Frugality
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How To Use Up Leftover Pumpkin – 10 Healthy Ways To Use Up Leftover Pumpkin And Other Thanksgiving Leftovers
If any one food comes to mind when fall begins, pumpkin is probably it. This is when it is all about pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin cheesecake, and pumpkin cookies. While these are delicious treats, it is important to aim for balance with your health. Here you will learn how to use up leftover pumpkin plus other healthy ways to use up thanksgiving leftovers. If you’re unsure what to do with all that leftover turkey, keep reading. It is possible to take Thanksgiving leftovers and turn them into new, healthy meals the whole family will love! In their original, unprocessed form, many of the foods, like pumpkin, that we typically enjoy…
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How To Make The Most Of Fall Produce For Kids
One of the best ways to save money on groceries is to shop in season produce. In this post, I’ll show you what seasonal produce you can expect to see this fall and some deliciously unique dish ideas just for fall. You’ll also learn different ways to use fall produce for kids, specifically. Plus, I’ll show you how to save those fall favorites to enjoy throughout the holidays without spending a bunch of extra time in the kitchen. What produce is harvested in the fall? When it comes to following a healthy diet, it isn’t all about calories and restrictions. Especially if you’re wanting your children to eat healthy, you…
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Unique Summer Recipes Roundup
We all know summer is the best time for family dinners, picnics by the lake, and late night BBQs. This unique summer recipes roundup is full of some of my favorite recipes that are perfect for your next family dinner or potluck. From easy-to-make dips and refreshing salads, these recipes will have everyone begging for seconds! There’s a little somethin’ for everyone. Summer is here and that means you’re looking for new, tasty recipes to make with your family. The best part of summer cooking is all the fresh ingredients you can find at the farmer’s market or in season at your local grocery store! In this post, we’ll share…
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Last Minute Summer Activities – Frugal Back to School Prep
Do you have back to school on the brain yet? We are right in the middle of summer vacation, but it is coming up quickly! There were so many summer bucket list ideas in my brain, but now we’re down to crunch time. It’s time to pull out as many fun, last minute summer activities as I can before back to school season gets here. Despite my procrastination, summer will end before I know it. So, I am starting to think about what activities the kids and I can do before the first day of school and other things I can do now to be more prepared for the back…
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11+ Frugal Ideas for School Lunches Kids Will Actually Eat
Summer is coming to an end and school is about to start. That of course means it’s time to get back into a school year routine. Part of that routine in many households is packing school lunches. Ideas for school lunches are endlessly available, but I’ve gathered a few favorites here. Plus I’m sharing some tips to help you make the most of lunchtime and your budget! Packed lunches are a great option when your child isn’t too fond of what the school has to offer or you want a little more control over what your child is eating. Of course, sometimes, the more frugal option is to pay for lunch…
