Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 5, 2013

Eating out: our worst “frienemy” Saving busy professionals and parents from slaving in the kitchen after a long day at work, and bringing friends together, eating out is a cornerstone of our North American culture. Food from restaurants can cost significantly more than food cooked at home.

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Eating Out Restaurant Food and Wine Meals 222

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 30, 2014

Something that I’ve found throughout all of my trips to the many different places I’ve visited, is that food is always a cost that is hard to contain. After all, you’ve got to eat! Plus, I have to admit to having a guilty pleasure for going all out on local cuisine when I travel. I have a big appetite and love to eat.

Saving Money 187

Saving Money Money Food New York City 187

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2013

Saving on Grocery Bills. A good part of our monthly income is spent on grocery shopping, and the budget may even go higher depending on whether it’s a holiday or a birthday where you need to feed more people. If you really need it, add it to the next week’s shopping list. Carry Snacks. Take advantage of them.

Saving Money 222

Saving Money Money Bills Insurance 222

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2012

After getting home from a long day of work there is nothing better than grabbing a few snacks to settle the appetite and hold you over until dinner is ready. Without giving it a second thought, that little snack just cost you 45% of your daily sodium intake. Reducing Our Sodium Intake Avoid processed foods.

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Eating Out Meals Health Cooking 188

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. Include breakfasts, lunches, dinners and even snacks in your planning.

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Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 153

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

By the end of the week, I hadn’t touched 35 food points and didn’t use any of the 10 points I had accumulated for exercise either. Grocery Shopping. In order to stay on track with those points, I needed better food in the house. In short, we got back on the higher fiber, lower fat diet that we were on before.

September 182

September 2011 Points January 182

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. Also, I plan for everything–breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and dinners. I’ve added the below Weekly Menu & Grocery List to my Freebie page for email subscribers. for a national brand.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130