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JANUARY 23, 2015

We had leftovers for dinner. Monday: Meatball sandwiches, steamed broccoli & peas, homemade applesauce. A big pan of lasagna means yummy leftovers for lunch! Thursday: Pasta e Fagioli soup , homemade artisan bread , and homemade applesauce. I love breakfast for dinner.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Homemade 100

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JANUARY 30, 2015

This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: Ham loaf, cheesy broccoli rice baked potatoes , homemade sugar-free applesauce. I browned 2 lbs of turkey and used my homemade taco seasoning. I thought I would use leftover chicken from Tuesday, but we didn’t have enough, so I bought a rotisserie chicken for the meal. Monday: Tacos.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Tacos Freezers 100

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NOVEMBER 20, 2015

This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: Easy Homemade Lasagna , steamed vegetables, Cheap, but Tasty Garlic Bread. Sunday: leftover lasagna and other various leftovers hanging out in the fridge. Thursday: We ate the leftovers from Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Every week I share what we ate on our budget.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Freezers 100

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FEBRUARY 4, 2016

Sunday: leftover lasagna (from Friday night), garden salad, and cheap, but tasty garlic homemade. Monday: Roasted Fish with Tomatoes & Olives , steamed broccoli, homemade applesauce. Tuesday: Salsa Chicken Casserole, homemade applesauce, salad. Currently our monthly budget for my family of 4 is $500.

Friends And Family Sale 100

Friends And Family Sale Homemade Leftovers Kids and Family 100

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FEBRUARY 13, 2015

Sunday: Leftover ham & bean soup, homemade applesauce. Tuesday: Roasted pork chops, potatoes, and green beans and homemade applesauce. Thursday: Taco leftovers. My family gets a little testy on leftover night, but I don’t want to throw out any food, so they’ll have to deal with it.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Homemade 100

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MARCH 6, 2015

This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: We were at a swim meet for most of the day, so it was leftover night. Monday: Tortellini & Spinach Soup , homemade sugar-free applesauce. This Week’s Breakfasts, Lunches & Snacks: For breakfast, we ate eggs and toast, oatmeal, peanut butter & banana toast, green smoothies.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Tacos 100

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JANUARY 29, 2016

We ate leftover ham & bean soup, kielbasa, and whatever we felt like eating. Tuesday: I made Burrito Bowls using leftovers from Monday night. Wednesday: This was by far my favorite meal of the week: Roasted Pork Tenderloin , brussel sprouts, and homemade applesauce. We also had homemade applesauce.

Leftovers 100

Leftovers Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family Homemade 100

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FEBRUARY 26, 2016

Sunday: Clean out the fridge: leftover ziti and other various leftovers. Wednesday: Leftover chicken thighs from Tuesday night and leftover smashed potatoes from Monday night, along with steamed vegetables, and homemade applesauce. Thursday: Turkey & Black Bean Tacos, homemade applesauce.

Meals 100

Meals Leftovers Kids and Family Homemade 100

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APRIL 15, 2016

Sunday : I took the ham bone from Saturday and some of the leftover ham and made a big batch o ham & bean soup. I stuck the leftover soup in the freezer. I used leftover ham from Sunday and made what turned out to my kids’ new favorite dinner. I let it simmer all afternoon. It was delicious.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Kids and Family 100

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MARCH 5, 2016

This Week’s Dinners: Saturday & Sunday: Knowing that we’d be in a pool for the weekend, I packed pasta salad, homemade chicken tenders, my mom’s chicken salad sandwiches, apples, bananas, and various snacks. Wednesday: Spaghetti, garden salad, homemade applesauce. Friday: Leftovers from Thursday night.

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OCTOBER 13, 2017

Monday: I never made the baked ziti last weekend like I thought I would, so I made it on Monday, because I knew I would need leftovers on Tuesday night. It was a busy night, so we ate leftover baked ziti. I served with steamed vegetables and homemade sugar-free applesauce. I served with a big salad. Recipe will come soon!

