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. If you make a big turkey and have leftovers, you can use them for days afterward. The holidays are, hands down, one of the most environmentally unfriendly holidays of the year. Christmas comes fraught with environmental issues.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Just be sure that your family will consume all of the food you purchase in bulk. I hope that this post has inspired you to think about creating a rotating schedule, buying regularly consumed foods in bulk, and simplifying your meals. It doesn’t matter how much you saved per pound if you end up throwing it out! The sky’s the limit.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 20, 2014

Tampa, Florida ~ Not Consumed. Reno (& Northern), Nevada ~ Premeditated Leftovers. Washington, District of Columbia ~ Kidventurous. F – I. Jacksonville, Florida ~ Saving The Family Money. Orlando, Florida ~ The Educators’ Spin On It. Tallahassee, Florida ~ SwagGrabber. Chicago (and suburbs), Illinois ~ A Savings WOW!

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

The leftovers can be stored in the freezer like I suggest below. If you want leftovers, you’ll want a bigger bird. It is way to time consuming, but there is a science behind it and if you’re interested, Serious Eats performed an experiment , and he doesn’t brine either. This is the most delicious time of year!

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers. Everyone’s plate might look different, but you’ll at least use up the leftovers and reduce the waste. If you don’t think the food in the fridge will be eaten before it goes bad, place leftovers in a freezer container, label, and store in the freezer.

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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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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2016

Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers. Everyone’s plate might look different, but you’ll at least use up the leftovers and reduce the waste. Speaking of freezer, this appliance can be your biggest tool to saving money at the grocery store and not just for saving leftovers.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 16, 2012

Life has become very hectic lately and I found myself in search of less time consuming recipes. The crock pot stock technique can also be done with the leftovers from roasted chicken , roasted turkey , and I have even done it with the rotesserie chickens from the grocery store. The next day, skim any fat that has risen to the top.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers. Everyone’s plate might look different, but you’ll at least use up the leftovers and reduce the waste. If you don’t think the food in the fridge will be eaten before it goes bad, place leftovers in a freezer container, label, and store in the freezer.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 9, 2011

Institute a 'Raid the Fridge' Night One night a week, raid the fridge to get rid of leftovers. Set the leftovers up buffet style. Everyone's plate might look different, but you'll at least use up the leftovers and reduce the waste. Utilize the Freezer Freeze those leftovers. Heinz ketchup - 32 oz @ $2.29 = $1.15/lb,

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Economical Saving Money Kitchen Money 164

For the Mommas

JANUARY 6, 2016

Here are a few tips that can make things easier: Use quick meals for those nights where your schedule is busy, and plan to have leftovers from larger meals. If you cook a big Sunday meal, you should consider making enough for 2 days so you can have leftovers. As items are consumed, add them to your list.

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Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 23, 2013

With such a consumer focus on staying healthy, the Chicken Soup for the Soul food line makes it easier than ever to prepare a quick and nutritious Thanksgiving meal, leaving plenty of time leftover to spend with the family. It is time to dust off your apron and grab your oven mitts.

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Meals Giveaway Ovens Cooking 110

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2011

So instead of menu planning, buying what we need and eating it, we are buying what we feel like, cooking too much and throwing away the rest instead of eating the leftovers. Reduce what you consume, reuse what you can and recycle the rest. USA, UK, Australia etc.) are throwing away one fifth of the food we buy each year.

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Saving Money Money Reuse Home and Garden 220

Coupons Do Work

JUNE 12, 2016

See sales from leftover winter clothes and spring clothes. Apple Products: June is traditionally a busy month for the folks at Apple, and that means consumers should make Apple purchases with caution. This sale takes approx. 70% off a variety of items. On June 13, Apple will commence its annual Worldwide Developers Conference.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 30, 2013

Take leftovers for your lunch at work or throw a salad together in the morning. Good grooming is important but doesn’t have to be time-consuming or expensive. I know you’re busy, but cooking at home is really beneficial for you and your family, on many levels, so try and rearrange your schedule to fit this in as often as you can.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 28, 2012

The average American household consumes more and more meat every year and prices are skyrocketing. And, be sure to eat your leftovers! Most restaurant-style meals are easy to prepare at home at a fraction of the cost, and you are able to control what ingredients are included. Most importantly, reduce food waste.

