The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

” Well, Chiquita would like to be friends, but so far Shelly has not shown an interest. Monday I made a pot of clam chowder , which we ate with sauteed broccoli and some cheese bagels from the freezer. What I Spent First, how about a gratuitous picture of The Original Cat? Ehhhh… quite the opposite.

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Cat Chiquita Leftovers Green And Frugal 211

For the Mommas

OCTOBER 29, 2014

Holidays can be very hectic, here are 6 Make Ahead Freezer Meals that will have you back on track when you are too busy to cook! Thanks to Kelly from New Leaf Wellness. The holiday season is upon us! Have you signed up for our 101 deals of Christmas Newsletter ? You can get deals like this one sent to your inbox each day.

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Freezers Meals Making Christmas 83

Saving With Shellie

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

Do you need more Freezer space? Chest Freezer for just $144.99 This freezer regularly sells for $220 so you save $75 with this deal! If you do bulk shopping, this is the freezer for you and your family. The compact size makes it work great in a pantry, kitchen, basement or home office as well! The post Igloo 5.1

Freezers 40

Freezers Blue Bell Garage Bulk 40

Couponing 101

JUNE 8, 2011

I mentioned in my menu plan last week that I was planning to do some freezer cooking as well as a meal swap with friends. I am so pleased with how well it went! For the freezer cooking, I just doubled the recipe for some of the dinners I was already making. For my efforts I now have 30 meals in the freezer !

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Freezers Meals Cooking Swap 92

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 2, 2014

If you prefer to use credit cards for the convenience as well as the credit card rewards, you may instead choose to freeze your credit. As if that isn’t bad enough, Neiman-Marcus also recently admitted to their own security breach during the holiday shopping season. What’s a consumer to do? Use cash only?

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Identity Theft Credit Freezers Credit Cards 228

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Noone ate the leftover corn, so I cut it off the cob and put it in the freezer to add to our favorite, Chicken, Black Bean & Corn Tacos | Slow Cooker Recipe. This yielded 4 2-cup freezer containers, which is not a lot. For my recipe, read: Roasted Red Plum Tomato Sauce ~ Great Freezer Recipe. Homemade Roasted Tomato Sauce.

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August Frugal Green And Frugal Financial Goals 130

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! Utilize the Freezer. Here are my favorite 8 Freezer Meals. Thaw as needed.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 13, 2021

This sauce freezes really well in freezer-grade reusable containers. Place each batch in one large bowl and stir well to combine. Stir the blended tomato sauce well. Every tray that you roast will taste different, depending on what vegetables you use. Roasted Vegetable Sauce for Pasta. Ingredients.

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Gardening Garden Ovens Baking 130

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

I believe these bulbs are the original pair from when I got my van, so I figure that if one is burnt out, the other one is on its last leg as well. I went to Advance Auto Parts and bought a two-pack of the appropriate bulbs. It’s not like I use one light bulb more than the other. ?

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Frugal Office Twinings Thrift Stores 210

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 21, 2014

While most people think of eating out as a way to relax and save time, they typically don’t account for the time it takes to drive back and forth to the restaurant as well as the time to order, sit and wait for the food, and eat. One strategy I used to make dinner time more bearable was to begin making freezer meals.

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Cooking Saving Money Freezers Money 222

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 12, 2018

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. I still shopped this week, but I did use up some things that have been in the freezer for some time. This month at Family Budgeters Unite! , garden salad.

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Frugal Freezers Friends And Family Sale Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 20, 2022

It’s mind-blowing…Well, not really, but it is very effective. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes. I’ve tried countless other options, but I always go back to basics, and this one simple tool has helped me save hundreds over the years. Are you ready? Ta-Da: A spiral notebook. Yep, doesn’t that rock your world?

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Tools Groceries Grocery Saving Money 130

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

To make life a little easier this week, I made double batches of dinners, as you’ll see below and that worked well. 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. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes. Go Cowboys!! Thursday: .

