Couponing 101

MARCH 27, 2012

If you have a little one who refuses to eat the crust on sliced bread, here’s a great tip from reader Nici: “Two of my three kids don’t like the crust on their sandwiches. ” What other creative ways do you use up leftover crust? I personally like to make croutons from dried-out bread. Thanks, Nici!

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French's Bread Frugal Used 90

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

I pulled together a list of ALDI soup ideas using ingredients I found at the store. Any leftover soups can be served as leftovers or frozen in freezer containers. ** I listed the price I paid for the main ingredients. I served a salad and Take and Bake bread. I served a salad and Take and Bake bread. for 3 lb bag.

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Leftovers Recipes Bread Cooking 130

The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Chiquita joined us because she always wants to be where the people are. Monday A longggg lecture day for me, and I had leftover chicken. Peanut butter has protein, I don’t use a lot of honey, and I use either 100% whole wheat bread, or Dave’s Killer Bread. Fruit salad and chips on the side.

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Chiquita Green And Frugal Leftovers Cars 130

Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 18, 2012

I used my leftover ham bone with meat still on it from Thanksgiving. After Thanksgiving I just threw it in a Ziploc and froze it and so that’s what I’m using. This will be perfect with the leftover hambone from your Christmas ham as well! Leftover Ham and Split Pea Soup. Hurst Beans are just $2.99

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Leftovers Giveaway Thanksgiving Petsmart 101

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

We also used the 40 year old burnt orange coffee pot to make coffee that day as well as the 20 year old ice chest and 25 year old rain ponchos from the local amusement park, old plastic forks and spoons, unused condiment packages from fast food restaurant stops and plastic tablecloths used at last years wedding shower.

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Re-use Used Reuse Amusement Park 235

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 27, 2015

Sunday: Leftovers. Tuesday: Chicken (leftover from Monday night), sweet potatoes, and black bean quesadillas , orange slices. Wednesday: Pasta with Clams and Fresh Tomatoes , steamed broccoli, garlic bread. How I Use Pinterest for Meal Planning. Monday: Whole Chicken in a Crockpot , Hasselback potatoes , green beans.

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Budget Budgeting Leftovers Homemade 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 11, 2016

This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: Easy Lasagna , garden salad, bread. Sunday: Leftover lasagna from Saturday. Wednesday: I used the last of the leftover turkey and stock that I saved from Thanksgiving and made Turkey Orzo Soup. Thursday: Much to my family’s dismay, it’s leftover night. It was tasty.

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Budget Budgeting Leftovers Freezers 100

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 23, 2015

This Week’s Dinners: Monday: Pasta e Fagoili soup and cheap, yet tasty homemade garlic bread. Wednesday: Leftovers from Tuesday night. Thursday: Homemade Clam Chowder and cheap, yet tasty garlic bread. Lunches included leftover soup, leftover chicken, black bean & corn tacos from last week, and pb & j sandwiches.

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Budget Budgeting Leftovers Homemade 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

I used those chopped peppers in Monday nights dinner. This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: Easy Homemade Lasagna , steamed vegetables, Cheap, but Tasty Garlic Bread. Sunday: leftover lasagna and other various leftovers hanging out in the fridge. Thursday: We ate the leftovers from Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.

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Budget Budgeting Leftovers Freezers 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 9, 2011

Paper products, such as toilet paper and diapers are easy for me to use coupons too. Institute a 'Raid the Fridge' Night One night a week, raid the fridge to get rid of leftovers. Set the leftovers up buffet style. Everyone's plate might look different, but you'll at least use up the leftovers and reduce the waste.

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Economical Saving Money Kitchen Money 164

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 23, 2015

We had leftovers for dinner. Tuesday: Easy Lasagna , garlic bread that I made myself from a store-bought loaf of Italian bread that was marked down to 99 cents, steamed broccoli & peas. A big pan of lasagna means yummy leftovers for lunch! We have some gift cards to use that we received at Christmas.

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Budget Budgeting Leftovers Homemade 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 24, 2015

I am getting better at putting leftovers in the freezer if we don’t eat them before they go bad. This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: We had my parents and grandmother over for dinner and I made Pioneer Women’s Chicken Parmigiana, garden salad, steamed broccoli, and my tasty (but cheap) garlic bread.

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Budget Budgeting Leftovers Freezers 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2016

I chopped up the meat that was still on the bone and added it, along with leftover ham from Saturday night’s dinner to the soup. I also made my Cheap, but Tasty Garlic Bread and a salad. It was a yummy dinner and I had leftovers for the week and the freezer. Monday: Leftover Ham & Bean Soup, salad.

