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Save Money by Doing A Pantry Challenge

Do you know what’s lurking in your pantry? Try doing a “pantry challenge” to use up what you have, get creative in the kitchen, and save money in the process. I’ve learned over time that I am more careful with my spending when there’s not a lot of money to go around. The same holds […]

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Make Cooking More Fun & Save Money

We naturally do the things that we like and that come easily to us. Since cooking at home can save us money, it’d be good to make it fun and easy. We’ll do it more often and reap financial rewards. I suppose it’s a bold statement to say that if you like to cook you […]

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Homemade Greek Spice Blend

Save money on fancy spice blends by making your own. Try this Greek-inspired blend for easy mealspacked with flavor. Admittedly, I’ve never been to Greece, but it’s on my list! I love the flavors associated with the Mediterranean islands. Once we tackle the whole France experience, we hope to plan an Ancient World trip for […]

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Don’t Let Milk Go to Waste

Don’t let that milk go to waste! Use it up instead of pouring it down the drain. They say, “Don’t cry over spilled milk.” I say, “Don’t cry over milk about to expire. Use it up!” Wasting food is akin to wasting money. We can salvage our grocery budgets when we reduce waste. And sometimes […]

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Budget-Friendly Foods Kids Love

Feeding kids is an art as well as a science. They have simple tastes. Yet not. How can one feed them well and not end up in the poor house? As a mom of six children, 17 and under, I’ve had my fair share of food battles. My older children complain that I’ve gone soft […]

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Serve a Buffet to Save Money

Serving a meal buffet-style, like sandwiches or salads, allows you to use up small amounts of things lingering in the fridge without appearing to run short on any one thing. That means you save money! You wouldn’t think that a buffet could save you money. After all, aren’t all-you-can-eat buffets those troughs of food where […]

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Save Money by Shopping at Ethnic Grocery Stores

Head to your local ethnic food stores for economical ingredients for your favorite recipes. Some of our favorite foods are from international flavor profiles. Anytime I make Mexican or Asian food, it’s a big hit. That’s a double blessing since the ingredients for these foods are typically lower priced. Beans, rice, and spices — ubiquitous […]

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Audit Yourself

Want to spend less on groceries? Figure out what in the world you’re buying! This month we’re talking about ways to save on groceries. One of the first lines of defense is to determine your baseline. What are you spending and what in the world are you buying? If you don’t think about this too […]

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9 Homemade Dips that Are Healthier & Cheaper

Make your own dips this football season. They’ll be cheaper and healthier. And taste way better. I am a dipper. Totally. Ever since I was a little girl, chips and dip have made my eyes light up. Doesn’t matter what kind: sour cream and onion, guacamole, 7-layer dip, even Cactus Dip! Yep, I ate weird […]

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Plan for a Great Week in the Kitchen

Want to eat well, save some money, and enjoy your time in the kitchen? Plan for it! You can have a great week of healthy, economical meals. It doesn’t happen with the snap of one’s fingers. Only Mary Poppins can do that. But, it’s within your reach. Check out these 7 Steps to Set Up […]

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