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Budgeting Budget Freezers Kids and Family 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

If you need to find some wiggle room in your budget, or combat the rising grocery prices, or maybe make room for your family’s growing appetites, take a look at the following list and see what changes you can make to reduce what you’re spending on groceries…and still eat really well! Utilize the Freezer.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 7, 2022

Fast forward to early March 2020…pre-shutdown…my refrigerator was leaking and the freezer lights stopped working. The funny thing is that my fridge stopped leaking, and the freezer lights not working didn’t bother me. I turned the ground turkey into 12 Red Pepper & Feta turkey burgers for the freezer.

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June Frugal Donation Warranties 130

Frugal Luxuries

DECEMBER 29, 2011

my garage.for well over a month! Thus, today found me in the kitchen making my long~overdue pumpkin pack (to stock the freezer). Cut twine to close the bags for the freezer then. Tied them closed then set them inside the freezer for future use in pumpkin breads, puddings and pies.finally. Here's how.

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Freezers Radios Frugal Martha Stewart 40

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Well, my earbuds were plugged into my phone, and I figured it would be safer to hide the whole mess under a pillow because of the cat criminal who lives here. ? I got some croissants out of the freezer and toasted those for us to eat on the side. On this day, I left it at home, under my pillow. Why under the pillow?

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Phones Calculators 7-Up Laundry 213

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2016

If you don’t think the food in the fridge will be eaten before it goes bad, place leftovers in a freezer container, label, and store in the freezer. Utilize the Freezer. Speaking of freezer, this appliance can be your biggest tool to saving money at the grocery store and not just for saving leftovers.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 31, 2020

We want to live WELL, on LESS Money. This new routine only costs me $3 for the pick up and I’m finding it’s well worth it. We ate one batch that week and the other is in my freezer ready to go. I like to keep homemade stock in the freezer. I store in the freezer and we eat it as a side dish many times a week.

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January Frugal Green And Frugal Homemade 130

Coupons Do Work

JUNE 13, 2016

Groceries that include the following: dairy products, fruits, and veggies as well as baked goods, meat and more can all be frozen so that you can pick them up/ stock up on / while they are at a good price at your grocery store, then use them as you need them.

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Food Frozen Food Frozen Freezers 100

For the Mommas

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

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Aunt Jemima Freezers Ice Cream Edy's 53

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

I also suspect that we’ve lowered our carbon footprint a bit as well. When you have a larger property, you have to spend more time and money on yard care, as well as on general maintenance and on making repairs. That usually translates to using fewer resources as well. Plus, there is more local agriculture here as well.

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Money Public Transit Repairs Bills 195

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 16, 2015

This Week’s Dinner: Saturday: Both of my kids were not feeling well and not very hungry, so thankfully we had enough leftovers from the previous week. Monday : Leftover Red & White Chicken Chili that was in the freezer. I made it about a month ago and we didn’t finish the leftovers, so I stored in the freezer.

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Leftovers Homemade Freezers Ovens 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 12, 2015

Stir well and allow to cool down completely. Stir well and place in freezer containers. The stock should last about one week in the refrigerator and 3 months in the freezer. The stock should last about one week in the refrigerator and 3 months in the freezer. Press juices out of veggies and herbs. Picture below.

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Homemade Making Freezers Leftovers 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

At the end of the party, we each left with freezer meals. Ziploc Twist ‘n Loc Containers work really well, because they are leak resistant. Ask your friends to choose freezer friendly soups. When my kids were babies, the leader of my moms’ group hosted a soup swap. How to Organize a Soup Swap.

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Swap Organic Organization Freezers 100

For the Mommas

DECEMBER 28, 2014

She is excited to stock-up her freezer. You can stock-up your freezer as well and save money on gas. Giant Gas Points Deal Idea. One of our Giant Coupon Group Readers posted a great scenario using Giant Gas Points. Check out her deal idea below. Buy (4) Gorton Fish Fillets ($19.96). Buy (1) Margaritaville Shrimp ($5.99).

