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How We Frugal-ed in August 2022

Family Balance Sheet

I’m always looking for ways to save my family money to not only help us get through current higher food and gas prices but also to help us achieve our big financial goals. I make a lot of iced tea and usually steep 2 flavored tea bags and 8 decaffeinated green tea bags in each batch I make. My Frugal Shenanigans!

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Fossil Fuel Alternatives: Biofuel vs. Electric

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Alternatives to fossil fuel are becoming more popular not only because of their “green” benefits, but also because of concerns about relying on limited, imported resources to fuel cars – and economies. And, although the crops absorb carbon dioxide as they grow, processing them into biofuel requires substantial amounts of coal and natural gas.

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Fridge Find Food: Pork and Veggie Stir Fry

Marnies Coupon-a-rama

Woks are great, as are gas burners, but don''t let a lack of those things keep you from your stir fry yearnings. Let it all steep together for a few minutes on very low heat. This is a Fridge Find recipe for an Asian style pork and veggie stir fry. First off, I''m using a big pan on an electric stove.

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