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WIS, WWA | getting into a groove

The Frugal Girl

What We Ate Saturday I ate dinner with a friend, and Zoe had leftover pizza when she got back from work. Tuesday Leftover chicken in a sandwich form for me, ramen for Zoe after her work shift. Thank goodness that costly long-distance phone calls are a thing of the past! Monday I picked up a rotisserie chicken from Safeway.

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Getting Started: Menu Planning Basics

Saving Cents With Sense

Getting Started: Menu Planning Basics. An easy fix to the meal scramble and wonder of what to put on the table, is the option of menu planning. Meal Planning can be done in many different ways and customized to however your family eats. Menu Planning Basics. The question of “What’s for dinner?”

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WIS, WWA | I passed!

The Frugal Girl

I got a bowl of ramen (with an extra soy-marinated egg, thank you very much) and Zoe got a sushi burrito. Tuesday We had too many leftovers in the fridge (happens in a jiffy with just two people!), Thursday I got some leftover Christmas ham out of the freezer and made baked sandwiches with that. so we worked on those.

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Menu Plan 6/13 – 6/19

Couponing 101

Thanks to my Freezer Cooking Week , I have quite a few meals in my freezer right now. I will be planning to eat one or two per week and will be continuing to swap one meal per week with friends. Lunches: Leftovers. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Scrambled Eggs, Bacon or Sausage, Fresh Fruit.

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WIS, WWA | Black Friday

The Frugal Girl

We did Thankful Thursday on Thanksgiving, and today we’re doing WIS, WWA on Black Friday. Friday We’ve got leftovers, so that’s probably what we will eat tonight. Every day, even Black Friday, is Commit Cat Crimes Day for Chiquita. If you are braving the retail crowds, godspeed to you. ? Rolls > turkey.

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Menu Plan Thursday - Fresh & New!

The Coupon Game

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.) Make your own with this recipe HERE ! Of course, my favorite recipe is only 4 ingredients. if you'd like. if you'd like. What's Baking?!

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How to Save Money on Groceries

Family Balance Sheet

There’s a reason why menu planning is #1 on this list. When I plan a menu, my spending is generally under control. When I don’t plan, I make multiple trips to the store, eat out too often, and most certainly blow our budget. Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers.