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How to Save Money on Groceries

Family Balance Sheet

of Agriculture, a US family of 4 discards around $1500 a year on food waste. Imagine saving your family’s budget $1500 a year just by being more aware of your food waste and taking action to stop it. Everyone’s plate might look different, but you’ll at least use up the leftovers and reduce the waste.

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7 Clever Ways Moms Used to Save Money

Penny Pinchin' Mom

Minimize Food Waste I’m going to tell you something that will break your heart: In the US, people waste about 80 million tons of food each year We throw away more than $444 billion worth of food every year Meanwhile, 10% of the world’s population goes to bed hungry or starving. Do you get what I mean?

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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? We are very blessed that my husband earns enough so that I have been able to stay at home and homeschool–so my “why” in saving money is to balance that out. And I am more conscious of eating leftovers and avoiding food waste.

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Meet a Reader | Biker Liz

The Frugal Girl

My interest in frugality is less about saving money specifically, and more about making good use of the resources I have. What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? Making good use of the resources I have – not only money, but my health, physical abilities, skills, etc.