Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 10, 2016

Fortunately, a team of nutritionists at GIANT Food Stores wants to help parents start the new school year off right, and offered some tips to build a better lunch. 4 Tips to Build a Better School Lunch. My kids love tacos, so I heat leftover taco meat in the microwave, sprinkle on a little cheese, and store in the thermos.

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Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Meal bowls are also a great way to use leftovers and random ingredients with endless variations. Most people struggle with leftovers, and this is a perfect way to turn them into a completely different meal ! There are four basic steps to building a good meal bowl: Choose a base. My oven-baked rice is part of my weekly food prep.

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For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 19, 2017

Perhaps this is a leftover symptom from my years as an educator, but I've found that it can make a profound difference in how employees approach growth and learning. Sharing your journey can forge stronger relationships, build trust and encourage resilience. Then ask them, "How do we make this happen? And what do you need from me?"

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

I also do not want her to have to take out so many loans and other things that I felt like I had to do to build my life. Luckily, my little is starting to enjoy some of these activities – like picking the peaches from our tree, grocery shopping, baking/cooking, and gardening and I love spending time with her doing these activities too!

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 30, 2015

Sunday: My kids were at a team building party for their swim team. Thursday: The last Thursday of October is always trick or treat night in our neighborhood, so I served up some tasty pasta and sloppy joe leftovers. This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: Close family friends took my daughters to Hersheypark for the afternoon.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

I learned how to cook and bake at a very young age, and I’ve always enjoyed kitchen work as both creative pursuit and scientific inquiry. Mise en place for a recipe Even in college, when I was living in a dorm, and had a dining hall meal plan that meant I could get whatever I wanted whenever I wanted it, I still cooked and baked.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2015

I don’t freeze food in the used bags, but do use them for leftovers in the frig. My Mother-in-law used to bake small cakes at Christmas time in empty vegetable cans to give away. I bake Christmas cookies every year to give away to family and friends. Two liter soda bottles. Empty vegetable cans. Coffee can.

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