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APRIL 1, 2021

But the truth is, we have the money. And while I don’t like parting with our money, I am grateful that this repair won’t send us into financial distress. Dave Ramsey suggests in his book, The Total Money Makeover (affiliate link) , that you create a starter emergency fund of $1000. It is NOT a spending account.

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

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FEBRUARY 17, 2015

It saves us so much money. If it looks great, I just take it home and store in the freezer to preserve the freshness and thaw in the microwave when we need it. I cut it in half and if I’m not going to use right away, I store in freezer bags in the freezer. Homemade Garlic Bread. Do you buy marked down bread?

Bread 100

Bread Homemade Cheap Freezers 100

Saving Everyday

MARCH 18, 2020

With a Few Simple Ingredients, these Make-Ahead Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches are Perfect for Quick and Easy Meals Throughout the Week! My Make-Ahead Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches are the perfect solution! Prepping meals throughout the week will not only save you time, but it can save you money, too. Gallon-size freezer bags.

Freezers 52

Freezers Breakfast Making Toaster Ovens 52

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JANUARY 10, 2013

One of my goals for Family Balance Sheet for 2013, is to get back to posting more money saving tips to help my readers (and myself) reduce our grocery bills. 35 Money-Saving Grocery Tips to Help You Reduce Your Grocery Budget. How to Save Money at the Apple Orchard. Utilize your freezer. Shop your freezer/pantry.

Economical 100

Economical Money Saving Groceries Grocery 100

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MARCH 22, 2016

So I don’t rely on coupons to save big at the grocery store, and I don’t need to, because there are so many ways to save money on groceries, and coupons are not involved. How to Save Money on Groceries WITHOUT Coupons. That is a lot of money, so I plan a menu. Utilize the Freezer. You’ll be thankful later.

Saving Money 100

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 100

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 6, 2024

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 188

Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Sewing 188

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MAY 1, 2020

We’ve always been a frugal household by being intentional with our money, but we have been affected financially by the pandemic, so we need to stretch our dollars even further. I also put quite a bit in the freezer for later use and made ham stock from the bone for homemade ham and bean soup. More frugal shenanigans!

2020 182

2020 Frugal April Green And Frugal 182

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JANUARY 12, 2015

I’ve been making homemade chicken stock for years. Stir well and place in freezer containers. The stock should last about one week in the refrigerator and 3 months in the freezer. On the following day, skim any fat off and put into freezer containers to store in the freezer for future use. Picture below.

Homemade 100

Homemade Making Freezers Leftovers 100

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APRIL 6, 2011

Homemade chicken stock is an easy way to stretch your grocery dollar, especially when you buy your whole chicken at your buy price. Stir well and place in freezer containers. Will last about one week in the refrigerator and 3 months in the freezer. I'm looking forward to reading your tips and saving some money in the kitchen.

Economical 209

Economical Homemade Kitchen Making 209

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JANUARY 31, 2020

Frugal living is being intentional with our money and creative with our resources, so we have more to put towards the things that are important to us. We want to live WELL, on LESS Money. We ate one batch that week and the other is in my freezer ready to go. I simmered for hours and had more homemade chicken stock.

January 130

January Frugal Green And Frugal Homemade 130

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MAY 5, 2017

To save money, I always buy ground meat in 3 lbs or larger packs. I store the taco meat in the freezer and then I always have a tasty protein ready for a quick dinner. . Turkey & Black Bean Taco Meat ~ a freezer meal recipe. 3 cups of homemade black beans OR 2 cans of store bought black beans 2 cups water 9 tbsp.

Tacos 100

Tacos Cooking Freezers Homemade 100

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AUGUST 6, 2022

Here are five ways that I saved money this month. I have been packing my freezer with breakfast sausage, chicken, and Italian sausage–all marked down 40-50% off. Homemade Basil and Walnut Pesto: I made my second batch of homemade pesto from my two garden basil plants. Show me the Money!

July 130

July Frugal Credit Cards Donation 130

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OCTOBER 12, 2018

so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. Our mission: Live WELL On LESS Money. my private Facebook group, we are challenging ourselves to plan our meals around what we already have in the pantry and/or freezer. Tuesday: Sausage, Broccoli, and Rice Skillet Dinner, using sausage from the freezer.

