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Save Money and Time with Once a Month Cooking

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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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How to Establish an Eco-Friendly Lifestyle at Home

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Read food labels – we have become dependant on processed foods in our busy lives but in the process have lost much of the nutrition of the food. Processed food uses vast amounts of energy in its production, making it an unsustainable commodity. Involve the whole family in menu planning and meal preparation.

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5 Ideas For Making Time To Eat At Home

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

One of the keys to healthier eating — and saving money while you do it — is preparing meals at home. There are a number of benefits to cooking at home beyond just improving your health and saving money. According to many studies, there are relationship and other benefits for sharing meals at home with a family.

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Keeping it Simple: Strategies for Financial Security

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

This can be as simple as forgoing dinner out sometimes and cooking at home more; taking your lunch from home sometimes instead of always buying it; and the oldie but goodie – giving up one expensive Starbucks coffee a day. You might need a new outfit but you ‘ need ’ food and a way to get to work more!

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