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Look Hot and Stay Fit on a Busy Schedule

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The best meals and snacks are those you make at home because you can control what goes into them. I know you’re busy, but cooking at home is really beneficial for you and your family, on many levels, so try and rearrange your schedule to fit this in as often as you can. Get the whole family involved in meal preparation. Get Healthy'

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Four Easy Ways to Save on Basic Necessities

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We all need to eat on a daily basis, but you can cut back on your dining budget by eating at home. Most restaurant-style meals are easy to prepare at home at a fraction of the cost, and you are able to control what ingredients are included. When cooking at home, try to reduce meat consumption to save money.

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Seven Tips for Busy People to Cook at Home and Eat Healthy

Koupon Karen

In the modern hustle of daily life, especially for professionals who find themselves juggling between work and personal life, cooking at home often takes a back seat. Cook in Bulk and Utilize Leftovers One of the most efficient ways to ensure you have healthy meals throughout the week is to cook in bulk.

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Cucumbers RECALL: 285 infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Poona

For the Mommas

Several state health and agriculture departments are collecting leftover cucumbers from restaurants and grocery stores where ill people reported eating or shopping to test for the presence of Salmonella. Consumers should always practice safe food handling and preparation measures. Eastern time, or to consult [link].

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How this Couple Eliminated $180,000 of Debt in 12 Months!

Family Balance Sheet

It started with $40,000 in consumer debt (vehicles, credit cards, small student loan) and then sold our home and eliminated the $140,000 of mortgage debt. We started cooking at home more, a big issue for us was eating out. So we would cook at home and take leftovers for lunch the next day. Jones” 2.

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50 DIY Christmas Gift Ideas

Couponing 101

Peppermint Sugar Scrub via Real Food Enthusiast Bath & beauty stores make a killing on this stuff because most of us don’t realize how simple it is to make at home. Homemade Vanilla Extract via Real Food Enthusiast Homemade and consumable gifts are the way to go! Who doesn’t love pretty plants at home?

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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

I know I found The Frugal Girl through the Non-Consumer Advocate, and I’ve read nearly all the archives. We are very blessed that my husband earns enough so that I have been able to stay at home and homeschool–so my “why” in saving money is to balance that out. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl?

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