Saving Everyday

MAY 29, 2024

Whether it’s how to save money, cook affordable and delicious meals, make extra money, or save money on food, I have been there and practice what I preach. Cook from scratch. Simple home-cooked meals will always be cheaper than ordering in or going out. My family loves leftovers, so they never go to waste.

Saving Money 52

Saving Money Money Friends And Family Sale Saving 52

For the Mommas

OCTOBER 15, 2014

Microwave at Best Buy for only $69.99. 1000 watts for standard microwave cooking. Cook frozen meals in a snap, or heat coffee, soup and leftovers in no time. capacity for most cooking needs. Large enough to cook one- to two-person meals. ″ glass turntable for more even cooking.

Microwaveable 74

Microwaveable Buy Buying Cooking 74

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

Does cooking a big bird for so many people intimidate you? And even if you are not roasting a turkey on Thanksgiving for guests, take advantage of the low turkey prices right now and buy one for your family. This is the best time of year to buy a turkey and you can use the meat for future meals. It’s going to be okay!

Thanksgiving 100

Thanksgiving Leftovers Cooking Re-use 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 10, 2011

Be sure to have a look in the fridge, freezer and cupboards so that you’re not buying things that you’ve already got. The golden rule of meal planning is to buy only what you need so that you can be sure that you’re not buying more than you’re likely to eat. A lot of food wastage comes from cooking too. to use them up.

Food 239

Food Leftovers Bulk Meals 239

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 19, 2014

This is a large recipe, so I used the leftovers the next day in wraps with leftover cooked chicken , avocado, and salsa. Have you ever considered cooking dried beans from home instead of buying canned beans? Read my How to Cook Dried Beans post to find out how easy the process is. Bring to a boil.

Menu Planning 100

Menu Planning Menu Plans Leftovers Cooking 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. They come in handy–my family gets fed and I get a little break from cooking. Tuesday: I made a ham & pepper skillet frittata with leftover Easter ham and chopped peppers that I had in the freezer.

Budget 100

Budget Budgeting Leftovers Freezers 100

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 2, 2016

What We Ate this Week: Sunday: Using leftover turkey & gravy, I made Turkey & Waffles , steamed vegetable. Tuesday: Using leftover turkey, I made Turkey Noodle Soup and served with a salad and homemade sugar-free applesauce. Thursday: Leftover Turkey & Noodle soup and grilled cheese sandwiches. Frugal Resources: 1.

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Frugal Fridays Leftovers Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2016

Rice and beans are two inexpensive ingredients that people equate with frugal cooking and boring recipes. Burrito Bowls are so easy to pull together and a great way to jazz up leftovers. Layer the following: Your favorite cooked rice. I have used the leftovers to make burrito bowls (see above). Burrito Bowls.

Recipes 100

Recipes Frugal Burritos Cooking 100

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 27, 2023

You’d be amazed at the things people will buy. My niece goes to Goodwill and buys what I can only describe as bags of junk, and she makes a full-time income selling it on eBay. Pack your lunch, and focus on inexpensive meals like sandwiches and leftovers. Everyone in my family loves leftovers, so this one is easy for us!

Saving Money 52

Saving Money Budgeting Budget Money 52

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 16, 2015

This Week’s Dinner: Saturday: Both of my kids were not feeling well and not very hungry, so thankfully we had enough leftovers from the previous week. I didn’t mind the break from cooking. Monday : Leftover Red & White Chicken Chili that was in the freezer. Drizzled with melted butter and baked in the oven.

Leftovers 100

Leftovers Homemade Freezers Ovens 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 9, 2015

This week’s Dinners: Monday, 1/5 : I cooked a whole chicken in the crock pot. It usually takes 7-8 hours to cook, but I got tied up and never made it home until 12 hours after starting the crock pot. Tuesday, 1/6 : Chicken & Black Bean Enchiladas with leftover chicken from Monday night. Friday, 1/9: Leftovers.

Leftovers 100

Leftovers Budgeting Budget Lunch 100

Couponing 101

MAY 20, 2019

Buying too much food can be a surefire recipe for creating food waste. If you shop without a clear idea of what you want to eat for the following days, you might just buy whatever looks good to you at the moment, which will make it harder to use everything you’ve purchased. Eat Your Leftovers. Leftovers make great meals.

