The Frugal Girl

MARCH 6, 2024

If you have a chest freezer or other non-defrosting freezer, homemade bread can stay fresh for several months in its frozen state. I am not trying as hard to save money on groceries as I used to Back in the day, I definitely worked harder on my grocery spending than I do now. Good enough is good enough.

Grocery Spending 186

Grocery Spending Grocery Groceries Sewing 186

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

My #1 tip for trimming grocery spending is an easy one: Serve simple, frugal, scheduled meals. Homemade baked goods: Oatmeal Raspberry Muffins w/ Chocolate Chips , waffles, pancakes, scones, etc. – (W & Sat). Pasta w/ homemade white sauce, Chicken, & Veggies. Fruit (fresh, canned, frozen, or smoothies).

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Grocery Spending Grocery Groceries Food and Drink 246

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 6, 2016

31 Days to Slash your Grocery Spending. Don’t be afraid of the clearance section at the grocery store. There is also a big shelving unit with dry goods and other sundries in the frozen foods aisle. Also bookmark the 31 Days to Slash Your Grocery Spending category page so you can check in daily.

Grocery Spending 100

Grocery Spending Clearance Grocery Groceries 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 4, 2016

31 Days to Slash your Grocery Spending. I found lots of frozen fruit that we will use for smoothies. I also found a big bag of frozen grape tomatoes and pasta that I will use to make Pasta with Clams and Fresh Tomatoes. I know homemade bread crumbs was an option, but I’m not a big fan. I tossed the bread.

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Grocery Groceries Budget Budgeting 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

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

The freezer can be an important tool to saving money at the grocery store and it’s not just for saving leftovers. Ways to Use Your Freezer and Save: With the exception of maybe pasta dishes, a lot of food can be frozen. I also buy apples in bulk from a local orchard and make Homemade Sugar-Free Applesauce to eat year-round.

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

The freezer can be an important tool to saving money at the grocery store and it’s not just for saving leftovers. Ways to Use Your Freezer and Save: With the exception of maybe pasta dishes, a lot of food can be frozen. I also buy apples in bulk from a local orchard and make Homemade Sugar-Free Applesauce to eat year round.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113