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Gas Points Gortons Food 81

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

We ate it twice and we still have leftovers, so I’m going to put that in the freezer. Hopefully it freezes well. Wednesday : Slow Cooker Chicken Fajita Soup at The Recipe Critic. We liked this soup. Thursday: leftovers from Monday and Wednesday nights. This Week’s Breakfasts, Lunches & Snacks.

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Leftovers Budgeting Budget Costco 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

One of my kids was not feeling well, so we stuck around our home and hubby and I got a lot of housework done. I don’t make steak very often, so I don’t have a lot of confidence, but I had a large one in the freezer. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes. We ate leftovers. 4 Simple Grocery Apps that Earn You Cash Back.

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Budgeting Budget 2017 Home and Garden 100

Nicoles Nickels

AUGUST 13, 2011

Amanda gives you a shopping list as well as step-by-step instructions complete with pictures to help you create this delicious meal. This week Amanda brings you another great budget meal based on the grocery store sales. This week’s meal features Stuffed Bell Peppers.

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Meals Freezers Cooking Budgeting 45

Teresa's Deals

AUGUST 8, 2015

Oven safe as well as microwave, freezer and dishwasher safe. Material: . FDA/SGS High Quality Food Grade Silicone. Wash before use. Made of high quality food grade silicone, non-toxic. Reusable, non-stick. Oven safe to -40F to +450F (-40c to +232c). For longer use, Keep it away from fire, gas oven and knife.

Cake 100

Cake Cupcakes Ovens Aug 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 3, 2011

Mix together until well combined. Great Freezer Meal : Once the loaf mixture is mixed up and before it is baked, I divide in half and wrap one of the halves in foil and then put it in a freezer bag to freeze. I pull the loaf out of the freezer the night before I want to bake it and let it thaw in the refrigerator.

Freezers 127

Freezers Baking Red Plum Ovens 127

Saving With Shellie

MAY 6, 2014

I’ll whip up a batch with chocolate ice cream and color sprinkles to have them in my freezer for a quick play date treat since they last for up to 2 months. Combine the cake mix, 1 egg, butter and water and blend well. Add 2-3 drops of blue coloring to the vanilla ice cream and mix well. Super easy and delicious!

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Ice Cream Recipes Frozen Frugal Lives 78

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 31, 2016

You might be surprised and realize that YES, it would be possible for you to slash your grocery spending and still eat well. Day 3: Organize Your Refrigerator/Freezer. Day 10: Plan a Freezer Cooking Session. Slashing your spending doesn’t mean you’ll be noshing on ramen noodles either. Day 5: Create Back Up Meals.

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Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Budgeting 100

Saving Cents With Sense

DECEMBER 20, 2011

Add 1/4 tsp mint to the chocolate and stir well. Stick this in the freezer. Add your mint and stir well. Grab your dark chocolate out of the freezer and spread the white chocolate onto the dark. (Be Be sure you’ve given the dark chocolate at least 10 minutes in the freezer. Remove from the freezer.

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Recipes Betty Crocker Toll House Freezers 111

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

I know that too many carbs are not a good thing, but we love bread with soups, pasta dishes, roasted chicken, sandwiches and well, just about every dish that I make. 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. My family LOVES bread.

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Bread Homemade Cheap Freezers 100

Saving Cents With Sense

DECEMBER 11, 2013

Make sure you have room in your refrigerator or freezer for your cookie sheet. Add flour mixture to wet mixture and beat until well blended (mixture will be kind of dry). Place cookie sheet into the freezer or refrigerator to keep kisses from melting. Make sure you have room in your refrigerator or freezer for your cookie sheet.

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Cookies Recipes DIY Freezers 111

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 30, 2017

You can use immediately or refrigerate for a day and then pour into freezer container(s). Stir well and place in freezer containers. The stock should last about one week in the refrigerator and 3 months in the freezer. Finished homemade chicken stock ready to be used OR stored in the freezer for future recipes.

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Cooking Freezers Ovens Homemade 100