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. How We Saved this Week: We started a family tradition years ago of going to a Christmas tree farm to buy a fresh tree.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

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. Just be sure that your family will consume all of the food you purchase in bulk. Saving Money - In the Kitchen' My suggestions are just a start.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2016

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. So I don’t rely on coupons to save big at the grocery store, and I don’t need to, because there are so many ways to save money on groceries, and coupons are not involved.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 21, 2019

Plus, I felt much better about saving some money (to then spend on their clothes…). This is a great choice when you have an over-abundance of leftover pumpkins in the Fall. And if you buy in bulk, you can save a ton! Buying the meat in bulk and freezing it is key to saving money here. Baby Beef Stew.

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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. Here are a few tips and meal ideas that will help you save at the checkout counter: 1. This may sound counterintuitive, but you actually save money when you buy in bulk. Casseroles are another great way to use leftovers from another meal.

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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

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. The new Ziploc Vacuum Sealer System has several benefits: 1) Save time and money buying in bulk. Vacuum leftovers, perfect for when you get home and don’t want to cook.

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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! How to Save on Whole Foods. How to Save on Whole Foods. By buying in bulk, we were able to get a lower price per pound than we would have paid for conventional potatoes!

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Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

When I was asked to check out a Value Tour at Whole Foods to learn about more ways to save and then shop for my family for a week’s worth of meals, I was excited and up for the challenge! Ways to Save at Whole Foods. a daily meal planner, and other money saving tips. Shop the bulk bins. How does this help you save?

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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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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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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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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. Being prepared ahead of time will save you money and time.

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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. If you don’t have eggs or beans, you can save money by not buying them.

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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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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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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. Shopping weekly sales is the easiest way to save money on groceries ! Combine what’s on sale with what you already have to save money and prevent waste! Shop sales.

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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. It helps reduce food waste and saves money by making the most of your ingredients. Planning your meals ahead will also save time and stress throughout the week. Don’t overcomplicate it.

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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. Cook in Bulk and Utilize Leftovers One of the most efficient ways to ensure you have healthy meals throughout the week is to cook in bulk.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat. Buy in Bulk and Freeze in Portion Sizes. Freeze Your Leftovers. If you know it won’t be eaten in time, place leftovers in a freezer container, label, and store in the freezer. To save even more, stack store sales with grocery apps , store coupons, and manufacturing coupons.

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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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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 19, 2015

can be found near the registers or the bulk bins, which are located all around the store. If you have any leftover, you can just pop the lid back on and store them in the freezer! The Reddi-wip can be found in the dairy case, which is usually in the back of the store. And the Go-Paks! Top with Reddi-wip and a cookie before serving.

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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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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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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. A marriage of form and function, the new FoodSaver® FM2000 Series Vacuum Sealer introduces new technology for reducing bag waste so consumers can save even more money!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 12, 2012

When I lived on my own, I developed a few tricks for eating healthy and saving money on food which worked really well. Now if you don’t have a freezer, another option is to make two servings of pasta and have the leftovers for lunch the next day. You can buy them in the bulk food section or the pre-packaged areas at the store.

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