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Monday Money Saving Tips-Old Cookbooks
People have always tried to save money on food and some older cookbooks have great recipes for how to stretch your budget. This week see if you can find any at charity shops or online sellers.
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Monday Money Saving Tips-Sprouts
One easy and cheap way to get lots of essential nutrients is to eat sprouts. They’re easy to grow and can be even grown in pots indoors giving you a fresh supply year round.
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Monday Money Saving Tips-Cook It All At Once
A way to save money on energy bills is to cook all at once. A couple of things in the oven etc. Plan ahead and see how much you can cook in one afternoon. It not only saves money but saves time too.
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Monday Money Saving Tips-Lentils
Have you tried cooking with lentils? Not only are they good for you, they’re budget friendly too. Try using them in tacos, chilis, and shepherd’s pies, also use them in half lentil, half meat combo to stretch your food budget.
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July Best Buys
July It’s July and here’s what’s are good buys.. Seasonal Produce Berries: Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries Stone fruits: Peaches, nectarines, cherries, plums, apricots Melons: Watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew Tomatoes: Heirloom, cherry, Roma — all at their peak Sweet corn: Perfect for grilling or boiling Zucchini and summer squash Cucumbers: Great for salads or pickling Peppers: Bell peppers, banana peppers, jalapeños Green beans Eggplant Herbs: Basil, mint, dill — usually more abundant and cheaper now Seasonal Sales & Promotions Furniture – Stores clear out old inventory before new collections arrive in August. Appliances – Independence Day sales (especially around July 4th) often include discounts on washers, dryers, fridges, etc. Mattresses – Mid-summer…