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What We Ate this Week on our Budget 12.14.18

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I cut them both up and served as a side for 3 nights of dinners and 3 school lunches for each daughter. It’s a large recipe and covered us for 2 dinners and a couple of lunches for myself. Homemade Sugar Free Applesauce – this is a constant side dish for my family and it has NO added sugar! Monday: Leftover night!

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

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I started wondering how much money I am actually wasting when I throw food away. According to the EPA, Americans dump 34 million tons of food a year and it accounts for 14% of total municipal waste. According to this article, a family of four wastes about $600 worth of food a year. Brown Bag lunch.

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Day 16: How to Stop Food Waste in the Kitchen

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Day 16 of 31 Days to Slash your Grocery Spending: Avoid Food Waste. family of four discards around $1,500 a year on food. family of four discards around $1,500 a year on food. Imagine saving your family’s budget $1500 a year just by being more aware of your food waste and taking action to stop it.

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How to Save Money on Groceries

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If you are struggling with the rising grocery prices or maybe you need to make room for your family’s growing appetites, take a look at the following list and see what changes you can make to cut your grocery bill…and still eat really well! Also, I plan for everything–breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and dinners.

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Ways to Save Money on a Tight Budget

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I simply put the word out to friends and family on social media, and he has stayed busy ever since. For most people, groceries are a huge expense, especially if you have a family. Dining out, fast food drive-throughs, and Starbucks all have to stop. Pack your lunch, and focus on inexpensive meals like sandwiches and leftovers.

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25 Ways to Save on Groceries Every Month

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Consistently using things you already have not only saves money but also prevents food waste. Throwing food away is throwing money away ! After looking at what I have on hand and what’s on sale, I come up with a few ideas for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In fact, I recommend food prepping over meal prepping.

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25 Ways to Save on Groceries Every Month

Saving Everyday

Consistently using things you already have not only saves money but also prevents food waste. Throwing food away is throwing money away ! After looking at what I have on hand and what’s on sale, I come up with a few ideas for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In fact, I recommend food prepping over meal prepping.

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