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OCTOBER 8, 2017

Healthy food gets a bad rap for being expensive, but it doesn’t have to break your budget. I use it often to stretch soups and casseroles. Try using broth instead of water. You can also throw in some herbs to go with the type of cuisine you’re making it with. Bulk Foods. Add some rice. Peanut Butter.

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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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MARCH 18, 2020

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of the Cool Foods for Families promotion at Publix. They’re thick, full of flavor, and melt to cheesy perfection. For an extra pop of flavor use, the onion flavor like in this recipe but use what you want. Food for Life English Muffins. Lenders Bagels.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Meal bowls are also a great way to use leftovers and random ingredients with endless variations. To reduce food waste, we prepared these mostly with ingredients that needed to be used. Since we’re mainly using ingredients we already have, these require minimal cooking, making them quick and easy! Less waste.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 23, 2013

On Sundays, we’ll meet here to catch our breath, and let everyone know how we’re finding our $1000. If I use an average of $7 a day and multiply that by 5 days a week and multiply that by 4 weeks a month, the monthly total for lunch was about $140–and that’s being conservative–YIKES! Pasta e Fagioli.

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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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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. In a few meals, I used the cook once, eat multiple times method. You can easily use white or brown rice in these dinners, whichever you prefer. Nice work, Aldi! Instructions:

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

There are tons of options, and it’s a great way to use up herbs that are getting ready to spoil. For this recipe, I used rosemary, sage, basil, and tarragon, but here are a few more ideas. Use as much as you want, but don’t go crazy all at once. Salt: We are using unsalted butter to control the salt.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 5, 2014

My 8 year old devoured it and she doesn’t like spicy foods. MorningStar Farms burgers can be heated in the microwave, skillet, or the grill. And speaking of breakfast, my family loves breakfast burritos, so I used the Original Veggie Sausage for a meatless version. Original Veggie Sausage. Buffalo Chik’n Patties.

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MAY 5, 2015

I use it often to stretch soups and casseroles. Try using broth instead of water. You can also throw in some herbs to go with the type of cuisine you’re making it with. Beans are full of protein, vitamins and minerals, so they’re not only a cheap pantry staple, but a healthy one too! Bulk Foods.

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Saving Everyday

MARCH 18, 2020

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of the Cool Foods for Families promotion at Publix. They’re thick, full of flavor, and melt to cheesy perfection. For an extra pop of flavor use, the onion flavor like in this recipe but use what you want. Food for Life English Muffins. Lenders Bagels.

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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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 21, 2014

Plentiful food with wide variety. We are privileged to have access to food from around the world, year round. We also have the luxury of having our food prepared for us. Bread, noodles, frozen dinners, pizzas, ice cream, boxed dinners, restaurant food and more await our microwaves for heating in under 3 minutes.

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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. Thaw as needed.

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Saving With Shellie

JANUARY 10, 2018

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. BPA-free secure lids keep the food from spilling while transporting. The lids come in an attractive red color and are scratch resistant.

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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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NOVEMBER 20, 2017

I don’t think I’ve ever told you guys how much I love Asian food! Next to Italian, Asian food is my favorite. Honestly, I could never do any of those grain-free diets simply because rice is one of my favorite foods, especially fried rice! Making homemade fried rice can be time-consuming. You must start with cooked, cold rice.

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JUNE 9, 2012

2 Hinode Microwaveable Rice Products Coupon (zip code 84121 -> foods). Surprisingly, the food they feed the guys in the field is AWFUL. There are no fresh foods or vegetables to speak of and when there are, you’re lucky if you get any. Hinode Heat & Serve Rice 10.6 Pay: $1.48.

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JUNE 11, 2015

If you followed this site for very long, than you know that it kills my soul to waste food. I’ll eat leftovers for days before I’ll throw them away and re-use everything I can. Determined to not throw them away, I instantly thought of microwaving them, as I’ve revived old bread this way many times.

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Saving With Shellie

NOVEMBER 28, 2013

This set comes with 14 pieces, so you’ll have plenty of food storage options. They’re made from high quality glass, so they’re really durable. Seal-tight lids ideal for secure food storage; stackable design. Bowls safe for use in oven, microwave, refrigerator, freezer, and dishwasher.

