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NOVEMBER 25, 2016

What We Ate this Week: Monday : Ham & Bean Soup , homemade sugar-free applesauce. Saturday: I am roasting a turkey for my family, mostly for the leftovers, but also so the 4 of us can sit down as a family for a big meal. If funds are tight this Christmas, here’s a list of 30 FREE, but Thoughtful Gift Ideas.

Frugal 100

Frugal Fridays Leftovers Financial Goals 100

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 18, 2014

I’ve always felt that homemade gifts are the most meaningful, anyway. Luxurious Homemade Whipped Body Butter via Real Food Enthusiast All you need to make this is coconut oil! Homemade Vanilla Extract via Real Food Enthusiast Homemade and consumable gifts are the way to go! Christmas Giving DIY gift ideas'

DIY 91

DIY Christmas Gifts Homemade 91

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JANUARY 8, 2016

This Week’s Dinners: Saturday : I baked a spiral ham that I bought on sale before Christmas. I chopped up the meat that was still on the bone and added it, along with leftover ham from Saturday night’s dinner to the soup. It was a yummy dinner and I had leftovers for the week and the freezer. Take out the chicken.

Budget 100

Budget Budgeting Leftovers Dinner 100

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APRIL 3, 2014

A couple of notes to keep in mind: I keep a moderately stocked freezer with marked down meat , loss leaders , batch pre-cooked meat , cooked beans , homemade baked goods and sauces. I made a large batch of homemade sugar-free applesauce in March that I stored in the freezer. Fortunately, we received some gift cards for Christmas.

March 100

March Grocery Groceries Homemade 100

Frugal Luxuries

JULY 6, 2011

"Necessity never made a good bargain." ~ Ben Franklin Working ahead of Need: Christmas in July. Most people begin preparing for Christmas in December but, as you probably already know, I prepare for Christmas all year round. Painted the clean, dry lids with leftover white spray paint. Katie LOVES it!)

Homemade 40

Homemade Gifts Bulk Painting 40

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NOVEMBER 4, 2016

Tuesday: We had a lot of pesto ranch chicken leftover from last week , so I cooked some bacon in the oven and made chicken & bacon quesadillas. They were yummy and a great way to use up leftover chicken. Thursday: Parmesan chicken tenders , mashed potatoes, steamed broccoli, homemade sugar-free applesauce.

Frugal 100

Frugal Fridays Ebates Credit Cards 100

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JANUARY 28, 2022

Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers. Everyone’s plate might look different, but you’ll at least use up the leftovers and reduce the waste. If you don’t think the food in the fridge will be eaten before it goes bad, place leftovers in a freezer container, label, and store in the freezer.

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Grocery Groceries Money 130

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NOVEMBER 5, 2015

The holidays, such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter are a fantastic time to stock up on meat. Freeze Your Leftovers. If you know it won’t be eaten in time, place leftovers in a freezer container, label, and store in the freezer. Read Two Ways to make Homemade Chicken Stock for my methods. Find Coupons.

Saving Money 100

Saving Money Money Freezers Saving 100

Saving Cents With Sense

DECEMBER 5, 2013

You can also use leftover glitter foam to make ornaments for your tree if you wish! You could make a fun Peppermint Themed gift basket to give to family and friends with this centerpiece and: Homemade Holiday Gifts: DIY Peppermint Scrub. Cornflake Christmas Wreath. Dollar General Frugal christmas decoration diy duct tape'

DIY 91

DIY Frugal Christmas Craft Crafts 91

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MARCH 22, 2016

Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers. Everyone’s plate might look different, but you’ll at least use up the leftovers and reduce the waste. Speaking of freezer, this appliance can be your biggest tool to saving money at the grocery store and not just for saving leftovers.

Saving Money 100

Saving Money Grocery Groceries Money 100

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MARCH 9, 2011

Institute a 'Raid the Fridge' Night One night a week, raid the fridge to get rid of leftovers. Set the leftovers up buffet style. Everyone's plate might look different, but you'll at least use up the leftovers and reduce the waste. Utilize the Freezer Freeze those leftovers. Stockpile in the freezer. a pound vs. $3.99/lb

Economical 164

Economical Saving Money Kitchen Money 164

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FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers. Everyone’s plate might look different, but you’ll at least use up the leftovers and reduce the waste. If you don’t think the food in the fridge will be eaten before it goes bad, place leftovers in a freezer container, label, and store in the freezer.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Grocery Groceries Money 113

Couponing 101

JANUARY 26, 2013

With my daughter’s birthday falling between Christmas and New Year’s Eve, we usually end up having her party in January. This means we get to take advantage of all the cute and girly Valentine’s day items in stores as well as the Christmas clearance! I used clear plastic cups that I had leftover from another event.

Birthday 101

Birthday Cupcakes Daughter Girls 101

Couponing 101

JANUARY 15, 2015

Doing a no-spend challenge for a month is a great way to recover from higher spending months like December when our bank accounts take a hit due to Christmas. Eat Leftovers Leftovers will become our close friends. Repurpose Leftovers My husband is very skilled at repurposing leftovers.

Leftovers 40

Leftovers Freezers Gift Cards January 40

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APRIL 1, 2021

An easy lunch idea in one word: leftovers! I have a friend who sells cookies and candy during the Christmas and Easter holidays. Another friend sells her homemade artisan bread and another friend sells hand-sewn dolls at craft fairs. There was a time (pre-pandemic) that I ate lunch out almost every day with friends.

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

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FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Not enough time in the morning to make breakfast AND pack a lunch, one word: leftovers! I have a friend who sells cookies and candy during the Christmas and Easter holidays. Another friend sells her homemade artisan bread and another friend sells hand sewn dolls at craft fairs. For ideas, read: 5 Make Ahead Breakfast Ideas.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100