The Frugal Girl

AUGUST 23, 2023

If you are always keeping so much food around (like ten bottles of salad dressing or six kinds of crackers, or whatever is required to keep each container and shelf totally full), it seems like it would be an extreme challenge to avoid letting something go bad or at least go stale. To be clear, I AM a big fan of reusable containers!

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Couponing 101

OCTOBER 28, 2019

oz cans of Campbell’s Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup 2 cups of sour cream salt & pepper to taste 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese 3 cups of crushed cornflakes (you can also use ritz crackers, French onions, etc). Serve hot (although it makes amazing leftovers too!). Ingredients. 2 tablespoons of butter. Directions.

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Recipes Utah Ovens Leftovers 74

Couponing 101

MAY 16, 2011

Lunches: Leftovers. Snacky Lunch” – Yogurt, nuts, cheese, fruit, crackers, etc. Scrambled Eggs, Bacon or Sausage, Fresh Fruit. Peanut Butter Toast, Fresh Fruit. PB&J, Baby Carrots, Yogurt. Grilled Chicken Salad. Turkey & Cheese Sandwiches, Chips, Fresh Fruit. Dinners: Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole , Salad. Beef Stew, Rolls.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Leftovers Lunch 74

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 13, 2011

3 Recipes for Leftover Halloween Candy at Formula Mom. 5 Spooktacular Halloween Treats at Pizzazzerie Halloween Spider Cracker Snacks at La Jolla Mom Sugar Free Halloween Party Recipes at Good Food and More 20 Ways to Do Halloween Without Candy at 100 Days of Real Food. Sweet and Salty Halloween Bark at Crystal & Co.

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Couponing 101

APRIL 19, 2011

“Snacky Lunch” – Yogurt, nuts, cheese, fruit, crackers, etc. Dinners: Baked Potatoes, Salad. Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Salad, French Bread. Steak, Mashed No-tatoes , Steamed Asparagus. Grilled Italian Chicken, Roasted Red Potatoes, Steamed Broccoli. Dinner at a Friend’s House. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie!

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Leftovers Lunch 59

Couponing 101

MARCH 14, 2011

Lunches: Leftovers. Snacky Lunch” – Yogurt, nuts, cheese, fruit, crackers, etc. Breakfasts: Oatmeal (we eat this most mornings). Blueberry Banana Smoothies. Cold Cereal, Fruit. Pumpkin Pancakes, Fruit. Scrambled Eggs, Toast, Fruit. PB&J, Baby Carrots, Yogurt. Kashi Pizza, Fruit. Chick-fil-A. Lentil Soup , Portuguese White Bread.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Leftovers Lunch 55

Couponing 101

MAY 10, 2011

Lunches: Leftovers. Snacky Lunch” – Yogurt, nuts, cheese, fruit, crackers, etc. Scrambled Eggs, Bacon or Sausage, Fresh Fruit. Peanut Butter Toast, Fresh Fruit. PB&J, Baby Carrots, Yogurt. Grilled Chicken Salad. Turkey & Cheese Sandwiches, Chips, Fresh Fruit. Dinners: Dinner Out for our 8 Year Wedding Anniversary! Tamale Pie.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Leftovers Wedding 55

Couponing 101

JUNE 27, 2011

Lunches: Leftovers. Snacky Lunch” – Yogurt, nuts, cheese, fruit, crackers, etc. We love them!). Eggs in a Nest (or “in a basket&# – what do you call them?). PB&J, Sliced Carrots, Yogurt. Grilled Chicken Salad. Turkey & Cheese Sandwiches, Chips, Fresh Fruit. Dinners: Bean Burritos ( from the freezer ) , Salad.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans 4th Of July Leftovers 66

Couponing 101

MARCH 22, 2011

Snacky Lunch” – Yogurt, nuts, cheese, fruit, crackers, etc. Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Fresh Fruit. Sausage Links, Toast, Fresh Fruit. Blueberry Banana Smoothies. Lunches: PB&J, Baby Carrots, Cheese. Chick-fil-A. Roast Beef & Baby Swiss Sandwiches, Carrots, Fruit. Dinners: Pizza. Meatloaf, Garlic Mashed Red Potatoes, Asparagus.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Leftovers Homemade 51

