The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

My lunch leftovers were at least 25% better than the original dish. Wednesday Leftover chicken katsu, freshly fried, because I employed the trick of breading all the chicken but not frying all of it the first night. Two words we do not tend to use for leftover fried chicken!) I think Sonia and I got it all figured out, though.

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The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

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. Friday We have some leftover soup, plus some leftover tortellini from earlier in the week, so we’ll probably eat those two things up.

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Trader Joes Leftovers Dinner Safeway 193

The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Sunday Zoe ate some leftover pizza and I made myself a green salad topped with chicken. Wednesday Leftover broccoli noodle soup. Monday I made a batch of this broccoli noodle soup and we had some fruit on the side.

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Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 21, 2011

Here is my menu plan for the week! If you follow me on Facebook then you know how much I really need this plan!! Leftover Chicken Noodle Soup. Chicken Wraps using Leftover Marinated Chicken. Leftover Roast, Garlic Mashed Red Potatoes, Steamed Green Beans. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie !

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Couponing 101

APRIL 19, 2011

I’m a little late getting this posted, but here is our menu plan for this week: Breakfasts: Scrambled Eggs with Cheese, Fruit Smoothies (this has been our regular breakfast lately). For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Menu Plan 4/18 – 4/24 is a post from Couponing 101.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

and then I went home and made an alfredo sauce for pasta, with some kale and leftover ham mixed in. Wednesday I had leftover broccoli salad + pasta, and Zoe had tomato soup and a grilled cheese sandwich. Wednesday I had leftover broccoli salad + pasta, and Zoe had tomato soup and a grilled cheese sandwich. unbaked, obviously!

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Couponing 101

MAY 2, 2011

I have been having a really hard time with menu planning lately! For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Menu Plan 5/2 – 5/8 is a post from Couponing 101. As a result, we have not been eating very well. So, I’m back at it this week! Mother’s Day Lunch – TBD.

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Couponing 101

MAY 10, 2011

Here is our menu plan for this week: Breakfasts: Scrambled Eggs with Cheese, Fresh Fruit (we eat this most mornings). Lunches: Leftovers. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Menu Plan 5/9 – 5/15 is a post from Couponing 101. Scrambled Eggs, Bacon or Sausage, Fresh Fruit.

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Couponing 101

MAY 23, 2011

Here is our menu plan this week: Breakfasts: Scrambled Eggs with Cheese (we eat this most mornings). Lunches: Leftovers. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Menu Plan 5/23 – 5/29 is a post from Couponing 101. Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Fresh Fruit. PB&J, Baby Carrots, Yogurt.

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Couponing 101

JULY 5, 2011

Here is our menu plan for the week! Lunches: Leftovers. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Menu Plan 7/4 – 7/10 is a post from Couponing 101. Breakfasts: Scrambled Eggs with Cheese, Toast with Homemade Jelly (we’ll eat this most mornings). Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Fresh Fruit.

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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

MARCH 28, 2011

Here is our menu plan for this week: Breakfasts: Oatmeal. Lunches: Leftovers. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Menu Plan 3/28 – 4/3 is a post from Couponing 101. Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Fresh Fruit. Scrambled Eggs, Sausage Links, Fresh Fruit. Breakfast Burritos, Fruit Salad.

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The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 15, 2023

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. I can think of no circumstances where those two should be combined in any way!) Tuesday It was the last day of our semester!

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The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Tuesday Zoe was out with a friend, so I put my PJ pants on, watched a bunch of assigned lab videos, and ate leftover soup for dinner. Wednesday I had lab from 5:30-9:30, so it was Zoe’s turn to eat leftover soup! Chiquita was interested in my soup. I ate a peanut butter sandwich before I left.

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Couponing 101

MARCH 14, 2011

Lunches: Leftovers. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Menu Plan 3/14 – 3/20 is a post from Couponing 101. Breakfasts: Oatmeal (we eat this most mornings). Blueberry Banana Smoothies. Cold Cereal, Fruit. Pumpkin Pancakes, Fruit. Scrambled Eggs, Toast, Fruit. PB&J, Baby Carrots, Yogurt.

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Couponing 101

MARCH 7, 2011

I did not stick to my menu plan very well last week , so there are a few repeats this week! Lunches: Leftovers. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Menu Plan 3/7 – 3/13 is a post from Couponing 101. Breakfasts: Oatmeal (we eat this most mornings). Blueberry Banana Smoothies.

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Couponing 101

JUNE 13, 2011

Lunches: Leftovers. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Menu Plan 6/13 – 6/19 is a post from Couponing 101. Scrambled Eggs, Bacon or Sausage, Fresh Fruit. Ham, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Burritos. Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Pancakes (I made about 50 of these for the freezer recently).

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Couponing 101

APRIL 4, 2011

Here is our menu plan for this week: Breakfasts: Oatmeal. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Menu Plan 4/4 – 4/10 is a post from Couponing 101. Scrambled Eggs with Cheese, Fresh Fruit (this has been our regular breakfast lately). Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Fresh Fruit.

