The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

I am so impressed by the amount of biking and walking she and her family do, especially since it’s the functional sort, to get yourself from point A to point B. ” Sunrise on Lake Michigan I’ve moved a LOT – not as much as a military family, perhaps, but quite a bit for someone my age! K in her dance costume 2.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Today we’re meeting a Midwestern reader who only occasionally masquerades as Mrs. Potato Head. ? Tell us a little about yourself I’m a married mother of two teenage boys (18 and 16) who grew up in the country near a small town in Iowa. We rented the scaffolding for $50 from Menards so I could finish this massive painting project.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 1, 2015

Currently our monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4. This week, I made one of my favorite Cook Once, Eat Twice meals: Roasted Pork Tenderloin. It’s a little more expensive per pound, but we’re getting bored with chicken and it was on sale this week. These posts will help: 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 29, 2016

Our current monthly budget for my family of 4 is $500. It was a cozy meal for a crazy day. Wednesday: This was by far my favorite meal of the week: Roasted Pork Tenderloin , brussel sprouts, and homemade applesauce. Pork tenderloin is a pricier cut of pork, but our favorite, so I buy it occasionally when it is on sale.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 17, 2015

Currently our monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4. Spaghetti is my go-to meal when I’m being lazy or the pantry is pretty bare. I always have a box of pasta, a jar of sauce, ground turkey, and a bag of frozen broccoli in the freezer to whip up this meal pretty quickly. How I Use Pinterest for Meal Planning.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 12, 2018

What We Ate this Week: I make an effort each week to serve my family delicious food but still stick to the budget. Every Sunday afternoon, I plan the meals and do my grocery shopping for the week. This month at Family Budgeters Unite! , Surprised my family with Apple Crumb Pots for dessert. Wednesday: Spaghetti Night!

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Coupons Do Work

MAY 10, 2016

Whenever there is a holiday that means sales, deals and freebies. Tons of retailers participate in Memorial Day sales by offering good deals, awesome pricing, deep discounts and exclusive coupons for several days leading up to the holiday and sometimes post holiday. area can get a free meal on Wednesday, May 20 between 4 and 7pm.

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Couponing 101

APRIL 9, 2019

The following is a guest post by Raising A Family On A Budget. Over the course of this series on canning, you will gather the knowledge and know how to successfully, and safely make your own canned goods to share with family and friends. Stephanie Huston is the mom behind Raising A Family On A Budget. Do you love kiwi?

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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! That is a lot of money, so I plan our meals. Those are weekly staples at my house!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 26, 2014

I was surprised to learn that many families use these at every meal rather than real plates so they have fewer dishes to do. In fact, the Duggars of TLC’s Nineteen Kids and Counting use paper plates for every single meal. You can often by these cheap at garage sales. Disposable Kitchen Items. Paper towels ?

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 2, 2011

But that 30 minutes makes my grocery trip go much smoother and with a pre-planned menu, dinner hour is spent preparing the meal, not wondering, “what are we having for dinner?”. Because I menu plan, I pull frozen meat from the freezer the night before my planned meal. Eleven Strategies for Easier Meal Planning: 1.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 8, 2015

Currently our monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4. I bought a huge watermelon that was on sale and we had it several nights as a side dish. while I went on a girls weekend away with some college friends. Tip #2: I used chopped up ham that I had in the freezer from the Easter ham sales. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2017

She is the co-founder of the website, Little Light on a Hill , where she writes about faith, family, and finances. Tell us about you and your family. works in outbound sales, and I teach part-time. to be able to go on a family missions trip. I love her passion for helping others along their debt free journey. My husband.

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Saving Everyday

JUNE 1, 2023

Grocery shopping for one can be tricky, but this list of tips will help you save time and money while enjoying delicious, nutritious meals. Grocery stores cater to families, so most products come in packages large enough to feed 2 to 4 people, making things even more difficult. Plan your meals for the week around those items.

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Motherhood Moments

JANUARY 31, 2023

Even if you're not a sports fan, the Big Game on February 12 is an opportunity for you to score points with friends and family when you whip up some fun and creative game day fare—plus, with cash back app, Shopmium , you can even get some of your money back while you feed your crew. Mini Corn Dog Muffins: Super easy! Repeat that layer.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 1, 2017

Plan your menu around these sales, and stock up for your pantry and/or freezer. Related Reading : 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips. We give restaurant gift cards to extended family members as gifts and try to find the best bonus deals. I suspecct many stores will make a big deal on this final push for online holiday sales.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 13, 2012

They kind of look like the ones for sale at Curious Country Creations. They kind of look like the ones for sale at Curious Country Creations. Plan ahead and hit garage sales, but especially estate sales. You can pick up beautiful decorations, wreaths, linens, trees and more at these sales.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 19, 2011

It is full of recipes from magazines, friends, and online that I have collected over the years. The first page in the binder is a master list of my family's favorite, quick fix, healthy meals. The first page in the binder is a master list of my family's favorite, quick fix, healthy meals.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

