Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 30, 2021

Eat Out Less & Reduce Takeaways. We are all partial to a well-cooked restaurant meal or food delivery, but the costs can quickly mount up when done so regularly. Even if you only do so once a week, the cost across a month in total can leave your bank balance looking empty. Buy Second-hand.

Frugal Lives 100

Frugal Lives Frugal Living Saving Money Frugal 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 18, 2021

Eat Out Less & Reduce Takeaways. We are all partial to a well-cooked restaurant meal or food delivery, but the costs can quickly mount up when done so regularly. Even if you only do so once a week, the cost across a month in total can leave your bank balance looking empty. Buy Second-hand.

Frugal Lives 100

Frugal Lives Frugal Living Saving Money Money 100

Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 23, 2019

They are a family of four and have a grocery budget of $60 per week, they cook 2-3 dinners from scratch each week and eat out once or twice a week. I would also suggest cutting back on fast food. You can easily cook a meal for four for about $10 at home instead. The Jones family wants to learn how to save more.

Budget 81

Budget Budgeting Saving Eating Out 81

Coupons Do Work

APRIL 14, 2015

Gwyneth Paltrow posted on her facebook page : There are a lot of people who use Food stamps (now known as SNAP), and the reality is, food stamps or not, anyone can live on $29 a week. Thus no food went to waste. I do the same thing AND my kids eat healthy! As for having junk food in my stockpile?

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Food Kids and Family 100

Coupons Do Work

OCTOBER 30, 2016

Halloween is here and that means FREEBIES — when eating out! Trick-or-Treat happens on Monday , after school – who wants to cook dinner? I don’t and that means if there are places where I can get free food or where my kids will eat free, I will do it !

Halloween 100

Halloween Baskin Robbins Freebies Food 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

There are virtually countless ways that our diets affect the environment, from what we eat to the way we cook. Raising livestock for food takes an enormous toll on the environment, primarily because of the deforestation. Moreover, restaurants use an exceptional amount of energy and resources in storing and packaging food.

Saving Money 171

Saving Money Money Family Washer and Dryer 171

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 27, 2011

Eating leftovers is one of my tenets of saving money in the kitchen but I am even guilty of wasting food at times. I started wondering how much money I am actually wasting when I throw food away. According to the EPA, Americans dump 34 million tons of food a year and it accounts for 14% of total municipal waste.

Economical 173

Economical Kitchen Grocery Groceries 173

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Assign a budget category to each transaction, so you can add up what you spend on food, fuel, clothing, self-care, etc. 3 – Cook/Eat from the pantry and freezer. Groceries is the easiest budget category TO GET OUT of control and the easiest budget category TO control. Use up all of those odd ingredients.

February 130

February Frugal Financial Goals Goals 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

We all know that cooking at home is better for both our physical and fiscal health. I get it, when you get home after a long day, you just want to sit down, relax, and have the food come to you. But if you’re going to have any chance of breaking the “grab and go/ delivery” habit, you’re gonna have to get excited about eating in.

Homemade 180

Homemade Food and Wine Cooking Cooking At Home 180

Couponing 101

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

While you’re at it, check out our 10 Money-Saving Instant Pot Recipes to get started! Every time you cook, you might be throwing away ingredients you could still get some use out of. Some of the cheapest ingredients available often take a longer time to cook. Avoid Eating Out.

Money 67

Money Appliances Re-use Cooking 67

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

When I don’t plan, I make multiple trips to the store, eat out too often, and most certainly blow our budget. 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. 99 cents. .

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The expenses that factor into cost of living can include housing affordability, transportation expenses, food prices and entertainment costs. Food: Weekly trips to the grocery store can add up, especially if food costs are high where you live. You could eat out less, cut back on takeout and cook more often.

Calculators 52

Calculators Tools Transportation Healthcare 52

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 3, 2023

How to Save Money When Traveling When it comes to traveling, the three main areas you can save are accommodations, travel, and food. This doesn’t mean every minute of your day needs to be planned out. For example, when renting cabins, we spend most of the time there and cook most of our meals. Let’s break it down.

