The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

I’ve been faithfully packing my lunches My building at the college has an in-house Chick Fil A, and in my two years of attending classes there, I’ve managed to not buy food there at all. But now I’m often at college over lunchtime, so I’ve been needing to pack food to eat during breaks. So far, so good!

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Frugal Sewing Thrifting College 182

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 9, 2011

I loved to eat good food, but only if someone else was preparing it. That is when I discovered Ina Garten, aka, Barefoot Contessa on the Food Network. She is a real food cook who has the most fabulous home and kitchen in the Hamptons. Real food, real fat, real ingredients. I did not always love to cook.

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Martha Stewart Cooking Bread Baking 127

Work With What You've Got

DECEMBER 18, 2009

You must use oil based food coloring in almond bark, or really weird things happen. Nathan got me some tees at the thrift store, and I was taking the staples out and…you get the picture. Yes, ladies and gentleman, that’s another bag recently Thrifted by my gorgeous and talented husband. No one has thrifting mojo like he does.

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Thrifting Fridays Thrift Stores Band-Aid 40

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Make a list of ALL your recurring subscriptions, everything from Amazon to Fab Fit Fun to Netflix, and everything in between. We did this and realized that we have Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, Disney +, and Sling TV—and my kids want HBO Max. Also, look into food delivery services, such as GrubHub, Uber Eats, and Door Dash.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 23, 2011

Instead of using aluminum foil or plastic wrap to cover casseroles and leftovers, store the food in re-usable containers. There is an initial investment, but I have seen similiar containers at yard sales or thrift stores and at Bed Bath and Beyond where they regularly offer 20% coupons. I have 4 different sizes.

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Economical Kitchen Paper Groceries 185

Couponing 101

JANUARY 15, 2015

We took an inventory of the food we have on hand and it is SHOCKING how much we truly have when we dig all the way to the back! While it gets repetitive to eat the same thing over, and over, and OVER, I am reminded that I should be thankful to not only have food on our table each night, but to have an abundance of food at that!

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Leftovers Freezers Gift Cards January 40

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

My mother was loving and worked so hard to provide for us, but it was frequently a struggle to get food, keep heat on, and other necessities. things on Buy Nothing first and then thrift stores or Facebook marketplace, so I found a good play kitchen on marketplace when my little wanted one. Out of necessity originally. Dinner is dinner!

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Virginia Kids and Family Library Frugal 185