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7 Clever Ways Moms Used to Save Money

Penny Pinchin' Mom

The post 7 Clever Ways Moms Used to Save Money appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom. There are so many clever ways moms used to save money that our tips and tricks today pale in comparison to what they could achieve, considering how little they had to go on. With a meal plan, you will only get what you need.

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How to Be Green and Save Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Instead of pouring your money straight into the trash, try to make a conscious effort to only buy the food that you will actually use. When you are cooking a meal or serving up some food, try to put only the amount you will eat on your plate – you can refrigerate any left overs and use them for another meal!

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Don’t Dig a Money Pit in Your Garden

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You were going to save a bundle on your grocery bill by growing your own vegetables and herbs. Instead, you broke your budget buying every gadget from the big box gardening store – not to mention the pricier mature plants and the chemicals to make them grow faster and produce more. Get Growing'

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Learning How to Eat Sustainably

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

To reduce food waste, there are several simple strategies that you can employ: Learn creative ways to use left-overs to make delicious and nutritious meals. Shop wisely; only buy what you know can be consumed by your family within its use-by date. Plan your menu and only buy what you need. Grow your Own .

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8 Ways to Save Money on Groceries Without Coupons

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

While TV reality shows usually concentrate on one tip – using coupons – there are plenty of ways to save money on groceries that involve things other than cutting coupons out of the Sunday paper. Let’s take a look at some of the tips I use here at my house. Dinner is an important meal, and it is usually the largest.

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Free Kindle Book | Gooseberry Patch Sandwiches

For the Mommas

“Shredded chicken, pulled pork, BLT’s…we’ve got all your favorite sandwiches, including some for dessert! ” Download Gooseberry Patch Sandwiches Recipes to your Kindle or free Kindle Reading app. Click here for a free Grow Your Own Vegetables Kindle Book.

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7 Ways to Improve Your Diet

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Try using recipes that give you several days worth of meals so you don’t have to slave over the stove for hours a day. One of the things we did this year was start our own container garden and we loved it. Growing your own food is a great way to get hands on with your diet. Eat seasonally.