Couponing 101

MAY 20, 2019

There are countless causes of food waste, but the effects may be less well known. Wasted food can consume a good chunk of your budget, and it’s harmful to the environment. A few simple lifestyle changes are all you need to reduce your food waste, allowing you to save money and be kinder to Mother Earth.

Food Waste 79

Food Waste Food Leftovers Meals 79

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

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. Shop at Discount and Outlet Stores.

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Shop your own home. Consistently using things you already have not only saves money but also prevents food waste. Throwing food away is throwing money away ! In fact, I recommend food prepping over meal prepping. Food prepping is simply having things ready to go. Repurpose leftovers. Have a plan.

Grocery 52

Grocery Groceries Food and Drink Saving 52

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Shop your own home. Consistently using things you already have not only saves money but also prevents food waste. Throwing food away is throwing money away ! In fact, I recommend food prepping over meal prepping. Food prepping is simply having things ready to go. Repurpose leftovers. Have a plan.

Grocery 52

Grocery Groceries Food and Drink Saving 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 24, 2011

We each received a set number of food points to use each week. We tried making meal plans for two week periods before going shopping, but that led to some food waste since we are sometimes hit with specific cravings and ignore the plan willy-nilly. Lunches also are very easy.

Meals 182

Meals Frozen Yogurt Desserts Raisin Bran 182

Couponing 101

JANUARY 6, 2012

Here are a few of the things I noticed happening when I didn’t plan out our meals: We shopped more often. We wasted more food (produce, leftovers, etc. We ate more quick/convenience foods. I always find we have more food than we think and can usually count on finding a few things that I had forgotten about.

Saving Money 98

Saving Money Meals Money Menu Planning 98

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Personally, if I don’t make a shopping list and plan my meals, my grocery budget is toast. 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.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113