Couponing 101

JUNE 8, 2011

I mentioned in my menu plan last week that I was planning to do some freezer cooking as well as a meal swap with friends. For the freezer cooking, I just doubled the recipe for some of the dinners I was already making. This way we got dinner for that night plus an extra for the freezer. I am so pleased with how well it went!

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Personally, I plan a weekly menu that’s centered around what’s already in my pantry and freezer, what’s on sale, and my family’s schedule. of Agriculture, a US family of 4 discards around $1500 a year on food waste. Utilize the Freezer. Batch cooking: Buy in bulk, batch cook, and freeze in portion sizes.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2016

While I have success finding coupons in the Sunday paper and online printing sources, like Coupons.com for hygiene, paper, and cleaning products, food is another story. I don’t find too many coupons for foods that we eat and I only save about $3-5 in paper coupons on each weekly shopping trip, which is hardly extreme.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 24, 2011

Note- If you are going to buy your nuts in bulk, be sure to store them in an air tight bag in your freezer. So now that you have read this, you have no excuses for going hungry or stopping at a fast food joint for a pick me up when you’re on the go. This stops them from going rancid.

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Couponing 101

MARCH 22, 2019

So, you read the post about buying meat in bulk to save money , and now you’ve got a ton of meat to freeze. Meat preserved with the FoodSaver System in the freezer can last up to three years and still taste fresh, flavorful, and freezer-burn free. But it’s not just for long-term freezer storage.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 27, 2011

Buy in bulk. With the rise of Costco, Sam’s Club, and BJ’s Wholesale, it has gotten easier than ever to buy items in bulk. Buying in bulk seems like it would cost more and would be more harmful to the environment but the truth is that it’s not. Buying in bulk reduces the amount of packaging that is needed for a product.

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Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 14, 2012

I love to buy in bulk when I find a good deal – we actually found a great deal on an extra freezer years ago and I keep all my extra food there. And the freezer also comes in handy when I pick all the fresh vegetables from the garden each summer! 2) No waste.

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Vacuums Gift Cards Giveaway Gifts 89

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Like housing, utilities, and insurance, food is a major expense you can’t go without. Reducing your food expenses is one of the best ways to reduce your overall spending and find extra money in your budget ! Go through everything you already have in your refrigerator, freezer, and pantry. Here’s why. Batch cook.

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Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Like housing, utilities, and insurance, food is a major expense you can’t go without. Reducing your food expenses is one of the best ways to reduce your overall spending and find extra money in your budget ! Go through everything you already have in your refrigerator, freezer, and pantry. Here’s why. Make it a priority.

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Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

Couponing 101

AUGUST 4, 2019

Depending on where you are when the hunger strikes, the food you choose out of desperation may be overpriced and unhealthy. But convenience foods are rarely the best option for your budget or your nutrition. Preparing your own convenience food ahead of time can help you save money and eat better. Many stores rely on this.

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Meals Snacks Budgeting Budget 55

For the Mommas

DECEMBER 28, 2015

You may have heard that buying in bulk saves you money, but that is only if you are buying non-perishable items that you use often. Purchasing too much of one food usually guarantees that most of it will go into the trash. The meat department is where the bulk of your budget goes. 1) Buy less. 2) Make a budget book.

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For the Mommas

JUNE 21, 2015

You may have heard that buying in bulk saves you money, but that is only if you are buying non-perishable items that you use often. Purchasing too much of one food usually guarantees that most of it will go into the trash. 2.) The meat department is where the bulk of your budget goes. 4.) Do your own processing.

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Saving Money Money Groceries Grocery 40

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 23, 2014

Real Food, Reflections, and Simple Living for the Christian Year by Daniel and Haley Stewart. No Cook Freezer Meals by Kelly McNelis. Real Food on a Real Budget by Stephanie Langford. The ABC’s of Freezer Cooking by KM Logan. Bulk Herb Store – Free digital download of “Making Herbs Simple: Volume 2” ($14.95

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Sale Kids and Family Simple Mom 138

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 31, 2013

According to a 2012 Gallop Poll, the average American family spends about $150 a week on food alone! This may sound counterintuitive, but you actually save money when you buy in bulk. Anyone who has gone grocery shopping for their household knows that feeding the family can get expensive. Start Menu Planning.

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Dinner Simple Family Menu Planning 75

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 10, 2011

Today I am going to share with 4 rules we live by when it comes to eating healthy as well as 18 different foods you can eat organically that will be healthy and won’t drain your wallet. Eat seasonally : If you can find foods that are in season that you enjoy, then buy those. They are always cheaper than their imported neighbours.

