Nicoles Nickels

JUNE 6, 2012

Produce for Kids , the fantastic resource helping parents and kids learn about the benefits of consuming fresh produce, is launching its annual Get Healthy, Give Hope campaign with your local Publix store , and 15 other major supermarket chains across the country, help raise money for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. .

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Couponing 101

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

These five recipes are cheap and easy, giving you more time to focus on the ones you love. While buying a whole turkey is usually affordable, the prep work can be time-consuming. Any Thanksgiving meal needs delicious sides, and we think this recipe fits the bill. No Thanksgiving meal is complete without a sweet ending!

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 9, 2024

I think that I heard about Kristen’s blog through Katy, the Non-Consumer Advocate. Additionally, it’s really important to us to have money to give to our kids so we save for that reason too. My husband and I always go out for expensive meals for our anniversaries as well.

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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? Research options in your community, encourage your teens to help with the search, and give back as a family. Give a hug (to someone in your house!),

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Couponing 101

MARCH 25, 2020

Not only is making a meal together productive, it can also be a good way to bond over a shared goal. Try binge-watching “Cutthroat Kitchen” on Hulu before you make your meal. Have a Romantic Meal. Have a Romantic Meal. A good meal at home can be just as romantic as a night out. Don’t believe us?

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Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 24, 2013

They give you great breath but also provide heartburn relief! I have been taking two of them after heavier meals and find them to work great! Freshers was one of 30 products selected to receive a POY award for product innovation across all consumer goods. I love products that have more than one function.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

Our consumer-driven society is one that results in a great deal of waste. Create a meal plan for the week, and base your grocery shopping list on what you will actually eat during the week. A meal plan can be one of the best ways to avoid last-minute takeout runs, as well as ensure that you have a way to use the food you buy.

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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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Couponing 101

JANUARY 1, 2020

Eat More Home-Cooked Meals. Relying on convenience foods can be so tempting, but home-cooked meals are often healthier and more affordable. You don’t have to be a gourmet chef, and with Instant Pot meals and Once a Month Meals , preparing meals doesn’t have to be terribly time-consuming.

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Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 13, 2011

Description of Product: “Palmolive® knows that the kitchen is the heart of the home, where family and friends gather to enjoy each others’ company over delicious meals made with love. Recent outbreaks of bacteria in food products like spinach and sprouts put consumers on edge. Where to Buy: at retailers nationwide.

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Motherhood Moments

MARCH 14, 2023

They’ve consumed far too much social media. The non-profit Wait Until 8 th urges parents to wait until children are in the eighth grade before giving them a smartphone,” says Magee. “It Give them a wellbeing “toolbox” and insist they use it. Make it a priority to engage with your children over meals and activities,” he says.

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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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Nicoles Nickels

AUGUST 13, 2012

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. Today the MexAmerica traditions continue under new ownership.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 28, 2014

You can easily cut back on food waste by just buying fewer ingredients, or meal planning to use leftovers. How to Have a Green Christmas Sustainable Gift Giving this Holiday Season Cheaper, Less Stressful Alternatives to Christmas Gift… Do You Save Wrapping? Christmas comes fraught with environmental issues.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 9, 2019

So plan your meals, buy only the ingredients you need, and don’t over-indulge. They also consume less energy. Composting helps reduce the amount of trash that goes into landfills, and also gives you a source of eco-friendly fertiliser. This greenhouse gas is significantly more harmful than carbon dioxide.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Personally, if I don’t make a shopping list and plan my meals, my grocery budget is toast. That is a lot of money, so I plan our meals. If we have a free evening, I’ll plan a more time intensive meal, but if it’s a crazy evening with 2 kids at two locations, I’ll plan an Instant Pot or slow cooker dinner.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 22, 2012

When you start something new, you are usually totally consumed by it and this intensity can help keep your mind off wanting to smoke. If you start to eat more after you stop smoking, try eating 6 smaller meals a day to prevent hunger pangs. You might find that a combination of these strategies gives you the best results.

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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

DECEMBER 2, 2011

Her segments cover economic and consumer trends. Regina’s bottom-line: help consumers save time and money. Give to yourself: Self gifting happens every year, but is expected to rise to $130 this year. Shop with Your Social Calendar: Work around your social calendar when planning meals for the week. In that vein, Ms.

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Nicoles Nickels

JUNE 14, 2012

Description of Product: “For consumers looking for a tasty and convenient alternative to their brown bag routine, Hillshire Farm introduces Grilled Chicken Breast, an affordable new line of fire grilled, pre-cooked, perfectly seasoned chicken breasts that are ready in just minutes. Where to Buy: at grocers nationwide.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 1, 2014

The paper/plastic bags that your take out comes in, the individually wrapped food in plastic or styrofoam takeout containers, and the straws, napkins, plastic forks, knives, spoons, ketchup/soy sauce packages – they may not seem like they add up to much when you’re consuming, but it really does. This blew my mind.

