Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Meal bowls are also a great way to use leftovers and random ingredients with endless variations. Most people struggle with leftovers, and this is a perfect way to turn them into a completely different meal ! To reduce food waste, we prepared these mostly with ingredients that needed to be used. Less waste.

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Leftovers Meals Re-use Recipes 52

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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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Simple Leftovers Cooking Recipes 52

For the Mommas

MARCH 14, 2020

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 11, 2016

Sunday: Leftover lasagna from Saturday. Wednesday: I used the last of the leftover turkey and stock that I saved from Thanksgiving and made Turkey Orzo Soup. Thursday: Much to my family’s dismay, it’s leftover night. One daughter declared, “I hate leftover night!” It was tasty.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Freezers 100

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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Saving Money Budgeting Budget Money 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

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.

Groceries 52

Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

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! Apricot & Banana. Spinach with white yams. Baby Beef Stew.

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Homemade Money Recipes Baby 83

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

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. It’s awesome!

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Frugal Fridays Leftovers Financial Goals 100

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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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

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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2020 Frugal April Green And Frugal 182

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 3, 2016

Food is forgotten about and becomes a science experiment. Good food, too. The Sunday dinner leftovers from 3 weeks ago that would have made a delicious lunch–slimy. Or the expensive organic yogurt that got lost in the back corner behind the Sunday dinner leftovers–better not do the smell test!

Grocery Spending 100

Grocery Spending Freezers Refrigerators Groceries 100

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. Use a rimmed baking sheet, add potatoes and green beans that you coated with olive oil and seasoning salt. Thursday: Taco leftovers. This Week’s Dinners. They make the BEST soup.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Homemade 100

Saving In Akron

DECEMBER 1, 2011

With holiday cooking and baking right around the corner, you may want to take advantage of this deal if you're in need of some storage supplies. Eversave has a great deal right now from Lock&Lock – $50 Worth of No-Spill Food Containers and More from Lock&Lock for $23 ! Here are the Save Details: May buy up to 5 Saves.

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Food Leftovers Re-use Holiday 113

Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 6, 2023

That amount will be slightly different depending on the products you use. This recipe only uses 8 ounces of dry pasta, but we bulk it up with veggies, tuna, and a killer sauce. Ingredients You’ll Need Using staples most of us already have, tuna pasta salad is one of my favorite pantry recipes. Cottage cheese.

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Recipes Food and Wine Cooking Re-use 52

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! Apricot & Banana. Spinach with white yams. Baby Beef Stew.

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Homemade Money Recipes Baby 56

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

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. Sunday: Clean out the fridge: leftover ziti and other various leftovers. We’re always looking for new weekly meal plan ideas. How I Use Pinterest for Meal Planning.

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Meals Leftovers Kids and Family Homemade 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 8, 2015

Sunday: Dinner was grilled pork chops, fresh strawberries, and any leftover odds & ends in the fridge. 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. How I Use Pinterest for Meal Planning.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Freezers 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

What We Ate this Week: Monday: Burrito Bowls with leftover chicken from last week. Thursday: leftovers from Tuesday and Wednesday nights. 39/lb turkeys at Giant Food Stores. Even if you’re not hosting a big gathering, buy them. Roast one up now for your family and freeze leftovers for future meals.

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Frugal Cheap Fridays Win 100

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

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

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

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

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

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Whether you’re an avid Aldi shopper or new to the store, I’ve pulled together 7 Aldi Dinner Ideas for $70 to make your next meal plan easier. I bought all the main ingredients for these 7 dinners at Aldi and the cost was around $70–AND there were leftovers for additional meals. Nice work, Aldi! Aldi Dinner Idea #1.

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Dinner Baking Cooking Microwaveable 100

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Monday: Leftover night! It’s a large recipe and covered us for 2 dinners and a couple of lunches for myself. 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. My family was not thrilled, but we need to reduce our food waste.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Food Waste Kids and Family 100

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. Deep-Fried Thanksgiving Bites via Down Redbud Drive.

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Thanksgiving Recipes Kids Kids and Family 68

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 23, 2011

Try replacing some paper products on your list with cloth and re-usable products that you probably have around the house and you will not only reduce your grocery spending, but you will also reduce your waste. I use flannel hankies during sniffle season. I have been using a Silpat Nonstick Silicone Baking Mat for years.

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Economical Kitchen Paper Groceries 185

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

JANUARY 6, 2012

Using coupons will save you money at the register, but using your food wisely is going to save you money as well! We wasted more food (produce, leftovers, etc. We ate more quick/convenience foods. Knowing what’s on hand will prevent food waste and make menu planning easier.

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Saving Money Meals Money Menu Planning 98

Couponing 101

JANUARY 17, 2012

For the past year or so, I’ve been doing a lot of research and have been picking my friends’ brains about health, wellness, and real food. One of the biggest myths about couponing is that there are no coupons for healthy foods. How to Save on Whole Foods. Thankfully, I’m always up for a challenge.

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Whole Foods Saving Money Money Food 94

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 19, 2011

Instead of using expensive beauty products, why not opt for homemade products? Since these ingredients have been used for hundreds of years, you can depend on their effectiveness. Food is essential. If you want to have a frugal lifestyle, you will need to lessen the number of times you eat out or order takeout food.

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Frugal Frugal Life Frugal Lives Frugal Living 185

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. A nice way to keep those bulk foods you buy (to save money of course!)

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Storage Reuse Phones Recycle 75

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. Use a cookie scoop to form little balls. Into the oven until golden brown… We like these with warm marinara, but they’re equally delicious with sour cream. Speaking of ingredients, they’re clean and straightforward.

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Snacks Making Re-use Ovens 97