Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 4, 2013
Our consumer-driven society is one that results in a great deal of waste. From food waste to packaging to disposable items, there are a lot of resources being used by humans. This consumption of resources — and the waste it produces — is not sustainable. Preserve Some of Your Food. Nor is it healthy.
Family Balance Sheet
JANUARY 28, 2022
As my kids have grown into teenagers who eat as much as adults, I spend about $800-1000/month–this includes anything I buy at the grocery store, so it includes paper and cleaning products. of Agriculture, a US family of 4 discards around $1500 a year on food waste. Seriously, my kids claim hunger ALL.DAY.LONG.
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Saving Everyday
AUGUST 1, 2022
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! When I do this, I still buy the things we use every day like eggs, coffee, and cream. Have a plan. Get organized.
Saving Everyday
AUGUST 1, 2022
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! When I do this, I still buy the things we use every day like eggs, coffee, and cream. Have a plan. Get organized.
Family Balance Sheet
FEBRUARY 15, 2019
As my kids have grown into a teen and tween who eat as much as adults, I spend about $700/month–this includes anything I buy at the grocery store, so it includes paper and cleaning products. of Agriculture, a US family of 4 discards around $1500 a year on food waste. Seriously, my kids claim hunger ALL.DAY.LONG.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
DECEMBER 9, 2013
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.
The Frugal Girl
JANUARY 22, 2024
I have a rule now that if I want to buy a book, I need to donate one. I also will pay more for some specialty food items, as I have several food allergies to deal with, and we eat a no-sugar diet. Easiest part of being frugal: Not buying things like junk food at the grocery store. Also, growing our own food.
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