The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 5, 2024

Monday I’d gotten a loaf of cinnamon bread out of the freezer on New Year’s Eve day, so I used some of that on Monday to make French toast, which we ate with whipped cream and berries. But I can tell you that the pasta is ALL gone now, so dinner will not include leftover pasta again. Friday I don’t know!

Grocery Shopping 130

Grocery Shopping New Year's Grocery Groceries 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! Sunday I found a few slices of bread in the freezer, so Zoe had some French toast plus the rest of the bacon, and I had some whole-wheat blueberry pancakes.

Freezers 193

Freezers Dominos Hawaii Chiquita 193

The Coupon Game

MAY 12, 2011

It's been forever since I've posted a menu plan. Thus, the weekly menu has not been what it ought to be. I notice I tend to desire to eat out more when the menu isn't planned, which in turn causes a higher cost in our food budget. That needs to get nipped in the bud! That needs to get nipped in the bud!

Menu Planning 49

Menu Planning Menu Plans A&W Homemade 49

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

How to Save Money on Groceries. There’s a reason why menu planning is #1 on this list. When I plan a menu, my spending is generally under control. When I don’t plan, I make multiple trips to the store, eat out too often, and most certainly blow our budget. Shop at Discount and Outlet Stores.

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Coupons Do Work

APRIL 14, 2015

Here is an article I Wrote in 2013 that I am going to repost on how I survive on a $30 bucks a week on my grocery bill for the whole family : Question: can you survive on $200 a month grocery shopping for the whole family? They were the leftovers. Note: to see my example of a monthly menu plan, click here.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Food Kids and Family 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

How to Save Money on Groceries. There’s a reason why menu planning is #1 on this list. When I plan a menu, my spending is generally under control. When I don’t plan, I make multiple trips to the store, eat out too often, and most certainly blow our budget. You’ll be thankful later. Utilize the Freezer.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Grocery Groceries Money 113