In the spirit of all things frugal, I thought I’d share 10 of my family’s favorite meals that can be prepared for under $10. Each meal can feed at least a family of 5 and sometimes with a little left over to nibble on the next day at lunch instead of buying that $5 Subway sandwich. And depending on where you live, these can be made much cheaper than $10. Read more »
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We all know that meat is one of the most expensive purchases at the grocery store. Traditionally, it’s just been a part of nearly every American Meal. But by skipping out on the meat even once a week can save $15 - $25 or more a month, depending on where you live, how many you are feeding and what types of meat you consume. And if you go meatless twice a week, you can double that.
I typically don’t buy anything more expensive than $2.50 a lb. Since I’m in Silicon Valley, that can be a challenge sometimes. But, most of the rest of America can find meat at the market for that price nearly all the time. I leave shrimp, steak and other high priced items at the store, except for special occasions.
Going vegatarian doesn’t have to feel like a sacrifice. In fact, my family actually looks forward to these meals because I try to be as creative as possible.
Here are a few meal suggestions:
There are so many things you can do. Use the internet. Look up vegatarian recipes. Eating meatless doesn’t have to mean soy and tofu unless you want it to.
We’ve gone over making a monthly meal plan and structuring your grocery list, thus arming you with the knowledge to make wise shopping decisions. At this point, you will have saved some money already. If, like me, some nights you still don’t feel like cooking even though you have something you can prepare, this next tip is for you. Read more »
Yesterday, I talked about how planning a monthly menu can help you save money on groceries. You can read part one here.Today, we’ll take it a step further and discuss the next logical step - your grocery list.
If you’ve created your monthly plan, your grocery list becomes a vital part in saving money. You’ve probably heard others talk about how going to the store with a list and sticking to the list stops the impulse buying. And it’s true. But this tip goes beyond the simple ’stop the impulse’ in helping you save money. Read more »
Are you looking for ways to squeeze more money out of your paycheck? Is the rising cost of gas and groceries putting a dent in your monthly budget?
For me, feeding a family of five in this economy has been a challenge. I’m stuck between wanting to provide healthy meals and wanting to keep the tab for them at a minimum. But, I’ve found four tips that have really helped me trim the excess fat, if you will, from the cost of it all. In fact, one month I saved $200 from our budget and am finding that I am able to continue saving money through stretching these four tricks as far as I can. Read more »
Grime. Caked on goo. Breeding ground for germs and bacteria. Sticky, icky mess. In other words, the buckle straps on my little one’s high chair.
For the longest, I struggled with how to clean them. I would rub, wipe and rub some more but to no avail. Nothing worked. I was embarassed by it when company came calling and even more disgusted to think my offspring had to use them for each and every meal.
Then - light bulb moment! I filled a plastic tupperware dish with a mixture of water, dish detergent (just a drop) and vinegar. I set the bowl in the chair and put the straps into the dish, soaking for 30 minutes. When I came back, everything wiped off clean and looked good as new with hardly any effort.
This idea would work great on car seat straps as well. Any mom or dad knows how grungy those can get.
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