Tag: meal planning
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Stocktober
Y’all, it’s finally feeling like fall. The leaves are changing. The weather is turning. And Stocktober is finally here. If you joined me last month, you may have heard of our Shelftember challenge. In September, we challenged everyone to shop from their freezers, pantries, and fridges first before hitting up the store. I am happy…
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Shelftember
Alright, friends! The PSL is back on the menu at Starbucks, which means fall is coming soon! Next week is September, which means it’s the start of something we practice in our house called, Shelftember. Shelftember is a month (September) where we try to use up what’s already on our shelves and create meals based…
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The Problem of Waste
Americans waste more than any other country. Americans rank first in global food waste and average credit card debt. In other words, Americans waste so much food and money. But, why? And what can we do about it? Let’s delve deeper into each of these areas! Money Did you know that in total, Americans have…
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Saving Money on Food
Food is an expense we just can’t go without. While food is one of the biggest expenses for a family, there are ways I cut costs while trying to keep meals healthy and quick for my growing family. Here are 10 ways we save money on food in our family! Bonus tip: Don’t buy more…
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Frugal and Quick Meals for Families
As a mom of 4 growing kids, nutrition is important for our family. My husband and I are trying to make sure we expose our kids to lots of healthy and nutritious food options so when they get to make the decision for themselves someday, they’ll want to enjoy vegetables on their own. I often…
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How to Save with Kids
Trying to give, save, invest, and make the most of your time with your kids can feel as overwhelming as it sounds. How can one possibly save money while raising kids? It seems like there are never-ending expenses: diapers, clothes, activities, school fees, food, entertainment, etc. These are just the day-to-day expenses and don’t even…