The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

So typically, the only brick-and-mortar store I go to the day after Thanksgiving is a grocery store. Grocery stores are wonderfully empty right after Thanksgiving! We did Thankful Thursday on Thanksgiving, and today we’re doing WIS, WWA on Black Friday. Every day, even Black Friday, is Commit Cat Crimes Day for Chiquita.

Fridays 206

Fridays Bath and Body Works Thanksgiving Pancakes 206

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

What are your plans for Thanksgiving? My mother hosts Thanksgiving every year for my extended family. 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. Please share in the comments.

Thanksgiving 124

Thanksgiving Dinner Leftovers Menu Planning 124

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

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.

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

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.

Budgeting 100

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.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Grocery Groceries Money 113

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.

Saving Money 100

Saving Money Grocery Groceries Money 100

The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 29, 2023

I had trouble finding cream from Thanksgiving-Christmas last year. Wednesday Zoe didn’t get home until later, so she ate some leftover sandwiches. What We Ate Saturday I made French toast with berries and whipped cream… and I was lucky enough to snag the last container of whipped cream at Safeway.

Safeway 198

Safeway Freezers Leftovers Dinner 198