The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Which is fine until I need to use the mouse. ? Sunday I went freezer spelunking and found a jar of homemade butter chicken sauce, a bag with two chicken thighs, and a package of marked-down naan. Tuesday I don’t know what to call this…a scrambled egg burrito? In other news, here’s my blogging situation.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

I don’t think I failed, but I do think that I’m gonna have to study even harder for this Med-Surg class. I used a Starbucks gift card for a drink and sandwich My friend Mia and I went out to Starbucks with Sonia, and I used a gift card from my Erie YourTurn rewards to pay for my purchase.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 26, 2024

What I Spent I did get a Hungry Harvest box and I made a small trip to Aldi, but I haven’t done an honest-to-goodness grocery shopping trip since we got back from Hawaii! I’ve done some freezer scrounging to come up with things to eat, so…yay for using up what’s on hand. squirrel-watching I spent: $ 6.99

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Couponing 101

APRIL 28, 2019

With just one chicken, I can typically make 2-3 meals and several cups of homemade chicken broth! It really is not spicy despite the spices used, but if you’re concerned, you can omit any spices you don’t want. You can also set it aside until you are ready to use it in your recipe. Homemade Chicken Stock.

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The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

I’m using metal containers to pack my lunches Reusable containers make for a greener lunch, and a cheaper lunch. And since I’m gonna eat my food pretty promptly, I don’t care that metal containers are opaque. I also have a couple of small metal containers by To-Go Ware that I use almost every time I pack a lunch.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 21, 2019

And then, when we finally pick a few, they get thrown in our faces since Mr.-Picky-Pants won’t eat the store bought, organic, $1.68 Here are 10 of my favorite homemade baby food recipes (best for 6-12 month olds): 1. Starting out simple but this is a great combo that I hadn’t thought of until I stumbled upon it!

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Saving Cents With Sense

JULY 22, 2013

Back to School With Homemade Breakfast Pockets. If you are looking for some new and fun ways to get your kids ready for school with a healthy breakfast, you’ll want to check out these Homemade Breakfast Pockets. Use what you have on hand, add in some veggies, or invent a unique creation! Homemade Breakfast Pockets.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

I kind of regretted that I hadn’t ordered another Dinnerly box for this week! Sunday I had eaten a late lunch so I don’t think I even actually ate an official dinner. Obviously, you could give the gift card as a gift, but you could also use it as you buy Christmas gifts. I love blueberry pancakes!

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Saving With Shellie

JULY 1, 2014

. . This Perfect Homemade Granola is so easy and inexpensive to make! Use a few simple ingredients that you most likely have in your pantry. RECIPE: Perfect Homemade Granola Print Author: Shellie Deringer - SavingWithShellie.com Ingredients 4 C. Bake 30-40 minutes, stirring every 5-10 minutes so it doesn''t burn.

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Couponing 101

OCTOBER 23, 2012

With Christmas right around the corner, I’m sure many of you are busy making homemade gifts! You can browse through some of the helpful comments to get an idea of how well it works, and to know which projects you should and shouldn’t use it for. Do you have a Frugal Tip you’d like to share?

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 6, 2024

If you have a chest freezer or other non-defrosting freezer, homemade bread can stay fresh for several months in its frozen state. Do your textbooks automatically come with an audio version, or do you use something to convert them? I don’t know how to use a sewing machine so hand sewing it is. Thank you!!

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The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Last year, to make a little extra cash, I started boarding dogs through Rover, and I am about to start a very very part time job using my RN license for a home care company. homemade bagels! I appreciate that she doesn’t sugarcoat things or present a perfect image, but shares real life with us.

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For the Mommas

AUGUST 12, 2012

Homemade Salsa Recipe. I wanted to share you my Homemade Salsa Recipe. Homemade Salsa Recipe. 1 cup cilantro, finely chopped (less if you aren’t a cilantro fan). 1 cup cilantro, finely chopped (less if you aren’t a cilantro fan). Note- You want to use ripe tomatoes for this. Ingredients.

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Couponing 101

NOVEMBER 18, 2013

I use coconut milk for mine but you can use any kind of milk or a combo of milk and cream. Just use what you prefer or have on hand. I won’t lie and say this tastes *exactly* like the Starbucks version, but it is really good and the price difference is worth the taste difference! You can find even more recipes here.

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Saving With Shellie

MARCH 6, 2014

Have you ever thought about making homemade peanut butter ? Here’s a quick step-by-step guide to making your own peanut butter: Homemade Peanut Butter. You can also up the flavor by using raw peanuts and roasting them yourself. Follow all the steps above using store bought honey roasted peanuts. Just peanuts.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 21, 2019

And then, when we finally pick a few, they get thrown in our faces since Mr.-Picky-Pants won’t eat the store bought, organic, $1.68 Here are 10 of my favorite homemade baby food recipes (best for 6-12 month olds): 1. Starting out simple but this is a great combo that I hadn’t thought of until I stumbled upon it!

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Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 25, 2014

Homemade Coffee Syrups are a piece of cake to make and can be customized to your particular tastes. If you don’t have the ingredients, you could easily print and save the recipes for later use! Recipes A Few Shortcuts Weekly Recipe: Homemade Coffee Syrups' How great is that?

