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Five Frugal (mostly tiny) Things

The Frugal Girl

I did a good job of eating my fridge down Remember how I didn’t really go grocery shopping last week, and only spent $18 on food? A full fridge tends to encourage food waste because things get lost. A full fridge tends to encourage food waste because things get lost.

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5 Cooking Basics eBooks for Just $7.40

Family Balance Sheet

How To Cook For Yourself: A Complete Beginner''s Guide is your guide to meal planning, grocery store strategizing, and learning the ins and outs of cooking basics and techniques. Rachel takes you through the entire process of selecting meals, grocery shopping, and getting a great meal on the table in no time.

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7 Ways to Reduce Household Waste

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Our consumer-driven society is one that results in a great deal of waste. From food waste to packaging to disposable items, there are a lot of resources being used by humans. This consumption of resources — and the waste it produces — is not sustainable. Preserve Some of Your Food. Nor is it healthy.

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How to Save Money on Groceries

Family Balance Sheet

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.

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Grocery Budget Challenge | January Meeting

Family Balance Sheet

The Goal of the Grocery Budget Challenge is to be creative with our meal planning and grocery shopping so that we aren’t over-spending. We don’t want to make our families miserable with bland meals, boring snacks, and not enough food in the house. How did you do in January?

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25 Ways to Save on Groceries Every Month

Saving Everyday

Like housing, utilities, and insurance, food is a major expense you can’t go without. Here are real ways to save on groceries each and every month! Reducing your food expenses is one of the best ways to reduce your overall spending and find extra money in your budget ! Throwing food away is throwing money away !

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25 Ways to Save on Groceries Every Month

Saving Everyday

Like housing, utilities, and insurance, food is a major expense you can’t go without. Here are real ways to save on groceries each and every month! Reducing your food expenses is one of the best ways to reduce your overall spending and find extra money in your budget ! Throwing food away is throwing money away !