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JUNE 12, 2015

Every Friday, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. I served with steamed broccoli and the very last container of my homemade sugar-free applesauce. Friday: It’s pizza night here, but it’s too hot turn on the oven, so I’m grilling the pizza instead. Would you like to lower your grocery bill?

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Budgeting Budget Homemade Freezers 100

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FEBRUARY 12, 2016

This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: Cheese burgers, fries, steamed broccoli, and homemade applesauce. I browned meat, using my homemade taco seasoning and layered chips, meat, cheese, chopped onions, and tomatoes on a large rimmed baking sheet. Monday: Homemade Turkey Noodle soup and garden salad. My most favorite dinner!

Leftovers 100

Leftovers Homemade Kids and Family Budgeting 100

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JANUARY 22, 2016

Last Saturday, I made a trip to an apple orchard to get enough apples to make my Sugar-Free Homemade Applesauce to last us through the rest of winter. This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: I made homemade meatballs for the first time using a random recipe I found on Pinterest. I served with homemade applesauce.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Homemade Freezers 100

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

Homemade Applesauce. Homemade Applesauce. Friday: My youngest daughter’s elementary school is having a back-to-school potluck picnic. Want to lower your grocery bill? Also, read: 30 Taco Tuesday Recipes. Turkey & Black Bean Tacos. Garden Salad. Wednesday: Tortellini & Spinach Soup. Garden Salad. Thursday:

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Tacos 100

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APRIL 3, 2015

Every Friday, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. I browned 2 pounds of ground turkey, added my homemade taco seasoning , 2/3 cup water, and a can of drained and rinsed black beans. Thursday: I grilled sausages (again) and serving with steamed broccoli and homemade sugar-free applesauce. Monday: Turkey Tacos.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Tacos 100

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DECEMBER 4, 2020

I made homemade applesauce when the orchard was having an end of season sale. I made homemade chicken stock from bones that I keep in the freezer until I have enough to make a big pot of stock. My latest grocery routine is to place an online order for a Friday morning pickup. Yep, I found a $20 bill last year on the beach!

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November 2020 Frugal Old Navy 130

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MARCH 5, 2016

This Week’s Dinners: Saturday & Sunday: Knowing that we’d be in a pool for the weekend, I packed pasta salad, homemade chicken tenders, my mom’s chicken salad sandwiches, apples, bananas, and various snacks. Wednesday: Spaghetti, garden salad, homemade applesauce. Friday: Leftovers from Thursday night.

Budgeting 100

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APRIL 8, 2016

Friday, 4/1: My family scattered on Friday night. The shop donated a portion of our dinner bill to this charity. Friday, 4/8: I bought a ham before the Easter holiday, so I’m baking it for tonight’s dinner and it should provide enough chopped ham leftovers for many future meals. I roasted it all on one pan.

Leftovers 100

Leftovers Easter Dinner Daughter 100

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OCTOBER 12, 2018

Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week. homemade refried beans. Friday: Ham & Bean Soup – Used ham hocks that have been in the freezer for several months. Friday: Ham & Bean Soup – Used ham hocks that have been in the freezer for several months. garden salad.

Frugal 100

Frugal Freezers Friends And Family Sale Financial Goals 100

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APRIL 10, 2015

Every Friday, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: Red Pepper & Feta Turkey Burgers , leftover chicken chili (that was in the freezer), homemade sugar-free applesauce. Friday: Leftover chicken tacos from Tuesday night and cantaloupe. Would you like to lower your grocery bill?

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Freezers 100

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Homemade Sugar-Free Applesauce. homemade applesauce. homemade applesauce. Friday: leftover sloppy joes, french fries, steamed vegetables. Want to lower your grocery bill? Twice Baked Broccoli Cheesy Potatoes – made a double batch and my kids ate them after school. Thursday: . Thanks mom & dad!

