The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

So typically, the only brick-and-mortar store I go to the day after Thanksgiving is a grocery store. Grocery stores are wonderfully empty right after Thanksgiving! We did Thankful Thursday on Thanksgiving, and today we’re doing WIS, WWA on Black Friday. Every day, even Black Friday, is Commit Cat Crimes Day for Chiquita.

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Fridays Bath and Body Works Thanksgiving Pancakes 200

The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 29, 2023

I had trouble finding cream from Thanksgiving-Christmas last year. What We Ate Saturday I made French toast with berries and whipped cream… and I was lucky enough to snag the last container of whipped cream at Safeway. Happily, the cream shortage is not as terrible as it was last holiday season though.

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Safeway Freezers Leftovers Dinner 192

The Coupon Game

DECEMBER 1, 2011

With the joys of Thanksgiving and now into the Christmas season, life has been hectic in our house. I am trying to get back into the swing of things, and back into menu planning. So, here's my menu plan come back! It helps me to keep myself organized when I know what's for dinner each night.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Del Monte A&W 49

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 23, 2013

It’s not too late to make a budget for your Christmas spending. My offer for a FREE Christmas Gift & Spending Budget excel spreadsheet is still available. Are you hosting Thanksgiving dinner? Head here for Thanksgiving Menu Planning Tips & Recipe Ideas. . Dine and Dish. Have a super weekend!'

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November Used Menu Planning Menu Plans 100

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. It’s like Christmas morning surprises. How to Save Money on Groceries.

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Saving Money Grocery Groceries Money 130

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. It’s like Christmas morning surprises. How to Save Money on Groceries.

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Saving Money Grocery Groceries Money 113

Coupons Do Work

APRIL 14, 2015

This is what I do: Step 1 : make a monthly menu plan and stick it on the fridge or the wall. Note: to see my example of a monthly menu plan, click here. Step 6 : I stock up on the ‘high holiday” i.e. back to school, christmas, Thanksgiving,etc. That is what I know I need to spend for the week.

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Budget Budgeting Food Kids and Family 100