Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 25, 2013

We used to think that a vacation wasn’t a vacation unless we had eaten like the locals and indulged in all of the local foods. Instead, we’ve learned to save money on food when vacationing so we can vacation longer and see more sites. We’ve used a number of strategies to do this.

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Crock Pots and Slow Cookers Travel Food Vacation 176

For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Rubbermaid Press & Lock Easy Find Lids Food Storage Containers ONLY $17.99 (Reg $40). Keep your food fresh for a longer time in these Rubbermaid Press & Lock Easy Find Lids Food Storage Containers 42 pieces that are available for ONLY $17.99, down from $40 at Walmart. Thick, durable container walls for everyday use.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 2, 2022

I’m always looking for ways to save my family money to help us get through current higher food and gas prices and achieve our big financial goals. I had enough tomatoes to make a batch of my Roasted Red Plum Tomato Sauce for the freezer. I roasted them and put them in the freezer for future use.

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September Frugal Plants Pop Tarts 130

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

These are strategies I use weekly to help keep my grocery bill in line with our budget. Personally, I plan a weekly menu that’s centered around what’s already in my pantry and freezer, what’s on sale and my family’s schedule. of Agriculture, a US family of 4 discards around $1500 a year on food waste.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 21, 2014

While most people think of eating out as a way to relax and save time, they typically don’t account for the time it takes to drive back and forth to the restaurant as well as the time to order, sit and wait for the food, and eat. We used to love eating out, but as our family grew, so did the expense of eating out.

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Cooking Saving Money Freezers Money 222

For the Mommas

MARCH 14, 2020

Rubbermaid Press & Lock Easy Find Lids Food Storage Containers, 42-Piece Set ONLY $17.99 (Reg $40). Keep food fresh for a longer time in fridge or pantry in these Rubbermaid Press & Lock Easy Find Lids Food Storage Containers, 42-Piece Set that are available for ONLY $17.99, down from $40 at Walmart.

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Press Storage Finds Food 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 15, 2012

One of the best things you can do for the sake of your own self reliance is to build up your home food storage. Your home food storage can tide you over in the event of a financial setback, or be part of your efforts for emergency preparedness. Unfortunately, many people think of stockpiling when they consider home food storage.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 1, 2020

So we’re doubling down on our frugalness and we’ve set into motion some strategies to prepare for the unstable economy and any lost income ahead. I also put quite a bit in the freezer for later use and made ham stock from the bone for homemade ham and bean soup. Frugal Kitchen in April: Free Ham?

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2020 Frugal April Green And Frugal 182

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

We could really use an intentional month of frugalness to reset our mindset. If you’re new to writing a budget, read: How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!) Assign a budget category to each transaction, so you can add up what you spend on food, fuel, clothing, self-care, etc. Use up all of those odd ingredients.

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February Frugal Financial Goals Goals 130

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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. Shop Strategically.

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Food Waste Food Leftovers Meals 79

Couponing 101

JANUARY 22, 2019

Amazon is offering a deal for 70% off these convenient mini food storage containers ! capacity is the perfect size for homemade baby food , meal prepping, or even storing small craft supplies. Having things in the house that make it easier to make and store your own food is guaranteed to save you money. Snacks for the kids.

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Storage Food Homemade School Lunch 58

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 9, 2020

They’re less expensive than boneless, skinless chicken breasts and won’t dry out while cooking. I regularly buy split bone-in chicken breasts and roast them over the weekend as part of my weekly food prep. They cook easily and can be used immediately in recipes or freeze for future meals. Details below.

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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! Utilize the Freezer.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

This list of thoughtful, but FREE Christmas gift ideas is proof that you don’t need to spend a lot of money on the people you gift to if you use your time, resources, and creativity. Browse the entire list and let us know in the comments which ideas you’re going to give and what free gift ideas you have.

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Christmas Gifts Home and Garden Flowers and Gifts 130

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 4, 2016

If you’ve been following along, you should have a neat and tidy pantry and your refrigerator and freezer should be spick-and-span. Along with your orderly kitchen, you should also have an inventory of the food that you have on hand. Personally, cleaning out my freezer was the most enlightening.

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Groceries Grocery Budgeting Budget 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 11, 2016

I had the meatloaf in the freezer from a few weeks ago. I found this recipe as I was flipping through a magazine and I had some sausage in the freezer. Wednesday: I used the last of the leftover turkey and stock that I saved from Thanksgiving and made Turkey Orzo Soup. We’re always looking for new weekly meal plan ideas.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Freezers 100

Saving With Shellie

MARCH 6, 2017

Cup Fliptop Food Storage Containers. These containers are a leak-proof and airtight solution for storage of food. The container’s fliptop feature enables easy pouring and scooping of food. They’re also dishwasher safe and can be used in the microwave, freezer and refrigerator. My solution?

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Storage Food Freezers Microwaveable 49

For the Mommas

APRIL 13, 2021

Easy Find Lids snap to container bases and other lids, so they’re easy to find. Flexible lids are easy to put on and remove, and help to keep food fresh in your fridge, pantry, and freezer . Thick, durable container walls for everyday use. Choose in-store pick up to save on shipping charges.

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Walmart Freezers Re-use Food 59

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Have you heard the old saying: “Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.”? We were poor, Mom and Dad lived every day showing us what it meant to ‘make it do’ and we often ‘did without’ Here are my thoughts on frugal ways to make things do. Buy good clothing, used. Use up your food.

