Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 6, 2023

They go so well in this dish, but you can leave them out if you don’t love peas. Add the scallions and mix well. Once the pasta is fully cooked, rinse it with cold water to stop the cooking and drain well. Gently mix the salad until well combined. A big spatula works well and doesn’t break up the pasta.

Recipes 52

Recipes Food and Wine Cooking Re-use 52

Couponing 101

JANUARY 21, 2019

Of course, wait until you introduce each of the ingredients separately to make sure baby doesn’t have a reaction! This is a great choice when you have an over-abundance of leftover pumpkins in the Fall. And what’s even better is that it works well with butternut squash come the summer months. Apricot & Banana.

Homemade 83

Homemade Money Recipes Baby 83

Couponing 101

APRIL 28, 2019

Remove giblets from the chicken, clean the cavity well and pat dry with paper towels. You can serve the chicken as a main course for dinner, or you can stretch the meat and incorporate it into several meals like casseroles or soups. leftover bones and skin from 1 large whole roasted chicken. Crock-Pot Roast Sticky Chicken.

Used 81

Used Homemade Leftovers Frugal 81

For the Mommas

MARCH 14, 2012

Leftovers can be a pain. After doing a few recipes using VELVEETA® and RO*TEL®, I found I had a leftovers, but not enough to create a full dish. I was trying to think of a way to use up the leftovers, without reverting to the old stand by - RO*TEL® dip. Of course – a cheesesteak. All you need: Minute Steaks.

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Leftovers Velveeta Sweepstakes Fantastic 63

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Yes, this does require time, but if you have more time than money, this works well. It may not seem like much at each shopping trip, but over the course of the year, our beverages can really add up. Don’t let a small grocery budget make you think you can’t feed your family well! Muffins & other baked goods.

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Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Food and Drink 246

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

Our mission: Live WELL, On LESS Money. 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. 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.

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Frugal Fridays Ebates Credit Cards 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

If you are struggling with the rising grocery prices or maybe you need to make room for your family’s growing appetites, take a look at the following list and see what changes you can make to cut your grocery bill…and still eat really well! Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2014

I also occasionally get to encourage young entrepreneurs by purchasing their wares (usually soda or lemonade but sometimes more ambitions products as well). Another benefit is that I am cutting the governments out of the loop – there no sales taxes on used stuff (except big things of course, like boats or cars).

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Buy Buying Garage Sale Garage 178

Couponing 101

JANUARY 21, 2019

Of course, wait until you introduce each of the ingredients separately to make sure baby doesn’t have a reaction! This is a great choice when you have an over-abundance of leftover pumpkins in the Fall. And what’s even better is that it works well with butternut squash come the summer months. Apricot & Banana.

Homemade 56

Homemade Money Recipes Baby 56

Work With What You've Got

MAY 14, 2012

But of course a girl likes to be on the move so I've got a bit of a portable station as well! For the first set of pieces I am using some beads that Connie, the lovely owner of Elements, has been stockpiling for a while, as well as some things I've got leftover from my Etsy days.

Dallas 56

Dallas Leftovers Jewelry Work 56

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2015

Of course there are personal benefits as well – you save money by not buying or by buying used and you save money by not paying sales taxes for a new item. I don’t freeze food in the used bags, but do use them for leftovers in the frig. My Mother-in-law always washed hers out and dried them and then used them again.

Reuse 100

Reuse Recycle Recycled Recycling 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

If you need to find some wiggle room in your budget, or combat the rising grocery prices, or maybe make room for your family’s growing appetites, take a look at the following list and see what changes you can make to reduce what you’re spending on groceries…and still eat really well! You’ll be thankful later. Thaw as needed.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Family Balance Sheet

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. a pound vs. $3.99/lb

Economical 164

Economical Saving Money Kitchen Money 164

Couponing 101

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

Remove giblets from the chicken, clean the cavity well and pat dry with paper towels. You can serve the chicken as a main course for dinner, or you can stretch the meat and incorporate it into several meals like casseroles or soups. leftover bones and skin from 1 large whole roasted chicken. Crock-Pot Roast Sticky Chicken.

Homemade 101

Homemade Recipes Leftovers Frugal 101

Saving Cents With Sense

JULY 29, 2013

So, of course, I LOVED the idea of making them myself – I can control the ingredients, include some healthier options, and it is actually is cheaper, so that is a win-win in my book! Using leftover scrapbook paper I made a band for the drink to add a touch of whimsy. Add all other ingredients and mix well. Olive Oil.

Lunchables 95

Lunchables Pizza Freezers Lunch 95

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Cut your s pending , BUT still live well: No one wants to read, “ cut your spending “, because what they hear is live like a miser. This first group of ideas is about cutting back–but still living well–AND putting that money not spent into your emergency savings. An easy lunch idea in one word: leftovers!

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

Of course, it can be a challenge make sure you are finding a deal on these things, but one thing I have noticed in the past several years is there is a perception that healthy products are more expensive, when in actuality, many times they are the same price (or even cheaper!). Rice bowl with leftover chicken. Banana Chips (bulk bin).

Whole Foods 96

Whole Foods Gift Cards Giveaway Food 96

For the Mommas

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

Being that we are a racing family that we are, my 3 year old of course wanted to be a race car driver. Again, you can achieve this look with the tape as well. I gave her the leftover fabric she can wave like a flag. Being the creative person that I am I decided we are going to make costumes this year. I mean who wouldn’t?

Halloween 40

Halloween Cheap Making Consignment Shops 40

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 4, 2013

Set up an obstacle course in your backyard. Get creative with the leftovers in your fridge and have a cook off. Plus, you may have noticed that some of them allow children to have fun while serving others and their community as well! Set out the sprinkler and host a bike wash. Visit your local post office for a tour.

Activism 111

Activism Family Kids and Family Library 111

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Stop Spending, BUT still live well: 1 – Declare a “Needs Only” month. Not enough time in the morning to make breakfast AND pack a lunch, one word: leftovers! If you need to work a second job, it might as well be interesting to you. The neighbor kids are doing quite well on my street.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

After that, we paid off the remaining $20,000 of debt over the course of 9 months. So we would cook at home and take leftovers for lunch the next day. As well as me starting up my education full time and completing that. While we were paying off our debt, my husband and I both had a realization about our home. I am very happy.

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Bath and Body Works Gas 100

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 21, 2016

Set up an obstacle course in your backyard. Get creative with the leftovers in your fridge and have a cook off. Plus, you may have noticed that some of them allow children to have fun while serving others and their community as well! Set out the sprinkler and host a bike wash. Visit your local post office for a tour.

Activism 40

Activism Family Library Kids and Family 40

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

This spring, the gym closed down and sold off their equipment at a deep discount so now I am well stocked for any kettlebell weight I want to use. It doesn’t blend ice as well and the way it is designed makes it super messy if you have to add ingredients in two stages. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl?

Iowa 168

Iowa Friends And Family Sale Boys Son 168

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Brian and me at the Sears Tower Having our first child just one month after our first wedding anniversary was NOT in the plan, but so far it’s worked out well! Brian is very good at living below his income, and that has made a big difference in our ability to stay on budget in general over the course of our marriage.

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Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 191

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 12, 2012

When I lived on my own, I developed a few tricks for eating healthy and saving money on food which worked really well. Now if you don’t have a freezer, another option is to make two servings of pasta and have the leftovers for lunch the next day. Pine nuts, almonds, and pecans work well. You just have to look.

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Saving Money Money Green And Frugal Lunch 201