Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 1, 2023

They’re a fantastic source of protein and nutrients that can be enjoyed any time of the day. White rice and eggs is one of my go-to dishes when I don’t feel like cooking but still want something that feels like comfort food. It’s an excellent use for leftover rice and a great opportunity to use up leftovers.

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 27, 2023

If you’re looking for ways to save money on a tight budget, we’ve got you covered! Christmas is right around the corner, so if you’re looking for ways to save money on a tight budget, we’re here to help! Having said that, use this as a guide to work towards your goals all year long !

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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. Eleven pounds of ham made a delicious Easter dinner with plenty of leftovers for another dinner, a breakfast casserole, and lots of ham sandwiches. More frugal shenanigans!

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 15, 2014

I use rotisserie chicken, Minute® Rice, and all the fixin’s. Instead we’re all ready to tackle our schedule. In this version, I used rotisserie chicken from the store, but I’ve also used leftover turkey from Thanksgiving and leftover roasted chicken from Sunday dinner.

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Burritos Homemade Main Dishes Leftovers 247

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 ! You can use pre-printed grocery lists to keep inventory and add extra items on the side. Have a plan. Here’s why.

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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 ! You can use pre-printed grocery lists to keep inventory and add extra items on the side. Have a plan. Here’s why.

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Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 25, 2016

Everyone chips in though, but my mom and two aunts cook the bulk of the food. Saturday: I am roasting a turkey for my family, mostly for the leftovers, but also so the 4 of us can sit down as a family for a big meal. Life is so hectic for us during the school week, and dinner is sadly, on the go. Try Ebates.

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Frugal Fridays Leftovers Financial Goals 100

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DECEMBER 18, 2014

If you’re also on a tight budget and stressing out about how many people you still have to shop for, you’ve come to the right place! DIY Lavender Bath Salts via Real Food Enthusiast These bath salts will help you relax while soothing your achy muscles at the same time. Cookie Dough Gift Idea via I Heart Nap Time YUM!

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

Saturday : I made a double batch of Ham & Bean Soup using Ham Hocks. Sunday: Leftover ham & bean soup, homemade applesauce. I got the idea from last month’s Rachael Ray magazine. Use a rimmed baking sheet, add potatoes and green beans that you coated with olive oil and seasoning salt.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Homemade 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

Use my referral code to join. This Week’s Dinners: I tried two new recipes this week that I found on the Food Network’s website. We don’t have cable TV and that is one channel that I do miss, so I check that website often for recipe ideas. We’re always looking for new weekly meal plan ideas.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

These are strategies I use weekly to help keep my grocery bill in line with our budget. of Agriculture, a US family of 4 discards around $1500 a year on food waste. Imagine saving your family’s budget $1500 a year just by being more aware of your food waste and taking action to stop it. Use cashback apps.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 29, 2016

I used the recipe on the cornmeal bag and I baked in my cast iron skillet. Sunday: We were still snowed in, and thankfully, we had plenty of food. We ate leftover ham & bean soup, kielbasa, and whatever we felt like eating. We ate leftover ham & bean soup, kielbasa, and whatever we felt like eating.

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Leftovers Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family Homemade 100

Saving Cents With Sense

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

Hot deal on this 5-pc stainless steel food storage set , just $5 (92% off! This is a great gift idea or maybe just for yourself. Serve and store food in style with these versatile stainless steel storage units with matching lids, and enjoy a timeless look that lasts. The post Stainless Steel Food Storage Set Just $8 Shipped!

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Storage Food Freezers Leftovers 58

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 found lots of frozen fruit that we will use for smoothies.

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Groceries Grocery Budgeting Budget 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

This is the best time of year to buy a turkey and you can use the meat for future meals. The leftovers can be stored in the freezer like I suggest below. So if you’re serving 10 people, a ten pound bird should be a starting point. So if you’re serving 10 people, a ten pound bird should be a starting point.

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Thanksgiving Leftovers Cooking Re-use 100

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

Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

After my “tidying up” adventures , I was inspired to find other ways of using everyday items to organize my life, otherwise known as my upcycled storage solutions! I like the idea of transforming items that I usually throw away into something useful. Plus, it helps reduce my waste , which is always a plus!

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Storage Reuse Phones Recycle 75

Saving With Shellie

JANUARY 10, 2018

This item is a good idea for leftovers 0r for getting rid of old containers and replacing with new ones for the new year! This Pyrex 14-Piece Storage Plus Set can be directly transferred from a freezer to a microwave oven, and they’re also easy to stack, making for convenient storage when not in use.

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Microwave Ovens Leftovers Storage Transportation 40

Couponing 101

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Thanksgiving is often full of foods that your child might not have on a regular basis, which may make them intimidating. Technically, this recipe is designed to use your Thanksgiving leftovers, but we think it could also be a brilliant addition to your Thanksgiving menu. Share your ideas in the comments section below!

