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How to Cook for One Person on a Budget

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It helps reduce food waste and saves money by making the most of your ingredients. Planning your meals ahead will also save time and stress throughout the week. This way, you can get just the amount you need, saving money and preventing leftover ingredients from going to waste.

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Ways to Save Money on a Tight Budget

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Remember that money saved is money earned! Dining out, fast food drive-throughs, and Starbucks all have to stop. Pack your lunch, and focus on inexpensive meals like sandwiches and leftovers. Everyone in my family loves leftovers, so this one is easy for us! Make it yourself. Anything goes.

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How to Save Money on Groceries

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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. Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers. You’ll be thankful later.

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25 Ways to Save on Groceries Every Month

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Consistently using things you already have not only saves money but also prevents food waste. Throwing food away is throwing money away ! Repurpose leftovers. Eating up those leftovers prevents food waste, period! If leftovers aren’t your thing, try repurposing them.

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25 Ways to Save on Groceries Every Month

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Consistently using things you already have not only saves money but also prevents food waste. Throwing food away is throwing money away ! Repurpose leftovers. Eating up those leftovers prevents food waste, period! If leftovers aren’t your thing, try repurposing them.

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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

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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.