Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

After my “tidying up” adventures , I was inspired to find other ways of using everyday items to organize my life, otherwise known as my upcycled storage solutions! I like the idea of transforming items that I usually throw away into something useful. Cord Organizer. Glass Jars for Bathroom Organization.

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Saving In Akron

NOVEMBER 5, 2011

The holidays are quickly approaching, and well, if you're not organized, you're going to be scrambling at the last minute to get things done. With a little advanced planning and organization, you can relax during the holidays. The perfect plan to have everything cooked using only one oven.

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Holiday Main Dishes Budgeting Budget 174

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 24, 2021

I pulled together a list of ALDI salad ideas using ingredients I found at the store. You will use red onions in other recipes. Use 1/2 – 1 full onion depending on your love of onions. Use as much of the pesto sauce as you’d like. I use about 1/2 – 3/4 of the jar. or non-organic $2.59.

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Homemade Cooking Burritos Kids and Family 130

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

However, groceries is also an easy budget category to control, but it takes some planning, skill, and organization. These are strategies I use weekly to keep my grocery bill in line with our budget. Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers. You’ll be thankful later. You’ll be thankful later.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Have you heard the old saying: “Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.”? We were poor, Mom and Dad lived every day showing us what it meant to ‘make it do’ and we often ‘did without’ Here are my thoughts on frugal ways to make things do. Buy good clothing, used. Use up your food.

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Making Do Making Green And Frugal Friends And Family Sale 219

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 12, 2019

Frittatas are a perfect way to use up leftovers, and my vegetable frittata with broccoli and sausage is delicious, hearty, and filling! I’m incredibly passionate about food waste , and frittatas are one of my favorite ways to use up produce and leftovers! They’re hard to mess up. It’s totally satisfying.

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Leftovers Ovens Cooking Food Waste 40

Saving Everyday

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

What kind of rice should I use? If you’re worried about pesticides, buy a good quality organic brand , which is what I do. If we’re having tacos, I add southwest seasonings and swap lime and cilantro for butter and lemon. I highly recommend using low-sodium or salt-free broth (or water). See note above.

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Recipes Ovens Cooking Re-use 52

Couponing 101

JANUARY 6, 2012

Using coupons will save you money at the register, but using your food wisely is going to save you money as well! We wasted more food (produce, leftovers, etc. Leftovers – Ugh. I really don’t like leftovers (please tell me I’m not the only one?). We spent more on groceries.

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Saving Money Meals Money Menu Planning 98

Couponing 101

JANUARY 21, 2019

And then, when we finally pick a few, they get thrown in our faces since Mr.-Picky-Pants won’t eat the store bought, organic, $1.68 If you’re looking to add a little kick to their lives, this is an awesome recipe that introduces bold spices that will liven up their palates. And surprisingly, most were decent-enough hits!

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Homemade Money Recipes Baby 83

Couponing 101

JANUARY 11, 2011

Just remember that we’re a work in progress , I’m not claiming that we have it all figured out yet! Lunches: Leftover Beef Soup from last week. Grilled Chicken Wraps using leftover Grilled Italian Chicken. Leftover Chicken Noodle Soup. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie!

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Co-Op Leftovers 51

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2015

When you can reuse or re-purpose an item, you are not only saving it from the landfills, but you are also saving the expense and energy which would have been expended when you recycle. I cut a heavy blue plastic trash bag into triangles, stapled them over a rope and hung the rope across the driveway to block those drivers from using it.

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Reuse Recycle Recycled Recycling 100

For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

Eat any “edible” leftovers and give the refrigerator a wipe down. Try organizing existing contents to make the best use of space. Re-calibrate your oven (if possible) or adjust cooking temperatures to fit your oven. Locate your recipes-track down Grandma if you need to! Clean out your fridge.

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Thanksgiving Work Ovens Leftovers 40

Couponing 101

JANUARY 21, 2019

And then, when we finally pick a few, they get thrown in our faces since Mr.-Picky-Pants won’t eat the store bought, organic, $1.68 If you’re looking to add a little kick to their lives, this is an awesome recipe that introduces bold spices that will liven up their palates. And surprisingly, most were decent-enough hits!

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Homemade Money Recipes Baby 56

Couponing 101

JANUARY 17, 2012

It can be expensive though to buy organic produce, grass-fed meats, and high-quality dairy products. Buy in Bulk – Buying in bulk can be tricky, but if you have a solid plan in place for how to use the food, it can save you quite a bit of money! Cucumbers, basil, tomatoes, swiss chard, and okra do really well for us.

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Whole Foods Saving Money Money Food 94

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 5, 2012

When was the last time you heard a news report about a burglar breaking into someone’s house to steal leftover paint, an old ladder, or some rusty tools? I could empty one out, put some valuables at the bottom, and then re-pile my tools on top. Put the can in with all the other paint cans on the shelf. The bottom of a tool box.

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Garage Home Garage Sale Painting 188

Saving Cents With Sense

FEBRUARY 27, 2013

Keep some basic supplies on hand that are always used for Family Fun Night. Use the same set-up each time so that the kids can feel organized and know that it’s family time. Using the same type of inexpensive plates, cups and snack bowls helps the kids learn how to set up for an event. Make it a priority.

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Frugal Family Kids and Family Inexpensive 53

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

On days when I know that I will be busy, a meal plan helps me choose a slow cooker meal, or we plan to eat leftovers one day. I already feel much better since the amount of unhealthy foods I’m consuming has dropped dramatically since the re-introduction of a schedule. More Time to Exercise.

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Couponing 101

DECEMBER 18, 2014

If you’re also on a tight budget and stressing out about how many people you still have to shop for, you’ve come to the right place! PRICELESS when you consider how much your kids will love you and how their imaginations will thrive once they’re cozy inside, playing and dreaming. Inexpensive yet creative?

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Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Try to include recipes with similar ingredients to use up everything you buy. For example, if you need spinach for one recipe, look for another that uses spinach so you can use it up. This way, you can get just the amount you need, saving money and preventing leftover ingredients from going to waste. Here are some tips!

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Cooking Budgeting Budget Leftovers 52

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2015

Acadia’s advice is to be creative and think about your talents and gifts and how you could use them to make extra money. Acadia’s husband used his handy skills to fix up their home that they eventually sold for a profit. Jenn and her husband sold stuff they were no longer using and put it towards debt.

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Debt Free Debt Budgeting Budget 100

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 10, 2016

Make a master list and use it to keep your kitchen stocked with food. We use small plastic containers of various sizes to hold the food, and each child has a thermos with a tight lid for warm foods, such as soups and pastas. You’ll save money in the long run by not using disposable bags. Get your Kids Involved.

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