Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 2, 2012

Many of us spend a lot of time in our kitchens. It can take a great deal of time to cook for a family every day, and in many houses the kitchen is a place to socialize, to work on homework, to eat, etc. Take a look at the following tips to see how you can cut back on your kitchen expenses. A Little Lighting… Goes a long way.

Saving Money 202

Saving Money Kitchen Money Reuse 202

For the Mommas

AUGUST 24, 2019

Ninja – Mega Kitchen System 72-Oz. Get this amazing Ninja – Mega Kitchen System 72-Oz. Blender that blends, chops, juices and processes foods in no time for ONLY $119.99, down from $200 at Best Buy in the deal of the day 08/24! 3 settings target different food types. 3 settings target different food types.

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Blenders Kitchen Ice Cream Homemade 45

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

I made a batch of granola This is not unique or creative, I know…but homemade granola IS pretty cheap, and it doesn’t take long to make either. So, I broke my years-long streak of never buying food or drinks on campus and ordered a large iced tea/lemonade drink. And I didn’t even have my water bottle with me!

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Frugal Food and Drink Re-use Drinks 195

For the Mommas

MARCH 26, 2019

Ninja – Mega Kitchen System 72-Oz. Get this amazing Ninja – Mega Kitchen System 72-Oz. Blender that blends, chops, juices and processes foods in no time for ONLY $119.99, down from $200 at Best Buy in the deal of the day 03/26! 3 settings target different food types. 3 settings target different food types.

Blenders 45

Blenders Kitchen Ice Cream Homemade 45

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 10, 2013

A couple of years ago, I coined the term, Kitchen Economics , after I read a dictionary definition of the word "economics" : "the science that deals with the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, or the material welfare of humankind." Homemade buttermilk substitute. Stop wasting food. Produce Tips.

Economical 100

Economical Money Saving Groceries Grocery 100

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 27, 2011

Once cool, I break up into small pieces and run through my food processor and pulse until the toasted bread becomes bread crumbs. Do you make homemade breadcrumbs? Trust me, I didn't toast the bread the first time that I made crumbs and I had a big mess. Put the crumbs in a freezer container and then store the crumbs in the freezer.

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Homemade Freezers Bread Cake 133

Nicoles Nickels

JULY 5, 2013

This week Amanda at A Few Shortcuts gives us another homemade version of a normally store-bought item: Easy Homemade Ketchup ! I’m not sure if I will run right to the kitchen because, for me, ketchup only goes with 2 foods…french fries and meatloaf.

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Homemade Recipes Giving Consumer 68

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

When finances are tight, often the only area we can control is our food spending. By having a schedule and knowing what we usually eat, I can save money by buying many foods in bulk. Just be sure that your family will consume all of the food you purchase in bulk. Pasta w/ homemade white sauce, Chicken, & Veggies.

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Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Food and Drink 246

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 6, 2024

If you have a chest freezer or other non-defrosting freezer, homemade bread can stay fresh for several months in its frozen state. The repeated defrosting cycles tend to cause freezer burn on foods pretty quickly, so I try not to keep things in my kitchen freezer for long at all. Could I get it lower?

Grocery Spending 189

Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Sewing 189

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 23, 2011

Instead of using aluminum foil or plastic wrap to cover casseroles and leftovers, store the food in re-usable containers. She is always sending food home in pickle jars when we visit. Welcome to the Kitchen Economics Link Up ~ Cost Cutting Tips to Help You Save Money in the Kitchen. I have 4 different sizes.

Economical 185

Economical Kitchen Paper Groceries 185

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

The good news is that there are plenty of skincare remedies to be found right in your kitchen. Here are some of my favorite skincare remedies — found right in your kitchen. While you are waiting, Chop up a large white or yellow onion and run it through a food processor until it’s a puree. Sugar – Exfoliant.

Kitchen 100

Kitchen Soda Steep Baking 100

Saving Cents With Sense

FEBRUARY 20, 2012

Homemade Butter. Plus, I knew that it a perfect recipe to have my kids try, and after hearing from several teacher-friends that they actually did this same experiment with baby food jars, I figured, that we would try it out. What You Will Need to Make Homemade Butter. Directions for Homemade Butter.

