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Grocery Budget Challenge | January Meeting

Family Balance Sheet

We don’t want to make our families miserable with bland meals, boring snacks, and not enough food in the house. Lately when I see my bill at the check out, I’m shocked at how few groceries are actually going home with me. I need to find some new recipes that are quick, easy, and tasty. February Assignments.

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How to Save Money on Groceries

Family Balance Sheet

These are strategies I use weekly to keep my grocery bill in line with our budget. 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. According to the U.S.

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25 Ways to Save on Groceries Every Month

Saving Everyday

Consistently using things you already have not only saves money but also prevents food waste. Throwing food away is throwing money away ! Pro tip : Recipes are guides, not manuals. Eating up those leftovers prevents food waste, period! I recently needed 1/4 cup of cashew pieces for a recipe.

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25 Ways to Save on Groceries Every Month

Saving Everyday

Consistently using things you already have not only saves money but also prevents food waste. Throwing food away is throwing money away ! Pro tip : Recipes are guides, not manuals. Eating up those leftovers prevents food waste, period! I recently needed 1/4 cup of cashew pieces for a recipe.

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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

And I am more conscious of eating leftovers and avoiding food waste. I know my dad got frustrated by the bills sometimes, and I must have absorbed that anxiety, because sometimes I get very anxious about spending money. I’d like to grow our own catnip for Mr. Clark! How has reading the Frugal Girl changed you?

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