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 12, 2015

I’ve been making homemade chicken stock for years. You see, I didn’t start cooking until I became a stay at home mother at the ripe age of 36. Stock can be used immediately, or once stock has cooled completely, place in the refrigerator overnight. I use containers of different sizes: 32 oz, 16 oz and 1 cup.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

For starters, I didn’t donate plasma this month and that is usually my biggest source of extra cash. Lately, the line has been really long to get in and I wasn’t in the mood to stand in it. Homemade Roasted Tomato Sauce. My plan is to use the sauce for pizza. I used it on some necessities. Received $5.52

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Nicoles Nickels

JUNE 28, 2013

This week Amanda at A Few Shortcuts gives us a dairy free version of Homemade Nutella ! If you don’t have the ingredients or they’re not on sale near you, you could easily print and save the recipes for later use! Recipes A Few Shortcuts Weekly Recipe: Homemade Nutella'

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 9, 2024

Tell us a little about yourself! My cute kids when they were little I used to be a Spanish teacher until I stopped working to stay home with my kids. I don’t know how I heard about Katy’s blog first! Over time, our homestead will be a frugal “win”, although it certainly isn’t at the beginning!

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Nicoles Nickels

AUGUST 30, 2013

Amanda at A Few Shortcuts is taking us back to our roots with a lesson this week. Amanda will teach you How to Make THE BEST Homemade French Fries. If you don’t have the ingredients or they’re not on sale near you, you could easily print and save the recipes for later use! Comments Um, yum!

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Nicoles Nickels

JULY 5, 2013

This week Amanda at A Few Shortcuts gives us another homemade version of a normally store-bought item: Easy Homemade Ketchup ! If you don’t have the ingredients or they’re not on sale near you, you could easily print and save the recipes for later use!

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

This list of thoughtful, but FREE Christmas gift ideas is proof that you don’t need to spend a lot of money on the people you gift to if you use your time, resources, and creativity. Browse the entire list and let us know in the comments which ideas you’re going to give and what free gift ideas you have. Baked Goods.

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Couponing 101

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

With just one chicken, I can typically make 2-3 meals and several cups of homemade chicken broth! It really is not spicy despite the spices used, but if you’re concerned, you can omit any spices you don’t want. You can also set it aside until you are ready to use it in your recipe. Homemade Chicken Stock.

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For the Mommas

APRIL 26, 2016

Homemade Peanut Butter Cup Frappuccino Recipe. Here is a great use for them. I mean a great use besides freezing them and just eating them all. This one just won’t cause you to dip into the kid’s college fund to drink it! Homemade Peanut Butter Cup Frappuccino Recipe. TastyTuesday. 1 Cup milk.

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Couponing 101

MAY 31, 2012

Then make little blobs of yogurt using a small decorating tip or a ziplock bag with the corner cut. I don’t have a freeze-dry machine, so I couldn’t replicate the shelf-stability of the Gerber product. Daily Frugal Tip: Homemade Baby Yogurt Melts is a post from Couponing 101. Thanks, Melissa!

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Nicoles Nickels

AUGUST 9, 2013

So Amanda’s recipe at A Few Shortcuts this week is perfect timing for us. This Homemade Granola Bars recipe looks wonderful just as it is. If you don’t have the ingredients or they’re not on sale near you, you could easily print and save the recipes for later use! Can''t wait to make my own!

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Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

So, I was so excited to try out this recipe for Homemade Caramel Sauce because it is made with real ingredients, simple to make, and will be perfect for all my holiday treats this season. Homemade Caramel Sauce Recipe: Ingredients : 3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar. I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!®

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Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 31, 2015

This Homemade Oreo Ice Cream is incredible and will be a hit with any Oreo fans you have at home. My kids are back to school but with over 100 temperatures still upon us, I needed a sweet treat to help us cool off! Homemade Oreo Ice Cream. Don’t forget to check out all the recipes I have posted on my Recipe Page.

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For the Mommas

AUGUST 16, 2012

Can’t find your pantry staple on sale with a coupon? Don’t worry, you can MAKE your own pantry staple – and save money. I used to be able to get taco seasoning free atleast once a month. I am excited that Mandi was willing to share one of her recipes with us! . Easy Homemade Via Ebook/PDF for $.99

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For the Mommas

JULY 13, 2011

Homemade Caramel Corn Recipe. Homemade Caramel Corn. you can also use microwave popcorn). the baking soda is a must, don’t forget it!}. Don’t worry if its not totally coating, as it melts it will coat the rest of the popcorn. I asked Mystery Husband to recreate the popcorn at home. Ingredients.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 24, 2021

I pulled together a list of ALDI salad ideas using ingredients I found at the store. This recipe is just 5 ingredients and couldn’t be easier to prepare. You will use red onions in other recipes. Use 1/2 – 1 full onion depending on your love of onions. Use as much of the pesto sauce as you’d like.

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Nicoles Nickels

MAY 26, 2011

Name of Product: Homemade Gourmet products. Where can the product be purchased: online from Homemade Gourmet. We have a saying at Homemade Gourmet® that makes our product have a taste and quality like no other meal solution …&#. Reader Amber is the Homemade Gourmet consultant sponsoring this giveaway.

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Nicoles Nickels

MARCH 15, 2013

This week’s recipe from Amanda at A Few Short Cuts is: Homemade Oatmeal Cream Pies. If you don’t have the ingredients or they’re not on sale near you, you could easily print and save the recipes for later use! At least that is what I’m going to tell myself!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 13, 2012

Just in case you are not acquainted with these, a garden stepping stone is a big stone, or cement molded to look like a flat rock, that is decorated and then placed on the ground or in a garden to walk on – so you don’t tromp the plants. Something to use to write messages on the wet cement. I used the sandrete I already had.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 1, 2020

With the global pandemic and the decline of our small business, I have flexed frugal muscles that I didn’t know I have. I also put quite a bit in the freezer for later use and made ham stock from the bone for homemade ham and bean soup. We use the bacon fat in place of butter or oil for eggs and sauteed dishes.

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