Family Balance Sheet
JANUARY 28, 2022
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. If you don’t think the food in the fridge will be eaten before it goes bad, place leftovers in a freezer container, label, and store in the freezer.
Family Balance Sheet
MARCH 22, 2016
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. Speaking of freezer, this appliance can be your biggest tool to saving money at the grocery store and not just for saving leftovers.
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Family Balance Sheet
FEBRUARY 15, 2019
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. If you don’t think the food in the fridge will be eaten before it goes bad, place leftovers in a freezer container, label, and store in the freezer.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
DECEMBER 9, 2013
My fiance and I are hosting Christmas this year, which for me means that my mom and stepdad are driving from my home town to spend the week with us, and my aunt is coming from about an hour away to feast. We hosted Easter as well, and my cousin and her family dropped in to celebrate with us, too. Cutting Down.
Family Balance Sheet
APRIL 1, 2021
An easy lunch idea in one word: leftovers! I have a friend who sells cookies and candy during the Christmas and Easter holidays. There was a time (pre-pandemic) that I ate lunch out almost every day with friends. It was an escape from the office, but it was eating up my budget…see what I did there! What is your skillset?
Family Balance Sheet
FEBRUARY 16, 2016
Not enough time in the morning to make breakfast AND pack a lunch, one word: leftovers! I have a friend who sells cookies and candy during the Christmas and Easter holidays. Add up how much you are spending in the morning and you’ll see how much you will save for your fund. For ideas, read: 5 Make Ahead Breakfast Ideas.
Family Balance Sheet
NOVEMBER 5, 2015
The holidays, such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter are a fantastic time to stock up on meat. Ham will be on sale for Easter and I’ve found great bargains on sausages around St. Freeze Your Leftovers. Stock Up on Seasonal Meat. Patrick’s Day. Americans waste as much as $600 a year on food.
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