The Frugal Girl

MARCH 6, 2024

Thank you! -E I let it cool thoroughly, then put it in a plastic bag and stick it in the freezer. If you have a chest freezer or other non-defrosting freezer, homemade bread can stay fresh for several months in its frozen state. In a self-defrosting freezer, though, I’d try to eat it up more quickly than that.

Grocery Spending 190

Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Sewing 190

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 3, 2016

31 Days to Slash Your Grocery Spending. Today is Day 3 of the challenge and your assignment: Clean and Organize the Refrigerator and Freezer. I know you’ve been waiting for this day …trust me, you’ll thank me later. Steps to Clean & Organize your Refrigerator/Freezer. Clean that area often.

Grocery Spending 100

Grocery Spending Freezers Refrigerators Groceries 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

It’s those impulsive, last-minute trips that seem to wreak havoc on spending. 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. You’ll be thankful later. Utilize the Freezer. Look for grocery clearance.

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

It’s those impulsive, last minute trips that seem to wreck havoc on spending. 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. You’ll be thankful later. Utilize the Freezer. Here’s my favorite 8 Freezer Meals.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

O n the 30th of each month, between January and November in 2014 , we will meet here to discuss our challenges and successes for the month with our grocery budget. February’s homework was to clean out and organize the refrigerator, freezer, and kitchen pantry. Every month, there will also be action steps due by the next meeting.

Budgeting 124

Budgeting Budget February Groceries 124

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 28, 2013

I''m happy to report that I was able to reduce our grocery spending in August by about $50 and I''ll put that money in our Christmas savings. Our grocery spending has crept up over that last several months and it was time to rein it back in. Thanks for reading. become a fan and ''like'' FBS on Facebook.

August 100

August Club Christmas Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 9, 2015

If you followed along last year’s Grocery Budget Challenge , you’ll know that my grocery spending ranged from $425 – $500 throughout the year. Selfishly, the reason for this weekly posting is because I tend to stick to a grocery budget when I know I’m going to write about it.

Leftovers 100

Leftovers Budgeting Budget Lunch 100