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Want a Month of Free Groceries? Stop Wasting Food | Kitchen Economics Link Up

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As I was flushing a very old, forgotten-about, slimy Greek salad down the disposal last week, it occurred to me that I have gotten a little lax about leftovers at our house. (I I didn't compost the salad, because it had feta cheese mixed in) We certainly eat leftovers, but by the end of last week, we were (1) lazy and (2) lazy.

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

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Instead of using aluminum foil or plastic wrap to cover casseroles and leftovers, store the food in re-usable containers. Skip the sandwich bags and use re-usable containers in your lunch tote. Welcome to the Kitchen Economics Link Up ~ Cost Cutting Tips to Help You Save Money in the Kitchen. I have 4 different sizes.

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How I Spent $425 on Groceries in March

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And not one person complained about the dinners or their breakfasts and lunches. This month, I bought one package of juice boxes for the girls’ lunches and that was a treat for them and a thank-you from me for behaving so well in the grocery store. Lunches Included: leftovers. We were all well fed and quite happy.

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11 Simple Meal Planning Tips

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If pork tenderloins are on sale, my menu will include Roasted Garlic & Herb Pork Tenderloin and I’ll use the leftovers on another night for tacos. Plan for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Snacks. Kitchen Economics Saving Money - In the Kitchen' If whole chickens are on sale for.79/pound, Plan for All Seven Days.

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20 Frugal & Tasty Rice and Beans Recipes

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Burrito Bowls are so easy to pull together and a great way to jazz up leftovers. Leftover meat: taco meat, slow cooker chicken & black beans , rotisserie chicken , roasted chicken, pulled pork, or any other meat. I have used the leftovers to make burrito bowls (see above). 20 Rice and Beans Recipes: 1. Burrito Bowls.

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Rubbermaid Easy Find Lids Food 28 pcs Storage Set ONLY $9.72

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Whether you are trying to eat healthier by bringing your lunch to work, economizing by saving leftovers for the next meal, or simply want a streamlined and organized system for your food storage containers, the Easy Find Lids 24-Piece Plus 4 Food Storage Set is perfect for your needs.

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