Couponing 101

MARCH 28, 2011

Lunches: Leftovers. Snacky Lunch” – Yogurt, nuts, cheese, fruit, crackers, etc. Scrambled Eggs, Sausage Links, Fresh Fruit. Scrambled Eggs, Toast, Fruit Smoothies. Breakfast Burritos, Fruit Salad. Blueberry Waffles. PB&J, Sliced Carrots, Yogurt. Grilled Chicken Wraps. Grilled Chicken Salad. Steak, Baked Potatoes, Steamed Veggies.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Leftovers Lunch 55

Couponing 101

JULY 5, 2011

Lunches: Leftovers. Snacky Lunch” – Yogurt, nuts, cheese, fruit, crackers, etc. Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Pancakes (I made another big batch of these recently.). Eggs in a Nest (my current favorite food!). PB&J, Sliced Carrots, Yogurt, Fruit. Grilled Chicken Salad. Homemade Pizza. Ravioli ( from the freezer ) , Salad.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Leftovers Freezers 56

Couponing 101

MARCH 7, 2011

Lunches: Leftovers. “Snacky Lunch&# – Yogurt, nuts, cheese, fruit, crackers, etc. Breakfasts: Oatmeal (we eat this most mornings). Blueberry Banana Smoothies. Blueberry Waffles, Fresh Fruit. Scrambled Eggs, Toast, Fruit. PB&J, Baby Carrots, Yogurt. Grilled Chicken Salad. Spaghetti, Salad, Garlic Toast. Dinner Out.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Leftovers Lunch 51

Couponing 101

MAY 2, 2011

“Snacky Lunch” – Yogurt, nuts, cheese, fruit, crackers, etc. Mother’s Day Lunch – TBD. Dinners: Chicken Enchiladas, Salad. Steak, Baked Potatoes, Steamed Broccoli. Beef Stew, Homemade Crusty French Bread. BBQ Chicken Sandwiches, Sweet Potato Fries. Hawaiian Broiled Cod with Rice, Steamed Veggies.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Leftovers Lunch 63

Saving In Akron

AUGUST 20, 2011

Restaurant Leftovers (Olive Garden breadsticks, Boston Market corn bread, etc). Do you have some crackers or croutons that are going stale? Here is what you will typically find in my bread bag: Heals of Sandwich Bread. Cut off Crusts. Garlic Bread (I always have one small piece left over – don't thow it away!). Toss them in!

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Bread Boston Market Freezers Money 180

Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 11, 2012

I usually make this with bacon, but after all the leftover ham from Easter , I wanted to try it with ham, and you know what? I like to serve this with bread or crackers with Homemade Butter. I’ve been making it for years and it is a great meal, even in the summer, because you use the slow cooker, so it doesn’t heat up your kitchen.

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Recipes Leftovers Homemade Easter 111

Couponing 101

APRIL 4, 2011

“Snacky Lunch” – Yogurt, nuts, cheese, fruit, crackers, etc. Chicken Noodle Soup. Dinners: Steak, Baked Potatoes, Steamed Veggies. Cauliflower Cheese Soup , Portuguese White Bread (didn’t make this last week ). Hamburgers, Sweet Potato Fries, Salad. Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Salad, Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Leftovers Homemade 51

Couponing 101

MAY 23, 2011

Lunches: Leftovers. Snacky Lunch” – Yogurt, nuts, cheese, fruit, crackers, etc. Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Pancakes (I made about 50 of these for the freezer last week). PB&J, Baby Carrots, Yogurt. Grilled Chicken Salad. Turkey & Cheese Sandwiches, Chips, Fresh Fruit. Out for Lunch. Dinners: Chicken Fajitas.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Leftovers Lunch 63

Couponing 101

JUNE 13, 2011

Lunches: Leftovers. Snacky Lunch” – Yogurt, nuts, cheese, fruit, crackers, etc. Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Pancakes (I made about 50 of these for the freezer recently). PB&J, Baby Carrots, Yogurt. Grilled Chicken Salad. Ham & Cheese Sandwiches, Chips, Fresh Fruit. Homemade Chicken Nuggets, Baby Carrots, Pickles.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Freezers Homemade 65

