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A Sweeter Way to Cook Your Budget

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I like to bake cookies, and I like to budget. I’m ashamed to say it, but there was a period in my life where I stopped baking cookies. If you’ve ever eaten homemade cookies before, you’ve probably tasted the Toll House recipe. It cooks up a flat, crunchy cookie, provided you follow the baking times.

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My #1 Tip for Trimming Grocery Spending

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After all, the goal of eating is to fill the tummy and nourish the body. Homemade cookies ( Healthier Coconut Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies ). It doesn’t matter how much you saved per pound if you end up throwing it out! Should you try the same thing for your family, they may balk at first, but they’ll get used to it.