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I am confused by “restocking” videos

The Frugal Girl

I should add: obviously if you buy bulk foods from a packaging-free/low-packaging store, then it makes sense to put that food into containers. I know at Whole Foods, you used to dispense bulk food into a thin plastic bag, which was clearly not meant for long-term storage. No need to pay for a label. Ready to be de-influenced?

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Homemade Taco Seasoning

Family Balance Sheet

I had all of the ingredients for leftover pork tacos , except for the taco seasoning, a crucial ingredient. Try this recipe and once you have perfected it to your family's taste, make it in bulk and store in a container. 50 - $1, but I made this recipe in bulk for zero cents, because I had all of the ingredients on hand.

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Frugal Friday 11.25.16

Family Balance Sheet

What We Ate this Week: Monday : Ham & Bean Soup , homemade sugar-free applesauce. 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. Wednesday: Spaghetti night.

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Grocery Shopping for One Person + Ways to Save

Saving Everyday

I am a fan of leftovers, so I always make enough for at least two meals. Buy in bulk. The prices on bulk food items can give you sticker shock, but buying exactly what you need from the bulk section is often cheaper than buying a whole package. 25 WAYS TO SAVE ON GROCERIES EVERY MONTH Make a loose meal plan.

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My #1 Tip for Trimming Grocery Spending

Family Balance Sheet

By having a schedule and knowing what we usually eat, I can save money by buying many foods in bulk. Just be sure that your family will consume all of the food you purchase in bulk. Glean what you can from my suggestions, but feel free to make this work for your family. Here’s what it looks like for us. The sky’s the limit.

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How to Save Money Fast – My Top 20 Tips

Penny Pinchin' Mom

Put Away the Leftovers Another way to increase your savings quickly is to try as much as you can to save money from your designated weekly budget. Instead, put that leftover cash into your savings accounts. From $300 a week to the weeks where you have some of that leftover, find one week where you spend absolutely nothing.

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25 Ways to Save on Groceries Every Month

Saving Everyday

Some of our favorites are big batches of rice and cauliflower rice, breakfast sandwiches , sheet-pan omelets or frittatas , and gluten-free sausage balls. Repurpose leftovers. Eating up those leftovers prevents food waste, period! If leftovers aren’t your thing, try repurposing them. Consider the bulk bins.