The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

She was feeling kinda sad and isolated since she can’t drive; I took her out to a little Mexican restaurant near where she lives, and then she treated us both to a massage, since she had a gift card. and then I went home and made an alfredo sauce for pasta, with some kale and leftover ham mixed in. unbaked, obviously!

Leftovers 130

Leftovers Safeway Club Dinner 130

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. ? It’s gotten to be a bit of a disaster because of the last few crazy weeks, so once I take inventory, I will decide on a dinner plan that uses up some of my fridge contents. ?

Leftovers 190

Leftovers Dinner Burritos Safeway 190

The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

I don’t normally include cents in these reports, but I think it’s funny that I bought groceries within one cent at two different stores! 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. at Giant $26.05 at Aldi So, $119.06

Cat 205

Cat Chiquita Leftovers Green And Frugal 205

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. I am so happy and relieved. And now it’s time to study for the exam next Tuesday.

Leftovers 130

Leftovers Burritos Homemade Freezers 130

The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 6, 2023

What We Ate Saturday Lisey was so exhausted when she got here, she ended up hitting the hay at like 6:30 pm and she didn’t even want dinner. And then we returned the didn’t-fit items the next day. I got myself a little more organized on the school front. I snuggled with Chiquita. Zoe was at work. I would do that again!

Leftovers 191

Leftovers Dinner Chiquita Green And Frugal 191

The Frugal Girl

AUGUST 25, 2023

What We Ate Saturday I’d eaten a late lunch and wasn’t hungry. To back up: Zoe wasn’t feeling well, so I offered to bake a frozen pizza for her. Monday Zoe still wasn’t feeling well and just wanted some mac and cheese so I made that for her. Let’s see. I spent: $32 at Aldi $8 at Safeway $17.50

Leftovers 210

Leftovers Dominos Dinner Freezers 210

The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Well, it wasn’t. Wednesday Zoe didn’t get home until later, so she ate some leftover sandwiches. Just still cloudy and damp all day. Maaaaaybe today the sun will peek out. I spent: $50 at Safeway And that’s it! It was a low-spending week for me. and served them with some fruit and sliced veggies.

Safeway 192

Safeway Freezers Leftovers Dinner 192

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. I didn’t realize until this rewatch with Zoe, that that’s a direct quote from Pride and Prejudice. I spent $63 at Safeway, spread out between an embarrassing number of trips.

Safeway 202

Safeway Toaster Ovens Leftovers Toasters 202

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 5, 2024

On the other hand, a salad kit did ensure that we actually ate a salad, so I don’t know. 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). Friday I don’t know!

Grocery Shopping 130

Grocery Shopping New Year's Grocery Groceries 130

Couponing 101

APRIL 4, 2011

Here is our menu plan for this week: Breakfasts: Oatmeal. Fluffy Baked Chocolate Donuts (I want to try these so bad, but I don’t have a donut pan, so we’ll see how they turn out! Cauliflower Cheese Soup , Portuguese White Bread (didn’t make this last week ). Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Fresh Fruit.

Menu Planning 51

Menu Planning Menu Plans Leftovers Homemade 51

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 12, 2024

Thursday Leftover tacos. Friday I don’t know what the plan is. Sunday Lisey’s boyfriend’s mom made dinner for us: chicken plus rice and beans. And afterward we all got froyo together. Monday A rainy, rainy day! We went to a place at the Ala Moana mall called Señor Pepe’s. We got some frozen pizzas.

Hawaii 191

Hawaii Green And Frugal Tacos Pancakes 191

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 8, 2024

a friend gave this to me because she didn’t like the spice level! If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. ? Thursday An eat-up-leftovers night! What I Spent It was a cheap week at my house. I spent $18 at Safeway, and that was it! That’s an awfully short spending report. So, so good.

Dinner 130

Dinner Sunshine Leftovers Breakfast 130

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! Chiquita commandeered the empty pizza box Wednesday Zoe was out with a friend, so I ate the leftover burger from Monday night.

Freezers 187

Freezers Dominos Hawaii Chiquita 187

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. Friday We’ve got leftovers, so that’s probably what we will eat tonight. I love blueberry pancakes! Rolls > turkey.

