Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Like housing, utilities, and insurance, food is a major expense you can’t go without. Here are real ways to save on groceries each and every month! Reducing your food expenses is one of the best ways to reduce your overall spending and find extra money in your budget ! How to save on groceries at home. Have a plan.

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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. Here are real ways to save on groceries each and every month! Reducing your food expenses is one of the best ways to reduce your overall spending and find extra money in your budget ! How to save on groceries at home. Have a plan.

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Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

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.

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Economical Kitchen Grocery Groceries 173

The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

What I Spent So I went to pull together my grocery spending for the week and I realized that it’s all quick trips to Safeway. This is better than endless nights of eating out, but definitely not as frugal as an organized trip to Aldi. I spent $63 at Safeway, spread out between an embarrassing number of trips.

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Safeway Toaster Ovens Leftovers Toasters 207

Couponing 101

APRIL 2, 2020

You may be limiting your trips to the grocery to protect yourself, your family, and your community, so you might not have much access to fresh ingredients. 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.

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Recipes Groceries Grocery Lowes 93

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 25, 2013

We used to think that a vacation wasn’t a vacation unless we had eaten like the locals and indulged in all of the local foods. In fact, eating out while on vacation got so expensive for us, especially after we had our first child, that we often had to cut our vacations short because we ran out of money.

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Crock Pots and Slow Cookers Travel Food Vacation 176

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. You might have heard of the extreme shoppers who can buy $200 worth of groceries, but only pay $4.25. How to Save Money on Groceries WITHOUT Coupons.

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Saving Money Grocery Groceries Money 100

Shereen Travels Cheap

JANUARY 10, 2024

January is Be Kind to Food Servers Month , so it feels like it's time to bring back some tips for saving money while dining on vacation, along with some suggestions on how you can inject a little more kindness when you're somewhere that you are being served food or beverages. I love food, and I travel to try new things.

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Dining Food and Drink Travel Vacation 177

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! That usually last for the whole year. They were the leftovers.

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Budgeting Budget Food Kids and Family 100

Couponing 101

JANUARY 22, 2019

Amazon is offering a deal for 70% off these convenient mini food storage containers ! capacity is the perfect size for homemade baby food , meal prepping, or even storing small craft supplies. Having things in the house that make it easier to make and store your own food is guaranteed to save you money. Snacks for the kids.

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Storage Food Homemade School Lunch 58

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.

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February Frugal Financial Goals Goals 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 1, 2014

There were a few things that they did that you can do too, which will reduce your environmental impact and maybe even help your wallet: Bring Fabric Bags When Grocery Shopping. Many grocery chains have started to charge a small fee for plastic bags, too, and your savings can add up over time. Get Take Out/Eat Out Less.

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Documentary Eating Out Kids and Family Food and Drink 173

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. Their grocery budget is already pretty low, but I do have a few ideas. I would also suggest cutting back on fast food. Have they truly saved money?

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Budget Budgeting Saving Eating Out 81

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.

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Calculators Tools Transportation Healthcare 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Most grocery store chains offer digital coupons through their apps. 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. Go Digital.

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Saving Money Money Family Washer and Dryer 171

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.

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Budget Budgeting Bulk Eating Out 85

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 4, 2012

Examine your groceries if there are items that you do not actually need. Eliminate from your grocery list the “can-do-withouts” Avoid Wastage After examining and controlling your urge to buy the things you do not need, use the necessities wisely. Avoid wasting energy, water, gas, food and the like.

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Frugal Family Budgeting Budget 189

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. Eating out harms you in two ways. Find out any similar places or situations where you can make cuts.

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Saving Money Money Bills Insurance 222

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

Are there reliable grocery stores at your destination? 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. Create a Meal Plan.

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Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 153

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.

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February Frugal Financial Goals Budgeting 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

Smart Grocery Shopping. Skip the pizza and constant eating out. Make regular trips to your local grocery store for dietary staples and fresh produce for a healthy diet that won’t break the bank. Avoid the frozen and prepared foods sections–these are not the bargains they appear to be.