Saving Money 52

Saving Money Money Travel Hotel 52

Couponing 101

APRIL 2, 2020

Even if you’re still making regular grocery runs or getting food delivered to your house, you may not be able to get all your favorite products. Sometimes, eating out of the pantry is the best solution. Poor Man’s Chili via A Year of Slow Cooking. Miss your favorite takeout food?

Recipes 93

Recipes Groceries Grocery Lowes 93

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

Maybe you don’t want to cook at all during your vacation or maybe eating out for every meal is beyond what your budget can handle. Food is usually our the biggest expenditure during our vacation and thankfully our beach condo will have a kitchen. For dinner, we''ll plan to eat in on 5 nights and eat out 2 nights.

Vacation 153

Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 153

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Like housing, utilities, and insurance, food is a major expense you can’t go without. Reducing your food expenses is one of the best ways to reduce your overall spending and find extra money in your budget ! Consistently using things you already have not only saves money but also prevents food waste. Batch cook.

Groceries 52

Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Like housing, utilities, and insurance, food is a major expense you can’t go without. Reducing your food expenses is one of the best ways to reduce your overall spending and find extra money in your budget ! Consistently using things you already have not only saves money but also prevents food waste. Batch cook.

Groceries 52

Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

We thought eating in restaurants was a main attraction of travel because you get to try local foods. Even when eating out on the cheap, we were still spending hundreds of dollars on food. We began cooking all of our meals at home. Suddenly, travel became much more affordable. (And Go Frugal Travel Tips'

Travel 196

Travel Family Hotel Making 196

Couponing 101

JULY 28, 2011

They are a family of four and have a grocery budget of $60 per week, they cook 2-3 dinners from scratch each week and eat out once or twice a week. I would also suggest cutting back on fast food. You can easily cook a meal for four for about $5 at home instead. The Jones family wants to learn how to save more.

Budget 96

Budget Budgeting Saving Eating Out 96

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 29, 2013

You had to have known that this challenge was coming…I’ve taken away the drive-thru breakfast , then I told to you pack a brown bag lunch and now we’re eating dinner at home. For the record, I LOVE TO EAT OUT! I am the primary cook at my house, so I love the break from the kitchen.

Dinner 113

Dinner At Home Finds Home 113

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 10, 2013

Whether you''re just dipping your toes in or looking for more recipes to add to your rotation, this collection of ebooks is both inspiring and practical, with more than 200 recipes plus inspirational stories from people who have transformed their health through a paleo diet and tips for eating out without cheating.

Ice Cream 100

Ice Cream Eating Out Recipes Desserts 100

Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 6, 2013

Sometimes eating healthy can be intimidating due to the fact that foods that are better for you often cost a lot more. This is especially true for people who want to eat only organic or non-processed foods. These food items can be very pricey in the grocery store especially when compared to other less healthy foods.

Budget 85

Budget Budgeting Bulk Eating Out 85

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

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. When I was a kid, most preserved food stuffs either came in a can or a glass jar.

Used 169

Used Typewriters Phones Irons 169

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

Heading out for Valentine’s Day dinner sounds lovely, but long lines, high prices, and the cost of a babysitter, can keep many of us in for the holiday. Sure, we’d love to eat out and have someone else prepare and serve our food, but that would involve a babysitter and a food tab.

Menu Planning 113

Menu Planning Menu Plans Recipes Home and Garden 113

Saving Everyday

APRIL 12, 2013

Serve them as a side dish or try tossing an entire pan of roasted veggies with cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese for a quick pasta dish. I always make extra vegetables because we all love them and eat them as a snack. If you like your vegetables more crisp, just cook them a few minutes less. I’m not a professional cook!