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Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 18, 2013

Everything gives me heartburn and I always reach right for the TUMS – in my nightstand drawer, my purse, they are all over! TUMS help me in minutes and you should grab some to have with you when you eat your holiday meals this season! TUMS Rolls: Classic TUMS antacids in a convenient roll that fits right in your pocket or purse.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2016

Freezer cooking sessions: This wildly popular cooking technique saves time and money by setting aside a time to prepare a lot of meals at once. Here’s my favorite 8 Freezer Meals. Give the store version of a product a try and if you don’t like it, go back to the brand name. 8 Freezer Meals.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

That is a lot of money, so I plan our meals. If we have a free evening, I’ll plan a more time-intensive meal, but if it’s a crazy evening with 2 kids at two locations, I’ll plan an Instant Pot or slow cooker dinner. Here are my favorite 8 Freezer Meals. Use cashback apps. Let us know in the comments.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 4, 2011

By planning ahead, the task of cooking at home doesn’t need to be time consuming. Try using recipes that give you several days worth of meals so you don’t have to slave over the stove for hours a day. Going outside to pick a few things to toss into your meal is so rewarding. Eat seasonally.

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Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 1, 2023

This meal is cozy and comforting. Pro tip: Food prepping allows you to prepare meals like this in minutes. However, cooked rice should be cooled quickly and consumed within four days. The butter gives the dish a nutty richness that oil can’t provide. You can keep it simple or jazz it up. They fry it in butter!

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Nicoles Nickels

JUNE 30, 2013

An example of this is needing to eat breakfast and keeping similar calorie, fat, carb and protein counts per day as I was consuming on Nutrisystem! There were times I wasn’t hungry at all but because I was 100% on the program I was able to lose weight while consuming a good amount of food!

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Nicoles Nickels

FEBRUARY 24, 2013

As part of the annual drive Iams has donated more meals than ever before, with 5.5 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!) Iams Home 4 the Holidays, one of the world’s largest pet adoption drives, announced that nearly 1.3

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Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

If you’ve ever wondered what to do with leftover fried rice, I’ve got some fun ideas for you to turn it into a whole new and delicious meal your whole family will love!! Making homemade fried rice can be time-consuming. Ling Ling is giving away TEN $100 Walmart Gift Cards! Next to Italian, Asian food is my favorite.

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Nicoles Nickels

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

Offering consumers all the richness and creaminess of BAILEYS® in a flavored, non-alcoholic creamer, BAILEYS® Coffee Creamers are unlike anything available on the market today. The vanilla was my favorite since that’s what I usually grab but the irish cream was delicious also! Giveaway ends at 12:01 am on Tuesday, February 14, 2012.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Involve the whole family in menu planning and meal preparation. Reduce your “stuff” – we are constantly being encouraged and enticed to buy more “stuff” in the consumer-driven societies in which we live. Keep take-out as an occasional treat. It’s easier to go out a buy a new one, right?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 4, 2011

per meal per person for one meal a day for 20 years. By using generic or store brand groceries instead of name brand, you can save 3.7 % of your food budget each month (per the Journal of Economic Perspectives article: Consumer Shopping Behavior, How Much Do Consumer’s Save ). 56,399 Lawn Care.

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Couponing 101

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Caring for a baby is time-consuming, so new mothers often appreciate anything that can shave even a few minutes off their standard routines. What are your favorite holiday gifts to give new mothers and babies? Time-Saving Products. Let us know in the comments section below. Please read our disclosure policy here.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 13, 2012

It’s expensive to entertain – especially if it includes a meal or alcohol. Our extended family get togethers always involve folks bringing their own favorite alcohol as well as a specific dish for the meal. Our tradition was to stretch out the gift giving and opening. Save On Holiday Parties And Dinners. But being kind to.

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Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 8, 2012

I love companies that give back and this fight hunger initiative with Walmart is a great one! Did you know that more than 50 million Americans do not know where their next meal will come from? Consumers can join the fight against hunger in-store or through Facebook. All opinions are 100% mine.

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Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 12, 2012

Produce for Kids is a fantastic resource to help parents and kids learn about the benefits of consuming fresh produce by providing healthful meal solutions, videos, podcasts and much, much more. Tomatoes are also one of the foods that contain the highest amount of Lycopene, which is the pigment that give tomatoes their color.

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For the Mommas

JUNE 28, 2011

I don’t like to give a personal testimonial, because quite frankly if I don’t use it, I am not going to pretend I do. Finish is so confident in the performance of Quantum, they’re offering a money-back guarantee if consumers don’t see a significant difference in their dishes. no need to send samples, we use it daily.

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