Frugal 100

Frugal Freezers Friends And Family Sale Financial Goals 100

Couponing 101

APRIL 12, 2012

When we were talking about freezer cooking last week, Angie sent in a great frugal freezer cooking recipe! Here’s what she suggested: “I have been making a lot of homemade frozen foods lately. ” What kinds of freezer-friendly recipes do you have that help save time and money? Bon Appetite!”

Freezers 83

Freezers Frugal Recipes Cooking 83

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NOVEMBER 4, 2022

This list of thoughtful, but FREE Christmas gift ideas is proof that you don’t need to spend a lot of money on the people you gift to if you use your time, resources, and creativity. Homemade Crafts. My aunt gifts her nieces and nephews with loaves of homemade cinnamon bread every Christmas. Ready Made Freezer Meals.

Christmas 130

Christmas Gifts Home and Garden Flowers and Gifts 130

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

I am working to stock up my freezer with extra meals or meal components to make my week night dinner rush easier. I spent the evening making a batch of homemade sugar-free applesauce. homemade applesauce. homemade applesauce. Tuesday: cheeseburgers, fries, steamed vegetables, homemade applesauce.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Homemade Financial Goals 100

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

I either put the extra batch in the freezer or my kids ate it for Dinner #1. But I am looking for new slow cooker, instant pot, and freezer recipes. I have 8 freezer recipes that we like, but I need to add more so we don’t get bored. Monday: Turkey Veggie Sloppy Joes – made a double batch to put in the freezer.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Freezers Kids and Family 100

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MARCH 9, 2011

But that doesn't mean I don't save a lot of money at the grocery store. Whether you are a coupon queen, king or clutz, there are many other ways to save money on groceries and coupons are not involved. That is a lot of money, so I plan a menu. Utilize the Freezer Freeze those leftovers. Stockpile in the freezer.

Economical 164

Economical Saving Money Kitchen Money 164

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DECEMBER 3, 2014

That’s a lot of money and if you don’t have the cash , PLEASE don’t feel compelled to spend what you don’t have. It is possible to give thoughtful gifts with very little money or even no money at all. A Homemade Meal. Ready Made Freezer Meals. Homemade Crafts.

Christmas 245

Christmas Gifts Grandmother Wedding 245

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

To make dinner hour easier, I’m trying to make a double or triple batch of at least one dinner each week to keep in the freezer. I served it one night for dinner and filled two Glad freezer containers with the rest. Homemade Applesauce. Homemade Applesauce. 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat. Garden Salad.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Tacos 100

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JANUARY 22, 2016

Last Saturday, I made a trip to an apple orchard to get enough apples to make my Sugar-Free Homemade Applesauce to last us through the rest of winter. It’s always a major project, but I’m so grateful afterwards to have a stocked freezer. I served with homemade applesauce. 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Homemade Freezers 100

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FEBRUARY 16, 2016

But the truth is, we have the money. And while I don’t like parting with our money, I am grateful that this repair won’t send us into financial distress. Dave Ramsey suggests in his book, The Total Money Makeover , that you create a starter emergency fund of $1000. 2 – Decide where to put the money.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Couponing 101

JANUARY 6, 2012

Did you know that meal planning is one of the keys to saving money on your grocery bill? Using coupons will save you money at the register, but using your food wisely is going to save you money as well! Inventory – I plan to take inventory of our freezer and pantry. We wasted more food (produce, leftovers, etc.

Saving Money 98

Saving Money Meals Money Menu Planning 98

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FEBRUARY 12, 2016

This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: Cheese burgers, fries, steamed broccoli, and homemade applesauce. I browned meat, using my homemade taco seasoning and layered chips, meat, cheese, chopped onions, and tomatoes on a large rimmed baking sheet. Monday: Homemade Turkey Noodle soup and garden salad. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes.

Leftovers 100

Leftovers Homemade Kids and Family Budgeting 100

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NOVEMBER 11, 2016

It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. Our mission: Live WELL, On LESS Money. I found some taco meat in the freezer and mixed in a can of black beans. Tuesday: Cheesy chicken, rice and broccoli casserole , homemade applesauce.