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Homemade Simple Making Kids 111

For the Mommas

AUGUST 16, 2012

Sure, I can get a deal on it here and there, but homemade is cheaper and healthier! I think this book will help you save money on some of the items you use the most. Easy Homemade Via Ebook/PDF for $.99 And making it at home saves you money and allows you to control the heat: Homemade Taco Seasoning. Kindle Version $.99

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Homemade Tacos El Paso Recipes 58

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 1, 2020

Frugal Kitchen in April: Free Ham? 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. We took advantage of a sale on rotisserie chicken and made homemade chicken stock from the bones. . Yes, please! More frugal shenanigans! I froze 8-9 tenders per container.

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2020 Frugal April Green And Frugal 182

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

Every year, Giant Food Stores of PA has a FREE turkey promotion that I always take advantage of. I will take advantage of that deal too and send the turkey to the food bank. Stretch your dollar even more and make homemade turkey stock that can also be stored in the freezer.

Economical 149

Economical Thanksgiving Kitchen Freezers 149

Coupons Do Work

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

A&W All American Food – FREE Rootbeer Float. Acapulco Mexican Restaurant & Cantina (CA, OR) – FREE Mexican Birthday Food! • Aquarium Restaurants – $25 FREE Birthday Food. Aquarium Restaurants – $25 FREE Birthday Food. Bayside Grille (TX) – $25 FREE Birthday Food. Abuelo’s – FREE Entree. Bravo! . •

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Birthday 2017 Food Desserts 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

I get it, when you get home after a long day, you just want to sit down, relax, and have the food come to you. If looking at pictures of food on Pinterest doesn’t make you salivate with anticipation, I don’t know what will. If looking at pictures of food on Pinterest doesn’t make you salivate with anticipation, I don’t know what will.

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Homemade Food and Wine Cooking Cooking At Home 180

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 9, 2011

But I find food products to be a different story. Boxed, processed food coupons are very easy to find, but I try to limit those foods in our diet, so I really have a hard time finding coupons for food that we do eat. If you're not going to eat the left food before it spoil, then freeze it. Thanks for reading.

Economical 164

Economical Saving Money Kitchen Money 164

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 6, 2022

How I frugal-ed in the kitchen: I spend a lot of time in my kitchen. Related reading: 10 Ways to Save at Giant Food Stores. Homemade Basil and Walnut Pesto: I made my second batch of homemade pesto from my two garden basil plants. Here are five ways that I saved money this month. Winner Winner FREE Chicken Dinner!

July 130

July Frugal Credit Cards Donation 130

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 30, 2013

Blueberry & Peach Crumb Pots with Homemade Whipped Cream at Family Balance Sheet. Creamy Peach Ice Cream at Grass Fed Kitchen. Greek Yogurt Peach Pancakes at The Kitchen Paper. Grilled Peaches with Homemade Whipped Cream at Family Balance Sheet. Homemade Ginger Peach Iced Tea at The Happy Housewife.

Recipes 171

Recipes Homemade Iowa Ice Cream 171

Couponing 101

JUNE 6, 2011

Rather, as an escape from all of the super fast, super processed foods that were on the market. I wanted to have foods in my pantry with ingredients that I could pronounce, and with as few ingredients as possible. Make homemade jellies from your favorite varieties of wine! I loved the stories that people would share with me.

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Canning Homemade Simple Making 94

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 3, 2014

My husband and kids won’t tolerate a bare kitchen and bad, boring food–they would seriously revolt. A couple of notes to keep in mind: I keep a moderately stocked freezer with marked down meat , loss leaders , batch pre-cooked meat , cooked beans , homemade baked goods and sauces. And finally…Junk Food.

March 100

March Groceries Grocery Homemade 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

If so, give the gift of organizing a closet (or 2), kitchen cupboards, a basement, garage, etc. Offer these cooking lessons and send the food home with the recipient. Homemade Crafts. My aunt gifts her nieces and nephews with loaves of homemade cinnamon bread every Christmas. What a delicious gift of food!

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Christmas Gifts Home and Garden Flowers and Gifts 130

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 4, 2012

Half the work is already done so you will have more time to spend with friends and family and less time in the kitchen.”. or can’t spend much time in the kitchen. You may also want to try my Crock-Pot Roast Sticky Chicken and Homemade Chicken Stock Recipes and my Slow Cooker Italian Chicken-Lentil Stew Recipe !}. {You

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Crock Pots and Slow Cookers Christmas Homemade Desserts 84

For the Mommas

JULY 16, 2014

In the Autoimmune Cookbook, I’ll show you recipes that are easy to make and won’t leave you stuck in the kitchen for hours on end. Download: Autoimmune Cookbook: Real Food Recipe by Louise Hendon. Download: Homemade Soap Making by Lisa Daniels. They’re 100% Autoimmune Paleo compliant.