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For the Mommas

JANUARY 2, 2016

Put them in the freezer for future use. They can be used when washing items like stuffed animals in the washing machine or you can reuse them to store other fruits and vegetables that you buy in bulk. Here are some ways you can save money by finding new uses for old items. 1) Leftover cookies make excellent pie crusts for cream pies.

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For the Mommas

OCTOBER 6, 2015

Put them in the freezer for future use. They can be used when washing items like stuffed animals in the washing machine or you can reuse them to store other fruits and vegetables that you buy in bulk. Bread crumbs and pieces of all types should be cubed or ground in the food processor as soon as possible before the expiration date.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 23, 2014

To the overworked housewife in the 1950s, convenience foods were a fun novelty that gave her more time to do other things besides cook. To the working women of the 1980s, convenience foods offered them a way to juggle their responsibilities of career women and wives and mothers. Chicken or Beef Broth. Lunchables.

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Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 10, 2015

Check out this article for more ideas on how to use your holiday food leftovers! Since I use pumpkin a lot this time of year, I like to buy it in bulk at Sam’s Club. Pumpkin freezes really well , so I save what I don’t use in one cup portions and pop them in the freezer! 1 cup pumpkin puree. 1 1/2 cups sugar.

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Saving Everyday

JUNE 1, 2023

Quickly scan the pantry, refrigerator, and freezer for things that you need to use before they go bad. Frozen foods can be your best friend when shopping and cooking for one person. It lasts for months in the freezer! Buy in bulk. I hope this list of things I’ve learned makes your life easier! Shop sales.

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 16, 2014

A great tip is to buy your chicken in bulk and prep it all before it goes into the freezer, so it’s ready to go when you need it. I love the Food Should Taste Good blue corn chips, so that what I used. The only prep work this really called for was cutting up the chicken and browning it. Ingredients.

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Lighting Main Dishes Nashville Dinner 59

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

I’m on a mission to eat well and serve my family tasty food on our limited budget. The ‘buy’ price is the price per unit that you are willing to spend on food. a pound, so when the price dips below that I’ll stock up for the freezer. Buy in Bulk and Freeze in Portion Sizes. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes.

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Saving Everyday

JANUARY 10, 2015

A great tip is to buy your chicken in bulk and prep it all before it goes into the freezer, so it’s ready to go when you need it. I love the Food Should Taste Good blue corn chips, so that what I used. The only prep work this really called for was cutting up the chicken and browning it. Ingredients.

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Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

I’m guilty of cooking too much food, so when my husband is overseas, I completely change how I plan and prepare my meals. It helps reduce food waste and saves money by making the most of your ingredients. Step Two : Create a simple meal plan template , including your favorite foods and snacks. Here are some tips!

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Cooking Budgeting Budget Leftovers 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 19, 2011

When not saving money, she is usually spending it on food for her two greyhounds and two cats. Many figures show that Americans waste nearly one third of their food each year (the statistics are similar for the U.K. Preserving food is an easy way to cut back on food waste and reduce your grocery budget at the same time.

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For the Mommas

JULY 25, 2016

You want to feed your family healthy, tasty food, but so often it seems the advice on how to do that involves shopping at the farmer’s market for organic local produce and cooking every single ingredient of every meal from scratch. Buy in Bulk. Try Freezer Cooking. How to Eat Healthy Without Living in Your Kitchen.

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Kitchen Bulk Cooking Freezers 40

Coupons Do Work

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Baby Food & Care. qt or Freezer Pops, 16 ct - Fred Meyer In Ad Coupon - $4.49 - coupon price $4.49 qt or Freezer Pops, 16 ct - Fred Meyer In Ad Coupon. Frozen Foods. Bulk Almonds, per lb - $4.99. Bulk Almonds, per lb. Abound Dry Cat Food, 13 lbs - $18.99. Abound Dry Cat Food, 13 lbs.

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For the Mommas

MAY 3, 2014

ea wyb 2 Iams MiniChunks Dog Food 5.7lb(Select Others), $9.99 $2/1 Iams Dry Dog Food printable $0.75/1 1 Iams Dog Food or Cat Food Dry, exp. 6/30/14 (Conagra and P&G Help End Child Hunger Booklet) $1/1 Iams Dry Dog or Cat Food, exp. 1 Ziploc Freezer or Storage Bags Target printable.