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Saving Everyday

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

If you followed this site for very long, than you know that it kills my soul to waste food. I’ll eat leftovers for days before I’ll throw them away and re-use everything I can. I instantly thought of microwaving them, as I’ve revived old bread this way many times.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 19, 2013

If you’re tired of being broke, it can be tempting to blow some money you don’t have on lobster, steak or a bottle of wine. Eliminate What You’re Not Using or Don’t Need. Reduce Your Energy Used. This site uses affiliate links. All rights reserved. Read my disclosure policy here.

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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. 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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For the Mommas

MAY 28, 2016

Clear out your freezers because you’re gonna need some extra room for this deal! Use (2) $1/1 Blue Bunny Ice Cream or Novelty coupon, exp 5/31/16 (4/24 SS). off 3 HORMEL COMPLEATS microwave meals. Giant: Blue Bunny Bomb Pops For ONLY $0.08/Box Box (Thru 5/31). and you will earn 500 Gas Points when you purchase 6.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2015

When it comes to feeding my family, wholesome and nutritious food is really important to me. It simply means that food should be free of artificial ingredients and prepared with real foods. Organic food can be really pricey, so when I find one that we like and is affordable , it’s a keeper. miles from my house.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 5, 2014

As spring draws near, you’re probably already thinking about getting your home clean and re-organized. But before you run to the store to load up on cleaning supplies—know this: you can make your own homemade cleaners using products that you probably already have in your pantry. This site uses affiliate links. All-Purpose.

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Saving In Akron

SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

The great thing about e-coupons is that you can still use manufacturers' coupons and the money saved with the e-coupon goes into directly into your Upromise account. 1/8 Beech-Nut baby food jar purees. $1/2 1/2 JOLLY TIME Microwave Pop Corn Products. 2 Enjoy Life Foods Product (minimum $2 price). 1 NO YOLKS.

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For the Mommas

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

We’re talking as low as $0.99 Use (1) $1.00 Use $1.00 Use (1) $1.00 Use (1) $1.00 Use (1) $1.00 Use $1.00 Use $1.00 off 1 Hungry Jack Mix or Microwaveable Syrup. off one Food Should Taste Good Chips. off one Barber Foods product. . off one Barber Foods product.

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MAY 19, 2015

If love McDonald’s Big Mac Copycat, you’re going to love my copycat version! We don’t eat much fast food but when we do, my hubby chooses a Big Mac and I admit I’ve eaten my fair share of Quarter Pounders. Directions: Mix special sauce ingredients until well blended in a microwave safe container.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2015

We’re an active family who loves to spend time together outside, but as the days get shorter and the weather gets chillier, we spend much of our free time indoors where gadgets so easily grab out attention. Use the good table cloth–it can always be washed. We rush home and rush back out for the evening activities.

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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

OCTOBER 25, 2011

We used vinegar and water to wash the windows and old newspaper (back when people still actually read the paper) to dry and polish them. In case you aren’t aware, vinegar can be used for a myriad of purposes – ranging from diabetics treatment to pickling agent to cleaner. Here, for your reference are 101 uses for vinegar.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

Here’s why: The whole point of “energy-star” appliances is that they use less energy, and are therefore easier on the environment. Some argue that these new technologies actually use more energy than ever before, leaving a negative global impact. Similarly, always check that your toaster, microwave and oven are clean.

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APRIL 22, 2015

They’re rich, fudgy and preservative-free! While my version still uses real butter and cream, those ingredients are all-natural and much better for you. It’s simply replacing artificial, processed ingredients with real food. They''re rich, fudgy and made with wholesome ingredients!

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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! and its advertiser.

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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. I’ll never use store bought broth again.

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Nicoles Nickels

SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

It’s easiest to just load all of them since you never know which coupons you’ll use. If you’re already a member, just log on and add the new coupons to your account. 1 Truvia Natural Sweetener. * $1/1 Beech-Nut Baby Food Jar Purees. * $1/2 GUM Toothbrushes. * $0.75/1 Don’t have a Upromise account?

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