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Homemade Making Crafts Craft 51

Nicoles Nickels

FEBRUARY 1, 2014

As Super Bowl Sunday draws near, which are you dreading more – your team losing, or preparing endless amount of grilled meats, intricate finger food displays and time-consuming dips and desserts for your guests? As Michael says, “If you can’t find it in Mom’s kitchen, we won’t use it in our food.” This is a sponsored post.

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Michael's Food Games Meals 70

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 31, 2020

Frugal Kitchen in January: Meal Plan. 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. I simmered for hours and had more homemade chicken stock. Meal Plan.

January 130

January Frugal Green And Frugal Homemade 130

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 9, 2012

I started a new weekly series in 2011 called, Kitchen Economics. Every Wednesday, I post a quick tip to help you save money in the kitchen. Homemade Breadcrumbs. How to Save Money on Organic Food. Stop Wasting Food. Batch Cooking and Freezing: Chicken Breasts for Future Use. Buttermilk Substitute.

Grocery Spending 159

Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Menu Planning 159

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

Millions of Americans and Canadians are experiencing what the emptiness feels like…the emptiness of their savings accounts, the emptiness of their wallets, and the emptiness of their kitchen cupboards. While eating less is certainly an option, it shouldn’t have to be, not when there is plenty of food to go around. Homemade Goodness.

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Groceries Grocery Bills Used 252

Nicoles Nickels

OCTOBER 29, 2013

In case you are staying in on Halloween night and having a get-together, I thought it would be good to show you some scary party food ideas that you could whip up fairly easily! Now these next two are from Kooky Carol’s Kitchen Concoctions and I find them particularly creepy. I think they get to my inner (scaredy cat) child.

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Halloween Food Jello Photography 80

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

Homemade Turkey Stock. Apple Gingerbread Cake with Homemade Whipped Cream at FBS. Bobby Flay's Pumpkin Pie at Food Network. Crunchy Top Apple Pie at Paula Deen of Food Network. Sweet Potato Pie with Gingersnap Crust and Spice Cream at Finding Joy in the My Kitchen. How to Safely Thaw a Turkey. Turkey Gravy Recipe.

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Thanksgiving Meals Martha Stewart Food Network 153

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 14, 2018

My kids ate like birds back in day and now they are famished every time they walk into the kitchen. Tuesday: Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup. Homemade Sugar Free Applesauce – this is a constant side dish for my family and it has NO added sugar! My family was not thrilled, but we need to reduce our food waste.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Food Waste Kids and Family 100

Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 24, 2012

I had never heard of Real Food Moms but once I did I was hooked! I love their philosophy on food and food for kids and think their website is great! We are reaching out to fellow moms to invite you to visit our site , Real Food Moms – a website that focuses on nutrition, wellness, and relaxation techniques.

Mom 79

Mom Giveaway Food Kids and Family 79

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2013

Easy Homemade: Homemade Pantry Staples for the Busy Modern Family features more than 60 tried-and-true recipes for homemade kitchen staples that can be made with basic ingredients and don’t require a lot of time. by Mandi Ehman. 28 Days to Hope for Your Home by Dana White.

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Homemade Meals Organic Organization 127

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Frugal Kitchen in November: I stocked up on enough baking supplies at Wegman’s that should get us through most of 2021. We decided to donate the turkey to the food bank. I made homemade applesauce when the orchard was having an end of season sale.

November 130

November 2020 Frugal Old Navy 130

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 4, 2016

Along with your orderly kitchen, you should also have an inventory of the food that you have on hand. Today, we’re going to plan meals using those inventories of foods you found in your pantry, fridge, and freezer. I know homemade bread crumbs was an option, but I’m not a big fan. I tossed the bread.

Groceries 100

Groceries Grocery Budgeting Budget 100

Motherhood Moments

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Creating new spaces in your home or working on a family art project to hang in the kitchen are also great ways to spend time together and give everyone a sense of purpose and accomplishment. Serve food at a local soup kitchen or help at a community garden, or donate clothing, food, or toys.

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Parenting Holiday Kids and Family Motivation 100