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

Family Balance Sheet

We rarely buy sodas or other sugary drinks. For me it is homemade soups that I keep in the freezer. Welcome to the Kitchen Economics Link Up ~ Cost Cutting Tips to Help You Save Money in the Kitchen. lb whitish strawberries in the winter. Cut out the crap, save some dough. The same goes for junk food.

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How I Spent $425 on Groceries in March

Family Balance Sheet

A couple of notes to keep in mind: I keep a moderately stocked freezer with marked down meat , loss leaders , batch pre-cooked meat , cooked beans , homemade baked goods and sauces. I made a large batch of homemade sugar-free applesauce in March that I stored in the freezer. Chicken & Waffles , fruit or homemade applesauce.

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Simple Things You Can Do to Be Environmentally Friendly and Save Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We have recently started making our own powdered laundry soap with three simple ingredients– Fels Naptha , washing soda, and borax. We’ve used this for about 6 weeks now, and we’ve been pleasantly surprised with how economical it is as well as how good it works. They’re very durable. Conserve utilities.

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How to Bake Cheap Holiday Cookies and Breads

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

To be economical, avoid the special flours, the real butter, chocolate, nuts and other special ingredients. Homemade yeast breads topped with poppy seeds make a large, wonderful and welcome gift when wrapped in clear wrap and tied with a bow. 1 t baking soda. ½ Add flour, salt and soda and beat well. 2 t baking soda.

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