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Five Frugal (mostly tiny) Things

The Frugal Girl

I did a good job of eating my fridge down Remember how I didn’t really go grocery shopping last week, and only spent $18 on food? A full fridge tends to encourage food waste because things get lost. So then when a little, “You’ve made a sale!”

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How to Save Money on Groceries

Family Balance Sheet

Personally, I plan a weekly menu that’s centered around what’s already in my pantry and freezer, what’s on sale and my family’s schedule. of Agriculture, a US family of 4 discards around $1500 a year on food waste. During the holidays a few years ago, Wegman’s offered 5 lb sacks of flour on sale for.99

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25 Ways to Save on Groceries Every Month

Saving Everyday

Consistently using things you already have not only saves money but also prevents food waste. Throwing food away is throwing money away ! After looking at what I have on hand and what’s on sale, I come up with a few ideas for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In fact, I recommend food prepping over meal prepping.

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25 Ways to Save on Groceries Every Month

Saving Everyday

Consistently using things you already have not only saves money but also prevents food waste. Throwing food away is throwing money away ! After looking at what I have on hand and what’s on sale, I come up with a few ideas for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In fact, I recommend food prepping over meal prepping.

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How to Save Money on Groceries

Family Balance Sheet

Personally, I plan a weekly menu that’s centered around what’s already in my pantry and freezer, what’s on sale, and my family’s schedule. of Agriculture, a US family of 4 discards around $1500 a year on food waste. During the holidays a few years ago, Wegman’s offered 5 lb sacks of flour on sale for.99

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7 Clever Ways Moms Used to Save Money

Penny Pinchin' Mom

If you do a weekly meal plan, you will know exactly what ingredients need to be bought during your next grocery shopping trip, including the ones you have and those you don’t. Unfortunately, many of us head out to the grocery stores armed with nothing but our credit card and a rough idea of what we need.

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How to Cook for One Person on a Budget

Saving Everyday

It helps reduce food waste and saves money by making the most of your ingredients. Taking advantage of sales is one of the easiest ways to save money on food. I like to look at the sales flyer before making my meal plan to take advantage of lower prices on the ingredients I need. Don’t overcomplicate it.