Prairie Eco-Thrifter
OCTOBER 24, 2011
We each received a set number of food points to use each week. We tried making meal plans for two week periods before going shopping, but that led to some food waste since we are sometimes hit with specific cravings and ignore the plan willy-nilly. I prefer Honey Nut Cheerios and my husband is a fan of Total Raisin Bran.
Family Balance Sheet
JULY 15, 2013
This week''s bundle takes you back to the basics with 5 cooking resources to help you meal plan, create your own recipes, make homemade condiments and reduce waste. Rachel takes you through the entire process of selecting meals, grocery shopping, and getting a great meal on the table in no time. Get yours today !
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
DECEMBER 9, 2013
I am normally not a fan of bulk shopping at places like Costco. Being that there are only two of us in our household, we never use up bulk groceries before they go bad, making it a wasteful endeavour. This allows us to cash in on the savings without watching our money go in the garbage by food waste. Cutting Down.
Saving Everyday
OCTOBER 27, 2023
Most people are in desperate need of a good old-fashioned handyman to do everything from hanging a ceiling fan to cleaning out gutters. Lean into cheap meals. Avoid meals that require pricier ingredients , and lean into budget-friendly meals. Dining out, fast food drive-throughs, and Starbucks all have to stop.
Family Balance Sheet
JANUARY 28, 2022
That is a lot of money, so I plan our meals. If we have a free evening, I’ll plan a more time-intensive meal, but if it’s a crazy evening with 2 kids at two locations, I’ll plan an Instant Pot or slow cooker dinner. of Agriculture, a US family of 4 discards around $1500 a year on food waste.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
OCTOBER 28, 2012
Paying for prepared meals is convenient and tasty, but it’s also more expensive and usually less healthy. Most restaurant-style meals are easy to prepare at home at a fraction of the cost, and you are able to control what ingredients are included. Most importantly, reduce food waste. And, be sure to eat your leftovers!
Saving Everyday
OCTOBER 3, 2023
Airbnb is a fantastic option, especially if you want to cook some of your own meals, as most of them come stocked with the basics for cooking. A complimentary breakfast is the easiest way to spend zero dollars on one meal daily. For example, when renting cabins, we spend most of the time there and cook most of our meals.
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