The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

I know I found The Frugal Girl through the Non-Consumer Advocate, and I’ve read nearly all the archives. I also will pay more for some specialty food items, as I have several food allergies to deal with, and we eat a no-sugar diet. Easiest part of being frugal: Not buying things like junk food at the grocery store.

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Motherhood Moments

JANUARY 17, 2023

Focus on a Healthy Diet It is essential to emphasize the importance of consuming a balanced and nutritious diet to your children. Eating a variety of foods, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and low-fat dairy products is important for its impact on physical health and mental well-being.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 24, 2014

Growing up, I remember my mom always sending me out to the composting bin with a bucket full of (what I thought was) gross bits and pieces of food waste. Composting is a great way to help your plants grow. Composted material can be used as a fertilizer, a soil, and a plant food. Uses for Composted Material. Go Green'

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

When finances are tight, often the only area we can control is our food spending. With two growing teenagers, that task isn’t always easy, but it is possible. By having a schedule and knowing what we usually eat, I can save money by buying many foods in bulk. Today I’d like to share what works for our family.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 16, 2011

Is eating organic food important to you? Eating organically can be expensive, so I am always looking for ways to save money on organic food. When it comes to organic food, everyone's line in the sand is different. Here are 6 tips that I use to help us afford organic food: 1. heaven on earth. We fall somewhere in between.

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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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

In my quest to be more healthy over the past couple of years, I’ve been acutely aware of the imbalance between the cost of healthy, nutritious food, and the cost of unhealthy, food-like products (non foods). We all know that consuming pesticides is not good for our bodies, but organics are almost unaffordable.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 23, 2023

The deal, which is expected to close in the first half of 2024, could help Bristol Myers expand its psychiatric and neurological drugs portfolio, with Karuna notably working on an experimental schizophrenia treatment currently being reviewed by the Food and Drug Administration. Bristol Myers said it will pay $330 per share for Karuna, a 53.4%

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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

AUGUST 10, 2011

What is great about organic agriculture is that it is both beneficial to the producer as well as to the consumer. Non-organic fertilizers may be easy to use and may result in high yield but it poses some danger to the soil, the environment, and the consumer. Benefits to the Consumer. Benefits to the Producer.

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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

FEBRUARY 17, 2014

You can look for consumer reported issues with catalogs in places such as The Rip Off Report. You can also just search for reviews, using criteria such as ”plant catalog reviews “ Match your growing conditions to the plant. Get Growing' Some unhappy buyers complain about low seed counts in the packages.

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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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Koupon Karen

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Discount codes refer to specific alphanumeric strings that consumers can enter during online checkout processes, typically in designated “Enter Promo Code” fields, which activate predefined lowered pricing on items or orders. What Are Discount Codes?

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Savings Corner

APRIL 29, 2024

The best pet insurance companies at a glance All of the pet insurance companies below scored 5 out of 5 stars based on an in-depth comparison of coverage, plan terms and options, consumer experience, financial strength and discounts: ASPCA : Best for broad coverage. Doesn’t cover prescription food or supplements.

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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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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

If you are struggling with the rising grocery prices or maybe you need to make room for your family’s growing appetites, take a look at the following list and see what changes you can make to cut your grocery bill…and still eat really well! of Agriculture, a US family of 4 discards around $1500 a year on food waste.

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Motherhood Moments

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Have each child share what he or she would like to be when they grow up. 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.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Growing up in a large family, we had enough, but with the specter of inflation and bad job market (gotta love the 70’s and 80’s) , there was definitely a feeling of needing to make sure you had a cushion. If I could spend it without strings, I might just donate it to a food pantry. I have what I need right now.

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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

AUGUST 3, 2014

Work hard and play hard, get outdoors, and fuel your vessel with the highest quality food. Going Primal for me meant simplifying every area of my life, especially the food I eat. We appreciate you, the consumer, for sharing in our journey as we continue to grow. The New Primal makes jerky the Right Way, not the easy way.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 19, 2014

In my children’s first few years of life, food was the biggest expense. Babies grow so quickly that their babies only wore some outfits for a time or two before they outgrew them, so the clothes looked like new. We Love to Spend Money on Our Children. Yet, I know I am in the minority.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 13, 2012

I cut down a small cedar tree (which grow like weeds on our 6 acres) each year, put it in a tree stand on the porch and put white twinkle lights on it. We live on the edge of the prairie and prairie grasses grow well here. Heaven knows, not many of us lack for food or sustenance! Save On Gifts And Wrapping. But being kind to.

