Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 24, 2011

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. After a little while, we realized we really only needed to plan for four evening meals a week as well as lunches and snacks to avoid waste.

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Meals Frozen Yogurt Desserts Raisin Bran 182

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 30, 2014

We don’t want to make our families miserable with bland meals, boring snacks, and not enough food in the house. By keeping our kitchens organized, menu planning will be much easier, we’ll reduce our food waste, and we’ll be less likely to buy duplicates. How did you do in January?

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Budget Budgeting January Grocery 127

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

Also, I plan for everything–breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and dinners. 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. Institute a ‘Raid the Fridge’ Night.

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 12, 2019

I’m incredibly passionate about food waste , and frittatas are one of my favorite ways to use up produce and leftovers! Interestingly, it’s often a snack and not the main meal. Frittatas are a perfect way to use up leftovers, and my vegetable frittata with broccoli and sausage is delicious, hearty, and filling!

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Leftovers Ovens Cooking Food Waste 40

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Also, I plan for everything–breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and dinners. 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. Institute a ‘Raid the Fridge’ Night.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Grocery Groceries Money 113

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 3, 2023

I’m passionate about food waste, and dinner portions are too much, bringing me to my next point. We are big fans of sharing food, especially if we’re going somewhere that has free chips or bread too much before the meal arrives. Bring your own snacks. Do this consistently, and the savings will add up!

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Saving Money Money Travel Hotel 52

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

Easiest part of being frugal: Not buying things like junk food at the grocery store. It’s a little like having a superpower, walking by the Starbucks without getting in line, or zooming by the snack aisles in the grocery store (we only buy chips and things like that for special treats). I make bone broth now!

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Rent Son Frugal Home and Garden 182