Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 16, 2013

She would very carefully (and slowly) unwrap her gifts so as to be able to preserve the paper. She also scarfed up any other gift wrap that looked usable, and she stored it carefully away for use the next year. While I am not that thrifty, and I love prettily wrapped gifts, I don’t like to spend a bunch on wrappings.

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Thrifty Christmas Gifts Thrift Stores 174

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 6, 2016

It’s easy to make the switch, and with these items not on my grocery list, I’ve made more room in my grocery budget for actual food. Use reusable containers with lids rather than plastic wrap and aluminum foil to store leftovers. Make reusable Swiffer dry mop covers from old flannel blankets or shirts. Eat those leftovers!

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Saving Money Gift Cards Money Giveaway 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

But in the end, $155 is still a gift. Noone ate the leftover corn, so I cut it off the cob and put it in the freezer to add to our favorite, Chicken, Black Bean & Corn Tacos | Slow Cooker Recipe. 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.

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August Frugal Green And Frugal Financial Goals 130

Shereen Travels Cheap

DECEMBER 16, 2023

I have perfected my packing list and having a packing plan that works for me and makes life so much easier. I've used them for snacks, for dirty clothes, for leftovers and for receipts and brochures. Sometimes I know I will be buying gifts, so I bring a bigger bag than normal. I don't go out for every meal if I can help it.

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Couponing 101

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Finding the right holiday gift can show a teacher that you appreciate all their hard work. In this guide, we’ll share some gift ideas that your child’s teachers may love. Gift Cards. Giving a gift card can help reimburse them for some of what they spent or give them more money to invest in their classroom.

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2019 Holiday Gifts Gift Cards 49

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 28, 2014

Pair that with Thanksgiving right before it and it makes me squirm just thinking about it. It’s cold out, so we idle our cars for longer periods of time to get them warmed up and then idle while we wait for somebody else to make us food so we don’t have to get out of the car. Probably not. Take It Easy On the Consumerism.

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Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

Like every Thanksgiving, there will be leftovers and if you are looking for a fun recipe to try with your leftovers this year so that you don’t end up with that same old turkey sandwich, check out my recipe for a Turkey Almond Salad Sandwich. So what will you make with your left overs? Thanksgiving is almost here! Easy right?

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Gift Cards Safeway Giveaway Gifts 75

Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 14, 2012

But one thing I have always wanted to help keep my food even longer, especially when making meals ahead of time is a Vacuum Sealer System. so that we can make healthy, cheaper meals at home – and keep them fresh in our freezer until we are ready to use them. Vacuum leftovers, perfect for when you get home and don’t want to cook.

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Vacuums Gift Cards Giveaway Gifts 89

Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

Having to deny yourself the instant gratification that comes with spending the money at hand calls for incredible mental fortitude; this is especially true in the era of “Insta-life,” where everyone wants it now, and Instagram models make their lives look so glamorous. Instead, put that leftover cash into your savings accounts.

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Saving Money Money Saving Credit Cards 52

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 18, 2014

DIY gifts so you can calm down and enjoy the rest of the holiday season. I’ve always felt that homemade gifts are the most meaningful, anyway. Peppermint Sugar Scrub via Real Food Enthusiast Bath & beauty stores make a killing on this stuff because most of us don’t realize how simple it is to make at home.

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DIY Christmas Gifts Homemade 91

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 10, 2016

Make Healthy Choices. Focus on making wise and healthy choices by including foods and beverages from the 5 MyPlate food groups: fruits, vegetables, grains, protein foods, and dairy. Make a master list and use it to keep your kitchen stocked with food. Enter for a chance to Win a $25 Giant Food Stores Gift Card.

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Lunch Lunches Gift Cards Building 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 13, 2015

We went out to dinner to our favorite seafood restaurant with a gift card that we received for Christmas in 2013! Sunday: Freezer leftovers. I’ve become more diligent about putting uneaten leftovers in the freezer. Thursday: I had leftover soup and I made tortellini with sauce for the kids.

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Saving In Akron

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

These are awesome food containers that your kitchen can't be without; they make great gifts too. Here's the deal: $23 for $50 Worth of Food Storage Containers and More from Lock & Lock : Like most moms, you spend way too much time dealing with leftovers. Where's the lid? Will this seal?

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Storage Food Leftovers Taxes 124

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 3, 2015

Sunday: I am becoming better at putting leftovers in the freezer if we are not going to eat them in time before they go bad. Wednesday: I used leftover taco meat from Monday night to make Burrito Bowls. Friday : I have had a gift card for Cheesecake Factory for about 5 years and we’re finally going to use it.

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Budget Budgeting Leftovers Tacos 100

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

We are both naturally frugal and a bit introverted which makes it easier to save money. A couple years ago, my two teenage boys were no longer excited about making and decorating Christmas cookies. We can get free apples from my mom and uncle and we make it into applesauce – usually 60-80 jars. I work out 4-5 days a week.

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Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

Of course, it can be a challenge make sure you are finding a deal on these things, but one thing I have noticed in the past several years is there is a perception that healthy products are more expensive, when in actuality, many times they are the same price (or even cheaper!). Rice bowl with leftover chicken. Shop the bulk bins.

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Whole Foods Gift Cards Giveaway Food 96

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 3, 2014

Fortunately, we received some gift cards for Christmas. What We Ate in March: Breakfasts Included: green smoothies – My husband makes these for the two of us in the mornings several times a week. Lunches Included: leftovers. Chicken & Black Bean Enchiladas – I make enchiladas 2-3 times a month.

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Coupons Do Work

DECEMBER 31, 2016

In fact, next year, I will write a note that reads “wait until January for your gift because things will be super cheap” and place it in the biggest box I can find… Okay I won’t do that…it is a good thought, no? as they want to make space for Valentine’s Day… 2017 is here!

