Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Looking for ways to save money on groceries? These are strategies I use weekly to keep my grocery bill in line with our budget. How to Save Money on Groceries. of Agriculture, a US family of 4 discards around $1500 a year on food waste. My budget has gone up over the years from when I first started blogging.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

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.

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Re-use Home and Garden Bulk Electronics 278

The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Searching for information on food waste led me here. How did you get interested in saving money? I remember a shirt that I loved wearing with a caption about saving energy by turning off lights. I remember a shirt that I loved wearing with a caption about saving energy by turning off lights. The latest technology.

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Texas Oregon Recycle Recycled 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 5, 2012

In fact a lot of the things you can do to stay green actually save you money in the process. To me it’s a no brainer; be green and save money in the process… why wouldn’t you?! Here’s some top ideas to save you money and ease your conscience: Waste Less Food. Use Less Energy.

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Saving Money Money Green Grow Your Own 184

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 14, 2018

I batch cooked 4 bone-in chicken breasts in the slow cooker and used some of the chicken and the stock that the chicken made during the cooking. Smashed Skillet Potatoes – my favorite way to cook potatoes and it uses my cast iron skillet ! My family was not thrilled, but we need to reduce our food waste.

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Budgeting Budget Food Waste Kids and Family 100

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 15, 2013

This week''s bundle takes you back to the basics with 5 cooking resources to help you meal plan, create your own recipes, make homemade condiments and reduce waste. With a little planning, you can save time and money in your kitchen, and this week only get all 5 ebooks for just $7.40, or 85% off their list price! Get yours today !

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Cooking Food Waste Meals Recipes 100

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 28, 2013

On the 25th of every month from January to November in 2013, I''m holding a virtual meeting for the Christmas Savings Club. The goal for this monthly accountability meeting is to give updates on our progress, motivate one another, and help all of us save for a cash Christmas. Our monthly goal for Christmas savings is $100.

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August Club Christmas Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 31, 2016

Or maybe you’re trying to build your emergency savings account, or save for a vehicle? It is totally possible to eat your favorite foods within a grocery budget. Keeping a tight grocery budget is giving us some wiggle room each month to put towards other financial obligations. Day 9: Use Grocery Apps.

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Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Budgeting 100

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.

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Food Waste Kitchen Leftovers Food 165

Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Meal bowls are also a great way to use leftovers and random ingredients with endless variations. Less waste. To reduce food waste, we prepared these mostly with ingredients that needed to be used. Since we’re mainly using ingredients we already have, these require minimal cooking, making them quick and easy!

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Leftovers Meals Re-use Recipes 52

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JANUARY 6, 2012

Did you know that meal planning is one of the keys to saving money on your grocery bill? Using coupons will save you money at the register, but using your food wisely is going to save you money as well! We wasted more food (produce, leftovers, etc. We ate more quick/convenience foods.

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Saving Money Meals Money Menu Planning 98

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2011

Eric at Narrow Bridge tells us 5 ways we can use the 2011 payroll tax break. Canadian Finance Blog tells us how our spare change can really add up. Canadian Personal Finance Blog shares with us what he has learned about money management over the years. Financial Highway tells us how we can save on produce at the store.

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January Personal Finance Green And Frugal Finance 113

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

Today we’re meeting a reader who is an artist, a homeschooler, a boy-mom, and a renter by choice. Tell us a little about yourself I’m Karen A. How did you get interested in saving money? What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? Hello, everyone! Here’s Karen: 1.

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Rent Son Frugal Home and Garden 177

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 12, 2019

Frittatas are a perfect way to use up leftovers, and my vegetable frittata with broccoli and sausage is delicious, hearty, and filling! I’m incredibly passionate about food waste , and frittatas are one of my favorite ways to use up produce and leftovers! They’re hard to mess up. It’s totally satisfying.

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Leftovers Ovens Cooking Food Waste 40

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Today, we’re meeting a reader who has managed to live for 2.5 Tell us a little about yourself When asked the question “Where are you from? How did you get interested in saving money? My interest in frugality is less about saving money specifically, and more about making good use of the resources I have.

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Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 186

Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

I’m guilty of cooking too much food, so when my husband is overseas, I completely change how I plan and prepare my meals. Eating in rather than ordering out saves money. It helps reduce food waste and saves money by making the most of your ingredients. You are in total control of the ingredients.

Cooking 52

Cooking Budgeting Budget Leftovers 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 9, 2013

Being that there are only two of us in our household, we never use up bulk groceries before they go bad, making it a wasteful endeavour. This allows us to cash in on the savings without watching our money go in the garbage by food waste. I’m not a huge fan of boxed, canned, or frozen food.

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Dinner Christmas Food and Wine Bulk 192