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Freezers Kids and Family 100

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NOVEMBER 20, 2015

This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: Easy Homemade Lasagna , steamed vegetables, Cheap, but Tasty Garlic Bread. Friday: This Week’s Breakfasts, Lunches, and Snacks: Breakfasts included eggs & toast, and cereal & bananas. Want to lower your grocery bill? I found two packages of sausages marked down 50% off.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Freezers 100

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FEBRUARY 19, 2016

I adapted slightly, because I didn’t have cilantro and chilies and I used my homemade taco seasoning for flavoring. It was a hit and tastes like a homemade version of boxed rice mixes. Tuesday: Slow Cooker Pesto Chicken, Hasselback potatoes , steamed broccoli, homemade applesauce. Want to lower your grocery bill?

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Kids and Family Homemade 100

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MARCH 18, 2016

For convenience, I frequently serve steamed vegetables and my homemade sugar-free applesauce as side dishes and you will see it often in our menu. I also made smashed potatoes and gravy, steamed broccoli, and homemade applesauce. Want to lower your grocery bill? Every week, I share what we ate for the week on our budget.

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JANUARY 29, 2016

Wednesday: This was by far my favorite meal of the week: Roasted Pork Tenderloin , brussel sprouts, and homemade applesauce. We also had homemade applesauce. Friday: Homemade Easy Lasagna. Want to lower your grocery bill? Monday: Slow Cooker Chicken & Black Bean Tacos . Please share in the comments.

Leftovers 100

Leftovers Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family Homemade 100

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JANUARY 15, 2016

I had leftover rotisserie chicken in the freezer and I used my homemade chicken stock. Friday: I’m going to throw some sausages on the grill and serve with freezer fries, and a steamed vegetable. Want to lower your grocery bill? It’s a tasty soup and very easy to prepare. Please share in the comments.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Leftovers 100

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

When I got home, I washed the apples in some vinegar water and made my first batch of homemade sugar-free applesauce of the season. Monday: Sirloin Steak with pan sauce, Hasselback Potatoes , garden salad, homemade applesauce. Tuesday: Instant Pot 3-Ingredient Chicken & Gravy , mashed potatoes, garden salad, homemade applesauce.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget 2017 Home and Garden 100

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FEBRUARY 26, 2016

Wednesday: Leftover chicken thighs from Tuesday night and leftover smashed potatoes from Monday night, along with steamed vegetables, and homemade applesauce. Thursday: Turkey & Black Bean Tacos, homemade applesauce. Friday: I am going out to dinner with a group of high school friends. Want to lower your grocery bill?

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Meals Leftovers Kids and Family Homemade 100

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APRIL 15, 2016

Thursday: I grilled sausages and served with Pierogies, steamed vegetables, and homemade sugar-free applesauce. Friday: It’s been a long week, so I’m throwing a frozen pizza in the oven and calling it a day. Want to lower your grocery bill? It really is tasty and also very easy to make. Let us know in the comments.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Kids and Family 100

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OCTOBER 20, 2017

homemade sugar-free applesauce. Friday: Grilled pork chops, sweet potatoes, garden salad. Want to lower your grocery bill? Monday : Goulash – This recipe called for 2 cups of dried pasta, but I added more stock and used an entire 16 oz box. garden salad. Tuesday: Chicken, Sweet Potato, Black Bean Quesadillas.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Daughter 100

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OCTOBER 13, 2017

I served with steamed vegetables and homemade sugar-free applesauce. Friday: We have loads of leftovers, so I will disappoint my family with leftover night. Want to lower your grocery bill? Lunches included leftovers, sandwiches, chicken nuggets, soups, apples, pretzels, and yogurt sticks. Please share in the comments.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Financial Goals 100

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APRIL 17, 2015

Every Friday, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. I served with Pioneer Women’s skillet cornbread and my homemade sugar-free applesauce. Friday: I’m going out to dinner with high school friends and my kids are going to a birthday party. Would you like to lower your grocery bill? I ordered pizza.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Freezers 100

