Recent Frugal Blog | Food Posts5 Ways a Crockpot Will Save You Moneyby Mary Ann Romans10 Nov 2009 08:43 AMThe crockpot or slow cooker is a frugal person's best friend. With this little unassuming device, you can really save money. If you don't have a crockpot yet, I trongly suggest that you purchase one as soon as you can (Used is fine. My best crockpot was bought at a local thrift store). Frugal Family Meal Ideasby Mary Ann Romans12 Oct 2009 03:27 AMWhether you are cooking from your pantry or just trying to knock down your food budget, it helps to have an arsenal of some great frugal family meal ideas. And while beans can certainly be part of your recipe book, it doesn't have to be the main part. Saving at the Farmers Marketby Mary Ann Romans09 Oct 2009 10:41 AMShopping at a farmer's market can be great for both your health and the earth. Where else can you get organic locally grown food, homemade baked goods, fresh juices and more? The only problem with farmer's markets is that they are usually a bit pricey. Frugal Lunch Box Ideasby Mary Ann Romans06 Oct 2009 08:37 AMOkay, we are into October now, long past the time when back to school lunches were new, and I could get away with peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Plus, my son is starting to talk about some of the cool snacks that some of the other kids bring. Nothing to Eat? Before You Head to the Store Look Againby Andrea Hermitt02 Oct 2009 10:14 PMI got an email on one of my homeschooling groups this week from a mom trying to stretch the foods in her pantry. She was in a pinch this month, and wanted to survive the month without going shipping. She detailed the items in her pantry down to the number of eggs and how many pounds of meat. When Your Family is Tired of Chickenby Mary Ann Romans28 Sep 2009 07:35 AMYou know that I love cooking with chicken. It is a relatively inexpensive protein source, it is lean, and it is versatile. This week, however, I think we have hit a big wall, a chicken wall so to speak. How to Save Money on Chickenby Mary Ann Romans21 Sep 2009 07:55 AMChicken can be a good low cost source of protein for your family. It's versatility makes it easy to use for main meals or even side salads. Chicken freezes well, too, either raw or cooked. Potlucks for Frugalityby Mary Ann Romans07 Sep 2009 06:32 AMHere is a great little idea to reduce the cost of feeding your family. I write frequently about eating out. This is because most people eat out more often then they should in regard to their budget. I am no different. Five Tips for Great Slow Cooker Mealsby Mary Ann Romans29 Aug 2009 09:25 AMUsing your slow cooker or crockpot is a great money saving idea. You can use inexpensive ingredients and have dinner ready with ease, avoiding the cost of eating out. Make It Easy to Not Eat Outby Mary Ann Romans21 Aug 2009 09:48 AMIn my household we struggle with not eating out. I grew up on many restaurant and take out meals, and eating out is often as much about entertainment as it is about feeding yourself. But eating out is a big expense in our budget. Recent Blog Comments |
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