Frugal 100

Frugal Fridays Financial Goals Homemade 100

Nicoles Nickels

MAY 26, 2011

Name of Product: Homemade Gourmet products. Where can the product be purchased: online from Homemade Gourmet. In fact, we can show you how to prepare 4 meals in 4 minutes™ that can then go into the freezer for a fast grilling or a simple slow cooker meal any day of the week… no matter how busy you are!

Homemade 66

Homemade Giveaway Mom June 66

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

My grandmother taught me this money saving tip years ago and I now only buy the seconds. When I got home, I washed the apples in some vinegar water and made my first batch of homemade sugar-free applesauce of the season. Monday: Sirloin Steak with pan sauce, Hasselback Potatoes , garden salad, homemade applesauce.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget 2017 Home and Garden 100

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OCTOBER 20, 2017

This Week in the Kitchen: In an effort to save time and money, I’m trying to add either meals or ingredients to my freezer each week. I put the rest in the freezer for later use in soups, enchiladas, and/or quesadillas. homemade sugar-free applesauce. 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat. garden salad.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Daughter 100

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OCTOBER 19, 2011

I have a grandmother who would never dream of buying containers to store leftovers or food for the freezer. Maybe it was the screw on lids that attracted me and how they were so uniform and neatly fit in my freezer or cupboards. The jars might not all be the same shape and size, but I'm not shelling out money for containers anymore.

Reuse 138

Reuse Economical Kitchen Freezers 138

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OCTOBER 14, 2013

This month, I am challenging myself to try to squeeze some extra money out of our grocery budget to put towards our goal of finding $1000. Utilize your freezer. Have an emergency back up meal in freezer or pantry at all times. Shop your freezer/pantry. How to Save Money at the Apple Orchard. It takes planning!

Grocery Spending 113

Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Finds 113

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FEBRUARY 19, 2016

I adapted slightly, because I didn’t have cilantro and chilies and I used my homemade taco seasoning for flavoring. It was a hit and tastes like a homemade version of boxed rice mixes. Tuesday: Slow Cooker Pesto Chicken, Hasselback potatoes , steamed broccoli, homemade applesauce. 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Kids and Family Homemade 100

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OCTOBER 12, 2011

I am convinced the secret to delicious homemade applesauce (or any apple dish) is to use a wide variety of apples: Ginger Gold, Stayman, Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, MacIntosh, Jonagold, Granny Smith. The variety of sweet and tart apples balance each other out and little to no sugar is needed for my homemade applesauce.

Economical 138

Economical Saving Money Kitchen Money 138

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DECEMBER 2, 2016

It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. Our mission: Live WELL, On LESS Money. I browned both packs at once and added 3 cans of black beans, water, and my homemade taco seasoning. I filled 4 (32 oz) containers for the freezer.

Frugal 100

Frugal Fridays Leftovers Financial Goals 100

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APRIL 3, 2014

A couple of notes to keep in mind: I keep a moderately stocked freezer with marked down meat , loss leaders , batch pre-cooked meat , cooked beans , homemade baked goods and sauces. I made a large batch of homemade sugar-free applesauce in March that I stored in the freezer. Honestly the Oreos are still in my freezer.

March 100

March Groceries Grocery Homemade 100

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JANUARY 15, 2016

I had leftover rotisserie chicken in the freezer and I used my homemade chicken stock. Friday: I’m going to throw some sausages on the grill and serve with freezer fries, and a steamed vegetable. 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes. I also served apple and orange slices.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Leftovers 100

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JANUARY 29, 2016

I had a ham hock in the freezer and I don’t always have time for this soup, but as you can see below we weren’t going anywhere. Wednesday: This was by far my favorite meal of the week: Roasted Pork Tenderloin , brussel sprouts, and homemade applesauce. We also had homemade applesauce. Friday: Homemade Easy Lasagna.

Leftovers 100

Leftovers Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family Homemade 100

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DECEMBER 4, 2020

I made homemade applesauce when the orchard was having an end of season sale. I made homemade chicken stock from bones that I keep in the freezer until I have enough to make a big pot of stock. Found Money in November: $440. Found money could be from anywhere, such as rebates, refunds, online sales, or even the ground.

November 130

November 2020 Frugal Old Navy 130