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4 Ways to Get Excited About Eating In

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We all know that cooking at home is better for both our physical and fiscal health. I get it, when you get home after a long day, you just want to sit down, relax, and have the food come to you. One of the reasons food tastes so good at restaurants is because (most of the time) they make their own sauces. Pinterest!

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Four Easy Ways to Save on Basic Necessities

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. When cooking at home, try to reduce meat consumption to save money. Ensure that your home is properly insulated to reduce heat loss in the winter and air conditioning in the summer.

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Cooking to Financial Success

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

He works in the restaurant industry and we love going and trying a new chef’s masterpiece. In my pre-tightwad days when I wasn’t cooking like I am now, our food budget shot up past $600 in one month, for two people! Fiscally, it’s smarter to cook at home. Cooking also teaches life lessons.

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