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7 Ways to Reduce Household Waste

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Shop with a List. If you find yourself throwing out a lot of food, you can remedy the problem by shopping with a list. Create a meal plan for the week, and base your grocery shopping list on what you will actually eat during the week. Plus, re-usable cleaning items like sponges and rags reduce your need for paper towels.

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7 Clever Ways Moms Used to Save Money

Penny Pinchin' Mom

If you do a weekly meal plan, you will know exactly what ingredients need to be bought during your next grocery shopping trip, including the ones you have and those you don’t. Unfortunately, many of us head out to the grocery stores armed with nothing but our credit card and a rough idea of what we need.