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Couponing 101

DECEMBER 20, 2019

But between gifts, parties, and decorations, the holiday can take a toll on the environment. Even if a zero waste Christmas isn’t in the cards for your family, incorporating a few of these eco-friendly principles can help lessen the environmental impact and make you feel a little better about the indulgences you just can’t resist!

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Frugal Luxuries

JULY 6, 2011

My Gift and Craft Pantries are often bulging by the time winter arrives, which allows me to spend the bulk of my time during the holidays savoring the joy of organizing gift boxes and baskets, baking and putting the finishing touches on the gifts that I make. Painted the clean, dry lids with leftover white spray paint.

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Homemade Gifts Bulk Painting 40

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 25, 2019

These holiday storage solutions can help protect your favorite seasonal decor and make it easier to bring out year after year. Four handles make it easier to maneuver through your house. Gift Wrap Storage. If you have leftover holiday gift wrap, it would be a shame to let it go to waste! Ornament Storage.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 17, 2013

From driving your brother to a job interview to running a few errands for a neighbor in need, your time can make a big difference. We usually send him home with the leftovers. This one can be tricky, though, so make sure you are really committed, and that there is a time frame for the houseguest to leave.

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Giving Money Donation Bills 235

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

Tuesday: We had a lot of pesto ranch chicken leftover from last week , so I cooked some bacon in the oven and made chicken & bacon quesadillas. They were yummy and a great way to use up leftover chicken. It will be casual and I think I’m going to make my easy lasagna , salad, steamed vegetables, and of course, birthday cake.

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Frugal Fridays Ebates Credit Cards 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

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. Clothing and Linens.

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Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Plus, it makes everything look so much neater! This is an way of organizing your condiments, PLUS you’re using leftover egg crates! I love these ideas on how to take something so simple and make them both pretty and utilitarian! I tend to hoard shopping and gift bags. Cord Organizer. Coffee Creamer Storage.

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Storage Reuse Phones Recycle 75

For the Mommas

OCTOBER 15, 2014

If your microwave needs to be replaced or need to pickup one up for a gift check out the Sharp 1.3 Cook frozen meals in a snap, or heat coffee, soup and leftovers in no time. The removable, smooth glass turntable makes cleanup easy. Preset cooking options make heating up food fast and simple. Product Features.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Make it a game and be creative when looking for money within your budget and finding new ways to earn extra money. It sounds dreadful, but it is possible to reduce your grocery bill without making everyone in your family miserable. 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

Saving Cents With Sense

DECEMBER 5, 2013

This Duct Tape Peppermint Tree is so easy to make, and you can whip one up using supplies found at your local Dollar General store (check out all the fun Dollar General Holiday décor available). They have low prices on a variety of seasonal items so you can make your own crafts this season! I love DIY project I can make with the kids.

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DIY Frugal Christmas Craft Crafts 91

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

Today is the first of five days of awesome gifts and giveaways for the Season of Sharing 2014 ! I have teamed up with 4 other bloggers to bring you an amazing 2014 Holiday Gift Guide this year – Koupon Karen , She Saved , Deal Seeking Mom and Southern Savers. Today’s post is all about delicious food gifts!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 9, 2013

Being that there are only two of us in our household, we never use up bulk groceries before they go bad, making it a wasteful endeavour. Previous to this year, we’ve spent Christmas at my mother’s house, and her and I make dinner together. I am normally not a fan of bulk shopping at places like Costco. Go Frugal'

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Dinner Christmas Food and Wine Bulk 192

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 12, 2018

What We Ate this Week: I make an effort each week to serve my family delicious food but still stick to the budget. Monday: Shephard’s Pie with leftover mashed potatoes from last week. It could be gift money, rebate money, or money you found while walking your dog. Our mission: Live WELL On LESS Money.

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Frugal Freezers Friends And Family Sale Financial Goals 100

For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 28, 2014

If you’re looking for a FoodSaver for a gift or just to store all those holiday leftovers, then head over the FoodSaver Website and score a FoodSaver® V3461 Vacuum Sealing System- Cinnamon Red for only $74.99. The premium finish and extra pack-in items make this kit the state of the art in vacuum packaging.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

My interest in frugality is less about saving money specifically, and more about making good use of the resources I have. Making good use of the resources I have – not only money, but my health, physical abilities, skills, etc. For me, being in the kitchen and making food for people is an act of love. I have two!

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Saving In Akron

DECEMBER 1, 2011

For $23 get $50 worth of merchandise, valid site-wide at locknlockplace.com; Four-sided interlocking system makes containers air-tight and spill-proof; Wide variety of sizes and styles, plus BPA-free products available ; Store all your tasty holiday leftovers; Also offers cookware, lunchboxes, water bottles and more.

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Food Leftovers Re-use Holiday 113

Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 21, 2014

TerraCycle’s team of designers makes products out of wrappers and packaging. Have any leftovers from lunch? Before you throw away, make sure to check out what biodegradable foods can be brought back home to be added to a compost pile. Make compost at home! Parents can make a difference, too. Enter the Giveaway!

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 17, 2018

We used gift cards on 3 nights, ate leftovers on 1 night, and grilled burgers on the last night. One of the gift cards was given to us TWO years ago for Christmas. One thing that I didn’t want to do much of on our date week was COOK, but I didn’t want blow our budget. We want to be debt free.

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Home and Garden Financial Goals Friends And Family Sale Gardening 100

For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

Looking for an easy and inexpensive homemade gift for this holiday season? It fit the bill perfectly for what I was looking for so I decided to make a few to gift to those that can be difficult to buy for… come on now, you know you have some of those in your life, too! DIY Tic Tac Toe Board. But shhhhh, don’t tell them!

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