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College Saving Money Money Student 203

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2014

If there is one budget category that can quickly get out of control for me, it is GROCERIES. If I don’t plan our meals and my shopping list, I spend too much money and make too many extra stops to the grocery store during the week. I spend about 30 minutes each Sunday to plan my menu and make a grocery list.

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Meals Simple Menu Planning Menu Plans 186

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. Their grocery budget is already pretty low, but I do have a few ideas. I would also suggest cutting back on fast food. Have they truly saved money?

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Budget Budgeting Saving Eating Out 96

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 14, 2013

List out all your expenses from groceries to utilities. Avoiding the unnecessary things like extra trips to the store can help you save on gas or transportation expenses, and limiting the times that you eat out can actually do a lot for your finances. Always make a list when you go to the grocery store.

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Money Cable Service Budgeting Budget 273

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.

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Frugal Lives Frugal Living Frugal Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions 49

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 13, 2013

These meals, whether they are take-out meals or ones from the grocery store, are usually high in calories, fat, and sodium, and low in nutrition. Sure, sometimes it’s okay to have a take-out meal or fast food meal to save your sanity, but eating out more often than not is a luxury that ends up costing more in the long run.

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Money Car Cars Laptops 184

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

Basic Necessities Food Whether you are well-off or tight on cash, you still need to eat. So, you have to put food on top of your list of necessities. If the food, shelter and the three top utilities are paid-off then you can now set aside some of your money for telephone bills.

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Bills Telephones Money Taxes 213

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

Believe it or not, those name brand foods, household goods, clothing, and accessories you buy can be found in the same aisles with the name of the store stamped on them. Embrace the Food Network. If you spend $100 per week on eating out, that is $100 worth of money you can be putting towards your credit card debt.

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Saving Money Money Budgeting Budget 221

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

2 – Reduce your grocery spending without sacrificing quality. Do you know how much you spend on groceries each month? Groceries is the easiest budget category to overspend. It’s also very easy to reduce your grocery spending just by planning your meals. Related Reading: How to Save Money on Groceries.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 1, 2011

Are there reliable grocery stores at your destination? 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.

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Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 178

Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Things like taxes and the fact that groceries cost about 9% more now than they did last year. While you can control where and how you shop, you can’t control the need to eat. But think about how much you would be saving in terms of transport, drinks, food, entertainment, and the potential bail money should things get out of hand.

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Saving Money Money Saving Bills 52

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2014

It is an eye-opening experience and will allow you to figure out what you can cut back on, as well as what is a necessary expense. What about eating out? How much are you spending on groceries? Utilize coupons with a sale and you’ll see a 50% savings on your grocery bill immediately. Making Homemade Baby Food.

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2014 Saving Bills Emergency Fund 88

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 2, 2011

Groceries are the one area in our household budget that I feel like I have the most control over. The weeks were I don’t menu plan are the weeks that I’m at the grocery store multiple times or we get take out multiple times, leading to an out of control grocery spending. Menu planning saves me time.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Economical Kitchen 138

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 26, 2011

I have been able to save on things like food, gas, and clothing. Here are some examples: Stop eating out on the weekend. Buy cheap groceries. Rather, buy groceries when they are on sale and have coupons. Buying generic groceries compared to name brand also saves you money.

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Bills Money Insurance Saving Money 124

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. Eating out at every meal drains your wallet , so choose the most important meals and make those your splurges.

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Saving Money Money Travel Hotel 52

Saving Cents With Sense

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

comes up and you are left to try and scramble some food together to form a meal, or end up having to order out a meal that may not be the healthiest option for your family. Meal Planning can be done in many different ways and customized to however your family eats. Check Out What You Have.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Meals Dinner 92

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 16, 2016

Day 16 of 31 Days to Slash your Grocery Spending: Avoid Food Waste. family of four discards around $1,500 a year on food. family of four discards around $1,500 a year on food. Imagine saving your family’s budget $1500 a year just by being more aware of your food waste and taking action to stop it.

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Food Waste Kitchen Leftovers Food 165