A collection of articles about cheap food and affordable food when you are living on a budget or trying to save money. There are many ways to eat a varied, balanced and exciting diet without spending a fortune.
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- How to stop wasting food and start saving money!
How to stop wasting food There are lots of things that we can do to stop wasting food. By looking at the way that we buy, store and use ingredients, we can reduce food waste and save money! Plan before you shop Before you shop, take a look in the fridge, freezer and cupboards. Do you really know what ... - Homemade raw bars – no bake recipe!
Try making these delicious homemade raw bars, with no baking required. Buying raw bars, nutrition bars or energy bars can be very expensive, but if you buy the ingredients in bulk and make them at home, they are actually pretty cheap. Have a go at making this easy recipe to ensure that you have tasty, healthy snacks, ... - Natural home remedies – prevent a cold & boost your immune system
Try these natural home remedies this winter, they may help to boost your immune system, or help you to recover faster from colds and flu. Traditional over-the-counter treatments and medicine can be quite expensive. You can often achieve the same results for a fraction of the cost by making your own alternative natural remedies. Obviously, these ... - Home Brew: Elderflower Champagne
Making Elderflower Champagne is a fantastic way of turning free, foraged ingredients and low-cost store cupboard ingredients, into a few large bottles of actual alcohol. If you are new to making home brew, Elderflower Champagne is a great place to start. This drink is so cheap and easy to make. The result is a delicious, elegant ... - Grow your own – Planting & Picking calendar
Growing your own fruit and vegetables can be so rewarding, as we discovered in this previous post – Why grow your own fruit and vegetables. Different vegetables need to be planted and picked at different times throughout the year. Planting at the correct time ensures that you get the best quality and quantity of veg from ... - Why grow your own fruit and vegetables?
Grow your own If you are looking for ways to save money and to live a more self-sufficient and sustainable lifestyle, why not grow your own food, it’s a great place to start. Planting, nurturing, growing, picking, preparing and then eating your own food can be an incredibly fulfilling and rewarding experience. Whether you are growing food in ... - How to make a budget & save money
Making a budget gives you a clear understanding of your finances. Some people get into all sorts of trouble with debt, simply because they spend more than they earn. Working out exactly how much money you have coming in and how much is going out each month, will give you control over your finances. Once ... - Cheap food – approved clearance food
How can we save up to 70% on the weekly shop & help the environment at the same time? Make use of the cheap food that is available for everyone, if you only know where to buy it. In the UK we throw away a tremendous (and disgustingly wasteful) amount of food and drink each year ... - Make it: Home made pizza
Let’s face it, pizza is the food of the Gods and you’re thinking… no way can I make a pizza that tastes as sublime as my usual take-away favourite. Well, not only can you make your own perfect, divine, exquisitely delicious pizza, but you’ll have the added satisfaction of knowing that you’ve saved yourself a ...