Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 15, 2016

Sunday : I took the ham bone from Saturday and some of the leftover ham and made a big batch o ham & bean soup. I stuck the leftover soup in the freezer. I used leftover ham from Sunday and made what turned out to my kids’ new favorite dinner. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds. It was delicious.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 1, 2011

Today I wanted to share with you the steps we have taken: Energy saving changes we’ve made : Turn off our computer every night. Cook from scratch every meal and freeze leftovers. My hubby and I are a dual income family living in a suburban home, but we are not your typical family. Replaced incandescent bulbs with LED's.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 13, 2015

I also share any money-saving tips and tricks that I learned from the week. 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. Every Friday, I share what we ate for the week on our budget.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 6, 2016

And the bonus to starting these new habits is that you can save quite a bit of money too. So we’re helping the environment and saving money…it’s a win-win. 6 Everyday Changes that Save Money & Help our Planet. Use reusable containers with lids rather than plastic wrap and aluminum foil to store leftovers.

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Saving Money Gift Cards Money Giveaway 100

Saving Everyday

APRIL 6, 2012

4 cups mixed salad greens. 4 cups mixed salad greens. Place salad greens in bottom of large serving bowl. Layer tomatoes, 1 cup of cheese, peas, eggs, ham and onion over greens. Follow Saving Everyday on Pinterest. Follow me on Pinterest for more recipes, diy, Disney info and more! Ingredients. 1/2 cup mayonnaise.

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Leftovers Easter Recipes Used 77

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 16, 2013

My Aunt, God rest her soul, saved Christmas paper and those silly little paper bows from year to year. Here are some thoughts on ways to save money when you wrap this years gifts. that is more or less equivalent to 5 big rolls of printed Christmas wrapping paper, which costs around $3 per roll – a savings of around $6 overall.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 29, 2016

Every week, I share how I saved and what we ate for the week on our budget. We ate leftover ham & bean soup, kielbasa, and whatever we felt like eating. Tuesday: I made Burrito Bowls using leftovers from Monday night. Thursday : Pork tenderloin wraps with leftovers from Wednesday night. The sale price was $2.77

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

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. 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.

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Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 1, 2023

It’s an excellent use for leftover rice and a great opportunity to use up leftovers. While it’s simple and perfect as it’s shown , I often add leftover veggies and protein to buk it up. Rice – This is an excellent use for leftover rice, but any rice will work. This meal is cozy and comforting.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 13, 2015

How I Saved this Week: I bought 4 participating products and saved $4 off meat (no min. Read 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat for how I consistently spend less on meat purchases. these 15 tips to save money when eating out. It was still a pricey meal, but we did come home with leftovers. purchase).

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Budget Budgeting Leftovers Lunch 100

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 31, 2013

Thanks to Brittany for this guest post on ways to save on a family dinner. Here are a few tips and meal ideas that will help you save at the checkout counter: 1. This may sound counterintuitive, but you actually save money when you buy in bulk. Casseroles are another great way to use leftovers from another meal.

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Dinner Simple Family Menu Planning 75

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2011

She blogs about ways to make and save money as well as what she is up to at her blog www.kylieofiu.com. But besides the big expenses there are many ways being green can actually save you money right away. Using your own shopping bags can save 10cents or more when shopping. 1.) Make your own cleaning products.

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Saving Money Money Reuse Home and Garden 220

Saving Everyday

MARCH 8, 2016

This homemade macaroni and cheese recipe is made with white cheddar, Havarti, and Parmesan and then tossed with crispy Hillshire Farm® Polska Kielbasa, green chilies, and green onions. The green chilies and green onions added texture and a nice pop of unexpected flavor. 1 4-ounce can green chiles, drained.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 28, 2012

People across the country are reining in their spending and pinching pennies in a concerted effort to save more money. If you are one of these families who have eliminated spending on “wants” but still struggle to pay the bills or save money, perhaps cutting back on necessities is an option you should consider. Finally, use technology.

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Phones Bills Money Saving Money 202

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 8, 2015

This week, I included some of my money & time-saving tips from each day. Sunday: Dinner was grilled pork chops, fresh strawberries, and any leftover odds & ends in the fridge. I also used leftover ham and peppers that I had in the freezer. I picked a good one this week. Don’t you hate when that happens?!

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 18, 2016

If I am roasting dinner, then I might make Brussels spouts or green beans, two vegetables that we prefer roasted. Tuesday: I used the leftover chicken from Monday night and made Chicken & Black Bean Enchiladas. Thursday: Leftover night. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds. 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 3, 2014

I will probably save them for our summer vacation. 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. tacos from leftover pork tenderloin – I make tacos quite a bit with leftover pork or chicken.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Plan uses for your leftovers. Use the life out of all your appliances, but save up enough money to replace them quickly if they are nearing the end of their lifespan. Our parents and grandparents were ‘green’ before green was cool. Go Frugal Go Green' Use up your food.

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Making Do Making Green And Frugal Friends And Family Sale 219

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 12, 2019

Frittatas are a perfect way to use up leftovers, and my vegetable frittata with broccoli and sausage is delicious, hearty, and filling! I’m incredibly passionate about food waste , and frittatas are one of my favorite ways to use up produce and leftovers! In Italy, they even add leftover pasta and potatoes. 8 large eggs.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

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. Personally, I prefer freshly prepared rice, so I end up with about a cup leftover each time. Salad greens. Ingredients: Leftover sweet potatoes from Dinner #1. Nice work, Aldi!

