Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 28, 2012

If you are one of these families who have eliminated spending on “wants” but still struggle to pay the bills or save money, perhaps cutting back on necessities is an option you should consider. Check out the following ways in which you can save on these expenses. How to Save Money on Food. Finally, use technology.

Phones 202

Phones Bills Money Saving Money 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 5, 2012

Zero-waste is a concept that the very idea of waste should be eliminated; instead, any and all products, resources, materials, and leftovers should be returned for further use in the same or in a different capacity. Sharing also saves money, too – and this is all about being Zero-Waste, right?

Home 229

Home Making Reuse Recycle 229

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

This makes meal planning simpler and has saved me a ton of money. By having a schedule and knowing what we usually eat, I can save money by buying many foods in bulk. To keep costs down, we don’t purchase many packaged foods as the same things can be made from scratch for far less. Saving Money - In the Kitchen'

Grocery Spending 246

Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Food and Drink 246

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Consistently using things you already have not only saves money but also prevents food waste. Throwing food away is throwing money away ! That said, you can have a loose plan and still save money. Repurpose leftovers. Eating up those leftovers prevents food waste, period! Have a plan.

Groceries 52

Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Consistently using things you already have not only saves money but also prevents food waste. Throwing food away is throwing money away ! That said, you can have a loose plan and still save money. Repurpose leftovers. Eating up those leftovers prevents food waste, period! Have a plan.

Groceries 52

Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

I bought all the main ingredients for these 7 dinners at Aldi and the cost was around $70–AND there were leftovers for additional meals. Personally, I prefer freshly prepared rice, so I end up with about a cup leftover each time. Ingredients: 1 package of Fresh Salmon: $8.07. Nice work, Aldi! Aldi Dinner Idea #1.

Dinner 100

Dinner Baking Cooking Microwaveable 100

Saving Everyday

JUNE 1, 2023

Grocery stores cater to families, so most products come in packages large enough to feed 2 to 4 people, making things even more difficult. Shopping weekly sales is the easiest way to save money on groceries ! Combine what’s on sale with what you already have to save money and prevent waste! Shop sales.

Grocery Shopping 52

Grocery Shopping Groceries Grocery Shopping 52

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 3, 2014

This month, I bought one package of juice boxes for the girls’ lunches and that was a treat for them and a thank-you from me for behaving so well in the grocery store. Lunches Included: leftovers. tacos from leftover pork tenderloin – I make tacos quite a bit with leftover pork or chicken. So refreshing.

March 100

March Groceries Grocery Homemade 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 16, 2013

Here are some thoughts on ways to save money when you wrap this years gifts. that is more or less equivalent to 5 big rolls of printed Christmas wrapping paper, which costs around $3 per roll – a savings of around $6 overall. For small packages, find interesting magazine pages to use in wrapping. Be unusual.

Thrifty 174

Thrifty Christmas Gifts Thrift Stores 174

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

The leftovers can be stored in the freezer like I suggest below. If you want leftovers, you’ll want a bigger bird. Leave the frozen turkey in its packaging and place in a pan. Leave the turkey in its packaging and place breast side down in the kitchen sink and cover completely with cold water. How should I thaw it?

Thanksgiving 100

Thanksgiving Leftovers Cooking Re-use 100

Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Cook the pasta according to the package directions (see tip below). Have you ever eaten leftover cold pasta salad, and the pasta seemed a bit undercooked? Shopping sales are the easiest way to save money on groceries. If you don’t have eggs or beans, you can save money by not buying them.

Recipes 52

Recipes Food and Wine Cooking Re-use 52

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 31, 2013

This may sound counterintuitive, but you actually save money when you buy in bulk. Depending on the size of your family and what people eat, you can divide packaged products (like chicken or ground meat) into portions and put them in freezer bags. Casseroles are another great way to use leftovers from another meal.

Dinner 75

Dinner Simple Family Menu Planning 75

For the Mommas

JUNE 8, 2016

Don’t you just love it when you can save money on regular household items – and that too 50%! You could buy yourself some Wet N Wild Lipstick or a Starbucks Iced Coffee or Summer’s Eve Wipes at Target with the money you saved and still have some leftover! Storage & Packaging: $0.75

Hefty 40

Hefty Dog Treats Wet N Wild Target 40

Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 11, 2012

We’ll use any leftover quick service credits at the food court on sandwich boxes to go. Since this was a cast member reservation, I won’t need to pay the balance until I check it, which is not usually how a package reservation works. Saving Money At Disney & Paying For Your Trip – Tons of was to save on your trip.

December 80

December Disney Daughter Home and Garden 80