Food Waste 79

Food Waste Food Leftovers Meals 79

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Luckily, my little is starting to enjoy some of these activities – like picking the peaches from our tree, grocery shopping, baking/cooking, and gardening and I love spending time with her doing these activities too! It’s food that we have that I’ve cooked or otherwise acquired ? What’s the easiest/hardest part of being frugal?

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Virginia Kids and Family Library Frugal 180

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 6, 2015

I bought the meatballs a few weeks ago when Giant of PA had a “Buy a Brand, Get the Giant Brand FREE” promotion. Tuesday: Cook Once, Eat Twice!! Wednesday: Chicken, Potatoes, and Carrots leftovers from Tuesday night. On crazy nights it’s nice to have this stuff in the freezer. Fun family night.

Budget 100

Budget Budgeting Leftovers Freezers 100

Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 6, 2023

He was a great cook, and his tuna pasta salad was something I always looked forward to. Cook the pasta according to the package directions (see tip below). While the pasta cooks, you can move on to the other things. Once the pasta is fully cooked, rinse it with cold water to stop the cooking and drain well.

Recipes 52

Recipes Food and Wine Cooking Re-use 52

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 25, 2016

Everyone chips in though, but my mom and two aunts cook the bulk of the food. Saturday: I am roasting a turkey for my family, mostly for the leftovers, but also so the 4 of us can sit down as a family for a big meal. How We Saved this Week: We started a family tradition years ago of going to a Christmas tree farm to buy a fresh tree.

Frugal 100

Frugal Fridays Leftovers Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 13, 2015

Sunday: Freezer leftovers. I’ve become more diligent about putting uneaten leftovers in the freezer. I used cooked chicken that I had in the freezer. I used cooked chicken that I had in the freezer. I buy a big bag of turkey meatballs at BJ’s warehouse to keep in the freezer for a quick dinner.

Budget 100

Budget Budgeting Leftovers Freezers 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 30, 2015

I buy the loaf at a farmer’s market. The chicken was in the freezer and part of my freezer cooking session that I did in the fall. I thought I would use leftover chicken from Tuesday, but we didn’t have enough, so I bought a rotisserie chicken for the meal. Did you cook a new recipe for your family this week?

Budget 100

Budget Budgeting Tacos Freezers 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

Sunday: Clean out the fridge: leftover ziti and other various leftovers. I don’t cook with a lot of red meat, but I’ve been craving meatloaf. I roasted both packs for Cook Once, Eat Twice. I buy big bags of frozen tortellini and healthy chicken nuggets for my kids school lunches. I NEED YOUR HELP!

Meals 100

Meals Leftovers Kids and Family Homemade 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

As my kids have grown into teenagers who eat as much as adults, I spend about $800-1000/month–this includes anything I buy at the grocery store, so it includes paper and cleaning products. Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers. Seriously, my kids claim hunger ALL.DAY.LONG. Thaw as needed.

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Grocery Groceries Money 130

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 24, 2021

I didn’t list a price for pantry staples, such as seasonings, cooking oils, butter. 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. pantry items needed: olive oil, oregano, salt/pepper, cooking spray. or non-organic $2.59.

Homemade 130

Homemade Cooking Burritos Kids and Family 130

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

I bought all the main ingredients for these 7 dinners at Aldi and the cost was around $70–AND there were leftovers for additional meals. In a few meals, I used the cook once, eat multiple times method. I didn’t list a price for pantry staples, such as seasonings, cooking oils, butter. Nice work, Aldi! Salad greens.

Dinner 100

Dinner Baking Cooking Microwaveable 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 21, 2013

But I took advantage of a buy one, get one free sale recently and now I'm in love with that cut of pork. One package has two tenderloins, so I roasted them both at the same time and we had enough leftovers for two more meals. Place in oven and roast 20-25 minutes or until cooked through. It is delicious when roasted.

Leftovers 100

Leftovers Ovens Tacos Cooking 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 23, 2015

We had leftovers for dinner. A big pan of lasagna means yummy leftovers for lunch! Lunches & snacks included: leftovers, pb & j sandwiches, ravioli, applesauce, oranges, pretzels, tortilla chips. For the kids lunches, I buy frozen ravioli and cook it in the morning. I love breakfast for dinner.

Budget 100

Budget Budgeting Leftovers Homemade 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 28, 2014

Plus, we require a lot less storage room for our wardrobe, which means when we get ready to buy a house, we won’t need huge walk-in closets. My husband and I cook a lot and often have leftovers. We bought some plastic leftover containers, but those frequently cracked or broke. Wait to buy new technology.

