Couponing 101

JUNE 27, 2011

I forgot to make a menu plan last week and it was a disaster! Menu planning really does save you a lot of time. Here is our menu plan for this week! Lunches: Leftovers. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Menu Plan 6/27 – 7/3 is a post from Couponing 101.

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The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Tuesday I used leftover chicken to make half of this chicken and biscuits recipe. Wednesday We had enough leftovers to make cooking unnecessary, which was handy because I had an evening lab (Where we learned all about how to insert catheters and administer enemas. Halving it worked great for just the two of us!

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The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 15, 2023

A friend had brought me some marinated thin fajita meat, so I used that to make tacos, which we ate with applesauce and chips. Monday We had burrito bowls with leftover meat from the one friend, and leftover beans and rice from the enchilada meal from another friend. ? The applesauce and chips are separate, please know.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Tuesday We had too many leftovers in the fridge (happens in a jiffy with just two people!), Wednesday I took some leftover ravioli out of the fridge, made an eyeballed Alfredo-style sauce, added in chopped kale, and mixed it all with the ravioli. so we worked on those. And I sauteed some broccoli for the two of us.

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Couponing 101

JUNE 13, 2011

Any ideas for what to make with 40 pounds of chicken? Lunches: Leftovers. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Menu Plan 6/13 – 6/19 is a post from Couponing 101. Breakfasts: Scrambled Eggs with Cheese, Toast with Homemade Jelly (we’ll eat this most mornings). Homemade Pizza, Salad.

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Couponing 101

MAY 31, 2011

This week I’m making freezer meals! The thought of heating up the kitchen by turning on the oven when it’s already over 100 degrees outside makes it really hard for me to motivate myself to cook. Making two or more of a meal you are already cooking only takes a few extra minutes. Lunches: Leftovers.

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Couponing 101

APRIL 4, 2011

Here is our menu plan for this week: Breakfasts: Oatmeal. Cauliflower Cheese Soup , Portuguese White Bread (didn’t make this last week ). For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Menu Plan 4/4 – 4/10 is a post from Couponing 101. Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Fresh Fruit.

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Couponing 101

JUNE 7, 2011

Lunches: Leftovers. Little Saucy Meatballs* (making multiples for a freezer meal swap) , Mashed Potatoes (I recently made about 20 lbs for the freezer) , Peas from the Garden. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Menu Plan 6/6 – 6/12 is a post from Couponing 101. Grilled Chicken Salad.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 11, 2011

It’s been a long time since I shared my weekly menu plan (I just checked and my last one was 1 year ago today! This year our family hopes to put a lot more effort into making healthier eating choices, so I’d really like to get back into sharing my menu plan with you all in hopes that it will keep me accountable!

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The Coupon Game

AUGUST 5, 2011

So, in celebration of his birthday, I'm making my first homemade cake for him (with whole wheat flour - yikes!), For more Menu Plan ideas, click HERE and scroll through my past menu plans. This is a special week in our family. My youngest child is turning 5 years old! Photo courtesy of WholeGrainGourmet.)

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The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Sunday Leftover sandwiches; they’re great reheated in the toaster oven on the air-fryer setting. I never had room for a toaster oven at my other house, but I do really like having one here, especially for reheating things or making two-person servings of food. Wednesday Leftover chicken quesadillas.

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The Coupon Game

MAY 12, 2011

It's been forever since I've posted a menu plan. Thus, the weekly menu has not been what it ought to be. I notice I tend to desire to eat out more when the menu isn't planned, which in turn causes a higher cost in our food budget. That needs to get nipped in the bud! That needs to get nipped in the bud!

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 5, 2024

What I Spent I know sometimes at the start of a new year, people make grocery-bill-reduction goals, but honestly, I’m not even gonna stress over that. Thursday Zoe picked up some fast food for herself after work, and I ate some random stuff from the fridge (leftover pasta and some butternut squash soup , plus a grilled cheese sandwich).

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The Coupon Game

JULY 7, 2011

Make Ahead & Freeze! Breakfast Burritos - Substituting Organic Chicken Sausage for Chorizo ( Make Ahead & Refrigerate! Make Ahead & Freeze! ) That is simply because I have an abundance of blueberries right now and we are loving all the recipes we can use them in! Add 1 cup of blueberries at end.

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The Coupon Game

JULY 21, 2011

Make your own with this recipe HERE ! Eggs, Bacon/Sausage, & Pancakes) For past menu plan ideas, click HERE. Eggs, Bacon/Sausage, & Pancakes) For past menu plan ideas, click HERE. (Photo courtesy of Simply Recipes.) Of course, my favorite recipe is only 4 ingredients. if you'd like. if you'd like.

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 8, 2024

I continued my little breakfast-for-dinner weekend by making a plate of potato wedges, fried eggs, and sliced avocado with a grapefruit on the side. There’s a microwave in the nursing break room and also in the cafeteria, so that makes packing a dinner much more feasible! Thursday An eat-up-leftovers night!

