The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

I know we are all rather terrified of causing glass breakage…that’s a messy problem, and it also results in food waste because WHO is going to try to eat food that might have glass shards in it? I might hate food waste, but I hate chewing on glass even more.) Do you need to use wide-mouth jars?

Food 195

Food Freezers Food Waste Re-use 195

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 14, 2018

I bought a store-made take & bake pizza for $5 and it was enough pizza for us each to have 2 slices. It’s a large recipe and covered us for 2 dinners and a couple of lunches for myself. Tuesday: Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup. My family was not thrilled, but we need to reduce our food waste.

Budget 100

Budget Budgeting Food Waste Kids and Family 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

Our consumer-driven society is one that results in a great deal of waste. From food waste to packaging to disposable items, there are a lot of resources being used by humans. This consumption of resources — and the waste it produces — is not sustainable. Preserve Some of Your Food.

Re-use 278

Re-use Home and Garden Bulk Electronics 278

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Today, we’re meeting a reader who has managed to live for 2.5 Tell us a little about yourself When asked the question “Where are you from? My interest in frugality is less about saving money specifically, and more about making good use of the resources I have. years with no car (and two small kids!).

Kids and Family 186

Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 186

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 15, 2013

This week''s bundle takes you back to the basics with 5 cooking resources to help you meal plan, create your own recipes, make homemade condiments and reduce waste. Once you start using formulas for your meals you will discover just how easy it is to nourish your family for less! How To Cook For Yourself by Rachael Roehmholdt.

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Cooking Food Waste Meals Recipes 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

Are you spending more at the grocery store lately? These are strategies I use weekly to help keep my grocery bill in line with our budget. As my kids have grown into teenagers who eat as much as adults, I spend about $800-1000/month–this includes anything I buy at the grocery store, so it includes paper and cleaning products.

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Grocery Groceries Money 130

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

If you need to find some wiggle room in your budget, or combat the rising grocery prices, or maybe make room for your family’s growing appetites, take a look at the following list and see what changes you can make to reduce what you’re spending on groceries…and still eat really well! You’ll be thankful later.

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Saving Money Grocery Groceries Money 113