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Can you freeze food in glass jars?

The Frugal Girl

You can freeze food in glass jars! Which is a me problem, not a freezing-food-in-glass-jars problem. I know we are all rather terrified of causing glass breakage…that’s a messy problem, and it also results in food waste because WHO is going to try to eat food that might have glass shards in it?

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How To Re-use Common Items

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We also used the 40 year old burnt orange coffee pot to make coffee that day as well as the 20 year old ice chest and 25 year old rain ponchos from the local amusement park, old plastic forks and spoons, unused condiment packages from fast food restaurant stops and plastic tablecloths used at last years wedding shower.

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How to Save on Food Costs When Traveling

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We used to think that a vacation wasn’t a vacation unless we had eaten like the locals and indulged in all of the local foods. Instead, we’ve learned to save money on food when vacationing so we can vacation longer and see more sites. We’ve used a number of strategies to do this.

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How to Save Money on Groceries

Family Balance Sheet

Everyone is trying to figure out how to save money on groceries! These are strategies I use weekly to help keep my grocery bill in line with our budget. How to Save Money on Groceries. of Agriculture, a US family of 4 discards around $1500 a year on food waste. Are you spending more at the grocery store lately?

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10 Ways to Save at Giant Food Stores

Family Balance Sheet

This post is sponsored by Giant Food Stores and Savory Magazine. As the home manager, my mission is to serve my family quality and tasty food on our limited budget. I scour websites, magazines, and Pinterest for new recipes and ideas that will WOW my family and save me money. 10 Ways to Save at Giant Food Stores.

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Saving Money on Food While On the Road

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I have averaged 2-3 trips per year within North America, each one bringing different money saving (and splurging) opportunities and challenges. Something that I’ve found throughout all of my trips to the many different places I’ve visited, is that food is always a cost that is hard to contain. After all, you’ve got to eat! Go Frugal'

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How to Save Money When Traveling

Saving Everyday

In this article, we’re sharing our top tips to help you save money when traveling without sacrificing a thing! If you feel like a vacation is out of your reach, these tried-and-true ways to save money when traveling will help you get there without breaking the bank! Growing up, we didn’t have much.