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A Sweeter Way to Cook Your Budget

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I’m ashamed to say it, but there was a period in my life where I stopped baking cookies. If you’ve ever eaten homemade cookies before, you’ve probably tasted the Toll House recipe. You can’t get what you want out of your personal finances on the Toll House budget. So, how do you manage your finances?

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My #1 Tip for Trimming Grocery Spending

Family Balance Sheet

When finances are tight, often the only area we can control is our food spending. My #1 tip for trimming grocery spending is an easy one: Serve simple, frugal, scheduled meals. Homemade cookies ( Healthier Coconut Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies ). Today I’d like to share what works for our family.