The Frugal Girl

AUGUST 25, 2023

Sunday I remember that Zoe ate a frozen French bread pizza. To back up: Zoe wasn’t feeling well, so I offered to bake a frozen pizza for her. So that’s when I switched to the French bread pizza for Zoe. Friday We have some leftover chicken, so maybe I’ll do something with that for dinner.

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The Coupon Game

JUNE 23, 2011

As you all know, I typically do my grocery shopping on Thursdays, therefore, that is also the day that I plan my weekly menu. For my menu planning, I start by scouring my freezer, fridge, and pantry to see what I have on-hand already. Last week, our menu plan seemed to go out the window. but I know we ate!

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

And when Zoe got home from work, she had a frozen pizza. 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. Zoe fended for herself. ?

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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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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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Menu Planning Menu Plans Leftovers Lunch 59

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. Hamburger Pizza. Chicken Wraps using Leftover Marinated Chicken. Leftover Roast, Garlic Mashed Red Potatoes, Steamed Green Beans. Blueberry Pancakes.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Leftovers Homemade 59

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! 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.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Leftovers Lunch 63

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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Menu Planning Menu Plans Leftovers Lunch 63

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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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 12, 2024

We got some frozen pizzas. Thursday Leftover tacos. Friday I don’t know what the plan is. I think the wrapper is sorta like a crepe, so that’s probably why it’s called a mango pancake. Tuesday So green! I’ll be back to walking in brown and gray surroundings next week. ? Which is always fine with me.

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Hawaii Green And Frugal Tacos Pancakes 197

The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Sunday Leftover sandwiches; they’re great reheated in the toaster oven on the air-fryer setting. Monday I had a snacky dinner earlier, and then when Zoe came home from her evening shift at work, she had a frozen pizza. Wednesday Leftover chicken quesadillas. We had some raw veggies and fruit on the side.

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Safeway Toaster Ovens Leftovers Toasters 207

Couponing 101

JULY 5, 2011

Here is our menu plan for the week! Lunches: Leftovers. Homemade Pizza. 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).

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Couponing 101

MARCH 14, 2011

Lunches: Leftovers. Kashi Pizza, Fruit. 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.

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Couponing 101

JUNE 13, 2011

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

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Couponing 101

JUNE 7, 2011

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

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Swap Freezers 63

Couponing 101

MARCH 22, 2011

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

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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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Menu Planning Menu Plans Leftovers Homemade 51

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 5, 2024

Shelley joined us for our viewing of Emma Sunday Zoe had a friend get-together for New Year’s Eve, and they all ate pizza. 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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Grocery Shopping New Year's Groceries Grocery 130

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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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. Ham, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Burritos. Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Pancakes (I made about 50 of these for the freezer recently). PB&J, Baby Carrots, Yogurt. Bean Burritos*.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Freezers Burritos 68

The Coupon Game

AUGUST 5, 2011

Date Night - Frozen Kashi Pizza for Kids Homemade Macaroni & Cheese w/Grilled Chicken Breasts & Steamed Broccoli My Son's 5th Birthday! 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.

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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 Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Tuesday Halloween night: Zoe was out with friends (I think they ate pizza?) Friday I have an evening lab, but there are leftovers here so that’s probably what Zoe will eat after work. Monday An oft-repeated meal of late: I grilled chipotle chicken kebabs and we ate them on a green salad, with the accompanying sauce as a dressing.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Monday I had a free frozen pizza from Safeway sitting in my chest freezer, so that’s what we ate! Friday We’ve got leftovers, so that’s probably what we will eat tonight. Sunday I had eaten a late lunch so I don’t think I even actually ate an official dinner. Rolls > turkey.

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Fridays Bath and Body Works Thanksgiving Pancakes 206

The Coupon Game

JULY 21, 2011

Eggs, Bacon/Sausage, & Pancakes) For past menu plan ideas, click HERE. 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.

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The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Monday A longggg lecture day for me, and I had leftover chicken. Tuesday I pulled out a frozen pizza and that was our dinner. Sunday I pan-sauteed some chicken thighs, shredded them, and we ate the meat on buns, with barbecue sauce. Fruit salad and chips on the side. Either that, or I need to keep a lint roller in my car!

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Chiquita Green And Frugal Leftovers Cars 130

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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Coupons Do Work

APRIL 14, 2015

They were the leftovers. This is what I do: Step 1 : make a monthly menu plan and stick it on the fridge or the wall. This is what I do: Step 1 : make a monthly menu plan and stick it on the fridge or the wall. Note: to see my example of a monthly menu plan, click here. Step 2: leftovers.

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Budgeting Budget Food Kids and Family 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

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.

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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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Green Green And Frugal Leftovers Dinner 209

The Coupon Game

JUNE 16, 2011

Here's the Breakdown: Bakery Pizza Dough (2): $1.99 = Paid $3.98/2 Here's the Breakdown: Bakery Pizza Dough (2): $1.99 = Paid $3.98/2 TOTAL IN GROCERIES = $111.25 Total Savings in Coupons = $8.95 Total Savings in Advertised Sales = $30.39 TOTAL SAVINGS = $39.34 TOTAL OOP = $71.91 A Savings of 35%!! 75/1 Printable HERE = Paid $1.75/1

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