If you are self-employed, work for a company or in an industry that is unstable, or maybe you or someone in your family has medical issues, you might want to save 6-12 months of expenses. He took the truck to our mechanic because a light came on on the dashboard. But the truth is, we have the money. 1 – Determine how much you need.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

If you need encouragement and guidance with your budget, join my private Facebook group: Family Budgeters Unite! To reign your grocery spending in, you must plan all of your meals. Spend Frugal February planning your meals from food that you already have in your kitchen, refrigerator, and freezer. 2 – Track your cashflow.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Personally, if I don’t make a shopping list and plan my meals, my grocery budget is toast. That is a lot of money, so I plan our meals. Personally, I plan a weekly menu that’s centered around what’s already in my pantry and freezer, what’s on sale, and my family’s schedule.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Look at applying these strategies in your home; you will probably find that you can influence your immediate circle of friends and relatives and possibly your local community. Consider the household products you buy – reduce the toxic chemicals in your home and improve the health of your family and the planet.

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Saving With Shellie

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Right now, BestBuy.com has this Chefman – 3 Liter Deep Fryer on sale for only $39.99 (reg $90)! The Chefman Jumbo Size Stainless Steel Dual Deep Fryer gives you the ability to make multiple fried dishes at once for the whole family. This is perfect for backyard barbecues and having friends over! Grab yours today!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

Going to the movies, having drinks with friends, or going to paid sporting events can be expensive. Many friends may be willing to split the cost of a bottle of wine, or make homemade margaritas instead of going out. Use coupons, children eat free specials, and discounted restaurant gift certificates to save on meals.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 5, 2015

Currently our monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4. There is a fee, but many of my friends have been raving about the convenience of groceries being delivered right to your door step. We have a pop up and a small propane grill that we use to make most of our meals. They used 22 plastic bags to bag 31 items.

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For the Mommas

JULY 31, 2016

Take a look around your local area and ask your friends. Take a look around your local area and ask your friends. Many grocery stores offer family meal deals for less than $20. They are enough to feed a family of four, but if you’re only feeding yourself, that’s four meals for you. It’s time to get creative.

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Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Chances are, you already have more than enough for several meals. Meal planning is not for me. After looking at what I have on hand and what’s on sale, I come up with a few ideas for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In fact, I recommend food prepping over meal prepping. The list is long, but don’t be overwhelmed.

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Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Chances are, you already have more than enough for several meals. Meal planning is not for me. After looking at what I have on hand and what’s on sale, I come up with a few ideas for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In fact, I recommend food prepping over meal prepping. The list is long, but don’t be overwhelmed.

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Teresa's Deals

SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

You want the best for your family. You know what to cook for your family. Each year, they’re amazed at how many families are saying “yes!” Are you tired of trying to make a Whole Foods lifestyle work on a Trader Joe’s budget? There’s a lot to learn and the internet can be more than a little overwhelming at times.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 16, 2015

And my absolute #1 way to save money at the grocery store is to PLAN OUR MEALS. And my absolute #1 way to save money at the grocery store is to PLAN OUR MEALS. Meal planning really is that effective. I encourage you to read my post, 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips. Need to cut your spending? Gym Membership.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 3, 2014

I carefully planned our menu each week around the sales flyers and loss leaders. And while I didn’t hit my goal of $400, I did reduce our spending to $425 for my family of 4. We also had meals at the homes of some friends and family a couple of times this month. We were all well fed and quite happy.

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For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 15, 2014

JC Penney has this Bella Triple Slow Cooker on sale for $39.99. This colorful unit lets you cook, warm and serve meals buffet-style without ever taking them out of their stoneware pots. It’s great for entertaining with friends or the extended family. 101 Deals of Christmas Hot Deals Online Sales'

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Koupon Karen

APRIL 26, 2024

If you are interested in muscle development, you can easily find RAD 140 for sale in the market. Adopting a fitness-focused lifestyle is about much more than just changing how you look; it’s about changing how you feel, live, and interact with the world around you. Unrealistic expectations can lead to frustration and demotivation.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2011

When my family is at home, and we’re all tired, a warm meal on a cold day can revive us all. When my family is at home, and we’re all tired, a warm meal on a cold day can revive us all. My husband and I love cooking for our friends and have even been known to bring food over to other people’s houses.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 4, 2012

Many job perks are available to the entire employee population while others may be offered to select groups – such as executive management or client facing sales staff, or even just to those in the know. took no sick days) you received a first class ticket to where ever you wanted to go for you and your immediate family.

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Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

You all know that I love to find a deal, but I also want to find quality products for my family. Know your prices, understand sale cycles, shop with coupons (check the organic coupons and gluten-free coupons round up each week), check store specials, meal plan, and only buy what you know you will use. Only need 1 serving?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 7, 2011

The holiday season can bring shudders and tears to folks who have lost family members or friends; who have lost jobs and income; who have seen illness come into their lives; or who have lost hope and aspiration. There is a family, torn by divorce and struggling to understand it’s new circumstances in order to deal with them.

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