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

When my brother and I were growing up, our parents didn’t have much discretionary income. manicures pedicures expensive or trendy clothes and shoes brand-name foods gym memberships a large-screen TV, streaming services, movies the latest phones and tech gadgets fine wines alcohol cigarettes credit card debt The list goes on.

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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! 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. I love SONIC and I was excited to try out their new spicy items!

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Frugal Luxuries

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

This post has been reprinted from the Frugal Luxuries Food blog circa 2009. Eat by design: Establish a food budget and then design a weekly, bi weekly or monthly menu. Bring along only the cash amount you have allotted for food provisions, as well as a pen and paper or calculator To keep a running tab.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 4, 2012

Avoid wasting energy, water, gas, food and the like. Food items like fresh produce or food items that expire easily should not be bought in bulk or you will find them thrown into the trash before they can be consumed. Frugal Food Tips Have you been looking at your budget lately? Creating a Budget is Easy.

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Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 21, 2013

In July of 2009, Amanda and Drew teamed up after she was introduced to the idea of making frozen Greek yogurt while working as a food broker for her father, Stu. Consumers quickly became loyal fans, and Yasso was growing rapidly. With a shared love of sports, they learned the benefits of a healthy lifestyle early on.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2011

2.) Use up all your food and reduce waste. It seems the more affluent a society becomes the happier we are to throw away food. are throwing away one fifth of the food we buy each year. Considering many people I know spend on average $150+ a week on food that would mean they are throwing away $1560 worth of food.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

If you need to find some wiggle room in your budget, or combat the rising grocery prices, or maybe make room for your family’s growing appetites, take a look at the following list and see what changes you can make to reduce what you’re spending on groceries…and still eat really well! Compare Store Brands vs. National Brands.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 24, 2011

This demand has prompted several companies to start up new green projects to keep at par with this growing demand. Many people have a growing awareness about personal finance and the advantages of making investments, especially green investments. Because the increasing price of gas, food, etc.

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Nicoles Nickels

MAY 10, 2013

I got to try Almondina products at the South Beach Wine and Food Festival this year and was really impressed with the great flavors and the awesome crunch! Almondina® is the inspiring success story of a man whose great loves include both music and wonderful food.

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Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 2, 2013

NECTRESSE Natural No Calorie Sweetener (pronounced NECK-TRESS) derives its natural sweetness from monk fruit, a small green melon that grows on lush vines in remote mountain regions. NECTRESSE Natural No Calorie Sweetener allows you to naturally sweeten your favorite foods and beverages without all the calories of sugar.

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For the Mommas

JULY 7, 2014

Fed up of consuming mass produced packaged food ? Interested to grow a healthy harvest in your own terrace or balcony? Legumes in themselves are very versatile and one of the most nutritious foods on the market. Download: DIY Natural Household Cleaners by Claire Bowman.

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For the Mommas

JUNE 23, 2014

The story of how a little bird endures the abuses and miseries as he was growing up not realizing he would mature into a beautiful swan. Download: The Farmer’s Market Cooking Fresh Food Fast While Eating Local and Staying Green by Karen Pettine . Feed your infant guilt-free organic food. by Ryan Cooper.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 4, 2011

Make it a habit to incorporate at least 5 different coloured foods a day into your diet. By planning ahead, the task of cooking at home doesn’t need to be time consuming. Growing your own food is a great way to get hands on with your diet. Here are 7 ways you can get your diet on track. Eat seasonally.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 3, 2011

I know it can be hard to try to buy organic food within a tight budget since many organic items, especially fresh produce can be expensive. Here’s a fact to sink your teeth into: “ EWG research has found that people who eat the 12 most contaminated fruits and vegetables consume an average of 10 pesticides a day.”

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