The Frugal Girl
JANUARY 30, 2024
I did not plan this to be themed, but today’s Five Frugal Things is gonna be all food-related! It’s basically a tour through my adventures in trying to avoid food waste. So now I can throw together some simple lunch bowls with the lentils, sweet potatoes, and sauce.
Family Balance Sheet
DECEMBER 14, 2018
I cut them both up and served as a side for 3 nights of dinners and 3 school lunches for each daughter. It’s a large recipe and covered us for 2 dinners and a couple of lunches for myself. Smashed Skillet Potatoes – my favorite way to cook potatoes and it uses my cast iron skillet ! Monday: Leftover night!
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Family Balance Sheet
APRIL 27, 2011
By reducing our food waste we could almost give ourselves a free month of groceries. Imagine having a month where you didn't spend any money on food. Some ways to avoid food waste: Put the leftovers in your freezer. With the exception of maybe pasta and rice dishes, a lot of food can be frozen.
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. Breakfasts and Lunches. Lunches also are very easy.
Family Balance Sheet
MAY 16, 2016
Day 16 of 31 Days to Slash your Grocery Spending: Avoid Food Waste. family of four discards around $1,500 a year on food. family of four discards around $1,500 a year on food. 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 Cents With Sense
AUGUST 13, 2013
Tons of stuff gets wasted at lunch, and your money is just the start. Then head over and learn about food waste to get another 30 points. This site uses affiliate links. There are 180 new Recycle bank points available! Learn what you can do about it at Recyclebank and earn 150 points! What is Recyclebank ?
Saving Everyday
AUGUST 1, 2022
You can use pre-printed grocery lists to keep inventory and add extra items on the side. 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. Have a plan. Here’s why.
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