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Financial Goals 100

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MARCH 20, 2015

Monday: Chicken & black bean enchiladas and homemade sugar-free applesauce. roasted asparagus, homemade applesauce. This Week’s Breakfasts, Lunches & Snacks. For lunches and snacks, we ate leftovers, pb & j sandwiches, apples, oranges, pretzels, yogurt sticks, and cheese sticks.

Burritos 100

Burritos Homemade Costco Leftovers 100

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APRIL 3, 2015

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. I browned 2 pounds of ground turkey, added my homemade taco seasoning , 2/3 cup water, and a can of drained and rinsed black beans. Wednesday: I used leftover taco meat from Monday night to make Burrito Bowls.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Tacos 100

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JANUARY 8, 2016

I chopped up the meat that was still on the bone and added it, along with leftover ham from Saturday night’s dinner to the soup. It was a yummy dinner and I had leftovers for the week and the freezer. Monday: Leftover Ham & Bean Soup, salad. Thursday: Leftovers from Wednesday night. Take out the chicken.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Dinner 100

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APRIL 10, 2015

This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: Red Pepper & Feta Turkey Burgers , leftover chicken chili (that was in the freezer), homemade sugar-free applesauce. So we made ham sandwiches with leftovers from Monday and fruit. Friday: Leftover chicken tacos from Tuesday night and cantaloupe. pound last week.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Freezers 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. Lunches Included: leftovers. I even froze some.

March 100

March Groceries Grocery Homemade 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. This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: I made homemade meatballs for the first time using a random recipe I found on Pinterest. I served with homemade applesauce.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Homemade Freezers 100

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NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Homemade baked goods: Oatmeal Raspberry Muffins w/ Chocolate Chips , waffles, pancakes, scones, etc. – (W & Sat). Lunches: Soups & Homemade Breads – The BEST EVER Enchilada Soup (more often in the fall & winter, less in the summer). Pasta w/ homemade white sauce, Chicken, & Veggies. Snacks & Dessert.

Grocery Spending 246

Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Food and Drink 246

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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. I ate the leftovers for lunch with tortilla chips. Wednesday: Spaghetti night. I’ll let you know how the soup turns out.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Kids and Family Homemade 100

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JANUARY 15, 2016

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. This Week’s Breakfasts, Lunches, and Snacks: For breakfast we ate eggs & toast, cereal, and peanut butter & banana toast.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Leftovers 100

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MARCH 18, 2016

For convenience, I frequently serve steamed vegetables and my homemade sugar-free applesauce as side dishes and you will see it often in our menu. I also made smashed potatoes and gravy, steamed broccoli, and homemade applesauce. Tuesday: I used the leftover chicken from Monday night and made Chicken & Black Bean Enchiladas.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Daughter Leftovers 100

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JUNE 12, 2015

Sunday: Leftovers – we cleaned out the refrigerator. I served with steamed broccoli and the very last container of my homemade sugar-free applesauce. This Week’s Breakfasts, Lunches & Snacks: Breakfast was eggs & toast, peanut butter toast, and cereal. Tuesday: Grilled Pineapple & Teriyaki Turkey Burgers.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Homemade Freezers 100

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Dinner #1 (as they call it) is usually a sandwich or leftovers previous nights. Homemade Sugar-Free Applesauce. homemade applesauce. homemade applesauce. Friday: leftover sloppy joes, french fries, steamed vegetables. Thankfully, they work off the extra calories. Dinner #2 is our actual family dinner.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Freezers Kids and Family 100

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FEBRUARY 6, 2015

You may have noticed that my homemade sugar-free applesauce is a constant side dish on my menu. For the nachos, I browned some ground turkey, added my homemade taco seasoning and simmered for 20 minutes. Homemade applesauce. Tuesday: Parmesan Chicken Breasts, steamed corn, broccoli and homemade applesauce.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Homemade Kids and Family 100

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FEBRUARY 20, 2015

Tuesday: Roasted pork chops and potatoes, steamed broccoli, homemade applesauce. I used leftover chicken from Sunday. This week’s breakfasts, lunches & snacks: Breakfasts: Buttermilk waffles , eggs & toast, peanut butter & banana toast, green smoothies. Wednesday: Chicken Pineapple Stir-Fry from $5 Dinners.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Kids and Family 100

