Couponing 101

MAY 20, 2019

There are countless causes of food waste, but the effects may be less well known. Wasted food can consume a good chunk of your budget, and it’s harmful to the environment. A few simple lifestyle changes are all you need to reduce your food waste, allowing you to save money and be kinder to Mother Earth.

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Food Waste Food Leftovers Meals 79

Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

Simple, everyday household items like vinegar, dishwashing detergent, and baking soda make excellent cleaning products. The trick is to make sure you have read the labels properly (some cleaning products don’t play well with each other) and do your research on which products can be used on which surfaces.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 25, 2012

Because the production of food has such a large carbon footprint, learning to eat sustainably is a great way to limit your impact on the earth. Reduce Waste. Millions of tones of food are thrown away in western countries every year. In the UK, it has been calculated that 330 kg of food is thrown out by every household each year.

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Growing Plants Grow Your Own Gardening 234

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. Here is how I usually disperse my 29 points a day. Breakfasts and Lunches.

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Meals Frozen Yogurt Desserts Raisin Bran 182

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. It helps reduce food waste and saves money by making the most of your ingredients. Step Two : Create a simple meal plan template , including your favorite foods and snacks. Keep it simple.

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Cooking Budgeting Budget Leftovers 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 5, 2012

If we don’t treat our environment with respect and attention, life on earth will suffer (both humans and the animal kingdom), simple as that. Here’s some top ideas to save you money and ease your conscience: Waste Less Food. It’s amazing how much food we waste in the Western world.

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Saving Money Money Green Grow Your Own 184

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

If you need to find some wiggle room in your budget, or combat the rising grocery prices, or maybe make room for your family’s growing appetites, take a look at the following list and see what changes you can make to reduce what you’re spending on groceries…and still eat really well! Thaw as needed. 99 cents. .

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