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How to Save Money on Groceries

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Also, I plan for everything–breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and dinners. 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. Institute a ‘Raid the Fridge’ Night.

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How to Save Money on Groceries

Family Balance Sheet

Also, I plan for everything–breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and dinners. 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. Institute a ‘Raid the Fridge’ Night.

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How to Save Money When Traveling

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Sometimes, it’s easier to give them a call. I’m passionate about food waste, and dinner portions are too much, bringing me to my next point. We are big fans of sharing food, especially if we’re going somewhere that has free chips or bread too much before the meal arrives. Bring your own snacks.

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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

This would also go under “what single action has saved the most money over your life” During my “study” of The Tightwad Gazette I saw a short article about giving home haircuts. Easiest part of being frugal: Not buying things like junk food at the grocery store. How has reading the Frugal Girl changed you?

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Meet a Reader | Biker Liz

The Frugal Girl

Limiting waste is what really drives most of the habits I have that would qualify as “frugal” – reducing/eliminating food waste, returning unneeded items, pursuing refunds, checking on warranties, repairing things, etc. That covered 2 breakfasts & 3 lunches plus snacks for the 2.5