Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 23, 2014

To the overworked housewife in the 1950s, convenience foods were a fun novelty that gave her more time to do other things besides cook. To the working women of the 1980s, convenience foods offered them a way to juggle their responsibilities of career women and wives and mothers. Making broth was a mystery. This is so easy!

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 7, 2014

I love Stromboli and order it occasionally at our favorite local sub shop, but I never considered making it at home. The idea came to me when I was reading a post from Andrea Dekker and I realized that I had ingredients in my kitchen to make Stromboli: batch pre-cooked sausage from the freezer. Homemade Pizza/Stromboli Dough.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 21, 2019

We’ve all been there: staring at the baby food aisle trying to figure out which of these jars and pouches our baby will eat. So in order for me to avoid wasting money on jarred food and to know what exactly is going into said food, I decided to make my own! Homemade Baby Yogurt Melts. Apricot & Banana.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 22, 2012

You’ll find me posting over at The Holistic Mama about Saving Money on Organic Food , and I’m excited to welcome Camille from Growing Up Gabel to Family Balance Sheet : One of the many ways that I save money is by making things I would otherwise buy at the store. From start to finish, these only took us maybe 10 minutes to make.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JULY 31, 2013

How to Make Homemade Bubble Solution. Making your own bubbles couldn’t be easier and since my kids LOVE bubbles, this is truly a good thing because with just a few simple ingredients we can make homemade bubble solution and enjoy hours of fun. Homemade Bubble Solution Recipes I tried. All rights reserved.

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Homemade Making Green And Frugal Kids and Family 86

For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 25, 2012

This is my favorite holiday post – Make Homemade Reindeer Food. This is so cute – How to Make Reindeer Food ! So you watched Santa feeding the reindeer – now you can leave a little Reindeer Food so that Santa will make it to your house! Check out how to make Reindeer food here.

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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. Make sure the lid is on tight! Want a bite?

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Saving Cents With Sense

JULY 29, 2014

Before you know it the kids will be back in school and I will be making lunches for not only the boys, but also myself, since I, too, am back in school. But since we go through peanut butter like it is going out of style, I wanted to find a way to cut down on the cost, without sacrificing quality, so I wanted to try Homemade Peanut Butter.

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Saving Cents With Sense

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

I quickly found that making my own baby food for my baby not only saved me money, but it also allowed me to know exactly what he was eating. The average cost of baby food jars is around $.50-$1.00 Are you ready to start making your own baby food? Plus, I liked that it was just the right size for baby food.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 27, 2011

You can make crumbs out of any bread really, just as long as it is dried out and/or toasted. 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? Thanks for reading.

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Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 21, 2013

Healthier Breakfast Option: Homemade Cereal Bars. These homemade cereal bars are perfect to make ahead and then have them ready for those busy mornings. Check out the recipe below for homemade cereal bars, which are easy to freeze and get out when you need them! Healthier Breakfast Option: Homemade Cereal Bars.

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The Frugal Girl

AUGUST 23, 2023

Basically, they consist of people noisily arranging food/toiletries/drinks in aesthetically-pleasing storage containers or drawers, rather than storing them in the packaging they came in. I do think this makes sense on occasion When you have a huge container of something, it’s handier to pour it into a smaller container for regular use.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 5, 2011

Have a go at making your own beauty treatments! You can make some quick and easy beauty treats using ingredients that you’ve already got at home. Here are just a few of the everyday food items that work well in beauty treatments, and their main benefits. Ready to try out some homemade beauty treatments?

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Couponing 101

APRIL 3, 2014

Check out how to make Homemade Mosquito Repellent over at Real Food Enthusiast! Daily Frugal Tip: Homemade Mosquito Repellent is a post from Couponing 101 The post Daily Frugal Tip: Homemade Mosquito Repellent appeared first on Couponing 101. I know I’m going to need this here in N. Texas this summer!

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For the Mommas

JANUARY 17, 2015

Homemade Baby Goods: From Food to Detergent. But you can do so much to offset the cost, and one of the most effective means of saving money is to make many baby goods yourself. Here are some tips for homemade baby goods, from food to detergent. Let’s start with one of the main items you can make yourself!

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Saving Everyday

MARCH 18, 2020

With a Few Simple Ingredients, these Make-Ahead Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches are Perfect for Quick and Easy Meals Throughout the Week! This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of the Cool Foods for Families promotion at Publix. My Make-Ahead Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches are the perfect solution! Half-and-half or milk.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

I know that too many carbs are not a good thing, but we love bread with soups, pasta dishes, roasted chicken, sandwiches and well, just about every dish that I make. I have never had a problem with marked down food that I buy. When I find Italian bread marked down to 50% off, making one large loaf around $1, I always buy it.

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Saving Cents With Sense

DECEMBER 3, 2013

Homemade holiday gifts are not only fun to make, but can be quite frugal as well. Red food coloring. The oils you need for this project can be found at most retail and health food stores. A little goes a long way and makes quite a bit of product! Make it personal and it is a gift that no one is soon to forget.