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Coupons Do Work

JANUARY 7, 2017

Purina Beyond Cat Food, 3 lbs - $8.99 B1G3 Purina Beyond Canned Cat Food FREE When You Buy (1) Purina Beyond Wet Dry Food; Includes Dry Food, 3 lb or Larger; Up to $3.36 1 Purina Beyond Dry Cat Food Bag - 10-16-16 SS (exp. Purina Beyond Cat Food, 3 lbs. Purina Beyond Dog Food, 3.7 - 4 lbs - $8.99

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Meijer Michigan Travel Purina 100

Coupons Do Work

DECEMBER 17, 2016

Gerber Foods All items must be purchased in a single transaction. Gerber Foods. Baby Food & Care. McCormick Food Coloring, 0.2 - 2.39 McCormick Food Coloring, 0.2 - 2.39 Frozen Foods. Includes: Storage 15 - 20 ct or Freezer 10 - 15 ct. - $1.00/2 Includes: Storage 15 - 20 ct or Freezer 10 - 15 ct.

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Saving In Akron

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

12/31 (Kraft Food & Family). 12/31 (Kraft Food & Family). 12/31 (Kraft Food & Family). 1 bulk fiber therapy product, exp. 1 Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs or Cold Cuts (Kraft Food & Family). 12/31 (Kraft Food & Family). 1 Select Philadelphia or Kraft Cheeses (Kraft Food & Family).

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Giant Eagle Betty Crocker Jimmy Dean Olay 157

Coupons Do Work

APRIL 27, 2015

Baby Food & Care. Meijer Bulk Pack Diapers, 104 - 180 ct - Prices Vary. Food Should Taste Good Tortilla Chips, 5.5 Frozen Foods. 1 MorningStar Farms Veggie Foods Products. - $0.75/1 1 MorningStar Farms Veggie Foods Product. - $1.00/1 Ziploc Freezer Bags, 28 - 38 ct - $3.99 Final Price: $4.19.

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Coupons Do Work

DECEMBER 14, 2016

Includes: Storage & Freezer 1 qt - 1 gal bags. - $1.00/2 Includes: Storage & Freezer 1 qt - 1 gal bags. Baby Food & Care. Frozen Foods. Purina Friskies Canned Cat Food, 5.5 24 Purina Friskies Cans or Wet Cat Food Variety Packs - 10-30-16 RP; Includes (24) Cans, 5.5 Final Price: $1.98. oz - $2.00.

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Lucky Charms General Mills Big G Cereals Nabisco 100

Coupons Do Work

DECEMBER 20, 2016

Includes: Storage & Freezer 1 qt - 1 gal bags. - $1.00/2 Includes: Storage & Freezer 1 qt - 1 gal bags. Baby Food & Care. Frozen Foods. Purina Friskies Canned Cat Food, 5.5 24 Purina Friskies Cans or Wet Cat Food Variety Packs - 10-30-16 RP; Includes (24) Cans, 5.5 Final Price: $1.98. oz - $2.00.

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General Mills Big G Cereals Lucky Charms Nabisco 100

Coupons Do Work

MARCH 13, 2016

Baby Food & Care. Sprout Organic Baby Food, 4 - 5 oz - $1.00 B3G1 Sprout Organic Foods Baby & Toddler Pouches; Includes 3.17 - 4.5 B1G1 Sprouts Organic Baby Foods - 2-28-16 SS; Maximum Value $1.69 (exp. Sprout Organic Baby Food, 4 - 5 oz. Bulk Jumbo Muffins, ea - $0.99. Bulk Jumbo Muffins, ea.

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Price Travel Orville Redenbacher Bread 100

Coupons Do Work

APRIL 20, 2015

Baby Food & Care. Gerber Food - Prices Vary Excludes: Formula. - $1.00/2 6 Gerber Baby Food - MobiSave Rebate. Angel Food Loaf, 8 oz - $2.50. Meijer Seasonings - Prices Vary Includes: Extracts, Food Color, Seasoning, Gravy Mixes and Jars, Herbs, Salt, Pepper, Seasoning Mixes, and Spices. Diet Food & Drinks.

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Coupons Do Work

JANUARY 7, 2017

1/8 - … Baby Food & Care. Beech-Nut Classics Baby Food Stage 2, 4 oz - $0.60. Beech-Nut Classics Baby Food Stage 2, 4 oz. Angel Food Cake - $2.00. Angel Food Cake. Assorted Bulk Donuts, ea - $0.39 $0.39 Assorted Bulk Donuts, ea. Diet Food & Drinks. Share this list via email.

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