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Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

Turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, pumpkin pie…. 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. Easy right?

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Gift Cards Safeway Giveaway Gifts 75

Saving In Akron

AUGUST 20, 2011

As many people have indicated that they would like to see more recipes, she is going to be contributing great money saving recipes and ideas and on a regular basis. I love to cook for my family and am always trying to find new ways to save money in our budget. Here is a money saving tip I would love to share with you all.

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Bread Boston Market Freezers Money 180

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 28, 2016

Leftovers from the top 3 meals. How We Saved this Week: All of the meat that I used this week for my menu was from the markdown section of the grocery store. How We Saved this Week: All of the meat that I used this week for my menu was from the markdown section of the grocery store. Read: 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat .

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Crock Pots and Slow Cookers Frugal Health Insurance Fridays 100

Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 14, 2014

Crush up egg shells into a powder (leftover from breakfast perhaps?) Green Tea Goodness: 1 green teabag, water, gallon jug. Cut up a green tea bag and place it in a gallon jug filled with water. Pour the mixture at the base of your plants and see the green tea work its magic. and stir them in the liquid.

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Plants Flowers and Plants Recipes Food 103

For the Mommas

MARCH 14, 2012

Leftovers can be a pain. After doing a few recipes using VELVEETA® and RO*TEL®, I found I had a leftovers, but not enough to create a full dish. I was trying to think of a way to use up the leftovers, without reverting to the old stand by - RO*TEL® dip. RO*TEL® Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies (drained VERY WELL).

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Leftovers Velveeta Sweepstakes Fantastic 63

Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 11, 2012

I usually make this with bacon, but after all the leftover ham from Easter , I wanted to try it with ham, and you know what? I’ve tried it with green beans, peas, and carrots. ©2009-11 Saving Cents with Sense ™, a website of Saving Sense Media LLC. I actually like it better! All rights reserved.

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Recipes Leftovers Homemade Easter 111

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 17, 2013

I have tried to do some reading this week which I have highlighted below: Great Reads From The Blogosphere: Do you have extra money leftover from your student loans? 5 money-saving tips for building your next home from Call Me What You Want, Even Cheap is a great read for anyone considering construction of a new home.

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Fridays Student Motivation Debt 150

Saving Everyday

JULY 19, 2013

If you don’t have a food processor, I think a hand mixer would also work well as long as you finely shop the green onion tops and herbs before mixing. I’ve never made guacamole, or had leftover avocado, that didn’t turn brown (despite using lemon juice to prevent it). 1 Green onion (only the green part).

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Saving Everyday

JULY 16, 2014

My two favorite ways to use up leftovers is in soups and salads. Both can hold up to a variety of tastes and textures, which makes them the perfect vessel for leftovers. Considering a 4-ounce container costs around $4 in grocery stores, that’s a significant savings! 2 tablespoons green onion, thinly sliced.

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Leftovers Healthy Lunches Lunch Lunches 58

Saving Everyday

JANUARY 13, 2014

I have a ton of Cure 81 ham that I got free and some leftover chicken, so the light bulb finally went off today! These were super quick and easy, and a great way to use up leftover chicken. My kids will LOVE these – without the green onion, of course. Weird – I know. Serve immediately with mustard for dipping.

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Recipes Cooking Leftovers Ovens 70

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 23, 2011

Are you trying to run a more 'green' household? Instead of using aluminum foil or plastic wrap to cover casseroles and leftovers, store the food in re-usable containers. Save the paper plates for your really BIG parties. You save money and resources. Are you looking for more ways to trim your grocery bill?

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Economical Kitchen Paper Grocery 185

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2015

When you can reuse or re-purpose an item, you are not only saving it from the landfills, but you are also saving the expense and energy which would have been expended when you recycle. I don’t freeze food in the used bags, but do use them for leftovers in the frig. Go Green Money Tips' Two liter soda bottles.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JULY 14, 2011

I had no idea that “green was good”, until I watched the Sunkist Valencia Oranges Re-greening Video. I learned that Valencia oranges turn bright orange as they ripen, but they actually can re-green in warm weather. Leftover oil can be kept refrigerated for up to one month and used as a marinade for fish, poultry or vegetables.

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Recipes Zest Sunkist Re-use 75

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 9, 2017

The other problem is that the texture completely changes once it’s refrigerated, so leftovers are usually not edible. Add the green onion and cook 1 minute more. To serve, garnish with the top part of the green onions and some black sesame seeds. Add the green onion and cook 1 minute more. Remove from the heat.

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Simple Main Dishes Cooking Green 64

Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 18, 2019

The mortar and pestle preparation yields a creamier sauce that is a vibrant bright green color, but it takes time and patience, so most people use a small food processor. The lemon also helps keep it green. Never ever use the stuff in the green can. Some recipes recommend blanching the basil to preserve the bright green color.

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Saving Everyday

MARCH 28, 2018

Click the image to save on your next purchase of Smithfield All Natural Pork at Walmart. I recently watched a chef prepare and serve charred green onions at a cooking competition, and I’ve been obsessed with them ever since. If you have leftover pork, my favorite way to use it up is in pork fried rice !

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Ovens Cooking Dinner Paper Towels 58

Saving Everyday

APRIL 17, 2019

The mortar and pestle preparation yields a creamier sauce that is a vibrant bright green color, but it takes time and patience, so most people use a small food processor. The lemon also helps keep it green. Never ever use the stuff in the green can. Some recipes recommend blanching the basil to preserve the bright green color.

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Recipes Used Green Cooking 53