Couponing 101

JANUARY 17, 2012

For the past year or so, I’ve been doing a lot of research and have been picking my friends’ brains about health, wellness, and real food. One of the biggest myths about couponing is that there are no coupons for healthy foods. I’ve broken it down into smaller bite-sized goals to hopefully make this goal attainable.

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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. But one thing I have always wanted to help keep my food even longer, especially when making meals ahead of time is a Vacuum Sealer System. 2) No waste. 4) Preserve flavor.

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Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Plus, it makes everything look so much neater! A nice way to keep those bulk foods you buy (to save money of course!) This is an way of organizing your condiments, PLUS you’re using leftover egg crates! I love these ideas on how to take something so simple and make them both pretty and utilitarian!

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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. With a regular old freezer bag, I’d say you should use it within six months, so the FoodSaver really does make a difference if you can’t go through your meat in that time.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Personally, if I don’t make a shopping list and plan my meals, my grocery budget is toast. When I don’t plan, I make multiple trips to the store, eat out too often, and most certainly blow our budget. of Agriculture, a US family of 4 discards around $1500 a year on food waste. That is a lot of money, so I plan our meals.

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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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Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 6, 2023

It’s a healthy, filling meal that’s easy to make and easy on your wallet! This recipe only uses 8 ounces of dry pasta, but we bulk it up with veggies, tuna, and a killer sauce. Instead of an all-mayonnaise-based sauce, I made it lower in calories and higher in protein by making a high-protein cottage cheese sauce.

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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. Make substitutions in recipes. Many dried herbs and spices are full of flavor, making them the perfect alternative in recipes.

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Couponing 101

APRIL 16, 2019

This is key in order to save money on food and drinks. Just make sure you have everyone’s email addresses! This way, you can buy or make things that don’t necessarily have to have Captain America or Frozen characters on them. Buying party supplies in bulk is such a helpful way to save money. Time it Carefully.

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The Frugal Girl

AUGUST 23, 2023

Basically, they consist of people noisily arranging food/toiletries/drinks in aesthetically-pleasing storage containers or drawers, rather than storing them in the packaging they came in. I do think this makes sense on occasion When you have a huge container of something, it’s handier to pour it into a smaller container for regular use.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

Less than five more weeks of the mad morning dash to make it to the bus stop on time and then we''ll start counting down the days until our summer vacation. Every year, we split the rent on a beach condo with other family members to make a week away affordable for everyone involved. Make a list of expenditures. Create A Budget.

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For the Mommas

JANUARY 2, 2016

When most of us make the decision to start saving money, the focus is on the actual dollar amount we spend every month. 1) Leftover cookies make excellent pie crusts for cream pies. When you have a few cookies leftover, put them in a plastic bag and crush them with a rolling pin. Don’t Throw that Away!

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For the Mommas

OCTOBER 6, 2015

When most of us make the decision to start saving money , the focus is on the actual dollar amount we spend every month. Leftover cookies make excellent pie crusts for cream pies. When you have a few cookies leftover, put them in a plastic bag and crush them with a rolling pin. Don’t Throw that Away!

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Frugal Luxuries

JULY 6, 2011

My Gift and Craft Pantries are often bulging by the time winter arrives, which allows me to spend the bulk of my time during the holidays savoring the joy of organizing gift boxes and baskets, baking and putting the finishing touches on the gifts that I make. Painted the clean, dry lids with leftover white spray paint.

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Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 10, 2015

One of them suggested using leftover pumpkin pie in smoothies – genius! Check out this article for more ideas on how to use your holiday food leftovers! My family regularly requests my black bean brownies , but today I decided to change them up and add some leftover pumpkin puree I saved from Thanksgiving.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 5, 2012

Zero-waste is a concept that the very idea of waste should be eliminated; instead, any and all products, resources, materials, and leftovers should be returned for further use in the same or in a different capacity. Pick up some reusable containers and shop in bulk for everything possible. Here are some tips to help you get started.

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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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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.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

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. I also splurge on our cat’s special allergen-reducing food, which makes it possible for Ms. Easiest part of being frugal: Not buying things like junk food at the grocery store.

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Saving Everyday

JUNE 1, 2023

Grocery stores cater to families, so most products come in packages large enough to feed 2 to 4 people, making things even more difficult. I hope this list of things I’ve learned makes your life easier! Before you make your grocery list and meal plan for the week, look at what’s on sale where you regularly shop.

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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. Buy in Bulk and Freeze in Portion Sizes. I make tacos quite a bit and one way to stretch the meat further is to add a can of black beans.

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Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

Today’s post is all about delicious food gifts! Make sure you visit the other bloggers for more chances to win! The Auto Canner allows consumers to autopreserve foods at the peak of their freshness with the touch of a button. Purchase Information: Stores carrying natural food products, as well as on Amazon.com.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 12, 2012

This week I received a question from a reader asking how to shop for food for one. Here is Emily’s question: I would like to know if you have any advice or tips for being frugal with food when living alone. Most foods you buy in the grocery store are sized for 2-4 people. You just have to look. Roasted nuts.

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