Family Balance Sheet
APRIL 6, 2016
This post and giveaway are sponsored by GIANT Food Stores. It’s easy to make the switch, and with these items not on my grocery list, I’ve made more room in my grocery budget for actual food. Examples: Replace paper napkins with cloth napkins. American households waste about $600 of food a year. Eat those leftovers!
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 4, 2013
From food waste to packaging to disposable items, there are a lot of resources being used by humans. If you find yourself throwing out a lot of food, you can remedy the problem by shopping with a list. Preserve Some of Your Food. Another way to prevent waste is to preserve some of your food. Nor is it healthy.
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The Frugal Girl
JANUARY 29, 2024
We have significant food restrictions so sourcing our own is helpful health-wise & cost-effective too. Used bookstores, fair trade products, and locally sourced food/baskets/pottery are favorites, in addition to monthly outings with my kids. We have several food intolerances/needs so cooking is just mostly easier/cheaper.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JANUARY 19, 2015
Why are you taking your ipad, laptop and all the other electronic gizmos with you? How to Save on Food Costs When Traveling 4 Ways to Improve Your Travel Experience Thrifty Ways to Save on Travel How to Recharge When You Work from Home Staycations Are For Suckers! They love smiling foreigners, but some think were just nuts.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 17, 2012
Clothing Bags If you donate clothing to your local thrift stores , then these bags can help you out. Many times, people use trash bags to transport used clothing, but grocery bags will work as well. For example, you could use one trash bag to haul all of your clothing, or you could use three grocery bags to do it.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 26, 2012
We also used the 40 year old burnt orange coffee pot to make coffee that day as well as the 20 year old ice chest and 25 year old rain ponchos from the local amusement park, old plastic forks and spoons, unused condiment packages from fast food restaurant stops and plastic tablecloths used at last years wedding shower. Clothing and Linens.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 5, 2012
Buy In Bulk By eliminating all packaging of food supplies, we could substantially cut the amount of packaging trash we throw away each day. Don’t Waste Food Cook only the amount you will eat, refrigerate any leftovers, and compost anything else. Buy (or even better, grow) what you need and stop wasting food. As well as.
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