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DECEMBER 18, 2015

I roasted it immediately and used the meat of it for this week’s meals. I also made a bone stock and froze 2 (2 cup) portions of chopped meat to use later. After feasting on turkey the week after Thanksgiving too, it’s safe to say that we’re a little tired of it. Friday: Leftover.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2016

I don’t have a recipe for nachos on the blog, but they’re so easy to make. I browned meat, using my homemade taco seasoning and layered chips, meat, cheese, chopped onions, and tomatoes on a large rimmed baking sheet. I still had chopped cooked turkey and homemade stock leftovers in the freezer from Thanksgiving.

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Leftovers Homemade Kids and Family Budgeting 100

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NOVEMBER 6, 2015

Wednesday: Chicken, Potatoes, and Carrots leftovers from Tuesday night. Friday: We’re going to a Spaghetti dinner fundraiser to benefit the Jr ROTC at the high school and then going to the football game. Want to lower your grocery bill? How I Use Pinterest for Meal Planning. 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Freezers 100

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DECEMBER 5, 2015

I roasted my free turkey that I received from Giant and as you’ll see below I used the meat and stock through out the week for my meal planning. This is my absolute FAVORITE way to use leftover turkey and gravy. Noodle soup is always so soothing when you’re not feeling well. Want to lower your grocery bill?

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Thanksgiving 100

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APRIL 6, 2016

However, there are simple things we can do every day that help Mother Earth by using less energy, sending less trash to the land fills, and conserving our natural resources. So we’re helping the environment and saving money…it’s a win-win. Trap rain water and use to water your plants and garden.

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Saving Money Gift Cards Money Giveaway 100

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APRIL 3, 2015

Sunday: I am becoming better at putting leftovers in the freezer if we are not going to eat them in time before they go bad. Wednesday: I used leftover taco meat from Monday night to make Burrito Bowls. Friday : I have had a gift card for Cheesecake Factory for about 5 years and we’re finally going to use it.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Tacos 100

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JANUARY 15, 2016

I had leftover rotisserie chicken in the freezer and I used my homemade chicken stock. Wednesday: Leftover soup from Monday night, grilled cheese sandwiches, apple slices. We’re all looking for new weekly meal plan ideas. Want to lower your grocery bill? How I Use Pinterest for Meal Planning.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2016

Use my referral code to join. Sunday: Clean out the fridge: leftover ziti and other various leftovers. Wednesday: Leftover chicken thighs from Tuesday night and leftover smashed potatoes from Monday night, along with steamed vegetables, and homemade applesauce. Want to lower your grocery bill?

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Meals Leftovers Kids and Family Homemade 100

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FEBRUARY 4, 2016

Sunday: leftover lasagna (from Friday night), garden salad, and cheap, but tasty garlic homemade. Friday: We’re going out to dinner with some friends to a local favorite diner. Lunches and snacks included ravioli for the kids, leftovers for me, apples, oranges, pretzels, yogurt sticks, cheese sticks, and tortilla chips.

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Friends And Family Sale Homemade Leftovers Kids and Family 100

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AUGUST 28, 2015

If you’re on Facebook , I started posting time & money saving tips videos over there. I used leftover roasted chicken that I had in the freezer. Lunches and snacks included leftovers, pb & j, apples, oranges, cheese & crackers, grapes, tortilla chips & cheese. How I Use Pinterest for Meal Planning.

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Burritos Freezers Leftovers Breakfast 100

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JANUARY 29, 2016

I used the recipe on the cornmeal bag and I baked in my cast iron skillet. We ate leftover ham & bean soup, kielbasa, and whatever we felt like eating. We ate leftover ham & bean soup, kielbasa, and whatever we felt like eating. Tuesday: I made Burrito Bowls using leftovers from Monday night.

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Leftovers Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family Homemade 100

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

I’ve recently re-started the series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget , because I missed the accountability and I had several readers ask for its return. They’re about 30-40% off regular price, depending on the variety. We ate leftovers. Wednesday: leftover night from Tuesday’s dinner.

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Budgeting Budget 2017 Home and Garden 100

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NOVEMBER 18, 2016

What We Ate this Week: Monday: Burrito Bowls with leftover chicken from last week. Thursday: leftovers from Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Even if you’re not hosting a big gathering, buy them. Roast one up now for your family and freeze leftovers for future meals. I use Ebates on almost every purchase I buy online.

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MAY 8, 2015

Sunday: Dinner was grilled pork chops, fresh strawberries, and any leftover odds & ends in the fridge. Tip #1: I slow cooked 2 bone-in chicken breasts and 2 packs of chicken thighs and used some of the meat for Monday nights dinner. I used it for Wednesday night’s dinner. Would you like to lower your grocery bill?

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Freezers 100

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JANUARY 28, 2022

If you are struggling with the rising grocery prices or maybe you need to make room for your family’s growing appetites, take a look at the following list and see what changes you can make to cut your grocery bill…and still eat really well! These are strategies I use weekly to help keep my grocery bill in line with our budget.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

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FEBRUARY 19, 2016

Use my referral code to join. I adapted slightly, because I didn’t have cilantro and chilies and I used my homemade taco seasoning for flavoring. I ate the leftovers for lunch with tortilla chips. Friday: I found a bag of potstickers from BJ’s in the back of my freezer, so I’m going to use them in a soup.

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Budgeting Budget Kids and Family Homemade 100

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MARCH 5, 2016

Friday: Leftovers from Thursday night. Lunches and snacks included sandwiches, leftover spaghetti, apples, oranges, yogurt sticks, cheese sticks, and Girl Scout cookies. We’re always looking for new weekly meal plan ideas. Want to lower your grocery bill? How I Use Pinterest for Meal Planning.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

I’ve recently re-started the series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget , because I missed the accountability and I had several readers ask for its return. Dinner #1 (as they call it) is usually a sandwich or leftovers previous nights. Friday: leftover sloppy joes, french fries, steamed vegetables. homemade applesauce.

