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What We Ate This Week on a Budget 01.22.2015

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We had leftovers for dinner. A big pan of lasagna means yummy leftovers for lunch! We have some gift cards to use that we received at Christmas. Also my husband made green smoothies for the two of us. Lunches & snacks included: leftovers, pb & j sandwiches, ravioli, applesauce, oranges, pretzels, tortilla chips.

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Saving Money by Taking Your Own Lunches to Work

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By making your own lunch, you can cut this figure quite considerably, especially if you recycle leftovers from the night before so that you’re cutting down on food wastage. Things like soup can be stored in a thermos flask so that they stay warm enough. It’s more environmentally friendly.

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How to Build a Better Lunch (tips from Nutritionists) PLUS a $25 Gift Card Giveaway

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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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