The Frugal Girl

MARCH 6, 2024

Do you bake it first? E I do bake it first! If you have a chest freezer or other non-defrosting freezer, homemade bread can stay fresh for several months in its frozen state. I am not trying as hard to save money on groceries as I used to Back in the day, I definitely worked harder on my grocery spending than I do now.

Grocery Spending 190

Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Sewing 190

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

If you’ve read my blog, you’ve probably heard me say that our bills may not be negotiable, but our grocery receipts usually are. When finances are tight, often the only area we can control is our food spending. My #1 tip for trimming grocery spending is an easy one: Serve simple, frugal, scheduled meals. Baked Ziti.

Grocery Spending 246

Grocery Spending Grocery Groceries Food and Drink 246

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 6, 2016

31 Days to Slash your Grocery Spending. Don’t be afraid of the clearance section at the grocery store. I regularly find produce, meat, dairy, eggs, baked goods, and dry goods marked down at 40% – 50% off or more. At my main grocery store, all of the clearance is marked with bright yellow stickers.

Grocery Spending 100

Grocery Spending Clearance Grocery Groceries 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

Are you spending more at the grocery store lately? Rising prices are affecting everyone’s bank account, and groceries are leading the way. Everyone is trying to figure out how to save money on groceries! Groceries is one budget category that can get out of control very quickly, and that’s before inflation.

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Looking for ways to save money on groceries? Groceries is one budget category that can get out of control very quickly. However, groceries is also an easy budget category to control, but it takes some planning, skill, and organization. These are strategies I use weekly to keep my grocery bill in line with our budget.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Grocery Groceries Money 113

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 23, 2011

Are you looking for more ways to trim your grocery bill? Try replacing some paper products on your list with cloth and re-usable products that you probably have around the house and you will not only reduce your grocery spending, but you will also reduce your waste. Switch from parchment paper to silicone baking mats.

Economical 185

Economical Kitchen Paper Grocery 185

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 13, 2017

Grocery spending can get out of hand quickly, so I post our weekly menu to ensure that I am planning it weekly. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. Monday: I never made the baked ziti last weekend like I thought I would, so I made it on Monday, because I knew I would need leftovers on Tuesday night.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Financial Goals 100