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.

Money 184

Money Cars Car Laptops 184

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. For two reasons: I can’t stop at just one and if it doesn’t contribute to the nutrition of our family, I try to avoid it. There’s a reason why menu planning is #1 on this list.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2012

After reading books, blogs, magazines, and paying attention to the nutrition labels found on the foods we were buying, we quickly became horrified at what we found. Be smart when you eat out Eating out, whether fast food or high-end restaurants, was certainly a culprit in elevating our blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

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Eating Out Meals Health Cooking 188

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. For two reasons: I can’t stop at just one and if it doesn’t contribute to the nutrition of our family, I try to avoid it. There’s a reason why menu planning is #1 on this list.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113