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NOVEMBER 18, 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. What We Ate this Week: Monday: Burrito Bowls with leftover chicken from last week. Thursday: leftovers from Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Shopping online this holiday season? Try Ebates.

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NOVEMBER 4, 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. Tuesday: We had a lot of pesto ranch chicken leftover from last week , so I cooked some bacon in the oven and made chicken & bacon quesadillas. Our mission: Live WELL, On LESS Money.

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APRIL 8, 2016

Monday, 3/28: My mom sent us home on Sunday with Easter dinner leftovers. Thursday, 3/31: Leftover night – the options were Salsa Chicken and pork chops. Friday, 4/1: My family scattered on Friday night. Wednesday, 4/6: Leftover night – the options were spaghetti or chicken & black beans tacos.

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DECEMBER 11, 2015

Sunday: We went to our favorite local sub shop with some extended family. Tuesday: We had leftover chicken with pesto sauce from Monday night so I put on top of thin spaghetti. Thursday: Turkey Noodle Soup using the leftover turkey from a few weeks ago. Thursday: Turkey Noodle Soup using the leftover turkey from a few weeks ago.

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APRIL 24, 2015

Every Friday, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. This week, due to meal planning burn out and maybe a bit of laziness, I did very little shopping and instead planned many of our meals from what I could find in the freezer. Wednesday: I pulled leftover Cajun Sausage and Red Beans out of the freezer and served over rice.

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DECEMBER 18, 2015

When I made my menu and shopping list last Friday, turkey was NOT on the list. Sunday: We went out for a large lunch after church and just had leftovers for dinner. Friday: Leftover. Lunches and snacks included turkey sandwiches, leftovers, chicken nuggets, apples, oranges, pretzels, cheese and yogurt sticks.

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MARCH 13, 2015

Every Friday, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Sunday: Freezer leftovers. I’ve become more diligent about putting uneaten leftovers in the freezer. Thursday: I had leftover soup and I made tortellini with sauce for the kids. Currently our monthly budget for my family of four is $500.

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MAY 14, 2016

Today is Day 14 and I’m recapping the week’s menu and my shopping trips. This Week’s Dinners: Sunday: We went to our favorite local pizza/sub shop for lunch with my parents and grandmother. We all brought home leftovers and that’s what we ate for dinner. Leftover lasagna, salad.

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APRIL 3, 2015

Every Friday, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Sunday: I am becoming better at putting leftovers in the freezer if we are not going to eat them in time before they go bad. Sunday: I am becoming better at putting leftovers in the freezer if we are not going to eat them in time before they go bad.

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OCTOBER 20, 2017

My husband and I had leftovers, one daughter had breakfast-for-dinner, and the other daughter had a can of soup. Wednesday: leftover night. My oldest daughter likes to grocery shop with me and requested Alfredo sauce on our last trip. Friday: Grilled pork chops, sweet potatoes, garden salad. garden salad. garden salad.

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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. Monday : Leftover Red & White Chicken Chili that was in the freezer. What We Ate This Week'

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JANUARY 23, 2015

Sunday: After church we went out to lunch with my parents to a local sub/sandwich shop. We had leftovers for dinner. A big pan of lasagna means yummy leftovers for lunch! Friday: A much needed date night with my husband. Monday: Meatball sandwiches, steamed broccoli & peas, homemade applesauce.

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Coupons Do Work

DECEMBER 31, 2016

Here are 6 best things to buy in January : Forget Black Friday and Christmas sales. Reason why I am saying this is because if you notice, Black Friday sucked in 2016. Retailers told me that when Black Friday started years ago , : Sales were good. I took my daughter to Justice on Black Friday.

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JANUARY 15, 2016

We were toast when we left the pool, so my husband treated us to dinner at a local sub shop. I had leftover rotisserie chicken in the freezer and I used my homemade chicken stock. Wednesday: Leftover soup from Monday night, grilled cheese sandwiches, apple slices. I also served apple and orange slices.

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OCTOBER 12, 2018

Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week. Every Sunday afternoon, I plan the meals and do my grocery shopping for the week. , my private Facebook group, we are challenging ourselves to plan our meals around what we already have in the pantry and/or freezer. Our mission: Live WELL On LESS Money.