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Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 28, 2014

We love Mexican food at my house. I have found that making my own Taco Seasoning Mix not only saves money, but it is much healthier since I know exactly what is in it. I have found that making my own Taco Seasoning Mix not only saves money, but it is much healthier since I know exactly what is in it. Homemade Refried Bean Dip.

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Couponing 101

JUNE 6, 2011

For the past 10 years, I have been making my own jams, jellies, pickles, salsas, and sauces and canning them. 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.

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Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

Homemade Macaroni and Cheese is a classic side dish for the holidays that everyone loves. This is comfort food at its finest! Add flour and mix until brown amber color (Make a roux). Add flour and mix until brown amber color (Make a roux). Ingredients. 1 lb Macaroni. 2 (8 oz) Packages of Sharp Cheddar Cheese Chunk.

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Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 19, 2013

Homemade Yogurt Drink for School Lunches. I started experimenting and made my own, and let me tell you something – you won’t find the awesome flavors that you can make in any store. They really are simple to make and freeze well! Homemade Yogurt Drink. Homemade Yogurt Drink for School Lunches. Ingredients.

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For the Mommas

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

Free Kindle eBooks: The Advocate, Homemade Organic Baby Food and More. The books include Trees Tall as Mountains, The Rhino Who Swallowed a Mountain, The Advocate, Home made Organic Baby Food and more. Homemade Organic Baby and Toddler Food by M A Perkins. Trees Tall as Mountains by Rachel Devenish Ford.

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 6, 2024

Also, you can slice the bread up before freezing it; that makes it very easy to grab just a slice or two. If you have a chest freezer or other non-defrosting freezer, homemade bread can stay fresh for several months in its frozen state. Here’s my cinnamon bread recipe , in case you want to make some!)

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 30, 2012

Here are 20 food ideas to make and take to the festivities: Asian Chicken Wings. Homemade Brownies with Homemade Whipped Cream. Are you ready for some football? Although our team isn't in the game this year.maybe next year will be our year! Whether you are hosting a Super Bowl party or attending one? Thanks for reading.

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Food Homemade Fans Pizza 170

Couponing 101

JULY 20, 2019

Now you can make your favorite Starbucks drinks in the comfort of your own home. Homemade Iced Mochaccino via Overtime Cook. Maybe if I do, I’ll make sure this recipe accompanies our conversation so they don’t go broke. Good ‘ol original from Starbucks and it’s so very easy to make! Mochaccino?

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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.

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Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 2, 2012

It’s hot and with triple-digit heat invading many parts of the country it’s the perfect time to turn off the oven and enjoy Homemade Peanut Cups , a family-friendly, frugal recipe. Our recipe for Homemade Peanut Butter Cups contains just 3 ingredients and makes 12 peanut butter cups. Homemade Peanut Butter Cups.

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Homemade Recipes Chocolate Refrigerators 96

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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 21, 2013

However, it can be difficult to find the time to make meals and enjoy them. If you want to improve your meal situation, here are 5 ideas for making time to prepare your meals and eat at home: Schedule in the Time. In many cases, all you need to make dinner is 30 to 60 minutes. Make it a Shared Activity. Plan Your Meals.

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Crock Pots and Slow Cookers At Home Home Making 202

For the Mommas

AUGUST 12, 2012

Homemade Salsa Recipe. I wanted to share you my Homemade Salsa Recipe. Homemade Salsa Recipe. Don’t use a food processor, it tends to pull more water out of the tomatoes. This salsa does not have a very long shelf life, so make sure you only make what you can use in a day or two. Ingredients.

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The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

I’m using metal containers to pack my lunches Reusable containers make for a greener lunch, and a cheaper lunch. I love glass containers for food storage at home, largely because they are see-through. Food that’s visible is food that’s less likely to go to waste! But for lunches, I love metal containers.

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Couponing 101

JUNE 17, 2020

June is National Soul Food Month! Combining African and Native American flavors and techniques with the limited food rations allotted by their enslavers, enslaved people developed cuisine so delicious that it became widely embraced across the South, then across the United States, and then all over the world.

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Saving Everyday

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Look no further if you’ve ever wondered how to make herb butter. It takes about 10 minutes to make, and you’ll want to slather it on everything! Learning how to make herb butter is incredibly easy! It takes minutes to make and adds a special touch to any mea l. How to Make Herb Butter. Butter knife.

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Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

The first time I watched my husband make his easy goulash recipe, the Italian in me cringed. What are you making?” My kids, sisters, nieces, and nephews all make it now too. This is the kind of recipe you want on lazy days when you’re craving comfort food and don’t feel like cooking. Everyone loves it!

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Homemade Recipes Kids and Family Cooking 52

Saving Cents With Sense

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

My husband makes homemade refried beans which are outstanding! Perfect for burritos or tostados, it also makes a perfect party dip that can add to your Super Bowl party! Ingredients : 1 lb raw pinto beans (we buy ours in bulk at costco-we make a lot of this stuff!). 4 cloves of garlic (whole). 1 large white onion.

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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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