Savings Corner
DECEMBER 27, 2023
The expenses that factor into cost of living can include housing affordability, transportation expenses, food prices and entertainment costs. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the largest bill consumers pay each month is for housing. According to the BLS, transportation is the second-largest expense consumers have. And it adds up.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 11, 2012
Even if you don’t consciously add salt to your food, you’re not necessarily in the clear as many foods contain added salt and you may well be consuming a lot more salt than you realize. Know which foods are high in salt. Use alternative seasonings on your food. Eating less salt when eating out.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JANUARY 21, 2014
Eating out, while convenient, can be both expensive and time consuming. While most people think of eating out as a way to relax and save time, they typically don’t account for the time it takes to drive back and forth to the restaurant as well as the time to order, sit and wait for the food, and eat.
Family Balance Sheet
NOVEMBER 12, 2014
When finances are tight, often the only area we can control is our food spending. Having a routine keeps me scheduled so that I don’t forget to prep something and end up tempted to eat out. By having a schedule and knowing what we usually eat, I can save money by buying many foods in bulk. Snacks & Dessert.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JANUARY 1, 2014
The family in the documentary was what many Americans might consider “extreme”, as they only shopped at a farmers market which sold locally sourced food (cutting back on the emissions from transportation of food as well as the chemicals required to preserve the food in transport). Get Take Out/Eat Out Less.
Family Balance Sheet
JANUARY 28, 2022
When I don’t plan, I make multiple trips to the store, eat out too often, and most certainly blow our budget. of Agriculture, a US family of 4 discards around $1500 a year on food waste. Imagine saving your family’s budget $1500 a year just by being more aware of your food waste and taking action to stop it.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
OCTOBER 4, 2012
Avoid wasting energy, water, gas, food and the like. Limit eating out and the activities that are outside your budget such as expensive movies and far away vacations. Frugal Food Tips Have you been looking at your budget lately? You can save money too by doing things together. Creating a Budget is Easy.
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