5. Cook from scratch6 of 9Frugal families don't eat from a box or heat a frozen package. However, for supercharged savings, you can go a step further and even make things like cheese, baby food, jam and drink mixes."You can save significant money -- and really improve the quality and nutritional value of your food -- by cooking more at home," says nutritionist Leanne Ely of Charlotte, N.C.Ely's suggestions for home cooks who want to reap even bigger savings:Make your own yogurt (an electric yogurt maker helps; look for used ones at thrift stores).Cook dried, bagged beans rather than buying canned.Make your own chicken stock rather than buying it in cans or boxes. Related Articles:Mobile couponsCoupon deals on the webGroup buying saves moneyGrocery pricing secretsRelated Links:Save cash on coupon sitesDoes spend-to-save pay?Bucking savings wisdomSave money on groceries advertisement
Frugal families don't eat from a box or heat a frozen package. However, for supercharged savings, you can go a step further and even make things like cheese, baby food, jam and drink mixes.
"You can save significant money -- and really improve the quality and nutritional value of your food -- by cooking more at home," says nutritionist Leanne Ely of Charlotte, N.C.
Ely's suggestions for home cooks who want to reap even bigger savings:
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