Saving Everyday

JUNE 1, 2023

Quickly scan the pantry, refrigerator, and freezer for things that you need to use before they go bad. I am a fan of leftovers, so I always make enough for at least two meals. It can be difficult for one person to use a whole package of something perishable like coleslaw mix. Grocery Shopping for One Inventory what you have.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

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. Should you try the same thing for your family, they may balk at first, but they’ll get used to it. My suggestions are just a start.

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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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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. Our elders knew how to get the most use out of everything they owned and you can do the same. Leftover cookies make excellent pie crusts for cream pies.

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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. Our elders knew how to get the most use out of everything they owned and you can do the same. 1) Leftover cookies make excellent pie crusts for cream pies.

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Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

You can use pre-printed grocery lists to keep inventory and add extra items on the side. Consistently using things you already have not only saves money but also prevents food waste. Use or freeze things before they go bad. Plan meals around what you’ve already got on hand, focusing on things that need to be used first.

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Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

You can use pre-printed grocery lists to keep inventory and add extra items on the side. Consistently using things you already have not only saves money but also prevents food waste. Use or freeze things before they go bad. Plan meals around what you’ve already got on hand, focusing on things that need to be used first.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 5, 2012

Most of us by now have heard the phrase “ zero-waste ,” especially when referring to manufacturing facilities or even restaurants. Buy In Bulk By eliminating all packaging of food supplies, we could substantially cut the amount of packaging trash we throw away each day. Here are some tips to help you get started.

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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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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. so that we can make healthy, cheaper meals at home – and keep them fresh in our freezer until we are ready to use them. Vacuum leftovers, perfect for when you get home and don’t want to cook.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 21, 2019

I love this recipe because it gives you options for the different spices you can use. This is a great choice when you have an over-abundance of leftover pumpkins in the Fall. A nice change from pumpkin and butternut squash, this recipe uses acorn squash with ginger! And if you buy in bulk, you can save a ton!

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Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

Know your prices, understand sale cycles, shop with coupons (check the organic coupons and gluten-free coupons round up each week), check store specials, meal plan, and only buy what you know you will use. 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.

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Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

After my “tidying up” adventures , I was inspired to find other ways of using everyday items to organize my life, otherwise known as my upcycled storage solutions! I like the idea of transforming items that I usually throw away into something useful. A nice way to keep those bulk foods you buy (to save money of course!)

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

These are strategies I use weekly to help keep my grocery bill in line with our budget. Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers. Everyone’s plate might look different, but you’ll at least use up the leftovers and reduce the waste. Use cashback apps. You’ll be thankful later.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 12, 2012

I often find myself opening a jar of spaghetti sauce, using only part of it, and putting the rest in the fridge with the intention of using it up in the next few days. If you use fresh packaged pasta or tortellini/ravioli, boil what you need and freeze the rest. Use Beans I love beans. Like tofu, they are very versatile.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 21, 2019

I love this recipe because it gives you options for the different spices you can use. This is a great choice when you have an over-abundance of leftover pumpkins in the Fall. A nice change from pumpkin and butternut squash, this recipe uses acorn squash with ginger! And if you buy in bulk, you can save a ton!

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

I mentioned it to my fiance and he asked me to please cut his hair for him, using the article as a guide! He pointed out that I had studied sculpture and this was sort of similar, so I used a pair of office scissors and cut his hair a week before our wedding. And I am more conscious of eating leftovers and avoiding food waste.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 31, 2013

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. On those occasions when you cook a whole chicken, turkey, or ham, use the leftover carcass or bone to make the stock for a soup. There’s still meat on that bone!

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2016

I use them regularly when we eat out at restaurants, and I will not shop at a department store without one, but grocery coupons are completely different for me. Most of the coupons I use come directly from the store, either from their in-store magazines , kiosks, or the coupons that print with my store receipt. Yeah, that is not me.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

Many stores mark down their meat 40%to 75% off about 1 – 2 days before the use or freeze by date. Buy in Bulk and Freeze in Portion Sizes. Use Smaller Portions. It is typical for recipes to call for one pound of meat, but you can often get away with using as much as half that amount. Freeze Your Leftovers.

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Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 6, 2023

That amount will be slightly different depending on the products you use. This recipe only uses 8 ounces of dry pasta, but we bulk it up with veggies, tuna, and a killer sauce. Ingredients You’ll Need Using staples most of us already have, tuna pasta salad is one of my favorite pantry recipes. Cottage cheese.

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Couponing 101

APRIL 16, 2019

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. This way, you can buy or make things that don’t necessarily have to have Captain America or Frozen characters on them.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

These are strategies I use weekly to keep my grocery bill in line with our budget. Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers. Everyone’s plate might look different, but you’ll at least use up the leftovers and reduce the waste. You’ll be thankful later. Thaw as needed.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 17, 2012

Buy in Bulk – Buying in bulk can be tricky, but if you have a solid plan in place for how to use the food, it can save you quite a bit of money! For instance, my friend and I bought 50 pounds of organic potatoes recently and split them between us. My favorite places for buying in bulk are Azure Standard and Amazon.

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Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 10, 2015

Speaking of pumpkin, Healthy Living Made Simple Magazine has some awesome tips for using pumpkin in this month’s issue! 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! The results were amazing!

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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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For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 8, 2015

You can also use the stoneware in the oven or microwave. Purchase fruits, vegetables and meats in bulk at the Farmer’s Market or on sale at the grocery store at a discount price, and seal the extra in a Seal-a-Meal bag as a meal or a single serving for future use. Great for preserving those Thanksgiving leftovers!

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

Using only cash while on vacation will force you to question each purchase, especially when it comes to spending money on unnecessary souvenirs--you won''t want to waste your cash. Usually there is enough leftovers for the last night to be a ‘clean out the fridge’ night. 8 Tips to Help You Save Money While On Vacation.

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 19, 2015

The fun thing about this dessert is that you can adapt it to suit your tastes, which is why I love using the Go-Paks! can be found near the registers or the bulk bins, which are located all around the store. If you can’t find Halloween patterned duct tape, you can also just use black, orange or purple. And the Go-Paks!

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Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

Featuring manual controls in a sleek, easy-to-use design, these new vacuum sealers help preserve meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables and leftovers with ease to keep food fresh up to 5x longer than traditional storage methods, and save consumers up to $2,700 per year by buying in bulk, on sale and preventing waste.

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