Couponing 101

JANUARY 17, 2012

In order to keep from going bankrupt from shopping at Whole Foods, I’ve really had to become creative with saving money on groceries! Now that I’ve learned a few ways to make this healthy lifestyle work, I’ve made a goal to eat whole, unprocessed foods in 2012 while sticking to a modest grocery budget.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

We look forward all year to our summer vacation, so the last thing that we want to do is stress about the money spent while on our trip. 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. How do you save money while on vacation?

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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. Anyone who has gone grocery shopping for their household knows that feeding the family can get expensive. 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 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. Have you ever eaten leftover cold pasta salad, and the pasta seemed a bit undercooked? Shopping sales are the easiest way to save money on groceries. The entire recipe has a whopping 162 grams!

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Saving Everyday

JUNE 1, 2023

Grocery shopping for one can be tricky, but this list of tips will help you save time and money while enjoying delicious, nutritious meals. My husband travels a lot for work, so grocery shopping for one person is something I have learned a thing or two about. Grocery Shopping for One Inventory what you have.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

Meat can be one of the largest grocery purchases, but with these ten smart tips you can have your meat and eat it too! 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat. Buy in Bulk and Freeze in Portion Sizes. Freeze Your Leftovers. Do you have any additional tips to save money on meat? Stock Up on Seasonal Meat.

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Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Eating in rather than ordering out saves money. It helps reduce food waste and saves money by making the most of your ingredients. Making smart choices at the grocery store will save money and minimize waste when cooking on a budget. Here are some ideas to turn those leftovers into something else.

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Koupon Karen

JANUARY 26, 2024

The challenge of finding time for meal preparation amidst busy schedules can be daunting, yet the benefits of consuming home-cooked meals—ranging from eating healthier to saving money—cannot be overstated. Dedicating a few hours to meal prep over the weekend can save you considerable time during the week.

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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?

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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

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. These days most grocery stores no longer.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 12, 2012

Most foods you buy in the grocery store are sized for 2-4 people. This makes me feel bad for not only wasting food, but wasting money. I occasionally see single-serving portions of canned/jarred foods in the grocery store, but they aren’t very cost-effective. Thank you Emily for such a great question.

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