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. So why do we eat out so often? We also grocery shop once per week.

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Eating Out Restaurant Food and Wine Meals 222

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. Being smart and avoiding unnecessary spending can help you save money in college.

College 203

College Saving Money Money Student 203

The Coupon Game

MAY 12, 2011

I notice I tend to desire to eat out more when the menu isn't planned, which in turn causes a higher cost in our food budget. So, here's my Menu Plan for the week: (We start on Thursdays because it's always been my grocery shopping day.) Thus, the weekly menu has not been what it ought to be.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans A&W Homemade 49

Coupons Do Work

APRIL 14, 2015

Here is an article I Wrote in 2013 that I am going to repost on how I survive on a $30 bucks a week on my grocery bill for the whole family : Question: can you survive on $200 a month grocery shopping for the whole family? If I want to eat out or the kids help me make a fun meal – stockpile stuff.

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Budgeting Budget Food Kids and Family 100

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. I keep at least one frozen pizza in the freezer just for this occasion—bought on sale, of course!! Shop at Discount and Outlet Stores. There’s a reason why menu planning is #1 on this list.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2012

TV dinners, pizzas, bags of chips, and deli meat are doused with high levels of sodium. 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. Reducing Our Sodium Intake Avoid processed foods.

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Eating Out Meals Health Cooking 188

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

But there is no way you are going to give up cable, the cell phone, eating out or your gym membership. Send your spouse to do the grocery shopping. When you do need something, shop with a friend that won’t let you go overboard. You have pizza every Friday night. You won’t make any sacrifices.

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