Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

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. Everyone’s plate might look different, but you’ll at least use up the leftovers and reduce the waste. You’ll be thankful later.

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

Eat out less. One of the biggest expenses you probably incur is eating out. The average person spends over $2,000 a year on eating out. And as an added bonus, leftovers make a great lunch the next day. And as an added bonus, leftovers make a great lunch the next day. Brown bag it to work.

Frugal Lives 49

Frugal Lives Frugal Living Frugal Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions 49

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2016

I use them regularly when we eat out at restaurants, and I will not shop at a department store without one, but grocery coupons are completely different for me. Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers. People either love them or hate them. Yeah, that is not me.

Saving Money 100

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

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. Everyone’s plate might look different, but you’ll at least use up the leftovers and reduce the waste. You’ll be thankful later.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2014

When I don’t plan our meals, I’m pulling my hair out at dinner hour trying to figure out what ingredients I have on hand or what will replace the frozen chicken that I did not take out to thaw. If whole chickens are on sale for.79/pound, Keep your pantry, freezer and refrigerator organized.

Meals 186

Meals Simple Menu Planning Menu Plans 186

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 16, 2016

You will prevent tasty leftovers, fresh fruit and vegetables, and dairy from turning into science experiments. Freeze your leftovers. If you don’t think you’ll eat your leftovers before they go bad, freeze them. With the exception of pasta and rice dishes, a lot of food can be frozen. Brown Bag lunch.

Food Waste 165

Food Waste Kitchen Leftovers Food 165

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

And I am more conscious of eating leftovers and avoiding food waste. I have always been an ardent declutterer (to my husband’s chagrin–once I accidentally threw out an automobile registration while cleaning out the car!) I do want to try growing things in pots, though–like tomatoes and herbs.

Rent 180

Rent Son Frugal Home and Garden 180

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Oreo Spiderweb cake There, I’d make everything from homemade bread to Steak Diane (seriously – my mom came to visit one time and bought $100 worth of beef tenderloin so I’d have leftovers – at the time, that was like 5lb of tenderloin! We made a lot of Steak Diane that night.) Pack what you can!

Kids and Family 190

Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 190