Cyndi Roberts over at 1 Frugal Friend 2 Another has great tips for saving money on food.
School Lunches the Frugal Way!
My children always wanted to bring their own lunches because they didn’t really like what was offered in the school lunchroom.  But it was sometimes a little difficult to make their lunches nutritious and tasty and also to put a little variety in their lunchboxes without spending a small fortune.
If we let ourselves, we can spend a “lot” on individual servings, lunchables, and treats for lunches.  Here are a few …

I don’t know about you, but I am a huge fan of the meals that can be cooked all at the same time. With my busy schedule I do not always have time to spend an hour or more standing in my kitchen putting things together, stirring sauces and doing my best to time my courses so that everything finishes at the same time. I prefer the meals that I can spend fifteen to twenty minutes putting together and then tossing in the oven or putting on the stove for …

Now this is something that makes sense. My first plate at the Chinese Buffet is affectionately known as my beige plate. Glad to know there is some science behind it.
Losing weight doesn’t have to be boring when you focus on bright, colourful meals.
What does this mean? Simply by making sure your plate reflects a range of colours, you’ll naturally create more balanced and healthful menus. Not everyone has the time or the patience to count calories, but assessing the colours on your plate is something anyone can do – and …

I knew there was a reason I liked pears. I try to replace apples with pears in recipes where I can.

Fiber – More Appealing Packaged In A Pear!
(NC) – Fiber is a very beneficial substance for your body. And when fiber is delivered in the delicious and sweet package of a fresh pear, it takes on a whole new level of appeal.
Pears are one of the most fiber-filled fruits around. With 4 grams of dietary fiber per serving (one medium sized pear, think the size of a baseball), pears are …

Bankrate posted another great list of ways to save on groceries. I like tip number two. I tend to look straight in front of me when looking at the shelves. If I bothered to look up or down I would probably save 20% on my groceries.
Bankrate – When it comes to the grocery store, the rules are the same as those for the stock market: Do your homework, don’t …