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Ways to Save Money on a Tight Budget

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Lean into cheap meals. Avoid meals that require pricier ingredients , and lean into budget-friendly meals. If I wanted to save money quickly, I could probably get that down to about $300 by focusing on cheap meals. Dining out, fast food drive-throughs, and Starbucks all have to stop. Make it yourself.

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25 Ways to Save on Groceries Every Month

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Chances are, you already have more than enough for several meals. Consistently using things you already have not only saves money but also prevents food waste. Throwing food away is throwing money away ! Meal planning is not for me. In fact, I recommend food prepping over meal prepping. Have a plan.

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25 Ways to Save on Groceries Every Month

Saving Everyday

Chances are, you already have more than enough for several meals. Consistently using things you already have not only saves money but also prevents food waste. Throwing food away is throwing money away ! Meal planning is not for me. In fact, I recommend food prepping over meal prepping. Have a plan.

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Four Easy Ways to Save on Basic Necessities

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You cannot avoid spending 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. Paying for prepared meals is convenient and tasty, but it’s also more expensive and usually less healthy. Most importantly, reduce food waste.

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How to Save Money When Traveling

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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. A complimentary breakfast is the easiest way to spend zero dollars on one meal daily. For example, when renting cabins, we spend most of the time there and cook most of our meals.

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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.