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Make a scrumptious Ravioli meal in minutes

by Michael Home EC August 4, 2020

Make a scrumptious Ravioli meal in minutes

These aren't your grandfather's frozen foods! The variety, quality and taste of today's Freezer Favorites have surpassed the well-known convenience...

Posted in Budget, Cheese, Family, Frozen, Hacks, Meal, Ravioli, Recipe, Sauce, Tips

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Cherries Are The Pick Of The Season

by Michael Home EC July 30, 2020

In the summer, life is a bowl of cherries. The long, warm days have produce sections brimming with big, juicy, sweet cherries. To promote the nutri...

Posted in Blend, Budget, Cherry, Fiber, Healthy Eating, Recipe, Smoothie, Tips, Vanilla, Yogurt

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A chocolate lovers dream

by Michael Home EC July 27, 2020

1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs2 tablespoons sugar3 tablespoons butter or margarine melted2 pounds cream cheese1 cup sugar8 ounces sour cream1/4 c...

Posted in Bake, Budget, Cheesecake, Chocolate, Chocolate Cheesecake, Dessert, Graham, Mixture, Recipe, Sweet

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Saving Money on Groceries with the Internet

by Michael Home EC July 23, 2020

Saving Money on Groceries with the Internet

We use the internet for everything these days. And now with smartphones keeping the internet with us at all times, there are plenty of ways we can ...

Posted in Apps, Budget, Coupon, Grocery, Hacks, Internet, Phone, Shopping, Tips, Tricks

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Fun Recipes to Cook with the Kids to Save Time and Money

by Michael Home EC July 21, 2020

Fun Recipes to Cook with the Kids to Save Time and Money

Cooking with the kids has many benefits. Shocker of shockers - you can even save time and money when you let the kids get involved in cooking. Here...

Posted in Budget, Chicken, Cooking, Hacks, Healthy Eating, Kids, Pizza, Recipe, Savings, Tips

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Breakfast on a Budget

by Michael Home EC July 18, 2020

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so you don't want to skip it as a way of saving money. And while cereal might be your go-to breakf...

Posted in Breakfast, Budget, Eggs, Hacks, Healthy Eating, Oatmeal, Smoothies, Tips, Toast, Tricks

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Cook a Whole Meal for Less Than $10

by Michael Home EC July 15, 2020

Making meals that are inexpensive is something many families are striving for. Having them taste good or maybe even restaurant quality while still ...

Posted in Budget, Cooking, Hacks, Healthy, Healthy Eating, Recipe, Roast, Tips, Tricks, Vegetables

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Baking on a Budget

by Michael Home EC July 13, 2020

Do you love sweets? Has the economy made it more difficult for you to fill that sweet tooth craving? You might have to stop buying your cookies fro...

Posted in Baking, Baking on a Budget, Budget, Bulk, Cooking, Hacks, Healthy, Seasonal, Tips, Tricks

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Batch Cooking to Save Money

by Michael Home EC July 9, 2020

Batch cooking is becoming very popular. It's a great way to have healthy meals when you're short on time during the week because of work. It also m...

Posted in Batch cooking, Budget, Bulk, Easy, Fast, Freeze, Hacks, In-season, Meal, Roast, Tips

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Feeding a Family of Four on a Budget

by Michael Home EC July 7, 2020

Everyone is looking for a way to save money. The food budget isn't always an area you want to skimp on because it's a real necessity. Plus, eating ...

Posted in Budget, Bulk, Canned goods, Couponing, Family Budget, Fruits, Hacks, Healthy, Tips, Vegetables

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