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Five Frugal Things | A lunch-y edition

The Frugal Girl

I’m using metal containers to pack my lunches Reusable containers make for a greener lunch, and a cheaper lunch. I love glass containers for food storage at home, largely because they are see-through. Food that’s visible is food that’s less likely to go to waste! Seriously life-changing, guys.

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5 Ideas For Making Time To Eat At Home

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

One of the keys to healthier eating — and saving money while you do it — is preparing meals at home. There are a number of benefits to cooking at home beyond just improving your health and saving money. According to many studies, there are relationship and other benefits for sharing meals at home with a family.

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8 Ways to Celebrate 4th of July at Home

Couponing 101

It’s time to flex your flag-waving arm because the 4th of July is upon us. While so many public celebrations are canceled, your at-home festivities can be just as fun-filled and patriotic. While you can enjoy classic cookout foods like hamburgers and hot dogs, trying something new could add a fun twist for the celebration.

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8 Cinco de Mayo Recipes to Get Festive at Home

Couponing 101

What better way to relax at home than enjoying a festive fiesta? Plus, a number of ingredients are optional and others list possible substitutions, so you’re not out of luck if you can’t get everything the recipe calls for. We like this recipe because you can use fresh, canned, or frozen corn, making it pretty flexible.

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How to Save on Food Costs When Traveling

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We used to think that a vacation wasn’t a vacation unless we had eaten like the locals and indulged in all of the local foods. Instead, we’ve learned to save money on food when vacationing so we can vacation longer and see more sites. We’ve used a number of strategies to do this.

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Eat Dinner at Home & SAVE! | 31 Days to Find $1000

Family Balance Sheet

On Sundays, we’ll meet here to catch our breath, and let everyone know how we’re finding our $1000. You had to have known that this challenge was coming…I’ve taken away the drive-thru breakfast , then I told to you pack a brown bag lunch and now we’re eating dinner at home. Always use a coupon.

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Saving Money on Food While On the Road

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Something that I’ve found throughout all of my trips to the many different places I’ve visited, is that food is always a cost that is hard to contain. Even so, after spending hundreds of dollars on food on my trip to NYC, I began to look more into saving some serious money on dining for my next trip. After all, you’ve got to eat!