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JANUARY 8, 2016

I put sliced red pepper and red onion, split chicken breasts, homemade fajita seasoning , juice from a lime in a slow cooker and cooked on low for 6 hours. Friday: Tonight my husband and I are taking our staff and their spouses out for dinner for a post holiday celebration. Want to lower your grocery bill? Take out the chicken.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Dinner 100

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

I’ll make my own homemade burrito bowls in the future. Friday: I’m grilling burgers, and serving with fries, fruit, and corn on the cob. Want to lower your grocery bill? My daughters told me they “like the other burrito bowls better” This version was a little dry, so I have to agree with them.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget 2017 Financial Goals 100

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OCTOBER 30, 2015

I usually add a side of steamed vegetables and cheap, but tasty homemade garlic bread. Friday: It’s pizza night. Want to lower your grocery bill? I brown ground meat, pour a jar of tomato sauce over the meat, add the sauce to cooked pasta and call it a night. Wednesday: Our 15 year wedding anniversary.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Daughter Dinner 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 29, 2012

It cost over $1000, so when we went to go out for our Friday night dinner (we hate cooking on Fridays), we decided to stay in to save money. We used olives, big, restaurant style chips, fresh salsa, homemade guacamole, jalapenos, tomatoes, and of course a lot of cheese. When I proposed this to the boyfriend, he agreed.

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Frugal Wine Saving Money Money 188

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JUNE 5, 2015

Every Friday, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Tuesday: I browned 3 pounds of ground turkey and added my homemade taco seasoning , so we had hard shell tacos with watermelon and strawberries as a side. The taco meat also goes well in my Homemade Burrito Bowls , in place of the chicken. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Tacos Friends And Family Sale 100

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NOVEMBER 13, 2015

You can use store bought fajita packs or make homemade fajita seasoning. Friday: My girls are having two friends for a sleepover. Want to lower your grocery bill? Pull out the chicken and slice, put back in the slow cooker and stir everything up really well. Wednesday: Spaghetti with steamed veg and mandarin oranges as sides.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Lunch 100

For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

And schedule theme nights such as Meatless Monday, Taco Tuesday, or Pizza Friday to excite your family about dinner time while managing a hungry family’s expectations! 5. Towards your Bills: Once a week practice a NO ELECTRICITY DAY. Use leftover cereal as ice cream toppings. Don’t use TV’s, games, or computers.

Giveaway 78

Giveaway Pizza Kids and Family Video Games 78

Couponing 101

JANUARY 15, 2015

What we are still paying for: • Regular Bills • Home Business Expenses • Gas • That’s it! and homemade enchilada sauce for a Mexican casserole the next night! Thankfully I do have a gift card from a Best Buy Black Friday deal that I can use to cover the cost! This way the food doesn’t “feel” like leftovers!

Leftovers 40

Leftovers Freezers Gift Cards January 40

Work With What You've Got

FEBRUARY 22, 2010

First of all, they had at least 10 bags that fit my bill. Yesterday a girlfriend who couldn’t make it Friday (due to a slumber party full of eight year old boys at hers, bless) came over and we watched Cure DVDS and talked. And fried bread and butter pickles and tableside homemade smores. But then we went to Nordstrom Rack.

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Rent Birthday DVDs Watches 40

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OCTOBER 6, 2017

Chicken Orzo Soup: I used some cooked chicken and homemade chicken stock from last week’s freezer cooking session. Homemade Sugar-Free Applesauce. homemade sugar-free applesauce. homemade sugar-free applesauce. Want to lower your grocery bill? It was still delicious and my family gobbled it up. garden salad.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Freezers 100

Frugal Luxuries

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

In fact, it was Terri's long-standing "Frugal Fridays", "Thrifty Thursday" and " Frugal Week " posts that have inspired me to create my own ongoing accountability list by way of this and future posts celebrating the Art of Frugality. Reduced our Netflix bill to watch online only. It should be ready to drink in a few weeks.

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Art Frugal Painting Home and Garden 40