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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. 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. Get Organized Go Frugal' Tips to Curb Your Restaurant Spending.

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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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6 Ways to Change Your Spending Habits

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Cook at home. Cooking is really not hard, it just takes some organization. Instead of eating out, why not experiment with some recipes at home. Not only will cooking save you money , but it will allow you to practice different cooking techniques. Plus you will save a ton on gasoline and parking fees.

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How to Establish an Eco-Friendly Lifestyle at Home

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Cook at home using fresh ingredients – home-cooked food is generally healthier, more nutritious, less fattening and uses less energy. Source organic produce; you might pay more but you will appreciate the great taste and nutrition. If you cannot pronounce an ingredient, you possibly don’t want to eat it.

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Sort of a Q&A

The Frugal Girl

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.) Got any input on these topics?

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

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P.E.P for the Week of February 28-March 4/11- Spending Time With Family Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I grow my own garden in the summer instead of buying produce at the store; I make my own cleaning products to save money and be green; I make my own personal care products; I cook at home every night to avoid going out in order to save money and keep my health in check; I walk to and from work so I don’t have to pay for gas, etc.

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