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APRIL 6, 2016

Use reusable containers with lids rather than plastic wrap and aluminum foil to store leftovers. Eat those leftovers! I have a good friend who hates leftovers and throws any away after a meal. By eating your leftovers, you are saving money and avoiding the land fills. That’s crazy! Brew your own coffee.

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Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 24, 2011

Description of Product: “For a successful Black Friday you must prepare – research the ads, map your quest, set your alarm and set out your comfy shoes. Leftovers with a Healthy Twist. If online shopping from home is more your speed on Black Friday, here’s a tasty twist on tackling the leftovers.

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Coupons Do Work

APRIL 14, 2015

I shop at the end of the season. actually rule of thumb : shop for kids clothes during ‘off season’ that is when you find the best sales. They were the leftovers. Step 2: leftovers. Thursday and Friday? any leftovers left and/or stockpile days. For example, once I saw shorts and shirts for $1.99

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 29, 2012

A couple of weekends ago, the boyfriend had to take his truck to the shop to get repaired. It cost over $1000, so when we went to go out for our Friday night dinner (we hate cooking on Fridays), we decided to stay in to save money. When I proposed this to the boyfriend, he agreed.

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Saving Cents With Sense

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

Every Friday, The Fresh 20 posts a meal plan for five healthy dinners. The plan includes a shopping list of 20 ingredients, estimated costs, simple recipes, and ideas for leftovers. Check out this deal for 12 months of Classic, Vegetarian or Gluten Free Dinner Planning for only $24.

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OCTOBER 30, 2015

Thursday: The last Thursday of October is always trick or treat night in our neighborhood, so I served up some tasty pasta and sloppy joe leftovers. Friday: It’s pizza night. My double digit midget requested pizza from a local shop.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

I play the videos while I’m shopping. Friday: I made my monthly trip to Costco. Lunches and snacks included sandwiches, leftover lasagna, oranges, grapes, popcorn, yogurt sticks, and cheese sticks. You unlock cash back rewards on products by completing simple tasks, such as watching a short video.

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Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

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. Shop the bulk bins. Shop sales. Shop 365 Everyday Value products to save on grocery items. Hummus & Carrots.

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JUNE 5, 2015

Every Friday, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. I do most of my shopping at Giant Foods and they just started offering the grocery delivery or pick up. Friday: My now fourth grader is taking an interest in cooking. Currently our monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4. Would you like to lower your grocery bill?

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Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

All this talk of Black Friday – but are you ready for Thanksgiving or the holiday season in general? Keep extra totes or shopping bags in the closet of the guest bedroom. Great for when your guests have leftovers to bring back with them that won’t fit in their luggage. Is your son or old Uncle Bill coming to visit?

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 21, 2012

I do all of the grocery shopping for our family of two. When our Mondays through Fridays are spent heading in different directions, our time in the evenings is important. We always account for one night for a date night out and one or two nights to take care of leftovers. I usually keep Saturdays open as plans tend to pop up.

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For the Mommas

SEPTEMBER 6, 2015

Several state health and agriculture departments are collecting leftover cucumbers from restaurants and grocery stores where ill people reported eating or shopping to test for the presence of Salmonella. The FDA encourages consumers with questions about food safety to call 1-888-SAFEFOOD FREE Monday through Friday between 10 a.m.

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FEBRUARY 29, 2020

On Thursday nights, I write out my meal plan using my Dinner This Week Pinterest board and my cookbooks and then place an online order at Giant for a Friday morning pick-up. On Friday morning, I pull into the drive-through during my allotted time and my groceries are placed in the back of my car.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

You shop to feel better. You shop to release stress, to be someone else, to escape. Send your spouse to do the grocery shopping. When you do need something, shop with a friend that won’t let you go overboard. You have pizza every Friday night. How about a trip to the park instead of weekend shopping?

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Frugal Luxuries

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

Shop your pantry, refrigerator and freezer as you compose your menu and plan your meals around what you already have in the kitchen. Remember to include leftovers when planning your menu. In fact, PLAN some of your leftovers for use in future meals. Don’t assume you have to buy everything you need.

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