Fridays 200

Fridays Bath and Body Works Thanksgiving Pancakes 200

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

I don’t really measure anything anymore when I make it; I eyeball pretty much everything about it, which works nicely when you have squashes of varying proportions. Friday I have an evening lab, but there are leftovers here so that’s probably what Zoe will eat after work. I’m just happy! Stay tuned. ?

Green And Frugal 192

Green And Frugal Halloween Dinner Leftovers 192

The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 13, 2023

What I Spent Four days this week involved chicken thighs, and I didn’t even realize it until I typed this post up! Monday A longggg lecture day for me, and I had leftover chicken. so Zoe’s gonna bake some ham and Swiss sandwiches for herself, and I don’t know what I’m going to eat.

Chiquita 130

Chiquita Green And Frugal Leftovers Cars 130

The Frugal Girl

AUGUST 31, 2023

What We Ate Saturday Leftover chipotle chicken on a salad. pre-frying, obviously I purposely didn’t fry all of the chicken, with the plan to save some for frying the next night. I have no idea where we’re going, and I don’t care because the social aspect is the main point.

Wellness 208

Wellness Toaster Ovens Fry's Bread 208

Couponing 101

JANUARY 6, 2012

Did you know that meal planning is one of the keys to saving money on your grocery bill? 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. Leftovers – Ugh.

Saving Money 98

Saving Money Meals Money Menu Planning 98

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

However, it can be an easy budget category to manage, but it takes some planning, skill, and organization. There’s a reason why menu planning is #1 on this list. When I plan a menu, my spending is generally under control. Also, I plan for everything–breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and dinners.

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Grocery Groceries Money 130

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

However, groceries is also an easy budget category to control, but it takes some planning, skill, and organization. Personally, if I don’t make a shopping list and plan my meals, my grocery budget is toast. There’s a reason why menu planning is #1 on this list. How to Save Money on Groceries.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Grocery Groceries Money 113

Coupons Do Work

APRIL 14, 2015

I haven’t bought my kids new clothes in 2 years. 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. Step 2: leftovers.

Budget 100

Budget Budgeting Food Kids and Family 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2016

I don’t find too many coupons for foods that we eat and I only save about $3-5 in paper coupons on each weekly shopping trip, which is hardly extreme. So I don’t rely on coupons to save big at the grocery store, and I don’t need to, because there are so many ways to save money on groceries, and coupons are not involved.

Saving Money 100

Saving Money Grocery Groceries Money 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2014

If I don’t plan our meals and my shopping list, I spend too much money and make too many extra stops to the grocery store during the week. Over the holidays, I wasn’t as diligent with my meal planning and our grocery bill went over what I budget for food. Meal Planning Saves Your Sanity.

Meals 186

Meals Simple Menu Planning Menu Plans 186

Coupons Do Work

MARCH 17, 2015

It isn’t perfect but it is done with a mom’s TLC – and I saved $30 bucks there. Food: I do a monthly menu plan. I take what I have in my pantry, check out my kids sports schedule and plan accordinly. The days I do cook, Sunday for example, I hope to have enough for leftovers for another day.

Money Saving 100

Money Saving Money 2015 Saving 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

A little up front planning will help you save money while on your trip, so that you can have the relaxed vacation that you''ve been waiting for. Using only cash while on vacation will force you to question each purchase, especially when it comes to spending money on unnecessary souvenirs--you won''t want to waste your cash.

Vacation 153

Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 153

Couponing 101

JANUARY 17, 2012

I don’t consider myself an expert by any means, but I know I’ve learned a TON in the past year. Don’t Waste – When you begin to pay more for meat, produce, and dairy, it really becomes painful to see it spoil. This ties in with my menu-planning goal as well! Garden – I am a terrible gardener.

Whole Foods 94

Whole Foods Saving Money Money Food 94

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2011

So instead of menu planning, buying what we need and eating it, we are buying what we feel like, cooking too much and throwing away the rest instead of eating the leftovers. Ny taking your own bags, reusing plastic bags you already have or even sewing some fabric bags from old t-shirts and things you can save a lot.

Saving Money 220

Saving Money Money Reuse Home and Garden 220

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

And while I don’t like parting with our money, I am grateful that this repair won’t send us into financial distress. If you can’t answer with the word, CASH , then please, set yourself up for success and build your emergency fund. The easiest way to reduce your grocery spending is to plan your meals.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100