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Budget Budgeting Leftovers Dinner 100

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 28, 2015

Our dinners this week: Sunday: I grilled chicken tenders and served with corn on the cob, watermelon and cheap, but tasty garlic bread. I used leftover roasted chicken that I had in the freezer. Wednesday: I made spaghetti, cheap, but tasty garlic bread , and steamed broccoli. How I Use Pinterest for Meal Planning.

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Burritos Freezers Leftovers Breakfast 100

Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Pesto means “pounded” because the traditional preparation was to pound and grind the ingredients into a paste using a mortar and pestle. The mortar and pestle preparation yields a creamier sauce that is a vibrant bright green color, but it takes time and patience, so most people use a small food processor.

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Recipes Used Green Cooking 52

For the Mommas

OCTOBER 6, 2015

Save Money By Finding New Uses For Old Items. When most of us make the decision to start saving money , the focus is on the actual dollar amount we spend every month. Our elders knew how to get the most use out of everything they owned and you can do the same. Leftover cookies make excellent pie crusts for cream pies.

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Saving Money Money Finds Used 40

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 15, 2016

Monday: Chicken & Vegetable Soup , along with Cheap, But Tasty Garlic Bread and apple slices. 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. How I Use Pinterest for Meal Planning.

Budget 100

Budget Budgeting Friends And Family Sale Leftovers 100

Saving In Akron

AUGUST 20, 2011

Do you use Breadcrumbs in your kitchen? In my household, I use breadcrumbs for a multitude of recipes: Baked Chicken. The trick is to keep a bread bag in your freezer. What is your bread bag? Here is what you will typically find in my bread bag: Heals of Sandwich Bread. Fried Eggplant. Cut off Crusts.

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Bread Boston Market Freezers Money 180

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 8, 2016

Monday, 3/28: My mom sent us home on Sunday with Easter dinner leftovers. Thursday, 3/31: Leftover night – the options were Salsa Chicken and pork chops. Monday, 4/4: Spaghetti, steamed veggies, garlic bread. Wednesday, 4/6: Leftover night – the options were spaghetti or chicken & black beans tacos.

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Leftovers Easter Dinner Daughter 100

Koupon Karen

JANUARY 26, 2024

Recipe: Instant Pot Meatballs You’ll need some meatloaf mix, an onion, garlic cloves, black pepper, an egg (beaten), grated Romano cheese, and some bread crumbs. You can even freeze the meatballs and use them later for a quick lunch. Use Pre-cut or Frozen Vegetables Time is of the essence for professionals and busy individuals.

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Cooking At Home Cooking At Home Home 52

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 4, 2016

Today, we’re going to plan meals using those inventories of foods you found in your pantry, fridge, and freezer. This week’s meal plan should already be complete–that was Day 1’s assignment–so we will use these meal ideas on Day 8 when we plan next week’s menu and grocery list. I tossed the bread.

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Grocery Groceries Budget Budgeting 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

Use my referral code to join. I made Pioneer Women’s Baked Ziti , garden salad, garlic bread, and chocolate chip cookie bars for dessert. Sunday: Clean out the fridge: leftover ziti and other various leftovers. How I Use Pinterest for Meal Planning. This bonus could change at any time to a lesser amount.

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Meals Leftovers Kids and Family Homemade 100

For the Mommas

JANUARY 2, 2016

Save Money By Finding New Uses For Old Items. When most of us make the decision to start saving money, the focus is on the actual dollar amount we spend every month. Our elders knew how to get the most use out of everything they owned and you can do the same. 1) Leftover cookies make excellent pie crusts for cream pies.

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Saving Money Money Finds Reuse 40

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 24, 2021

I pulled together a list of ALDI salad ideas using ingredients I found at the store. Review the ingredient list carefully to determine what you need to buy. ** To accompany salads, I like to serve ALDI’s Take and Bake bread. You will use red onions in other recipes. Use as much of the pesto sauce as you’d like.

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Homemade Cooking Burritos Kids and Family 130

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 9, 2015

I will also be linking any recipes and other tips and strategies that I used during the week to help me stay within our grocery budget. Tuesday, 1/6 : Chicken & Black Bean Enchiladas with leftover chicken from Monday night. Wednesday, 1/7 : Chicken Noodle Soup with leftover chicken and the stock from Monday night.

