inevitable, though. If so, skip it.

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Green Christmas Food Waste Leftovers 167

Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

” Robert Kiyosaki I dare say there isn’t a soul on this planet as frugal as a mom on a budget. Thankfully, we don’t have to reinvent the wheel. This can ultimately lead to substantial savings that can go toward your financial goal and keep you from being wasteful. Don’t know where to start?

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Saving Money Money Mom Used 52

The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Searching for information on food waste led me here. I don’t put the planet over people but it’s in part of the balance. Nothing wrong with that but I didn’t follow through with the application part. So, the money was wasted, maybe. I don’t have a TV or anything that goes with it.

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Texas Oregon Recycle Recycled 130

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

He loved it, although his mother asked him at the rehearsal dinner if he shouldn’t go get a haircut! ? We’ve saved so much on home improvement projects–when you rent you don’t worry about such things! What’s one thing you aren’t remotely tempted to splurge on? We rent now and are much happier.

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Rent Son Frugal Home and Garden 182

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Limiting waste is what really drives most of the habits I have that would qualify as “frugal” – reducing/eliminating food waste, returning unneeded items, pursuing refunds, checking on warranties, repairing things, etc. I love winter – trees on my favorite trail 4. What’s your best frugal win?

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Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 191

For the Mommas

MARCH 24, 2020

Here are some great tips on what you can and can’t freeze. There are simple guidelines you can follow to help you reduce your food waste, make your money go further and keep food fresher longer. Foods you can freeze : Cooked pasta. Cooked rice. Continue reading Things You Can Freeze & More Great Tips!

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Food and Wine Food Waste Cooking Wine 81

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 14, 2018

My family was not thrilled, but we need to reduce our food waste. Did you know you can save hundreds of dollars by reducing your food waste?!?! Did you know you can save hundreds of dollars by reducing your food waste?!?! Don’t overshred or it will be too fine. summer corn. 1/2 cup of water.

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Budgeting Budget Food Waste Kids and Family 100

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 15, 2013

This week''s bundle takes you back to the basics with 5 cooking resources to help you meal plan, create your own recipes, make homemade condiments and reduce waste. Making your own condiments isn''t difficult! Disclosure - This post contains affiliate links that help support this site at no additional cost to you.

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Cooking Food Waste Meals Recipes 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 31, 2016

There is one place to look for extra money that maybe you haven’t considered–your groceries. If you don’t know what you spend each month on groceries, I encourage you to keep a tally for a month to give you an idea. Slashing your spending doesn’t mean you’ll be noshing on ramen noodles either.

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Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Budgeting 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 24, 2014

Growing up, I remember my mom always sending me out to the composting bin with a bucket full of (what I thought was) gross bits and pieces of food waste. I love dumping buckets full of organic waste into our homemade bin. This is one thing that I didn’t understand as a kid, but I sure do now. Why Compost?

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Compost Composting Home and Garden Plants 222

For the Mommas

JULY 14, 2014

Nor your neighbors won’t be bothered when your garbage disposal is at work. It’s three grind stages quickly grind virtually any food waste. The InSinkErator Evolution Excel 1-HP Garbage Disposer disposer features a SoundSeal Technology for ultra-quiet performance versus a standard disposer.

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Food Waste Amazon Warranties Work 45

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 9, 2013

Being that we are getting married in seven short months, which will be funded by my fiance and I alone, we want to cut costs wherever we can (without sacrificing quality) so we aren’t in a tight financial position as the wedding costs start accumulating. I love entertaining guests, and cooking is no exception. Cutting Down.

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Dinner Christmas Food and Wine Bulk 192

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 30, 2014

The Goal of the Grocery Budget Challenge is to be creative with our meal planning and grocery shopping so that we aren’t over-spending. We don’t want to make our families miserable with bland meals, boring snacks, and not enough food in the house.

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Budgeting Budget January Groceries 127

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 27, 2023

You won’t find things like “start a YouTube channel or blog” in this post. We don’t have time for that. Don’t spend it!! I also like that people can come to the house to pick things up, and I don’t have to mail anything. Don’t ignore the big stuff. It’s just easy.

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Saving Money Budgeting Budget Money 52

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Like housing, utilities, and insurance, food is a major expense you can’t go without. Reducing your food expenses is one of the best ways to reduce your overall spending and find extra money in your budget ! The list is long, but don’t be overwhelmed. The list is long, but don’t be overwhelmed.

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Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Like housing, utilities, and insurance, food is a major expense you can’t go without. Reducing your food expenses is one of the best ways to reduce your overall spending and find extra money in your budget ! The list is long, but don’t be overwhelmed. The list is long, but don’t be overwhelmed.

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Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

of Agriculture, a US family of 4 discards around $1500 a year on food waste. Imagine saving your family’s budget $1500 a year just by being more aware of your food waste and taking action to stop it. Everyone’s plate might look different, but you’ll at least use up the leftovers and reduce the waste.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

It helps reduce food waste and saves money by making the most of your ingredients. Don’t overcomplicate it. Before going to the store, check what you already have in your pantry and fridge to avoid buying things you don’t need. Taking advantage of sales is one of the easiest ways to save money on food.

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Cooking Budgeting Budget Leftovers 52

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 28, 2013

You''ll avoid all sorts of duplicate purchases and reduce food waste too. You don''t need to leave specific numbers if you don''t feel comfortable, but let us know if you did anything specific to save your goal. Today is the eighth meeting, but you can join us at any time. September Assignments: 1. Thanks for reading.

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August Club Christmas Goals 100

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.

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Growing Plants Grow Your Own Gardening 234

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. To me it’s a no brainer; be green and save money in the process… why wouldn’t you?! It’s amazing how much food we waste in the Western world.

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Saving Money Money Green Grow Your Own 184

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Growing up, we didn’t have much. Vacations don’t have to be huge or extravagant. How to Save Money When Traveling When it comes to traveling, the three main areas you can save are accommodations, travel, and food. This doesn’t mean every minute of your day needs to be planned out. Loyalty can pay off.

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Saving Money Money Travel Hotel 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2011

Well, I don’t know about you but this week has felt very long and tiring. We have been lucky so far…haven’t been sick once this year, including all 2010. I do know others though that haven’t and they seem to be doing well too. I must say, we usually don’t have a hard time using ours.

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January Personal Finance Green And Frugal Finance 113

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Personally, if I don’t make a shopping list and plan my meals, my grocery budget is toast. of Agriculture, a US family of 4 discards around $1500 a year on food waste. Imagine saving your family’s budget $1500 a year just by being more aware of your food waste and taking action to stop it.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Less waste. To reduce food waste, we prepared these mostly with ingredients that needed to be used. Make the rice if you don’t have some left over. Don’t sleep on the sauce. Sign up for my email roundup so you don’t miss out on anything new. The longer it sits, the better it tastes.

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Leftovers Meals Re-use Recipes 52

Couponing 101

JANUARY 6, 2012

Using coupons will save you money at the register, but using your food wisely is going to save you money as well! Here are a few of the things I noticed happening when I didn’t plan out our meals: We shopped more often. We wasted more food (produce, leftovers, etc. We spent more on groceries. Leftovers – Ugh.

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Saving Money Meals Money Menu Planning 98

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! Don’t pile on cheap, flavorless cheese. Frittatas are a perfect way to use up leftovers, and my vegetable frittata with broccoli and sausage is delicious, hearty, and filling!

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Leftovers Ovens Cooking Food Waste 40