Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 28, 2012

How to Save Money on Food. We all need to eat on a daily basis, but you can cut back on your dining budget by eating at home. 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. How to Reduce Gas Consumption. Finally, use technology.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 30, 2013

The best meals and snacks are those you make at home because you can control what goes into them. I know you’re busy, but cooking at home is really beneficial for you and your family, on many levels, so try and rearrange your schedule to fit this in as often as you can. Get the whole family involved in meal preparation.

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MARCH 26, 2019

If that sounds like a system you would benefit from, read on for my step by step guide on how to use the envelope budget method to save money. This number will be a personal choice based on dietary needs, where you live, household size, and how much you will realistically cook at home vs. dine out.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 1, 2012

Bobbi started cooking at home instead of always dining out. “I I discovered I really love to cook. Related posts: Take Small Steps Towards Great Financial Health Finding Your Dream Job and How to Land it How to Live your Dream Life Debt Free Bust Out of a Financial Rut How to Have a Small Budget Wedding.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 2, 2013

By cooking at home you save money, eat a more balanced and nutritional diet and get the enjoyment of being in control of creating what you and your family eat. The best place to prepare your food is your own kitchen, so you have more control over what goes into your meals. Get Healthy'

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The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 18, 2023

I’ve managed to be frugal and to cook at home consistently through a lot of different life situations (and a lot of challenges), so I think I’ll manage as a nurse too. Cooking at home is important to me for both monetary and health reasons (same goes for packing my lunch.)

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Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 27, 2013

Having fresh herbs on hand is a delicious way I like to spice up my cooking at home. How to Build a Raised Bed Vegetable Garden. I make sure I always have a variety of herbs on hand without breaking the bank by keeping my own container garden. Image courtesy of franky242 / FreeDigitalPhotos.net. All rights reserved.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2011

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. Here are some tips to keep you cooking at home: Have food in the house. Know how to cook.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

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. But, I can’t believe people are making big bucks telling other people how to control their spendthrift ways, or sharing how to shave a few cents off a grocery bill.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 14, 2012

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. One of the simplest things you can do is to educate yourself about financial matters.

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Saving With Shellie

JUNE 12, 2012

One of the main arguments people give for just getting Fast Food is that it is cheaper and quicker than cooking at home. This graphic shows the cost and nutrition of a meal for four at McDonald’s versus two different home cooked options. And while it may take some getting used to, YOU CAN DO IT !

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