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.

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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. Gingko biloba.

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Food Food and Wine Wellness Green 272

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

Over the past year or so, I’ve probably watched twenty different documentaries , and many of them were about health, food, weight and nutrition. To acknowledge this fact, I used to reduce the crap (slightly) and eat more plants on top of the crap existing in my diet. Your brain very much reacts to the things that you consume.

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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. to 2 hours for one meal out.

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Cooking Saving Money Freezers Money 222

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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Organic Organization Budgeting Budget 270

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Highly rated, easy to use, and it sits gathering dust. Child did not like it, so we don’t use it. If I could spend it without strings, I might just donate it to a food pantry. The hard part of being frugal is waiting – when you’re trying to do things yourself, you need time, energy, and money to align.

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Kids and Family Money Home and Garden Frugal 190

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

These are strategies I use weekly to help keep my grocery bill in line with 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. Use cashback apps.

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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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Nicoles Nickels

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

Name of Product: Zaycon Foods. Where can the product be purchased: online from Zaycon Foods. Description of Product: “For FAMILIES, we represent the GREATEST VALUE in the food industry. 2) DIRECT FARM-TO-CONSUMER. We sell food products only by the case. Here is why. 1) COMBINED BUYING POWER. PER POUND!!

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Florida Giveaway Food Tampa 77

Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 1, 2023

They’re a fantastic source of protein and nutrients that can be enjoyed any time of the day. White rice and eggs is one of my go-to dishes when I don’t feel like cooking but still want something that feels like comfort food. It’s an excellent use for leftover rice and a great opportunity to use up leftovers.

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Simple Leftovers Cooking Recipes 52

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. Or would you like a meat CSA?

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Grow Your Own Re-use Growing Organic 172

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 8, 2019

Even if you’re short on time, you probably want at least a little something to leave out in case Santa comes. Making Christmas cookies doesn’t need to be a difficult or time-consuming process. Whipped Shortbread with Peanut Butter Cups via This is Not Diet Food. But what’s Christmas without Christmas cookies?

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Cookies Recipes Simple Holiday 81

Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 9, 2014

Consumers who tried the product reported that they were surprised and delighted to find the taste came so close to their favorite restaurant dish that they thought their families would never even notice the difference. It is the consumer insight from its restaurant partners that is responsible for French’s new product launch.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 7, 2013

Even re-organizing the garage can leave you with a chill. Many households take spring cleaning as an opportunity to repaint, hang photographs and picture frames, and re-organize art. Removing all of the ingredients from your pantry to clean it out and give it a wipe down can be very time consuming. Wipe Down the Walls.

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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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Advantage Home and Garden Canning Gardening 210

Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

” For some reason, the price of a meal is often used as a measure of how much you love someone, so putting together a romantic meal on a budget can be tricky. If you’re enjoying Valentine’s Day at home, how do you make the meal super special without breaking the bank or killing the mood?

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Recipes Re-use Lava Meals 71

Couponing 101

AUGUST 30, 2019

If you’re thinking of returning your hurricane supplies, you should check with the retailer before your purchase to make sure the published return policy still applies. If Possible, Donate Unused Food. Grocery stores may destroy the food or water you return. Think of Other Uses for Items.

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Costco Donation Florida Consumer 61

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! Utilize the Freezer. Thaw as needed.

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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. I received a sample to facilitate this post.

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Dinner Consumer Fry's Frozen Food 75

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 1, 2014

For those of you who haven’t seen the movie, No Impact Man is about a small family who spends a year trying to live “no impact” They live without generating garbage, without using electricity (for a portion of the year), and without buying anything new. Stop Using Paper/Plastic Plates, etc. This blew my mind.

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Documentary Eating Out Kids and Family Food and Drink 173

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 15, 2019

After all, if you’re staying up late, you’ll need something to fuel you through the night. While some parties may have elaborate snacks, you don’t need to make complicated or expensive food to have a good time. You’re only limited by your imagination. The use of cotton candy adds a particularly fun touch.

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Snacks New Year's 2020 Recipes 64

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

If you’re trying to find the small business idea that’s right for you, ask yourself the following questions: Where is there a need in the market, and how can your skills satisfy that need? Your less math-friendly entrepreneurs could use your help in keeping their personal and business finances in order.

