Coupons Do Work

APRIL 14, 2015

watch my video below: When I was growing up, my grandmother would make two-three meals a week and the rest of the week? They were the leftovers. I do the same thing AND my kids eat healthy! So turkey and chicken is the food of choice (they are not too keen on chicken but I do what I can to make a good meal).

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APRIL 1, 2021

It’s also very easy to reduce your grocery spending just by planning your meals. Related Reading: How to Save Money on Groceries. There was a time (pre-pandemic) that I ate lunch out almost every day with friends. It was an escape from the office, but it was eating up my budget…see what I did there!

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MAY 16, 2016

How to Stop Food Waste in the Kitchen. You will prevent tasty leftovers, fresh fruit and vegetables, and dairy from turning into science experiments. Freeze your leftovers. If you don’t think you’ll eat your leftovers before they go bad, freeze them. Set up the leftovers in a buffet style.

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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. Save money by preparing your own meals. And as an added bonus, leftovers make a great lunch the next day. Instead of eating out, pack your lunch.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Can you answer this question, how much do you spend on groceries each month? The easiest way to reduce your grocery spending is to plan your meals. Read 11 Simple Menu Planning Tips to learn how to reduce your grocery bill without making everyone in your family miserable. 6 – Eat dinner at home. Try freezer cooking.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

I learned how to cook and bake at a very young age, and I’ve always enjoyed kitchen work as both creative pursuit and scientific inquiry. Mise en place for a recipe Even in college, when I was living in a dorm, and had a dining hall meal plan that meant I could get whatever I wanted whenever I wanted it, I still cooked and baked.

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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. You spend until the money runs out and then you put your purchases on your credit card. Write out what you have to spend on your home, utilities and other necessary items. 6 Reasons to Meal Plan.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

I was not raised by frugal people, but my fiance (now husband) was very frugal, and I wanted to learn how to adopt some of the same mindset so we could be on the same page. How has reading the Frugal Girl changed you? And I am more conscious of eating leftovers and avoiding food waste. I make bone broth now!

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JULY 9, 2015

ACTION STEP: If you think you’re leaving money on the table, this article offers tips on how to ask for a raise. A good question to ask yourself before larger purchases, “is this worth more to me than getting out of debt? But if you currently do not have a system, read my tips on how to track your current spending.

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