Motherhood Moments

MARCH 4, 2023

Or, instead of dining out every night, you may opt to cook at home more often. Credit can be a valuable tool when used wisely, but it can also quickly lead to debt if you're not careful. If you do decide to use your credit card or apply for a loan, make sure you're only borrowing what you can afford to repay.

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Saving Everyday

JANUARY 9, 2013

Everyone in my family loves soup, which is awesome considering it is budget friendly, good for you, easy, and a great way to use up leftovers! I threw together this quickie soup last night using leftover chicken and kale! Pin This To Pinterest. Ingredients: 2 cups leftover chicken. 1 can fire roasted tomatoes. 4 cloves garlic.

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For the Mommas

JANUARY 30, 2017

PremiumPrep #CollectiveBias One of my New Year’s resolutions is to cook at home more and use my leftovers for lunch the next day. This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. I try to meal plan and prep every Sunday. Get inspired for your weekly meal […].

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 4, 2011

Cook at home. Cooking at home not only saves you money but it also keeps you in control of what you are putting into your body. By planning ahead, the task of cooking at home doesn’t need to be time consuming. By planning ahead, the task of cooking at home doesn’t need to be time consuming.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 21, 2014

We used to love eating out, but as our family grew, so did the expense of eating out. Still, I missed the convenience of eating out and not having to cook at home. One strategy I used to make dinner time more bearable was to begin making freezer meals. How to Get Started with Once a Month Cooking.

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Teresa's Deals

OCTOBER 2, 2015

Use Coupons. I do remember when I was young, my mom using coupons but now that I think back on it, she was not using them the right way. I had no clue how to use them the right way either but after about a year of learning, I did learn. I love to cook at home and it saves us a so much money.

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Teresa's Deals

OCTOBER 2, 2015

Use Coupons. I do remember when I was young, my mom using coupons but now that I think back on it, she was not using them the right way. I had no clue how to use them the right way either but after about a year of learning, I did learn. I love to cook at home and it saves us a so much money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

We all know that cooking at home is better for both our physical and fiscal health. I get it, when you get home after a long day, you just want to sit down, relax, and have the food come to you. Save Money and Time with Once a Month Cooking Stop Eating Out! And yet, so many struggle to make it happen. Try Some Add Ins.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 2, 2011

Besides not being great for your health, you could be using this time for more useful tasks. Instead of watching TV, why not try learning a new skill that could lead to a raise at work; Or, why not use this time to develop some forms of passive income that can go towards your savings. Cook at home.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 28, 2012

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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 5, 2013

Food from restaurants can cost significantly more than food cooked at home. A plate of pasta with red sauce can cost less than a dollar if made at home; at most restaurants it will cost you well over $10. My partner used to go through a drive-thru for something almost every day. So why do we eat out so often?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 30, 2013

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. Flabby, soft bodies really won’t cut it. Get Healthy'

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Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 16, 2012

Now, having a husband who is a chef is generally a good thing but when they spend all day cooking at work they aren’t always so excited about cooking at home! So when I told him he had been challenged to make an original recipe using the wraps he was excited to get started.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 2, 2013

The majority of your meals should be prepared from scratch using fresh ingredients, preferably in season. By cooking at home you save money, eat a more balanced and nutritional diet and get the enjoyment of being in control of creating what you and your family eat. Get Healthy'

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Saving Everyday

APRIL 12, 2013

Line a large cookie sheet with foil (I use Reynolds Non-stick Pan Lining Paper ). Line a large cookie sheet with foil (I use Reynolds Non-stick Pan Lining Paper). Cooking at home gives you complete control over your ingredients, so you know what you are putting into your family’s bodies. 1/4 Cup – Olive Oil.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 1, 2012

Plan to do what rich people do (whatever it takes to get their dreams); to think like rich people think (ie: think bigger); to talk like rich people talk (ie: positively); to use money the way rich people use their money (ie: they make their money work for them). Look for small ways you can change the way you use your money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 15, 2015

My husband and I used to like playing tennis on cool autumn days. Set Up Your Home for Healthier Food Choices. You can also set up your home for healthier food choices. Instead, you can engage in physical activities that are more “fun” and don’t feel like exercise. Go for bike rides.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

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. We used up what we had. To not count on debt being a tool we can use. We tried our best to stretch the food budget.

