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Q&A | cinnamon, SIM, jeans, and grocery spending

The Frugal Girl

It is a nice safe space to practice things, but of course, it does not compare to what you learn when you take care of actual people. I made more things from scratch, I purposely cooked and served cheaper foods, I bought fewer convenience foods, and I worked hard to find the lowest prices possible on what I bought.

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Meet a Reader | Biker Liz

The Frugal Girl

Limiting waste is what really drives most of the habits I have that would qualify as “frugal” – reducing/eliminating food waste, returning unneeded items, pursuing refunds, checking on warranties, repairing things, etc. For me, being in the kitchen and making food for people is an act of love.

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How to Save Money on Groceries

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of Agriculture, a US family of 4 discards around $1500 a year on food waste. Imagine saving your family’s budget $1500 a year just by being more aware of your food waste and taking action to stop it. Everyone’s plate might look different, but you’ll at least use up the leftovers and reduce the waste.

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How to Save Money When Traveling

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Of course, dinner reservations, booking tours, and purchasing tickets should be done in advance. Airbnb is a fantastic option, especially if you want to cook some of your own meals, as most of them come stocked with the basics for cooking. Surprisingly, many hotels have them, and you can cook all kinds of things.

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Four Easy Ways to Save on Basic Necessities

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

When cooking at home, try to reduce meat consumption to save money. Most importantly, reduce food waste. Throwing food away is a waste of money so buy fresh produce locally that will last longer, learn how to preserve food longer, and eat everything before it spoils. Finally, use technology.

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How to Save Money on Groceries

Family Balance Sheet

of Agriculture, a US family of 4 discards around $1500 a year on food waste. Imagine saving your family’s budget $1500 a year just by being more aware of your food waste and taking action to stop it. Everyone’s plate might look different, but you’ll at least use up the leftovers and reduce the waste.

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Ways to Save Money on a Tight Budget

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Pretty much any leftover cooked meat can be turned into a soup. Cook from what you have. Not only will you save money on groceries, but it also helps prevent food waste. Of course, none of these efforts will work if you’re spending the extra money. Most leftovers can easily be turned into an egg bake.