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Couponing 101

MARCH 22, 2011

For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Menu Plan 3/21 – 3/27 is a post from Couponing 101. Scrambled Eggs, Fresh Fruit. Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Fresh Fruit. Sausage Links, Toast, Fresh Fruit. Blueberry Banana Smoothies. Lunches: PB&J, Baby Carrots, Cheese. Chick-fil-A. Dinners: Pizza. Dinner Out.

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Couponing 101

JUNE 7, 2011

Lunches: Leftovers. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Menu Plan 6/6 – 6/12 is a post from Couponing 101. Scrambled Eggs, Bacon or Sausage, Fresh Fruit. Ham, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Burritos. Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Pancakes (I made about 50 of these for the freezer recently).

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Couponing 101

MAY 31, 2011

Lunches: Leftovers. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Menu Plan 5/30 – 6/5 is a post from Couponing 101. Scrambled Eggs, Bacon or Sausage, Fresh Fruit. Ham, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Burritos. Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Pancakes (I made about 50 of these for the freezer recently).

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 24, 2011

I never got around to menu planning last week, and boy did I pay for it! Lunches: Leftovers. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Menu Plan 1/24 – 1/30 is a post from Couponing 101. Cold Cereal. Pumpkin Pancakes.

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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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Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

Lunches: Leftovers. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Menu Plan 2/28 – 3/6 is a post from Couponing 101. Breakfasts: Oatmeal (we eat this most mornings). Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins, Fruit Salad. Scrambled Eggs, Toast, Fruit Salad. Blueberry Waffles, Fresh Fruit. Dinner with Friends.

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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 Coupon Game

AUGUST 5, 2011

For more Menu Plan ideas, click HERE and scroll through my past menu plans. On a side note, we tried the Lemon Coconut Cookies recipe last week. and they were not a hit with our family. I usually like most foods, but these were a little bland.

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Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Lunches: Leftovers. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Menu Plan 1/31 – 2/6 is a post from Couponing 101. Breakfasts: Oatmeal (we eat this most mornings). Homemade Chocolate Chip Muffins, Fresh Fruit. PB&J, Baby Carrots.

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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. Wednesday Leftover chicken quesadillas. And I spent $20 at Chick Fil A for our final Pride and Prejudice viewing night. ? We had some raw veggies and fruit on the side. Tuesday I made chicken quesadillas and we had fruit on the side.

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The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Tuesday Zoe had some pizza leftovers, and I ate leftover salad, but this time I dumped the last crumbs from a Doritos bag on my salad, and that was 10/10. Monday Lisey’s last night here; I grilled chipotle chicken kebabs , which we ate on a green salad with the cilantro-lime sauce as a dressing. I would do that again!

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 5, 2024

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). But I can tell you that the pasta is ALL gone now, so dinner will not include leftover pasta again. Friday I don’t know!

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 12, 2024

Thursday Leftover tacos. Friday I don’t know what the plan is. I’ll be back to walking in brown and gray surroundings next week. ? We got some frozen pizzas. Wednesday We had beef tacos in corn tortillas, with Lisey’s boyfriend’s family. Which is always fine with me. What did you have for dinner this week?

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The Coupon Game

JULY 21, 2011

Eggs, Bacon/Sausage, & Pancakes) For past menu plan ideas, click HERE. Of course, my favorite recipe is only 4 ingredients. 1 stick butter, 1/2 cup honey, 4 cups rolled oats, unsweetened coconut - add nuts, raisins, craisins, etc. if you'd like. What's Baking?!

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The Frugal Girl

AUGUST 25, 2023

Tuesday I sauteed some ham from the freezer, then sauteed some chopped kale, then added in leftover mac and cheese plus some milk and cream. Friday We have some leftover chicken, so maybe I’ll do something with that for dinner. I would say this was a little on the salty side, between the ham and the boxed mac and cheese.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 26, 2024

Chiquita commandeered the empty pizza box Wednesday Zoe was out with a friend, so I ate the leftover burger from Monday night. Tuesday I saw that Domino’s had a good offer on a large pizza, so I got a BBQ chicken one for Zoe and me to share.

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 8, 2024

Thursday An eat-up-leftovers night! Zoe got dinner out with a friend while I was gone. Wednesday My mom dropped off some of this baked potato soup for us, so that was dinner, plus some fruit. Zoe had some mac and cheese, I had some soup, and we both had some fruit.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

If you are hosting or just taking a dish, I put together a comprehensive post last year to help you make the day stress-free, Thanksgiving Menu Planning Tips & Recipe Ideas. I then use the leftovers for my meal planning. Here’s my favorite 20 Leftover Turkey Recipes. Please share in the comments.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Friday I have an evening lab, but there are leftovers here so that’s probably what Zoe will eat after work. Thursday I had a simulation lab that went on until 5:30, and when I got home, I made a Dinnerly meal: a mac and cheese skillet, topped with pulled pork. And I just added some fresh fruit on the side.

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