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Making Do Making Green And Frugal Friends And Family Sale 219

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Like housing, utilities, and insurance, food is a major expense you can’t go without. Reducing your food expenses is one of the best ways to reduce your overall spending and find extra money in your budget ! Go through everything you already have in your refrigerator, freezer, and pantry. Here’s why. Batch cook.

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Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Like housing, utilities, and insurance, food is a major expense you can’t go without. Reducing your food expenses is one of the best ways to reduce your overall spending and find extra money in your budget ! Go through everything you already have in your refrigerator, freezer, and pantry. Here’s why. Make it a priority.

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Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

Saving Cents With Sense

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

Hot deal on this 5-pc stainless steel food storage set , just $5 (92% off! Serve and store food in style with these versatile stainless steel storage units with matching lids, and enjoy a timeless look that lasts. Each bowl includes a plastic lid that snaps on to form an airtight seal to keep food fresh and easily stores leftovers.

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Storage Food Freezers Leftovers 58

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. summer corn.

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Budgeting Budget Food Waste Kids and Family 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 17, 2012

Since the 2008 recession, many people have rediscovered the savings, joys and health benefits of locally grown food – whether you have a backyard garden, participate in a community garden or shop at the local farmer’s market. In good years our gardens can be bountiful, throwing off much more food than we can consume before it goes bad.

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Advantage Home and Garden Canning Gardening 210

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 3: Organize Your Refrigerator/Freezer.

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Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Budgeting 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 8, 2015

I made double batch of sauce the last time I made enchiladas and stored in the freezer. Tip #1: I slow cooked 2 bone-in chicken breasts and 2 packs of chicken thighs and used some of the meat for Monday nights dinner. I used it for Wednesday night’s dinner. I also used leftover ham and peppers that I had in the freezer.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Freezers 100

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MARCH 18, 2019

If you’re big on saving money, you probably already buy things in bulk. I avoided the larger packages because few things pain me more in life than throwing away food because we couldn’t use it before it went bad. Just make sure you have enough freezer space and storage bags for it. If I were to buy five 1-lb.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

We have a smaller place, and we use less energy to keep it comfortable. On top of that, we are using less electricity in general since the apartment has numerous windows and an open floor plan. That usually translates to using fewer resources as well. We are also better about the way we make food purchases.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 6, 2022

We’ve seen higher grocery and fuel bills lately, so we’re upping our frugal game to help the budget. Our financial goals are still important to us and we want to hit them regardless of the rising prices. Related reading: 10 Ways to Save at Giant Food Stores. I only use cards that offer some type of cashback offer.

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For the Mommas

JUNE 19, 2016

Kroger: Hot Pockets & Hot Pockets Food Truck Bites For ONLY $0.39 I just got a new deep freezer yesterday and these will be the first items going in! Buy (1) Hot Pockets Food Truck Bites (20 oz) – $5.29 (thru 1/10). 1 Hot Pockets Food Truck Bites Ibotta Rebate. 1 Hot Pockets Food Truck Bites Ibotta Rebate.

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Kroger Food Burritos Freezers 40

Couponing 101

AUGUST 4, 2019

Depending on where you are when the hunger strikes, the food you choose out of desperation may be overpriced and unhealthy. They know if you see these tasty treats when you’re hungry, you’ll have to fight hard to resist the urge to buy them. But convenience foods are rarely the best option for your budget or your nutrition.

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Meals Snacks Budgeting Budget 55

Couponing 101

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

While you’re at it, check out our 10 Money-Saving Instant Pot Recipes to get started! Every time you cook, you might be throwing away ingredients you could still get some use out of. Since you would have probably otherwise discarded these ingredients, using them to make an easy broth in your Instant Pot is like getting free food.

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Money Appliances Re-use Cooking 67

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

At the same time I discovered Ina Garten roasting a chicken on the Food Network. What You Need to Know about Marked Down Meat: The meat is typically marked down because it is near the use by date or the store has too much of a product and it needs to be cleared out, as was probably the case with the Perdue chickens. Use your judgement.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 11, 2020

Pre-coronavirus, we didn’t think twice about shaking a stranger’s hand, using the ATM keypad, or going to the grocery store without donning a hazmat suit. I have been using it ever since. We’re taking life one day at a time because things are changing so rapidly. 2 – Start stockpiling food.

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Budgeting Budget Family Debt 246

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 17, 2014

Laundry Service or Use of Your Laundry Room. Offer to do laundry or the use of your laundry room to the person on your list that has to rely on a laundromat. We live in a tech age and a lot of seniors could use some lessons to keep up. Do you have a freezer or pantry full of this past summer’s garden harvest?

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Christmas Gifts Home and Garden Flowers and Gifts 223

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

Use my referral code to join. I packed food for breakfast and lunches, but we did go out to dinner on both nights…did I mention we spent the entire weekend at a pool…restaurant budget blown! I adapted slightly, because I didn’t have cilantro and chilies and I used my homemade taco seasoning for flavoring.

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Budgeting Budget Kids and Family Homemade 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 31, 2020

We ate one batch that week and the other is in my freezer ready to go. They’re so easy. I drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and/or other seasonings and roast at 350 until cooked through, approximately 20+ minutes, it depends on the types of foods I’m roasting. Sheet Pan Dinners!

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