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Freezer cooking 101: Healthy family dinners without the hassle

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Are you looking for more time during the week? Maybe spending more time with your family is high on your to-do list or you'd like to take up a new hobby but never seem to find the time. There is a solution to your time dilemma that you may never have considered before: freezer cooking. When … [Read more...] about Freezer cooking 101: Healthy family dinners without the hassle

Make your own chocolate syrup and hot cocoa mix

Chocolate lovers, rejoice! Recipes for homemade hot cocoa mix and chocolate syrup are so easy and delicious, you won't believe no one told you about them before. Skip the brown squeeze bottle full of preservatives and artifical flavors; it tastes better when you make your own chocolate syrup to … [Read more...] about Make your own chocolate syrup and hot cocoa mix

18 strategies for $4-a-day budget meal planning and grocery shopping

The trend for $4-a-day budget meal planning was popularized by Leanne Brown in her free online book "Good and Cheap," developed primarily for those using SNAP (food stamp) benefits. When I heard about the project, I decided to try the $4-a-day food budget as a way to save money on … [Read more...] about 18 strategies for $4-a-day budget meal planning and grocery shopping

How to save money on food without using coupons

Groceries for a family of four cost an average of $679 to $1,350 a month, not including takeout and restaurant meals, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. That’s a big chunk of change. But there are ways to spend less on food and still eat a healthy, nutritious diet. And you may … [Read more...] about How to save money on food without using coupons

$25 for a Sam’s Club membership

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The Sam's Club membership deal at Groupon is even cheaper right now. Until December 1, you can get a one-year membership to Sam's Club for only $25, and you even get a free Members Mark take-and-bake pizza. If you've been thinking about trying out Sam's Club for warehouse shopping, now is the … [Read more...] about $25 for a Sam’s Club membership

How to save money on Thanksgiving dinner

If you’re hosting Thanksgiving dinner, it’s likely that you’ll be hitting the grocery stores in the next few days. Although the cost of a Thanksgiving meal is usually a lot higher than your average family meal, that is mainly due to the quantity of food you'll be cooking (especially if you have … [Read more...] about How to save money on Thanksgiving dinner

Where to get the lowest price on Thanksgiving turkey

While family gatherings may be a little different this year, many of us will still be on the hunt for the cheapest turkey prices in an effort to make the annual Thanksgiving celebration as abundant (and delicious) as ever. To help with this, we've compiled some of our best tips for saving … [Read more...] about Where to get the lowest price on Thanksgiving turkey

FREE freezer meal plan from MyFreezEasy

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MyFreezEasy wants to help you get ahead of the holiday madness by offering a FREE freezer meal plan in November 2020. The founder, Erin Chase of $5 Dinners, is throwing a free, virtual "Deck the Freezer" party from November 1-6, 2020. During the party you'll not only receive the recipes and … [Read more...] about FREE freezer meal plan from MyFreezEasy

How to order groceries online: comparing services

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With people staying home most of the time, ordering groceries online is more important than ever. But people who have never ordered food online may be confused by the options. For most services, you start with an app or an online portal, where you pick out what you want, list quantities and pay … [Read more...] about How to order groceries online: comparing services

Want to save and be healthy? Fruit is cheaper than Twinkies

What if I said you could save more than $500 a year by buying more fresh fruits and veggies? As a registered dietitian, I've heard all kinds of excuses for not eating healthy, the most common being it's too expensive. But a 2013 report by the Center for Science in the Public Interest shows how … [Read more...] about Want to save and be healthy? Fruit is cheaper than Twinkies

Simplify Back to School with Freezer Meal Planning

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Freezer meal planning doesn't have to be hard. The new school year has arrived for most of us! Kids are back in school and parents and kids alike are having to fall back into the often hectic hustle and bustle of school-day routines. Back to school activities can mean cramming more … [Read more...] about Simplify Back to School with Freezer Meal Planning

How to preserve and avoid wasting fresh fruit

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This article is part of a Don't Throw It Out! series on how to preserve fresh foods and avoid food waste. Americans waste about one fourth of their weekly food purchases. According to a study by OnePoll, fruit is at the top of food waste. Bananas, strawberries and apples were found to be the most … [Read more...] about How to preserve and avoid wasting fresh fruit

How to keep summer veggies fresh to avoid food waste

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This article is part of a Don't Throw It Out! series on how to preserve fresh foods and avoid food waste. Food waste by the average American family is estimated at 25 percent of your grocery shopping dollars -- or a little more than $2,000 a year. Fresh vegetables top the list. Those crisp heads … [Read more...] about How to keep summer veggies fresh to avoid food waste

How to keep spring veggies fresh to avoid food waste

This article is part of a Don't Throw It Out! series on how to preserve fresh foods and avoid food waste. Food waste by the average American family is estimated at 25 percent of your grocery shopping dollars -- or a little more than $2,000 a year. Fresh vegetables top the list. If you have a … [Read more...] about How to keep spring veggies fresh to avoid food waste

22 places to order meat, coffee, fruit, produce and other food online

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You're doing nearly all your shopping online, or you can't always find what you want at your local supermarket. Or maybe you can't get delivery in your rural area. Many companies that always ship food online are stepping up to serve hungry consumers during this times. You can get everything from a … [Read more...] about 22 places to order meat, coffee, fruit, produce and other food online