Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 20, 2012

Over my many years of environmental and personal finance writing, one of the most common things I get asked for is tips on how to save money on groceries. Even if all you grow are ingredients for a nightly salad, you could save big over the course of a month by not having to buy those simple veggies.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

The freezer can be an important tool to saving money at the grocery store and it’s not just for saving leftovers. Batch cooking: Buy in bulk, batch cook, and freeze in portion sizes. I also buy apples in bulk from a local orchard and make Homemade Sugar-Free Applesauce to eat year-round.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

The freezer can be an important tool to saving money at the grocery store and it’s not just for saving leftovers. Batch cooking: Buy in bulk, batch cook, and freeze in portion sizes. I also buy apples in bulk from a local orchard and make Homemade Sugar-Free Applesauce to eat year round. Shop at Discount and Outlet Stores.

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Saving Money Grocery Groceries Money 113