Couponing 101

JUNE 7, 2011

Lunches: Leftovers. Snacky Lunch” – Yogurt, nuts, cheese, fruit, crackers, etc. Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Pancakes (I made about 50 of these for the freezer recently). PB&J, Baby Carrots, Yogurt. Grilled Chicken Salad. Ham & Cheese Sandwiches, Chips, Fresh Fruit. Chick-fil-A. Dinners: Bean Burritos*, Salad.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Swap Freezers 63

For the Mommas

JANUARY 2, 2016

1) Leftover cookies make excellent pie crusts for cream pies. When you have a few cookies leftover, put them in a plastic bag and crush them with a rolling pin. Replace the graham crackers with cookies in homemade piecrust recipes. Here are some ways you can save money by finding new uses for old items.

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For the Mommas

OCTOBER 6, 2015

Leftover cookies make excellent pie crusts for cream pies. When you have a few cookies leftover, put them in a plastic bag and crush them with a rolling pin. Replace the graham crackers with cookies in homemade piecrust recipes. Here are some ways you can save money by finding new uses for old items.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 24, 2021

or box of pita crackers $1.35. It makes a lot, and I ate the leftovers for lunch over a bed of romaine. Feta Crumbles – $2.19. kalamata olives – if available. These olives can be pricey, but take this salad up a notch. 1-2 lemons – $1.49 garlic – $1.39/3 pita bread $1.99 Related Reading: Homemade Burrito Bowls.

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Homemade Cooking Burritos Kids and Family 130

Couponing 101

MAY 31, 2011

Lunches: Leftovers. Snacky Lunch” – Yogurt, nuts, cheese, fruit, crackers, etc. Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Pancakes (I made about 50 of these for the freezer recently). PB&J, Baby Carrots, Yogurt. Grilled Chicken Salad. Ham & Cheese Sandwiches, Chips, Fresh Fruit. Dinners: White Chicken Chili , Dinner Rolls.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Freezers Burritos 68

Saving Cents With Sense

JULY 14, 2011

tub Bocconcini mozarella • ¼ cup Opal (purple) basil, shredded into small pieces • 20 whole wheat crackers • Salt to taste • ¼ cup fresh rosemary • ¼ cup fresh thyme • 1/8 cup fresh oregano • 1 ½ cups extra virgin olive oil • 1 Tbsp. To Serve: Top each cracker with the mixture and serve. black pepper.

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Recipes Zest Sunkist Re-use 75

Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 5, 2013

Have plenty of reusable storage containers and aluminum foil on hand so you can send guests home with a variety of delicious leftovers. I also put some out as an appetizer and it was incredible with cheese and crackers! Share the bounty! For recipe ideas and more information, visit www.crosseandblackwell.com. Enter the Giveaway!

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 10, 2016

Hardboiled egg and crackers. My kids love tacos, so I heat leftover taco meat in the microwave, sprinkle on a little cheese, and store in the thermos. The kids tell me the nuggets stay warm. I also pack some ketchup in a tight small container. Rice cakes with nut butter. Ham or turkey and cheese roll ups.

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Lunch Lunches Gift Cards Building 100

Saving Everyday

JUNE 7, 2018

The creamy dip can be eaten with crackers or chips or used as a spread as we’ve done here. We ate the leftovers the following day. You can serve this on toast as we’ve done here or with gluten-free crackers, bell pepper strips, carrots, or cucumbers for dipping! Have you ever eaten egg salad as a dip?

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Making Blenders Health and Beauty Recipes 40

Saving Cents With Sense

FEBRUARY 27, 2013

Bake your own crackers and slice up some fruit and cheese. Perhaps use leftover party supplies from a birthday or get some fun prizes when you’re buying other items. Rotate a variety of projects and activities that everyone can enjoy. Keep snacks frugal to fit in with your budget. Grab a bag of pretzels or chips.

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For the Mommas

JANUARY 1, 2012

each after ECB Kellogg's Special K Cereal, Bars, Crackers or Cracker Chips - $3.33 Have a $2 ECB leftover $18.68 Have a $2 ECB leftover $18.68 . $1/1 Oral-B Floss or Floss Picks, exp. 1/31/12 (P&G 01/01/12). as low as $0.99 Get $2.00 1/31/12 (P&G 01/01/12) as low as $2.99

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