Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

That’s why I try hard to focus on healthy foods, including organic or all natural products. These really are basic principles that apply to anything you are buying, not just health food, but they are good reminders for all of us. Ways to Save at Whole Foods. a daily meal planner, and other money saving tips.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Looking for ways to save money on groceries? How to Save Money on Groceries. 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. You’ll be thankful later.

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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. Eating in rather than ordering out saves money. It helps reduce food waste and saves money by making the most of your ingredients. Learning how to cook for one person can take time and effort.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

When finances are tight, often the only area we can control is our food spending. This makes meal planning simpler and has saved me a ton of money. By having a schedule and knowing what we usually eat, I can save money by buying many foods in bulk. Snacks & Dessert. My suggestions are just a start.

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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. How to Save on Whole Foods. Thankfully, I’m always up for a challenge.

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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

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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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.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 25, 2016

Everyone chips in though, but my mom and two aunts cook the bulk of the food. Saturday: I am roasting a turkey for my family, mostly for the leftovers, but also so the 4 of us can sit down as a family for a big meal. As much as I love the smell and the look of a fresh tree, this will save us around $70.

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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. 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat. The ‘buy’ price is the price per unit that you are willing to spend on food. Buy in Bulk and Freeze in Portion Sizes. Freeze Your Leftovers. Please share in the comments.

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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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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

How did you get interested in saving money? Back when I was engaged and living on my own for the first time (I lived with my parents while in grad school to save on rent), I went to the library a lot and found a copy of the Tightwad Gazette. What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? Maybe four years?

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Couponing 101

APRIL 16, 2019

Here are my 10 ways to save on a kid’s birthday party. This is key in order to save money on food and drinks. If your child is pretty young or doesn’t have an opinion, I like to do a color themed party so that I can use any leftovers for future parties! Buying party supplies in bulk is such a helpful way to save money.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 31, 2013

Thanks to Brittany for this guest post on ways to save on a family dinner. According to a 2012 Gallop Poll, the average American family spends about $150 a week on food alone! Here are a few tips and meal ideas that will help you save at the checkout counter: 1. Image courtesy of dusky / FreeDigitalPhotos.net.

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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. Freeze leftovers so nothing goes to waste.

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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. Save space and guarantee freshness with the as-seen-on-TV FoodSaver — now 25% off on Amazon ! The FoodSaver vacuum-sealer system is on sale for just $59.99 (reg.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

A little up front planning will help you save money while on your trip, so that you can have the relaxed vacation that you''ve been waiting for. 8 Tips to Help You Save Money While On Vacation. Also, have your kids save their own money for their souvenirs. I just pack everything in coolers and the food holds up during our drive.

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Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

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! Such a cute way to reuse toilet paper rolls (or even paper towel rolls if you have longer cords). Plus, it makes everything look so much neater!

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Saving Everyday

MAY 27, 2024

Recommended Equipment Ceramic Bowls Nakiri Knife Ceramic Nonstick Pan Variations Want to bulk up this healthy breakfast bowl recipe? We used chicken sausage to save some calories. These single-serve bowls are a great way to use up small amounts of food and leftovers. Add quinoa, rice, or potatoes! Don’t like kale?

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For the Mommas

JANUARY 2, 2016

Save Money By Finding New Uses For Old Items. When most of us make the decision to start saving money, the focus is on the actual dollar amount we spend every month. Did you know that you can also save money by reusing old items that you would normally throw away? 1) Leftover cookies make excellent pie crusts for cream pies.

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For the Mommas

OCTOBER 6, 2015

Save Money By Finding New Uses For Old Items. When most of us make the decision to start saving money , the focus is on the actual dollar amount we spend every month. Did you know that you can also save money by reusing old items that you would normally throw away? Leftover cookies make excellent pie crusts for cream pies.

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Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 6, 2023

This recipe only uses 8 ounces of dry pasta, but we bulk it up with veggies, tuna, and a killer sauce. Add the cottage cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon, vinegar, and seasonings to a small food processor or blender. Have you ever eaten leftover cold pasta salad, and the pasta seemed a bit undercooked? Start with the sauce.

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Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

I have teamed up with 4 other bloggers to bring you an amazing 2014 Holiday Gift Guide this year – Koupon Karen , She Saved , Deal Seeking Mom and Southern Savers. Today’s post is all about delicious food gifts! The Auto Canner allows consumers to autopreserve foods at the peak of their freshness with the touch of a button.

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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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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. I washed and saved the jars from Mike's favorite salsa. Why do I do this?

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