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Thanksgiving Recipes Kids Kids and Family 68

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! You’ll be thankful later. Thaw as needed.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 23, 2013

Mondays thru Saturdays in October, I will have ideas to help you find $1000 too. On Sundays, we’ll meet here to catch our breath, and let everyone know how we’re finding our $1000. Pack leftovers! Remember foods like meat, dairy, and salads will need to be refrigerated. Lunch Ideas to Make on Sunday.

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Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

I knew I needed sausage, and I knew I wanted to use Italian sausage, but that’s all I had. I knew the idea would come, and it did – while I was staring at a half-full container of ricotta cheese. Use a cookie scoop to form little balls. They’re high in protein, making them filling and satisfying.

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Snacks Making Re-use Ovens 97

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Follow these three action steps and the list of ideas below to find the cash for your fund. The following list of 25 ideas is broken into two larger categories: ways to reduce your spending and ways to earn extra money. For ideas, read: 5 Make-Ahead Breakfast Ideas. An easy lunch idea in one word: leftovers!

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Nicoles Nickels

OCTOBER 27, 2013

The book packs in budget-savvy ideas for Halloween costumes, decorations, recipes and crafts. Written by the editors of ALL YOU, every idea includes easy-to-follow instructions and a list of ingredients or supplies needed. To help set the mood in the house, ALL YOU shares loads of ideas and inspiration to transform rooms.

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Halloween Giveaway Main Dishes Desserts 109

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

The first is to recycle leftover food, grass cuttings, and fallen leaves that might ordinarily end up in a landfill. The second is supplementary to the first–you use the compost as fertilizer. There are many ways to store the compost until it’s ready to use. It’ll be easy to turn and use.

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Compost Composting Homeowner Insurance Bricks 127

Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

I knew I needed sausage, and I knew I wanted to use Italian sausage, but that’s all I had. I knew the idea would come, and it did – while I was staring at a half-full container of ricotta cheese. Use a cookie scoop to form little balls. They’re high in protein, making them filling and satisfying.

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Snacks Making Re-use Ovens 52

Saving Cents With Sense

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

comes up and you are left to try and scramble some food together to form a meal, or end up having to order out a meal that may not be the healthiest option for your family. Keep this list handy to always turn back to if you are looking for new menu ideas. Title it, “Weekly Meal Plans” to give you some motivation and new ideas.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Meals Dinner 92

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

Using only cash while on vacation will force you to question each purchase, especially when it comes to spending money on unnecessary souvenirs--you won''t want to waste your cash. Food is usually our the biggest expenditure during our vacation and thankfully our beach condo will have a kitchen. What Are Your Non-Food Needs?

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Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 153

Saving Everyday

JULY 7, 2014

I had some roasted cauliflower I needed to use up, so I finally decided to try the infamous cauliflower “pizza crust” I’ve been seeing this recipe on Pinteret for months now. They might not have any carbs, but if they’re loaded down with ingredients full of fat and calories, that’s not good either.

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Recipes Baking Swap Snacks 63

Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 10, 2015

My pumpkin black bean brownies are so rich and fudgy that your guests will never know they’re healthy! Speaking of pumpkin, Healthy Living Made Simple Magazine has some awesome tips for using pumpkin in this month’s issue! One of them suggested using leftover pumpkin pie in smoothies – genius!

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Chocolate Leftovers Baking Ovens 40

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. I must say, we usually don’t have a hard time using ours.

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January Personal Finance Green And Frugal Finance 113

For the Mommas

AUGUST 23, 2016

You’re probably thinking that doesn’t sound all that strange. In fact they were eating the leftover sauce with a spoon and even asked for a second sandwich. After our brunch they were brainstorming other things they could use this sauce on. I like those ideas. They loved it! Ingredients. PLUS 2 tsp.

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Recipes French's Cheer Repairs 40

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. I mentioned it to my fiance and he asked me to please cut his hair for him, using the article as a guide! Hello, everyone! Here’s Karen: 1.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

And one of the best ways to do it is to use a 529 plan.&#. posted at FIRE Finance , saying, “We decided to optimize our grocery expenses and pull the strings on our food budget even tighter. Kris presents The Three Rules of Leftovers posted at Cheap Healthy Good. FIRE Getters presents Top 5 Ways To Trim Our Grocery Bills!

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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. Here are some tips!

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Budgeting Budget Cooking Leftovers 52

Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 11, 2012

I have some ideas listed below, but they can change depending on how we feel. We’ll be checking in late, so the most we’ll do is explore the resort and grab dinner from the food court, which is my second favorite food court on Disney property (Port Orleans Riverside is the first). Here’s the plan: December 6 –. December 7 –.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2015

The idea of becoming debt free makes me downright giddy. Acadia’s advice is to be creative and think about your talents and gifts and how you could use them to make extra money. Here are some ideas from the Debt Free Stories interviewees: Olivia’s husband reffed basketball. How did they make it happen?

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