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Steph

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Date registered: 05/07/2010

Latest posts

1. The Cheapskate Cook Goals 2012: Update 1 — 05/18/2012
2. Feeding a Crowd on a Dime (Part 3) — 05/15/2012
3. An Easy Way to Fill the Freezer — 05/10/2012
4. Feeding a Crowd on a Dime (Part 2) — 05/08/2012
5. On the Menu: 3 Ways I Simplify & Streamline — 05/06/2012

Most commented posts

1. Instead of Granola Bars — 58 comments
2. Very-Little-Bother Bread: An Update & Tips — 29 comments
3. The Convenience of Canned Beans – Without the Can or Additives — 25 comments
4. Childhood Memories & Something We Called Mush — 24 comments
5. Homemade Yogurt: In My Humble Opinion — 23 comments

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May 18

The Cheapskate Cook Goals 2012: Update 1

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Cheapskate Cook Goals

by Steph

05/18/2012

  “In absence of clearly defined goals, we become strangely loyal to performing daily acts of trivia.” Author Unknown Sometimes it’s easy for me to sink into cooking and shopping apathy. I get really fired up about making frugal, whole food a priority for my family, but then I get distracted, or discouraged, or burnt …

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May 15

Feeding a Crowd on a Dime (Part 3)

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Frugal Tips

by Steph

05/15/2012

  {Parmesan Pasta & Veggies} {Read part 1 and part 2  here.} I think anyone charged with the responsibility to feed other people gets stuck in ruts. We fall back on old standby’s, which is great (especially since old standby’s are usually favorites), but if we’re looking to trim food expenses or if we’re just …

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Tags: Menu, Practical, Recommended, Tips

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May 10

An Easy Way to Fill the Freezer

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Frugal Tips

by Steph

05/10/2012

  We slid into a rhythm here, and with rhythm comes peace, and with peace comes the anticipation that something is going to happen to throw it all off. That’s okay with me, because the reality is I get bored after several weeks of the same routine. However, for the moment, I’m enjoying it. We’re …

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Tags: Cheap, Easy, Freezer-Friendly, Processed Food, Quick, Shopping, Tips, Whole Foods

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May 08

Feeding a Crowd on a Dime (Part 2)

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Frugal Tips

by Steph

05/08/2012

    {If you missed part 1, you can check it out here.} Growing up in a small town among large families exposed me to a lot of unique experiences. There’s nothing like the uproarious fun of playing a game of tag between 15 people – from only 2 or 3 families. I know big …

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Tags: Leftovers, Practical, Shopping

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May 06

On the Menu: 3 Ways I Simplify & Streamline

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On the Menu

by Steph

05/06/2012

  {Chase, our resident 9 month-old}   A couple of things I’ve been doing lately that have made life a little more streamlined and easy. For quick lunches, keep our favorite frugal snacks on hand On a good day, I actually remember to make lunch. However, most days, we grab little handfuls of food whenever …

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Tags: Easy, Menu, Practical, Quick, Whole Foods

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