Motherhood Moments

JANUARY 18, 2023

Skipping food before a workout Skipping a meal before your workout may sound practical if you’re heading for an early morning session as soon as you wake up, but it’s vital that you eat beforehand to give your body energy. However, stick to a small portion size so that you don’t feel sluggish for your workout.

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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.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 17, 2012

One of the ways is food. The food we eat plays a vital part in the quality of our health and fitness, our ability to fight of illness and disease, as well as our ability to think, reflect, ponder, and make decisions. The food we eat is literally the energy our brain needs to work. Almonds and other nuts.

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Motherhood Moments

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Look online for some interesting statistics from 2022 and ask your family questions like, What country in the world consumes the most candy thinker who ever lived? Serve food at a local soup kitchen or help at a community garden, or donate clothing, food, or toys. Give a hug (to someone in your house!)

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For the Mommas

OCTOBER 10, 2013

Burger King will be giving out free SatisFRIES to all customers this weekend. The burger giant this Saturday and Sunday — during business hours when fries are normally sold — will hand out free Satisfries to all consumers. Featured Freebies Free Food Free Stuff Freebies' No strings attached. No coupons. No ID cards.

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Nicoles Nickels

MARCH 16, 2012

Bumble Bee Foods unveiled an exciting upgrade to this year’s BeeWell for Life ® , the leading North American seafood brand’s signature interactive health and wellness program. BeeWell for Life™ is designed to help consumers lead a more healthful lifestyle using the dedicated resource website www.BeeWellForLife.com.

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For the Mommas

OCTOBER 12, 2013

Burger King will be giving out free SatisFRIES to all customers this weekend. The burger giant this Saturday and Sunday — during business hours when fries are normally sold — will hand out free Satisfries to all consumers. Featured Freebies Free Food Free Stuff Freebies' No strings attached. No coupons. No ID cards.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 17, 2012

Since the 2008 recession, many people have rediscovered the savings, joys and health benefits of locally grown food – whether you have a backyard garden, participate in a community garden or shop at the local farmer’s market. In good years our gardens can be bountiful, throwing off much more food than we can consume before it goes bad.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Your pets give you unconditional love and lots of laughs, so it’s only natural that you want to give them a special treat every now and then. There’s no doubt that many pets love store-bought treats, but making them yourself gives you more control over what goes into them. And luckily, it’s not too complicated!

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Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 19, 2013

The brand pioneered a philosophy called Farm to Friend and works directly with farmers, fisherman and other food artisans to source the finest ingredients money can buy. All the ingredients are USDA certified human food edible or USDA certified organic. Lab results are available online and can be viewed by consumers.

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Nicoles Nickels

AUGUST 7, 2012

BeeWell for Life is an interactive signature consumer program by Bumble Bee Foods developed to inspire people to be active, eat healthier and give back using the dedicated resource website www.BeeWellForLife.com. How does BeeWell for Life® give back? Description of Product: “What is BeeWell for Life®?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

Our consumer-driven society is one that results in a great deal of waste. 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. Nor is it healthy.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Don’t Waste Food. When you waste food, you’re not just wasting food—you’re also wasting the resources used to grow and make it. This means you waste water, fertiliser, soil, and even the fuel used to transport your food. Moreover, when you throw away food and it begins to rot, it produces methane.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 28, 2014

It’s cold out, so we idle our cars for longer periods of time to get them warmed up and then idle while we wait for somebody else to make us food so we don’t have to get out of the car. Food Waste Doesn’t Have to Be Inevitable. The amount of food waste that goes on at this time of year is shocking.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 14, 2012

Many people have the false belief that organic foods are a luxury that only a select few can afford. While organic foods are more expensive than non-organic foods, they can be more affordable than you might realize. Try these websites too: Organic Consumers Association , Organic Kitchen , and Eat Well Guide.

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Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 17, 2013

that will give Americans the chance to try products for free. Consumers simply have to let brands know what they think about their products. Unlike others in the sample-box category, PINCHme puts the power in the hands of the consumer by allowing them to choose which products they want to try on a bi-weekly basis at no cost.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

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. Ways to Use Your Freezer and Save: With the exception of maybe pasta dishes, a lot of food can be frozen. Use cashback apps.

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Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Consumers see stories about healthier options or smaller portions and often look for ways to eat healthier at home. With Alexia’ s new Smart Classics Fries and Potatoes, consumers can now enjoy 98 percent fat-free fries with 100 calories per serving, straight out of their oven.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 10, 2014

Would you feel a weight lifted if you could pay off your high-rate consumer debt? I like travel, I feel it’s important to set money aside for retirement and my son’s college education, and I like charitable giving. But I also have bills to pay and it’s important to buy healthy foods for my family to eat.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 11, 2012

It is so easy to accumulate stuff and sometimes so hard to get rid of it (sell it, give it away or even throw it away). Wouldn’t it be great if everyone who will give you a holiday gift this year could just find exactly what you want or need! Even more importantly, should you nudge people to give you want you really want or need?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 7, 2013

There are a lot of things that you can start on in the late winter to give yourself a kick-start, and make the big task easier. Removing all of the ingredients from your pantry to clean it out and give it a wipe down can be very time consuming. For example, cleaning your gutters is not pleasant in the cold of the winter.

