Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 11, 2012

You can spend a lot of money keeping your guests well fed if you’re not careful. You can prepare the main dish and assign guests the duty of bringing appetizers, side dishes, drinks, or dessert. These are just a few ways I have found to save money on these parties. What have you done?

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Budgeting Budget Holiday Food and Drink 256

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2016

Rice and beans are two inexpensive ingredients that people equate with frugal cooking and boring recipes. This list of recipes offers a variety of delicious ways to add these versatile, yet inexpensive ingredients into your menu. Rice and Beans Stuffed Peppers make a meatless but hearty main dish. Burrito Bowls.

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Recipes Frugal Burritos Cooking 100

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 11, 2015

To make clean up fairly easy so that you can enjoy your guests, I have found really cute and inexpensive party supplies, paper plates, cups, and napkins at the dollar store. Ask everyone to bring their favorite Christmas cookie or treat to share and as the host, offer the drinks, supplies, and other additional treats. Host a Potluck.

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Christmas Budgeting Budget Swap 100