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OCTOBER 6, 2017

Chicken Orzo Soup: I used some cooked chicken and homemade chicken stock from last week’s freezer cooking session. Homemade Sugar-Free Applesauce. homemade sugar-free applesauce. homemade sugar-free applesauce. This week’s breakfasts, lunches, and snacks: Breakfasts included cereal, eggs & toast.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Freezers 100

Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

These are perfect as a light meal with a salad, parties, and snacks, but we LOVE eating them for breakfast , especially on days we are short on time. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Serve this with: Homemade Basil Pesto. Course Snack / Appetizer Cuisine American. They’re simply the best!

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Snacks Making Re-use Ovens 52

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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. homemade sugar-free applesauce. homemade sugar-free applesauce. Wednesday: leftover night. This Week’s Breakfasts, Lunches, and Snacks: Breakfasts included cereal, eggs & toast. garden salad.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Daughter 100

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

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. We ate leftovers. Monday: Sirloin Steak with pan sauce, Hasselback Potatoes , garden salad, homemade applesauce. Wednesday: leftover night from Tuesday’s dinner. Hoping for sunny skies!

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget 2017 Home and Garden 100

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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. Wednesday, 4/6: Leftover night – the options were spaghetti or chicken & black beans tacos. I didn’t have to cook! Just reheat and serve.

Leftovers 100

Leftovers Easter Dinner Daughter 100

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AUGUST 24, 2021

They’re so easy to make and very addicting to snack on with hummus. You can buy a box of pita crisps for less, but the homemade version is much better and worth the extra 65 cents and time. Dressing Ideas: ALDI has bottled Greek dressing or make your own: Homemade Greek Salad Dressing. or non-organic $2.59.

Homemade 130

Homemade Cooking Burritos Kids and Family 130

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NOVEMBER 13, 2015

It was still a pricey meal, but we did come home with leftovers. We didn’t have any coupons, but the lunch prices are much cheaper than dinners and we had some leftovers to eat at dinner time, along with our leftovers from Saturday night. You can use store bought fajita packs or make homemade fajita seasoning.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Lunch 100

The Frugal Girl

AUGUST 23, 2023

(Probably no one was gonna be confused about what the Fruity Pebbles container has inside…) This genre of video is easier to understand if you watch, so… Here’s a snack-food example. But I like to use them for things that aren’t already packaged, like leftovers, or homemade yogurt.)

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Video Food and Drink Chiquita Package 242

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APRIL 17, 2015

I served with Pioneer Women’s skillet cornbread and my homemade sugar-free applesauce. Thursday: My family has a choice tonight: leftover tacos or ham & bean soup. This Week’s Breakfasts, Lunches & Snacks: Breakfast was eggs & toast, cereal, green smoothies. It was a tasty dinner and VERY budget-friendly.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Freezers 100

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MAY 16, 2011

These muffins make a hearty lunch or snack. My daughter even ate the leftovers for breakfast. The muffins go well with a salad, fresh fruit or homemade applesauce. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Makes 12 muffins. Let pan set for a few minutes, then use a knife to carefully loosen the muffins from pan.

Leftovers 138

Leftovers Cooking Daughter Homemade 138

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OCTOBER 13, 2011

35+ Easy Homemade Halloween Costumes for Kids at Parenting. 3 Recipes for Leftover Halloween Candy at Formula Mom. 5 Spooktacular Halloween Treats at Pizzazzerie Halloween Spider Cracker Snacks at La Jolla Mom Sugar Free Halloween Party Recipes at Good Food and More 20 Ways to Do Halloween Without Candy at 100 Days of Real Food.

Halloween 127

Halloween Leftovers DIY Cupcakes 127

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

I’ll make my own homemade burrito bowls in the future. Thursday: Leftover Smorgasbord night. This Week’s Breakfasts, Lunches, and Snacks: Breakfasts included hard-boiled eggs (made in the Instant Pot), peanut butter & banana toast, and Cheerios & bananas. Let us know in the comments.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget 2017 Financial Goals 100