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Real Estate Re-use Podcasts Work 52

Saving In Akron

AUGUST 2, 2011

If so, you're not alone. The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans say people should consume 25-38 grams of fiber daily, and that the average American consumes only 15 grams. It reminded me of the bran cereal they had when I was a kid and it looked a lot like rabbit food to me. Use the hashtag #SIAFO in your tweet.

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Giveaway General Mills Raisin Bran Prizes 138

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 4, 2011

With the advent of the Great Recession, today’s populations are re-learning frugality and expense reduction. We were so poor that we re-used coffee grounds to make more coffee! 262,032 Food Preparation. Based on that, we saved $222 dollars a year on a $500 a month food budget for 40 years for a total of $8,880.

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Saving Everyday

JUNE 1, 2023

It doesn’t have to be time-consuming or complicated. Quickly scan the pantry, refrigerator, and freezer for things that you need to use before they go bad. It can be difficult for one person to use a whole package of something perishable like coleslaw mix. Use what you need and save the rest for another meal.

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Grocery Shopping Groceries Grocery Shopping 52

Saving Everyday

JANUARY 31, 2019

I’ve made them, and it’s a tedious, time-consuming process. They’re easy to make, affordable, and come in several different varieties. They’re great both ways, and there are directions for both right on the package! The festivities include food, parties, parades, and more! Seriously!

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New Year's Re-use February 2019 76

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

For so long, we plodded along with next to nothing while our neighbors were running up their charge cards and using home equity loans to take vacations. We shopped at garage sales, turned down the heat, combined errands to use less gas, didn’t buy a lot of prepared food, cooked at home and the like. Peggy: Oh yes!

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 19, 2013

If you’re tired of being broke, it can be tempting to blow some money you don’t have on lobster, steak or a bottle of wine. Eliminate What You’re Not Using or Don’t Need. Reduce Your Energy Used. Unfortunately, these decisions aren’t financially sustainable.

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Budgeting Budget Las Vegas Bills 85

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. If you do, please let us know what you think.

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Homemade Recipes Giving Consumer 68

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

This is the best time of year to buy a turkey and you can use the meat for future meals. So if you’re serving 10 people, a ten pound bird should be a starting point. Use this online calculator to determine estimated time for thawing. I use the neck along with the whole carcass to make a turkey stock.

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Thanksgiving Leftovers Cooking Re-use 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Consider all the things that used to be scarce (or expensive), but no longer are. Food production in the United States has steadily increased as farmers used more and better equipment and materials to coax better yields from their fields. Hot and cold running water are fairly ubiquitous for most of us.

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Nicoles Nickels

FEBRUARY 15, 2012

If your recipe doesn’t win one week, you may re-enter the same recipe subsequent weeks of the contest period. Grand Prize: Once the 10 finalists are selected, consumers will get the chance to vote for their favorite recipe. Enter using the Rafflecopter form below – you can only do each entry once!

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Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

I don’t think I’ve ever told you guys how much I love Asian food! Next to Italian, Asian food is my favorite. Honestly, I could never do any of those grain-free diets simply because rice is one of my favorite foods, especially fried rice! Making homemade fried rice can be time-consuming. LOVED the crispy edges!

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Leftovers Fry's Used Cooking 67

Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Lousiana’s French and Creole influences have shaped the food we associate with the holiday, but there are also other options. And if you’re indulging in brandy milk punch, don’t forget to drink responsibly! It uses colorful vegetables in signature Mardi Gras colors and plays with traditional Louisiana flavors.

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Recipes United States Louisiana Cake 66

Saving With Shellie

APRIL 12, 2011

If you’re just joining us, I started a How To Tuesday series to help you learn how to coupon shop step-by-step. If you’re new, be sure you check out last week’s feature, How To Accumulate Coupons. I personally find it too time consuming but people swear by it and love having their coupons organized.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

Without a routine, we often reach for prepackaged foods at the store, or grab takeout. A meal plan helps us better focus our shopping efforts to avoid impulse spending, and we are able to make sure that we have time to prepare our healthier meals. Now that my family is settling into a routine, it’s much easier to plan our meals.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

And one of the best ways to do it is to use a 529 plan.&#. posted at FIRE Finance , saying, “We decided to optimize our grocery expenses and pull the strings on our food budget even tighter. Kim McGrigg presents Small ways to save big on major purchases – Money Management posted at Blogging for Change.

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