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Phones Bills Money Saving Money 202

For the Mommas

SEPTEMBER 6, 2015

Several state health and agriculture departments are collecting leftover cucumbers from restaurants and grocery stores where ill people reported eating or shopping to test for the presence of Salmonella. Consumers should always practice safe food handling and preparation measures. Eastern time, or to consult [link].

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

On days when I know that I will be busy, a meal plan helps me choose a slow cooker meal, or we plan to eat leftovers one day. I already feel much better since the amount of unhealthy foods I’m consuming has dropped dramatically since the re-introduction of a schedule. More Time to Exercise.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

Kris presents The Three Rules of Leftovers posted at Cheap Healthy Good. Consumer Boomer presents How To Be Frugal With Your Credit Card posted at Consumer Boomer , saying, “Frugal use of a credit card can actually save you money rather than cost you money! Here’s how…&#.

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Work With What You've Got

MARCH 31, 2010

I used all of the leftover stones from a couple years worth of designing, and strung them together on a four strand choker, my tribute to the classic pearl necklace, but tricked up for me. But I can't imagine I made one for anyone other than her, it was difficult and time consuming and really expensive.) I’m pretty sure.

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The Frugal Girl

AUGUST 23, 2023

I do have some hesitations about how healthy it is to consume this content, though, mainly because of the effect it could have on people. But I like to use them for things that aren’t already packaged, like leftovers, or homemade yogurt.) We all have our things we “waste” money on. Ready to be de-influenced?

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

It started with $40,000 in consumer debt (vehicles, credit cards, small student loan) and then sold our home and eliminated the $140,000 of mortgage debt. So we would cook at home and take leftovers for lunch the next day. Jones” 2. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? How long did it take you?

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Koupon Karen

JANUARY 26, 2024

The challenge of finding time for meal preparation amidst busy schedules can be daunting, yet the benefits of consuming home-cooked meals—ranging from eating healthier to saving money—cannot be overstated. Cook in Bulk and Utilize Leftovers One of the most efficient ways to ensure you have healthy meals throughout the week is to cook in bulk.

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Cooking At Home Cooking At Home Home 52

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 18, 2014

Homemade Vanilla Extract via Real Food Enthusiast Homemade and consumable gifts are the way to go! Like the keychains (# 37), you can use leftover bits from other crafts you’ve done to create some gorgeous little keepsakes. You can add your favorite essential oil if you like. so it’s incredibly versatile!

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DIY Christmas Gifts Homemade 91

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. And I am more conscious of eating leftovers and avoiding food waste. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I cannot remember how long I’ve been a reader. Maybe four years? I make bone broth now!

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Frugal Luxuries

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

Remember to include leftovers when planning your menu. In fact, PLAN some of your leftovers for use in future meals. According to Local Harvest ([link] Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) has become a popular way for consumers to buy local, seasonal food directly from a farmer.

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Saving Everyday

JUNE 1, 2023

It doesn’t have to be time-consuming or complicated. I am a fan of leftovers, so I always make enough for at least two meals. Grocery stores cater to families, so most products come in packages large enough to feed 2 to 4 people, making things even more difficult. Grocery Shopping for One Inventory what you have. Shop sales.

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Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

The Auto Canner allows consumers to autopreserve foods at the peak of their freshness with the touch of a button. A marriage of form and function, the new FoodSaver® FM2000 Series Vacuum Sealer introduces new technology for reducing bag waste so consumers can save even more money! Product Price: $299.99.

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