Saving Money 191

Saving Money Simple Money Friends And Family Sale 191

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Monday: Leftover night! I batch cooked 4 bone-in chicken breasts in the slow cooker and used some of the chicken and the stock that the chicken made during the cooking. I batch cooked 4 bone-in chicken breasts in the slow cooker and used some of the chicken and the stock that the chicken made during the cooking.

Budget 100

Budget Budgeting Food Waste Kids and Family 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

What We Ate this Week: Monday: Burrito Bowls with leftover chicken from last week. Thursday: leftovers from Tuesday and Wednesday nights. For breakfast this week , I cooked up several packages of breakfast sausage that I found marked down breakfast sausage at the grocery store on Sunday. Our mission: Live WELL, On LESS Money.

Frugal 100

Frugal Cheap Fridays Win 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2013

I don't buy pork chops often, but when I do, I like to prepare and serve them with apples. 1 cup cornbread crumbs - I used some leftover cornbread muffins and pulsed them in a food processor to crumble. Add the celery, onion, and apples and cook until softened. You will not cook all the way through. Ingredients.

Cooking 150

Cooking Homemade Leftovers Baking 150

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

Instead of buying gallons of iced tea at the store which can cost about $2.50 I also use rinse-ad that I buy at BJ’s when it’s Buy One Get One Free. Five dollars divided by 180 times = 3 cents per dishwasher use AND I have a lot leftover in the box. Shepard’s Pie from Jo Cooks.

February 208

February 2020 Frugal Thrift Stores 208

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

It feels too restrictive and takes away from the joy of cooking. Some days, I just want to cook what I want to cook, you feel me? Pro tip : Statistically, over 40% of families order take-out because they’re tired and don’t feel like cooking. Batch cook. Repurpose leftovers. Have a plan. Get organized.

Grocery 52

Grocery Groceries Food and Drink Saving 52

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

It feels too restrictive and takes away from the joy of cooking. Some days, I just want to cook what I want to cook, you feel me? Pro tip : Statistically, over 40% of families order take-out because they’re tired and don’t feel like cooking. Batch cook. Repurpose leftovers. Have a plan. Get organized.

Grocery 52

Grocery Groceries Food and Drink Saving 52

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

Sunday: leftover lasagna (from Friday night), garden salad, and cheap, but tasty garlic homemade. One of our daughters has had reactions to tilapia, so I stopped buying it. And we watched a not very nice segment about tilapia on 60 Minutes and I will never buy nor eat it again. This was my favorite dinner of the week.

Friends And Family Sale 100

Friends And Family Sale Homemade Leftovers Kids and Family 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 28, 2014

Anything is better than the stuff that you buy at Walmart. You can easily cut back on food waste by just buying fewer ingredients, or meal planning to use leftovers. If you make a big turkey and have leftovers, you can use them for days afterward. Food Waste Doesn’t Have to Be Inevitable.

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Green Christmas Food Waste Leftovers 167

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2016

We all brought home leftovers and that’s what we ate for dinner. Leftover lasagna, salad. Saturday: I batch cooked taco meat a few weeks ago and stored in the freezer. They have been promoting their store brands with Buy a National brand and Get the Giant brand version for FREE. Total spent this week $97.81.

Grocery Spending 100

Grocery Spending Grocery Groceries Raisin Bran 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 12, 2015

Ever since Ina Garten showed me how simple roasting a chicken was in my early days of home cooking. You see, I didn’t start cooking until I became a stay at home mother at the ripe age of 36. After you’ve roasted a chicken, make a delicious stock with the leftover bones. Cook on LOW overnight. Ingredients.

Homemade 100

Homemade Making Freezers Leftovers 100

Saving With Shellie

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Quart Pressure Cooker for only $45, regularly $80 right now at Best Buy! The built-in warmer keeps food ready to serve once it’s cooked, and the nonstick bowl is removable, letting you store leftovers in the fridge. Grab this Chef di Cucina 6.3-Quart Take control of your kitchen with this Chef Di Cucina multi-cooker.

Leftovers 40

Leftovers Kitchen Cooking At&T 40

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 3, 2014

A couple of notes to keep in mind: I keep a moderately stocked freezer with marked down meat , loss leaders , batch pre-cooked meat , cooked beans , homemade baked goods and sauces. I occasionally buy junk food. hot oatmeal - I buy the 42 oz canister of old fashioned oats which is usually less than $3. So refreshing.

March 100

March Grocery Groceries Homemade 100