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Leftovers Budgeting Budget Lunch 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

These are strategies I use weekly to help keep my grocery bill in line with our budget. Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers. Everyone’s plate might look different, but you’ll at least use up the leftovers and reduce the waste. Use cashback apps. You’ll be thankful later.

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Saving Money Grocery Groceries Money 130

Coupons Do Work

FEBRUARY 10, 2016

and did you know there are more than one ways to use vinegar ? Here is a list of 10 ways to use Vinegar : 1. The soaked bread in vinegar will suck all the odor. And here are a few more uses : 6. get rid of grease stains or leftovers on your pots and pans with vinegar and water. Dump in about 1/2 c. baking soda.

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Lenses Bread Soda Leftovers 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2016

We all brought home leftovers and that’s what we ate for dinner. Tuesday: Easy Lasagna , spinach & strawberry salad, garlic bread. Wednesday: When I was planning this week’s menu, I knew that I would be working an unusually late night, so I planned the lasagna for Tuesday knowing that it would cover us for two dinners.

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Grocery Spending Grocery Groceries Raisin Bran 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 18, 2016

Tuesday: I used the leftover chicken from Monday night and made Chicken & Black Bean Enchiladas. Wednesday: Spaghetti night, with garlic bread and steamed broccoli. Thursday: Leftover night. How I Use Pinterest for Meal Planning. I also made smashed potatoes and gravy, steamed broccoli, and homemade applesauce.

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Budget Budgeting Daughter Leftovers 100

Coupons Do Work

APRIL 14, 2015

Gwyneth Paltrow posted on her facebook page : There are a lot of people who use Food stamps (now known as SNAP), and the reality is, food stamps or not, anyone can live on $29 a week. Example of things I recently bought : Turkey meat, publix cheese, potatoes, strawberries, 2 BOGO breads, bananas and ranch seasoning. Step 2: leftovers.

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Budget Budgeting Food Kids and Family 100

Frugal Luxuries

OCTOBER 10, 2012

Suppose you learn plain cooking; that's a useful accomplishment, which no [one] should be without,' said Mrs. March." --Louisa Mae Alcott, Little Women " Humankind, in its most primitive state, sustained itself on roots and fruits with only one objective, to stay alive. " ' Lounging and larking don't pay,' observed Jo, shaking her head.

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 12, 2019

Frittatas are a perfect way to use up leftovers, and my vegetable frittata with broccoli and sausage is delicious, hearty, and filling! I’m incredibly passionate about food waste , and frittatas are one of my favorite ways to use up produce and leftovers! In Italy, it’s also usually served between slices of bread.

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Leftovers Ovens Cooking Food Waste 40

Saving In Akron

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

The perfect plan to have everything cooked using only one oven. And how to turn your leftovers into more amazing meals the next day. The book normally sells for $3.99, but right now, if you use code GRATITUDE at checkout, you can get it for just $0.99 !! Two powerful and delicious flavors collide over toasted bread slices.

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Entertainment Holiday Main Dishes Gratitude 138

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Should you try the same thing for your family, they may balk at first, but they’ll get used to it. Lunches: Soups & Homemade Breads – The BEST EVER Enchilada Soup (more often in the fall & winter, less in the summer). This took some getting used for my family, but we adjusted rather quickly.

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Grocery Spending Grocery Groceries Food and Drink 246

Saving In Akron

NOVEMBER 5, 2011

The perfect plan to have everything cooked using only one oven. And how to turn your leftovers into more amazing meals the next day. The book sells for $3.99, but right now, if you use code THANKS at checkout, you can get it for just $1.99 ! Two powerful and delicious flavors collide over toasted bread slices. DIRECTIONS.

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Holiday Main Dishes Budgeting Budget 174

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 17, 2015

Monday: Spaghetti with steamed broccoli on the side and my cheap (but tasty) garlic bread. I used this Ham & Bean Recipe as a guide, but instead of roasting ham hocks, I sauteed onion and celery in a big soup pot until softened. Thursday: My family has a choice tonight: leftover tacos or ham & bean soup. I ordered pizza.

Budget 100

Budget Budgeting Friends And Family Sale Freezers 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

I found this recipe that I adapted a bit in my search to use up some lentils in my pantry. Serve with a side salad, steamed veggie or homemade applesauce and homemade artisan bread. Remember to thaw chicken stock in the refrigerator overnight if using homemade frozen chicken stock. My whole family enjoyed the stew.

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Homemade Leftovers Cooking Refrigerators 138