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How to Make Homemade Chicken Stock on the Stove Top | Kitchen Economics Link-Up

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Homemade chicken stock is an easy way to stretch your grocery dollar, especially when you buy your whole chicken at your buy price. My buy and stock-up price is.79/lb. Welcome to the Kitchen Economics Link Up ~ Cost Cutting Tips to Help You Save Money in the Kitchen. When I roast a chicken, I make chicken stock in the crock pot.

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Stock Up & Save With Pre-Holiday Grocery Sales | Kitchen Economics Link Up

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In my sales circulars this week, prices for hams range from 79 cents a pound to $2.49/pound, pound, depending on the type and cut you desire; some of the prices are 50% off of the normal price. lb, that is less than half price. A few Link Up guidelines: Please link a your cost-cutting kitchen tip.

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How To Save Money on Organic Food | Kitchen Economics Link-Up

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Does the price of organic make you not buy as much as you would like? This year's price for our half-share comes to about $14.21 Obviously, prices will differ by farm. Although, I don’t mind the store brand organic milk and that is usually what I purchase unless I have a brand coupon that makes the price better.

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Ten Paper Products To Cross Off Your Grocery List | Kitchen Economics Link Up

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I've seen silicone mats priced at $14-$20 depending on the brand and size, but parchment paper is pricey too and your investment will eventually pay for itself. Welcome to the Kitchen Economics Link Up ~ Cost Cutting Tips to Help You Save Money in the Kitchen. A few Link Up guidelines: Please link a your cost-cutting kitchen tip.

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Save Money On Groceries Without Using Coupons | Kitchen Economics Link Up

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I compared the prices of some store products and the name brand counterparts of some items on my shopping list and found savings of 20% - 40%. Compare price per unit and if the size makes sense go for the best price per unit. I compared the price per unit of a couple different products and the sizes. for Cheerios brand.

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Know Your 'Buy Price' on Groceries | Kitchen Economics Link Up

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Do you track the prices of your food, cleaning products and bath items so you know when you are getting the best possible price available? Buying the food we eat and the products that we use at the lowest possible price is always a priority for me. My 'buy' price is the price that I am willing to spend for an item.

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Ways for Busy Parents to Teach Young Children About Money

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Use the below as a guideline only. Start understanding vocabulary and concepts of economics – such as ‘resource’, ‘earn’, ‘income’, price, ‘currency’ and etc. Keep in mind that your child is unique and may be ready to learn different things at different stages in their growth.

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