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4 Quick Tips to Cut Down on Food Waste

Couponing 101

There are countless causes of food waste, but the effects may be less well known. Wasted food can consume a good chunk of your budget, and it’s harmful to the environment. A few simple lifestyle changes are all you need to reduce your food waste, allowing you to save money and be kinder to Mother Earth.

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World Wisdom: Clear Drop Recycling Innovations

Motherhood Moments

Affordably priced and geared to the home user, each patent-pending Clear Drop unit addresses one specific type of recycling, making it as simple and effective as possible to stop polluting with destructive soft plastics and garbage organic waste. How can people find places where the bricks from the compactor will be recycled?

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Grocery Budget Challenge | January Meeting

Family Balance Sheet

If you’re just starting with us in February, read my 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips to help you get started. I need to find some new recipes that are quick, easy, and tasty. For my system, read my 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips. How did we do in January? My success : My January grocery budget was $450. February Assignments.

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How to Be Green and Save Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If we don’t treat our environment with respect and attention, life on earth will suffer (both humans and the animal kingdom), simple as that. When you are cooking a meal or serving up some food, try to put only the amount you will eat on your plate – you can refrigerate any left overs and use them for another meal!

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Four Easy Ways to Save on Basic Necessities

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Most importantly, reduce food waste. Throwing food away is a waste of money so buy fresh produce locally that will last longer, learn how to preserve food longer, and eat everything before it spoils. It has never been easier to find the lowest gas prices. And, be sure to eat your leftovers!

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P.E.P. for Week of January 10-14/11-Seeking Balance Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

In lieu of our lack of energy, I am seeking to find balance this week. We have a lot going on the next couple months so I am striving to keep this calm approach and find balance the next while. Trent from The Simple Dollar discuss cost vs. quality and when frugality should come into play. Going Green.

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25 Ways to Save on Groceries Every Month

Saving Everyday

Like housing, utilities, and insurance, food is a major expense you can’t go without. Reducing your food expenses is one of the best ways to reduce your overall spending and find extra money in your budget ! Consistently using things you already have not only saves money but also prevents food waste.