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What We Ate this Week on our Budget 09-08-2017

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My grandmother taught me this money saving tip years ago and I now only buy the seconds. We ate leftovers. My plan was to grill it, but there was a storm right as I was about to prepare dinner, so I browned it in my cast iron pan and then put in the oven for a few minutes until it was medium/well.

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Two Ways to Make Homemade Chicken Stock

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After you’ve roasted a chicken, make a delicious stock with the leftover bones. all of the leftover bones, skins, herbs from a whole roasting chicken. I prefer eating roasted chicken, but this is a good alternative during warmer weather when you don’t want to turn on the oven. More Money-Saving Tips.

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Frugal Tip | Cook Big & Save Time, Groceries, & Energy

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As I previously discussed, leftovers are always welcome in my house. Not only will cooking big meals save time and money, it will also save on your energy bill because you won’t have to use your oven and stove as much! Remember…a penny saved TRULY is a penny earned. and last for days.

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How to Cook for One Person on a Budget

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This way, you can get just the amount you need, saving money and preventing leftover ingredients from going to waste. Choose affordable protein sources like eggs, canned tuna or salmon, or chicken thighs instead of breasts, lentils, and chickpeas to save money. Protein is the most expensive part of a meal.

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