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Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 13, 2011

Recent outbreaks of bacteria in food products like spinach and sprouts put consumers on edge. Every time we prepare a meal at home, there’s a chance of spreading bacteria from food to dishes, utensils and other ingredients. percent of E. Coli, Salmonella and Staph on dishes in seconds. Palmolive works so well!

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

Is it giving you the same kind of numbers your potential lenders will see whenever you try to apply for a loan? “Regardless of what our national credit rating is, people will always want a roof over their heads, food on their tables, fuel for their cars, and clothes on their backs.” The post Is Credit Karma Accurate?

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

DECEMBER 17, 2023

That’s because you can’t remember the last time you saw it free of small toys, tossed around clothes, books, food wrappers, and dirty socks. Besides, having them do most of the cleaning gives them a sense of control; it’s their space! But it doesn’t have to be this way!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 12, 2013

When you work out, endorphins are released in your brain, which give you an energized, happy feeling that lasts long after. Remember that caffeine and alcohol are considered diuretics, so if you are a heavy consumer of either, you should be drinking even more water to compensate for that. Food Choices.

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Nicoles Nickels

AUGUST 13, 2012

While living out West they gained a love and appreciation for Authentic Southwest Mexican food. This obsession to produce products of great quality and taste has been recognized by expert panels and consumers alike. MexAmerica enjoys great consumer acceptance and long term customer relationships in its core Northeast US markets.

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Nicoles Nickels

JULY 5, 2013

This week Amanda at A Few Shortcuts gives us another homemade version of a normally store-bought item: Easy Homemade Ketchup ! I’m not sure if I will run right to the kitchen because, for me, ketchup only goes with 2 foods…french fries and meatloaf. Comments We use lots of ketchup so I am anxious to give this a try!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Read food labels – we have become dependant on processed foods in our busy lives but in the process have lost much of the nutrition of the food. Processed food uses vast amounts of energy in its production, making it an unsustainable commodity. Involve the whole family in menu planning and meal preparation.

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Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 16, 2013

So… I know pregnant women aren’t supposed to crave spicy food but I definitely do! It’s funny, something bland will give me heartburn but something spicy won’t! SONIC Drive-In recently unveiled a new lineup of spicy menu items, and they mean spicy, that seek to meet the growing consumer demand for fiery foods.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 16, 2014

Over the last three years, my family has slowly moved away from buying most of our food at the grocery store to buying most of it directly from the farmer through CSAs. The food is fresh and tasty and often more reasonably priced than organic foods at large chain stores such as Whole Foods. Have you used a CSA before?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 16, 2012

My philosophy is to be balanced and that is why I not only focus on personal finance on this site but also discuss the other fundamentals of our existence: being healthy, living green, working hard, and giving back. Our lives are not one dimensional and we need to live in a way that honours that.

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Nicoles Nickels

FEBRUARY 15, 2012

Grand Prize: Once the 10 finalists are selected, consumers will get the chance to vote for their favorite recipe. More Ways to Win: Consumers are eligible to vote for their favorite recipe once every 24 hours for the two-week voting period (3/26/12-4/8/12). Each weekly finalist wins $500, plus $75 in Chef Boyardee coupons.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 27, 2011

One of the most overlooked ways to go green is to just start by consuming less. Consuming less means less manufacturing, production, and creation of environmentally unfriendly items. You are giving a home to a perfectly good item that may have been unjustly disposed of. Borrow items. Buy organic. This is simply not true.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

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. Ways to Use Your Freezer and Save: With the exception of maybe pasta dishes, a lot of food can be frozen. for national brand.

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Nicoles Nickels

FEBRUARY 24, 2013

million bowls of food going to homeless pets, surpassing the original goal of 5 million donations. I love companies that give back and Iams does just that! The gift basket they are giving away to a Nicole’s Nickels reader ($90 value!) contains: Iams Pet Food Voucher (for dog or cat food). Food Scooper.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2016

While I have success finding coupons in the Sunday paper and online printing sources, like Coupons.com for hygiene, paper, and cleaning products, food is another story. I don’t find too many coupons for foods that we eat and I only save about $3-5 in paper coupons on each weekly shopping trip, which is hardly extreme.

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Couponing 101

JUNE 3, 2013

How would our habits change if we shed the excess of money, clutter, and food in our lives? In More or Less , readers will learn how to draw a line of “enough” in their consumer choices, how to see generosity as a chance to experience freedom in a greedy world, and how to make small changes now that will help others forever.

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