Saving With Shellie

JUNE 12, 2012

One major reason for that is people (wrongly) assume that fast food is cheaper than healthy food. One of the main arguments people give for just getting Fast Food is that it is cheaper and quicker than cooking at home. Eating fresh foods IS CHEAPER ! Even on a limited budget you can eat fresh foods.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

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. If looking at pictures of food on Pinterest doesn’t make you salivate with anticipation, I don’t know what will.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 21, 2014

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. Still, I missed the convenience of eating out and not having to cook at home.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

I pointed out the multitude of new blogs related to saving money, being frugal, getting debt under control and learning about finances. 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. I wasn’t quite so good on that one!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 28, 2012

The American culture is wrought with excessive spending so it is no surprise that the typical household overspends on necessities such as food, gas, utilities, and phone usage. How to Save Money on Food. You cannot avoid spending money on food. When cooking at home, try to reduce meat consumption to save money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 5, 2013

Food from restaurants can cost significantly more than food cooked at home. A plate of pasta with red sauce can cost less than a dollar if made at home; at most restaurants it will cost you well over $10. Buy “Easy” Foods. ” However, it’s also a detriment to many of our wallets.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 15, 2015

You can ask for an opinion about an exercise program you want to start or about a new food you want to try. Set Up Your Home for Healthier Food Choices. You can also set up your home for healthier food choices. Ask for Help and Advice. Can you check in with me each week and hold me accountable?”

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