The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

What We Ate Saturday I made one of Zoe’s faves: the baked ham/Swiss sandwiches on King’s Hawaiian rolls. Sunday Leftover sandwiches; they’re great reheated in the toaster oven on the air-fryer setting. Wednesday Leftover chicken quesadillas. We had some raw veggies and fruit on the side.

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Couponing 101

MARCH 28, 2011

Here is our menu plan for this week: Breakfasts: Oatmeal. Lunches: Leftovers. Steak, Baked Potatoes, Steamed Veggies. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Menu Plan 3/28 – 4/3 is a post from Couponing 101. Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Fresh Fruit. Blueberry Waffles.

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Couponing 101

MARCH 14, 2011

Lunches: Leftovers. Steak, Baked Potatoes, Asparagus. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Menu Plan 3/14 – 3/20 is a post from Couponing 101. Pumpkin Pancakes, Fruit. Scrambled Eggs, Toast, Fruit. PB&J, Baby Carrots, Yogurt. Kashi Pizza, Fruit. Chick-fil-A.

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Couponing 101

APRIL 4, 2011

Here is our menu plan for this week: Breakfasts: Oatmeal. Fluffy Baked Chocolate Donuts (I want to try these so bad, but I don’t have a donut pan, so we’ll see how they turn out! Dinners: Steak, Baked Potatoes, Steamed Veggies. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie!

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Couponing 101

JUNE 13, 2011

Lunches: Leftovers. Grilled Italian Chicken, Baked Potatoes, Salad. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Menu Plan 6/13 – 6/19 is a post from Couponing 101. Scrambled Eggs, Bacon or Sausage, Fresh Fruit. Ham, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Burritos. PB&J, Baby Carrots, Yogurt.

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The Frugal Girl

AUGUST 25, 2023

To back up: Zoe wasn’t feeling well, so I offered to bake a frozen pizza for her. Tuesday I sauteed some ham from the freezer, then sauteed some chopped kale, then added in leftover mac and cheese plus some milk and cream. Friday We have some leftover chicken, so maybe I’ll do something with that for dinner.

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Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

Lunches: Leftovers. Loaded Baked Potatoes, Salad. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Menu Plan 2/28 – 3/6 is a post from Couponing 101. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins, Fruit Salad. Scrambled Eggs, Toast, Fruit Salad. Blueberry Waffles, Fresh Fruit. PB&J, Baby Carrots, Yogurt.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 11, 2011

It’s been a long time since I shared my weekly menu plan (I just checked and my last one was 1 year ago today! This year our family hopes to put a lot more effort into making healthier eating choices, so I’d really like to get back into sharing my menu plan with you all in hopes that it will keep me accountable!

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The Coupon Game

AUGUST 5, 2011

Grilled Cheese Sandwiches w/ Homemade Tomato Soup & Homemade Decadent Chocolate Cake What's Baking?! For more Menu Plan ideas, click HERE and scroll through my past menu plans. Whole Wheat Banana Bread ( This is a new recipe for me I want to try out. and they were not a hit with our family.

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Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Lunches: Leftovers. Grilled Steak with Garlic Cilantro Sauce , Baked Potatoes, Salad. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Menu Plan 1/31 – 2/6 is a post from Couponing 101. Peanut Butter Toast, Fresh Fruit. Chicken Wraps.

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 8, 2024

Wednesday My mom dropped off some of this baked potato soup for us, so that was dinner, plus some fruit. Thursday An eat-up-leftovers night! If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. ? Zoe got dinner out with a friend while I was gone. Zoe had some mac and cheese, I had some soup, and we both had some fruit.

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The Coupon Game

JULY 21, 2011

Eggs, Bacon/Sausage, & Pancakes) For past menu plan ideas, click HERE. Eggs, Bacon/Sausage, & Pancakes) For past menu plan ideas, click HERE. What's Baking?! Here's what's on my baking list for the week for snacks and dessert: Coconut Almond Oat Crunchies Lemon Coconut Cookies. if you'd like.

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The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Monday A longggg lecture day for me, and I had leftover chicken. so Zoe’s gonna bake some ham and Swiss sandwiches for herself, and I don’t know what I’m going to eat. Sunday I pan-sauteed some chicken thighs, shredded them, and we ate the meat on buns, with barbecue sauce. Fruit salad and chips on the side.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

There’s a reason why menu planning is #1 on this list. When I plan a menu, my spending is generally under control. When I don’t plan, I make multiple trips to the store, eat out too often, and most certainly blow our budget. Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 31, 2013

Start Menu Planning. Menu planning is an excellent way to cut down on overspending at the grocery store. By planning out your family’s meals for the upcoming week, you can determine precisely what ingredients you need. Bake a casserole. Casseroles are another great way to use leftovers from another meal.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

There’s a reason why menu planning is #1 on this list. When I plan a menu, my spending is generally under control. When I don’t plan, I make multiple trips to the store, eat out too often, and most certainly blow our budget. Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2016

If you plan for your grocery trip, you should be able to stay on track. Develop your own routine and read my post, Eleven Tips for Easier Menu Planning for more ideas. Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers. How to Save Money on Groceries WITHOUT Coupons.

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The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

What We Ate Saturday Leftover chicken noodle soup , and I again added cream to mine. Also, I took the suggestion from one of you and added my leftover tortellini to the soup. Tuesday Zoe and I ate together, but we had different things; she had a grilled cheese and tomato soup, and I had leftover chili plus a cheese quesadilla.

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The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Tuesday I made Zoe’s fave baked ham sandwiches (mission use-up-the-ham!) Wednesday Zoe didn’t get home until later, so she ate some leftover sandwiches. Monday We had a simple dinner of ham, rolls, and fruit salad. and served them with some fruit and sliced veggies.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

Include breakfasts, lunches, dinners and even snacks in your planning. We''ll eat breakfast in our rental on 5 of those days and take turns the other two days picking up some freshly baked cinnamon rolls at a nearby bakery. For dinner, we''ll plan to eat in on 5 nights and eat out 2 nights. We will be gone for 7 days.

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