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Budgeting Budget Freezers Kids and Family 100

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

You can use pre-printed grocery lists to keep inventory and add extra items on the side. Consistently using things you already have not only saves money but also prevents food waste. Pro tip : Statistically, over 40% of families order take-out because they’re tired and don’t feel like cooking. Repurpose leftovers.

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Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

You can use pre-printed grocery lists to keep inventory and add extra items on the side. Consistently using things you already have not only saves money but also prevents food waste. Pro tip : Statistically, over 40% of families order take-out because they’re tired and don’t feel like cooking. Repurpose leftovers.

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Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

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JANUARY 22, 2016

I serve the applesauce as a side for many meals and use it in baking. This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: I made homemade meatballs for the first time using a random recipe I found on Pinterest. The recipe called for 2 pounds of beef, but I used 1 pound ground beef and a pound of Italian sausages that I found marked down.

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Budgeting Budget Homemade Freezers 100

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MAY 29, 2015

Thursday: Another busy night, so I made Burrito Bowls with leftover cooked chicken and taco meat that I had in the freezer. Friday: We’re going out for pizza. Would you like to lower your grocery bill? How I Use Pinterest for Meal Planning. When I have more time for dinner prep, I like to make my own BBQ sauce.

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Budgeting Budget Hotel Freezers 100

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APRIL 1, 2021

It sounds dreadful, but it is possible to reduce your grocery bill without making everyone in your family miserable. 3 – Reduce your monthly utility bills. Collect your bills and start shopping around for new vendors. An easy lunch idea in one word: leftovers! Related Reading: How to Save Money on Groceries.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

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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. I use flannel hankies during sniffle season.

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Economical Kitchen Paper Groceries 185

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FEBRUARY 15, 2019

If you need to find some wiggle room in your budget, or combat the rising grocery prices, or maybe make room for your family’s growing appetites, take a look at the following list and see what changes you can make to reduce what you’re spending on groceries…and still eat really well! You’ll be thankful later. Thaw as needed.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Couponing 101

JANUARY 6, 2012

Did you know that meal planning is one of the keys to saving money on your grocery bill? Using coupons will save you money at the register, but using your food wisely is going to save you money as well! We wasted more food (produce, leftovers, etc. Leftovers – Ugh. We spent more on groceries.

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Saving Money Meals Money Menu Planning 98

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

And one of the best ways to do it is to use a 529 plan.&#. FIRE Getters presents Top 5 Ways To Trim Our Grocery Bills! So we spent some time researching on ways to cut down our grocery bill. Rosa Wilson presents Change of Address: 10 Reasons Your Gas Bill is So High posted at Change of Address.

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Frugal Movies Finance Bills 150

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JUNE 5, 2015

They used 22 plastic bags to bag 31 items. We’re fairly new to camping. We have a pop up and a small propane grill that we use to make most of our meals. My oldest daughter loves sausage burgers, so when they’re on sale, which is quite frequently, I buy them. Would you like to lower your grocery bill?

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Budgeting Budget Tacos Friends And Family Sale 100

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FEBRUARY 16, 2016

We use an online account like, Capital One 360 (my referral link). Read 11 Simple Menu Planning Tips to learn how to reduce your grocery bill without making everyone in your family miserable. 3 – Reduce your monthly utility bills. Collect your bills and start shopping around for new vendors. Try freezer cooking.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Nicoles Nickels

MARCH 8, 2011

If you’re a frequent Nicole’s Nickels reader you know I am all about getting MORE with what you have! Use leftover cereal as ice cream toppings. Towards your Bills: Once a week practice a NO ELECTRICITY DAY. Don’t use TV’s, games, or computers. In other words, have some good old-fashioned FUN!

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Pizza Giveaway Bills Bread 45

For the Mommas

AUGUST 23, 2016

So between the breakdown and the pending repair bills they were not the happiest people. You’re probably thinking that doesn’t sound all that strange. In fact they were eating the leftover sauce with a spoon and even asked for a second sandwich. MyStrangewich recipe was the YOLO Brunch Sandwich Recipe.

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Recipes French's Cheer Repairs 40

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MAY 14, 2013

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. We also don’t want to come home to a credit card bill. Usually there is enough leftovers for the last night to be a ‘clean out the fridge’ night.

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Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 153

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

Today we’re meeting a reader who is an artist, a homeschooler, a boy-mom, and a renter by choice. Tell us a little about yourself I’m Karen A. I mentioned it to my fiance and he asked me to please cut his hair for him, using the article as a guide! Hello, everyone! Here’s Karen: 1.

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Rent Son Frugal Home and Garden 182

Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 11, 2012

We’ll use any leftover quick service credits at the food court on sandwich boxes to go. I’ll just take all of my checks to the bank before we leave and get large bills to pay off our balance when we check in. We’ll use those on the drive, along with all the coupons and free snacks/drinks I’ll bring from home.

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December Disney Daughter Home and Garden 80

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JULY 9, 2015

Acadia’s advice is to be creative and think about your talents and gifts and how you could use them to make extra money. Acadia’s husband used his handy skills to fix up their home that they eventually sold for a profit. Jenn and her husband sold stuff they were no longer using and put it towards debt.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2017

Our bills and responsibilities didn’t waiver however, even though our income dipped. This new strategy had us looking in the same direction with regards to our financial future and my husband was on board. ” It might be small, but its size has probably set us up very well financially.

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