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Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 15, 2013

1 cup – diced lean ham (I used the Cure 81 because it was free after coupons). If you don’t have it or can’t get it, no biggie…just use regular salt and pepper to taste. You COULD use a ham hock, but since I like to keep things as light as possible and they are full of saturated fat, I use the lean ham cubes.

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Saving Everyday

MARCH 21, 2013

I prefer to use lean ground beef (and usually do) but my store had tons of packages of regular ground been marked way down, so I stocked up. I also like using elbow macaroni, but all I had was corkscrews last night. Just drain it good to get the grease off. We also don’t serve any fancy bread with this.

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Nicoles Nickels

AUGUST 3, 2011

Use them for grilling, to baste chicken, pork or fruit or serve them Thai-style as a dip with fresh spring rolls, kabobs or lettuces wraps. Asian cuisine naturally helps at-home chefs create fresh complete meals that can incorporate local vegetables along with chicken, fish, beef or firm tofu.

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For the Mommas

JUNE 28, 2011

no need to send samples, we use it daily. I don’t like to give a personal testimonial, because quite frankly if I don’t use it, I am not going to pretend I do. We cook at home almost everyday. When they asked me if I would like to review their product, I said. Finish is different.

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Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 24, 2012

Ready in just three minutes, the microwaveable meals contain pre-cooked thin rice noodles, a vegetable packet and sauce pouch. I’ve actually already been using the Thai Kitchen Brown Rice noodles and they are great for cooking with. Comment – Tell me what Asian meal you love to cook at home.

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The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Dry Eyes Some of you had asked about the eye mask I’m using for my dry eyes, wondering how it helps. I’ve managed to be frugal and to cook at home consistently through a lot of different life situations (and a lot of challenges), so I think I’ll manage as a nurse too. Err… self-moisturizing.)

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Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 27, 2013

Having fresh herbs on hand is a delicious way I like to spice up my cooking at home. Even if you are a beginning gardener, there are plenty of herbs that are easy to grow and have a lot of uses in the kitchen. If you bring in a good harvest of fresh garlic, you may find yourself using it for every meal.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

Families don’t/can’t take time to cook at home from scratch. With the advancing numbers of two income families, often there isn’t anyone at home to start the meal. percent) children now have a stay-at-home parent, compared to more than half (52.6 We ate basic meals at home. Get Healthy'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

For so long, we plodded along with next to nothing while our neighbors were running up their charge cards and using home equity loans to take vacations. We shopped at garage sales, turned down the heat, combined errands to use less gas, didn’t buy a lot of prepared food, cooked at home and the like.

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Saving With Shellie

JUNE 12, 2012

One of the main arguments people give for just getting Fast Food is that it is cheaper and quicker than cooking at home. This graphic shows the cost and nutrition of a meal for four at McDonald’s versus two different home cooked options. And while it may take some getting used to, YOU CAN DO IT !

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 14, 2012

This can be as simple as forgoing dinner out sometimes and cooking at home more; taking your lunch from home sometimes instead of always buying it; and the oldie but goodie – giving up one expensive Starbucks coffee a day. Debit cards allow you 24/7 access to your own money and help to reduce the use of credit cards.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 12, 2016

Tell us about yourself. I am used to moving a lot! And I cut back on lifestyle – cooking food at home, taking the bus to work vs driving and paying for parking, etc. Stop eating out – it’s so much better for your wallet and your waistline to cook at home. Where are you from?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2011

I used to visit him every winter break in school but then some family dynamics got in the way. Simple Organic shares with us the benefits of steam cleaning. We have a steam cleaner and use it for numerous things. We use it to clean our glass surfaces, our floors, and even our tub once in a while.

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