Ovens 94

Ovens Recipes Cooking Reynolds 94

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 2, 2013

It works best when the foods are as close to nature as possible. The best place to prepare your food is your own kitchen, so you have more control over what goes into your meals. The best place to prepare your food is your own kitchen, so you have more control over what goes into your meals.

Making 186

Making Food and Drink Meals Activism 186

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

When I don’t plan, I make multiple trips to the store, eat out too often, and most certainly blow our budget. 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. 99 cents. .

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Grocery Groceries Money 113

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2016

I use them regularly when we eat out at restaurants, and I will not shop at a department store without one, but grocery coupons are completely different for me. While I have success finding coupons in the Sunday paper and online printing sources, like Coupons.com for hygiene, paper, and cleaning products, food is another story.

Saving Money 100

Saving Money Grocery Groceries Money 100

Coupons Do Work

AUGUST 11, 2016

I love the fact Ibotta gives you money for eating out at various restaurants now. it is like you are paid to eat out! when you purchase RAGÚ® & Cooking Light® Combo. when you purchase Dr. Praeger’s™ Purely Sensible Foods™. when you purchase Dr. Praeger’s™ Purely Sensible Foods™.

Kentucky Fried Chicken 100

Kentucky Fried Chicken KFC Kentucky August 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 1, 2011

Maybe you don’t want to cook at all during your vacation or maybe eating out for every meal is beyond what your budget can handle. I plan our menu weeks before we leave, so I'm able to take advantage of store sales and I do much of the food shopping ahead of time. Be sure to discuss each family’s food challenges.

Vacation 178

Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 178

For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

Eat out less. One of the biggest expenses you probably incur is eating out. The average person spends over $2,000 a year on eating out. Create a weekly menu, then buy the groceries, and cook dinner every night. Instead of eating out, pack your lunch. Reduce convenience foods.

Frugal Lives 49

Frugal Lives Frugal Living Frugal Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions 49

Couponing 101

OCTOBER 14, 2013

The bundle includes books on a wide variety of topics including cooking and preparing paleo/primal food, simple living, homemade personal care products, fitness, motherhood, and more! You’ll learn cooking strategies and ideas for meal planning that will help save you money from not eating out on the go.

Health 96

Health Meals Simple Personal Care 96

The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 30, 2023

But life is of course not all work and studying and I like to enjoy beautiful things which are nature (I am equally up for a day at the sea or hiking in a forest), my allotment*, and cooking. And eating out wasn’t the exception for me then. We don’t eat out often, but I like to cook.

Green And Frugal 208

Green And Frugal Home and Garden Lunch Lunches 208

For the Mommas

APRIL 7, 2015

Hotdogs and chili cheese dogs are the perfect on the go food! No need to eat out! Try them out and let us know what you think! Beef Cooking Main Dish Recipes' The Best Ever Chili Cheese Dogs. Summer is the perfect time for tailgating and other awesome outdoor activities. Squirt mustard on bun and insert hot dog.

Dog 40

Dog Main Dishes Eating Out Outdoors 40

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Assign a budget category to each transaction, so you can add up what you spend on food, fuel, clothing, self-care, etc. 3 – Cook/Eat from the pantry and freezer. Groceries is the easiest budget category TO GET OUT of control and the easiest budget category TO control. Use up all of those odd ingredients.

February 100

February Frugal Financial Goals Budgeting 100

Couponing 101

OCTOBER 7, 2013

The bundle includes books on a wide variety of topics including cooking and preparing paleo food, simple living, homemade personal care products, fitness, motherhood, and more! You’ll learn cooking strategies and ideas for meal planning that will help save you money from not eating out on the go.

Health 69

Health Sale Saving Meals 69

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 24, 2014

Being Italian, I’m can be pretty picky when it comes to eating out. And their pasta is always perfectly cooked, which is a huge pet peeve of mine. The food is not fancy – it’s just good, Italian food done right! Grab your coupon and surprise your family with dinner out this weekend.

Restaurant 51

Restaurant Nashville Dining Lunch 51