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

That would make me crawl under my bed, but she’s a complete pro at handling so many people. She roasts the turkey and makes the stuffing and gravy and everyone who is coming will bring a dish. I then use the leftovers for my meal planning. Here’s my favorite 20 Leftover Turkey Recipes.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

I don’t really measure anything anymore when I make it; I eyeball pretty much everything about it, which works nicely when you have squashes of varying proportions. Friday I have an evening lab, but there are leftovers here so that’s probably what Zoe will eat after work. Stay tuned. ?

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The Frugal Girl

AUGUST 31, 2023

I spent: $20 at Five Guys $30 on a Hungry Harvest box $41 at Safeway So, that makes $91 for me this week. What We Ate Saturday Leftover chipotle chicken on a salad. Also…the sauce makes a good salad dressing! Also: I can be happy eating almost anything, which makes dining out with other people very easy.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 6, 2012

I admit to completely dropping the ball with menu planning. I think I only wrote out a weekly menu twice in those two months. So, as you can imagine, things were even crazier due to my lack of planning. Here are a few of the things I noticed happening when I didn’t plan out our meals: We shopped more often.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 19, 2014

Are beans and rice regular ingredients in your menu planning? Sometimes the combination can get boring and bland, but Fiesta Black Beans & Rice makes a great side dish or even the main course–just add a side salad. Have you ever considered cooking dried beans from home instead of buying canned beans?

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

However, it can be an easy budget category to manage, but it takes some planning, skill, and organization. There’s a reason why menu planning is #1 on this list. When I plan a menu, my spending is generally under control. The difference between planning and not planning can be $100-$150 a month for me.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 31, 2013

Start Menu Planning. Menu planning is an excellent way to cut down on overspending at the grocery store. By planning out your family’s meals for the upcoming week, you can determine precisely what ingredients you need. Make substitutions in recipes. They’re savory, quick to cook, and incredibly easy to make.

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Saving With Shellie

FEBRUARY 3, 2012

One great idea is the cute Menu Plan magnet above. To do this or to make your own custom magnet, just visit Vistaprint. Menu planning is a great way to save money. You can plan in advance and avoid last minute trips to the store and take out. Tuesday: Leftovers. Thursday: Leftovers.

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Coupons Do Work

APRIL 14, 2015

watch my video below: When I was growing up, my grandmother would make two-three meals a week and the rest of the week? They were the leftovers. So turkey and chicken is the food of choice (they are not too keen on chicken but I do what I can to make a good meal). Note: to see my example of a monthly menu plan, click here.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

However, groceries is also an easy budget category to control, but it takes some planning, skill, and organization. Personally, if I don’t make a shopping list and plan my meals, my grocery budget is toast. There’s a reason why menu planning is #1 on this list. How to Save Money on Groceries.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 9, 2011

And stores like CVS and Rite Aid make it very easy for all types of shoppers to buy these products for pennies or FREE. Menu Plan As I have written before, groceries are the one category that I feel like I have the most control over when it comes to spending. When I plan a menu, my spending is generally under control.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2014

To achieve those goals I need to review our spending to see where I can make some cuts. If I don’t plan our meals and my shopping list, I spend too much money and make too many extra stops to the grocery store during the week. 3 Reasons Why You Should Plan Your Meals: 1. Meal Planning Saves Time.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2016

If you plan for your grocery trip, you should be able to stay on track. Develop your own routine and read my post, Eleven Tips for Easier Menu Planning for more ideas. Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers. How to Save Money on Groceries WITHOUT Coupons.

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Coupons Do Work

MARCH 17, 2015

Food: I do a monthly menu plan. I take what I have in my pantry, check out my kids sports schedule and plan accordinly. on the weekends, she makes food for the week, cooks it and puts it in the fridge and/or freezer, writes it out on a piece of paper what to heat up and instructions with that. My aunt told me.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: Kylie Ofiu is the author of 365 Ways to Make Money. She blogs about ways to make and save money as well as what she is up to at her blog www.kylieofiu.com. 1.) Make your own cleaning products. A lot of people think being environmentally friendly costs a lot.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

Less than five more weeks of the mad morning dash to make it to the bus stop on time and then we''ll start counting down the days until our summer vacation. Every year, we split the rent on a beach condo with other family members to make a week away affordable for everyone involved. Make a list of expenditures. Plan your travel.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 17, 2012

Now that I’ve learned a few ways to make this healthy lifestyle work, I’ve made a goal to eat whole, unprocessed foods in 2012 while sticking to a modest grocery budget. I’ve broken it down into smaller bite-sized goals to hopefully make this goal attainable. This ties in with my menu-planning goal as well!

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

The easiest way to reduce your grocery spending is to plan your meals. Read 11 Simple Menu Planning Tips to learn how to reduce your grocery bill without making everyone in your family miserable. If you find yourself hitting the drive thru on your way to work, start making your breakfast and brewing your coffee at home.

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