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Keeping the Christmas Dinner Costs and Waste Down

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

For Easter, we were able to cut the cost of our dinner by doing some things that we will repeat for Christmas: Bulk Shop. I am normally not a fan of bulk shopping at places like Costco. Being that there are only two of us in our household, we never use up bulk groceries before they go bad, making it a wasteful endeavour.

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How to Save Money on Groceries

Family Balance Sheet

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. Everyone’s plate might look different, but you’ll at least use up the leftovers and reduce the waste.

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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

In this house, we were able to put it in the laundry room and I use it all the time for kneading bread. And I am more conscious of eating leftovers and avoiding food waste. My grandpa would shoot squirrels when they needed meat, and they had a big garden and my grandmother baked her own bread. I make bone broth now!

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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 ! Eating up those leftovers prevents food waste, period! Consider the bulk bins. a pound from the bulk bin or $5.99 The bulk spices at Whole Foods are my jam!

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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 ! Eating up those leftovers prevents food waste, period! Consider the bulk bins. a pound from the bulk bin or $5.99 The bulk spices at Whole Foods are my jam!

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How to Save Money on Groceries

Family Balance Sheet

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. Everyone’s plate might look different, but you’ll at least use up the leftovers and reduce the waste.