Frugal Friday: Save Money on Cooking and Eating

Save Money on Cooking and Eating

• Eat less meat.
• Eat leftovers.
• Cook large amounts and freeze extra for busy nights.
• Scrape out food jars to use the last little bit.
• Cook from scratch.
• Eat out less.
• Eat from your stocked pantry.
• Bring lunch from home (it’s worth it to invest in proper containers).
• Eat less. The average American eats too much.
• Don’t use the vending machines at work.
• Always have a meal plan.
• Get creative with leftovers. Concoct new recipes, so nothing is wasted.
• Don’t drink soda. Drink water or tea.
• Make your own jello cups (or applesauce cups, or pudding cups) for lunches and snacks.
• Use generics; most taste exactly the same as the high dollar name brands.
• Make your own baby food.
• Take a snack and bottle of water wherever you go. You won’t be tempted to stop for expensive fast food or drinks.
• Grow your own produce. No room? Try a square foot garden! Or use pots on the patio.
• Freeze, can, or dehydrate your produce.
• Cook with the crockpot to avoid using the oven, which warms up the house.
• Use a convection oven to accomplish the same purpose.