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35 Money-Saving Grocery Tips | Kitchen Economics

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A couple of years ago, I coined the term, Kitchen Economics , after I read a dictionary definition of the word "economics" : "the science that deals with the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, or the material welfare of humankind." Homemade buttermilk substitute. Doesn't that sound familiar?

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Ten Paper Products To Cross Off Your Grocery List | Kitchen Economics Link Up

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I found some new ones recently in the clearance section of Kohl's and I retired some older, stained napkins to use in place of paper towels for smaller spills and to wipe messy little hands and faces. Welcome to the Kitchen Economics Link Up ~ Cost Cutting Tips to Help You Save Money in the Kitchen. I learned this one from my Nanny.

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Reduce Your Grocery Spending Without Sacrificing Quality | 31 Days to Find $1000

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Homemade buttermilk substitute. Homemade Taco Seasoning. Make homemade bread crumbs from bread heels. Homemade window cleaner for just pennies. After-Holiday clearance sales aren’t just about gift wrap. 31 Days to Find $1000 Kitchen Economics' Stock up on organic meat that has been marked down.

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10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat

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Think of it as the clearance section of the meat department. Anytime I roast a whole chicken or turkey, or buy a rotisserie chicken I make homemade chicken stock. Read Two Ways to make Homemade Chicken Stock for my methods. Record the item, price, unit size, price per unit, store name and date. Buy Marked Down Meat.