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. You’ll be thankful later.

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

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. We either have leftovers or use frozen dinners from Smart Ones or Lean Cuisine.

Meals 182

Meals Frozen Yogurt Desserts Raisin Bran 182

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 28, 2012

Most importantly, reduce food waste. Throwing food away is a waste of money so buy fresh produce locally that will last longer, learn how to preserve food longer, and eat everything before it spoils. And, be sure to eat your leftovers! Leave your car in the garage and carpool to work or school if you can.

Phones 202

Phones Bills Money Saving Money 202

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

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.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Grocery Groceries Money 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2011

My husband and I did when we got married and it works well for us. Money Crashers shares with us 7 Ways to Reduce Food Waste- Freezing Food and Making Leftover Recipes. Here are the interesting reads floating around cyberspace this week: Money Management. What do you think? Going Green. Reducing Debt.

January 113

January Personal Finance Green And Frugal Finance 113

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

My degree is in mechanical engineering, but I’m just starting a transition to nursing – before I got pregnant with my son, I was working as a nursing assistant while my husband finished grad school, and planning to go on to nursing school. For me, being in the kitchen and making food for people is an act of love.

Kids and Family 192

Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 192

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

I’m fifty years old, married almost 25 years, with four sons of various ages ranging from all grown up to still-working-on-it. ? Eventually, when I was married and working at a library I ordered my own copy of the Complete Tightwad Gazette–and I still have it! Here’s Karen: 1. Biggest mistake ever.

Rent 182

Rent Son Frugal Home and Garden 182

Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

It helps reduce food waste and saves money by making the most of your ingredients. Consider any events or commitments that might affect your meals, such as work lunches or dinner plans with friends. Step Two : Create a simple meal plan template , including your favorite foods and snacks. Don’t overcomplicate it.

Cooking 52

Cooking Budgeting Budget Leftovers 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 9, 2013

This allows us to cash in on the savings without watching our money go in the garbage by food waste. There tends to be a ton of leftovers, and I suspect that many of them are wasted because they can’t eat them all. Cutting Down.

Dinner 192

Dinner Christmas Food and Wine Bulk 192