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Save Money and Time with Once a Month Cooking

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Still, I missed the convenience of eating out and not having to cook at home. One strategy I used to make dinner time more bearable was to begin making freezer meals. How to Get Started with Once a Month Cooking. I’m not going to lie, the day you actually do the cooking for a month is tiring.

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Things We No Longer Use

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Who cooks at home anymore, many people eat out. Even if you do cook at home, have you ever worn an apron? They were used to protect clothing while cooking – to keep grease splatters and spills contained on the apron. Be careful where you spend your money! Copiers replaced mimeographs. What a pain!

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Seven Tips for Busy People to Cook at Home and Eat Healthy

Koupon Karen

In the modern hustle of daily life, especially for professionals who find themselves juggling between work and personal life, cooking at home often takes a back seat. Recipe: Hearty Vegetable Soup A large pot of vegetable soup can serve as a comforting meal and is perfect for bulk cooking.

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Giveaway: $100 Walmart Giftcard & Ronzoni “Countdown to Dinner” Kit

For the Mommas

When time is of the essence, swinging by the drive-through for dinner seems like the best option, but I prefer to cook at home as much as possible. I recently did the “Countdown to Dinner” with Ronzoni Quick Cook pasta. I had homemade sauce stashed away in my freezer that I thawed earlier in the day.

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Stop Eating Out! Tips to Curb Your Restaurant Spending

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. I usually have the stuff for nachos, BLTs, or even just a frozen pizza in the freezer. Bring Snacks.