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WIS, WWA | largely from the freezer

The Frugal Girl

What I Spent I did get a Hungry Harvest box and I made a small trip to Aldi, but I haven’t done an honest-to-goodness grocery shopping trip since we got back from Hawaii! Monday I found a small package of ground beef in the freezer along with some homemade burger buns so…we had burgers for dinner, topped with Swiss cheese.

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Five Frugal Things | a regular tree

The Frugal Girl

” They were missing hooks, so I popped into Dollar Tree and got a package, and now I’m good to go. It’s more expensive than grocery shopping, yes, but less expensive than takeout! But this year, Zoe and I are doing something slightly more traditional. ? Somehow, an $18.99

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5 frugal grocery shopping habits.

Finally Frugal

People are often amazed (my own family included) that I can subsist on a grocery budget of $100 or less each month. While this seems rather anemic to some (my dad can't seem to stay under $600 - and it's just he and my mom), I do eat well and I can generally manage to avoid most pre-packaged foods (I'm thinking of frozen dinners, here).

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7 Ways to Reduce Household Waste

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

From food waste to packaging to disposable items, there are a lot of resources being used by humans. Shop with a List. If you find yourself throwing out a lot of food, you can remedy the problem by shopping with a list. Pay Attention to Packaging. Some items come with more packaging than they need.

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Grocery Shopping for One Person + Ways to Save

Saving Everyday

Grocery shopping for one can be tricky, but this list of tips will help you save time and money while enjoying delicious, nutritious meals. My husband travels a lot for work, so grocery shopping for one person is something I have learned a thing or two about. Grocery Shopping for One Inventory what you have.

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Tips for Shopping After-Holiday Clearance Sales

Family Balance Sheet

I tend to stick to a particular store for my normal grocery shopping, but for after-holiday clearance, I branch out and check multiple stores. Look for seasonal or holiday packaging on everyday items. Scour the aisles for anything with holiday packaging.

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Savings Tip: How to Buy Meat in Bulk to Save Money – Couponing 101

Couponing 101

After all, it’s the most expensive part of most families’ grocery bills, so why wouldn’t we save as much as possible on it? When I first started grocery shopping, I would buy meat in 1 pound packages because that is generally the amount I would need for our meals that week. packages at $1.99

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