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. For longer storage, that’s not ideal (you’d want something more airtight!), but for temporary purposes, this works fine.

Food Waste 192

Food Waste Frugal Food Freezers 192

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 25, 2012

In the UK, it has been calculated that 330 kg of food is thrown out by every household each year. This rotting food accounts for 20 million tones of carbon dioxide gas each year. To reduce food waste, there are several simple strategies that you can employ: Learn creative ways to use left-overs to make delicious and nutritious meals.

Growing 234

Growing Plants Grow Your Own Gardening 234

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. Make sure that you aren’t carrying around excess weight-your trunk is not a storage closet.

Phones 202

Phones Bills Money Saving Money 202

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. Everyone’s plate might look different, but you’ll at least use up the leftovers and reduce the waste.

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

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. Everyone’s plate might look different, but you’ll at least use up the leftovers and reduce the waste.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

Plastic bottles can be swapped for reusable water containers Paper towels can be swapped for washable cotton kitchen towels Plastic wraps can be swapped for reusable storage containers The longer your list of single-use products, the more opportunities you have to save money by swapping those out with other options. Do you get what I mean?

Saving Money 52

Saving Money Money Mom Used 52