Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

So I am declaring a Frugal February. The goal of Frugal February is NOT to feel deprived, but rather to find creative ways to get through the month without unnecessary spending. We could really use an intentional month of frugalness to reset our mindset. 3 – Cook/Eat from the pantry and freezer. Say that 5 times!)

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February Frugal Financial Goals Goals 130

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 1, 2020

April 2020 might go down as the most frugal month of my lifetime. With the global pandemic and the decline of our small business, I have flexed frugal muscles that I didn’t know I have. Operation Frugal Living is in full swing at my house. Frugal Kitchen in April: Free Ham? More frugal shenanigans!

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2020 Frugal April Green And Frugal 182

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 31, 2020

Welcome to my first “How We Frugal-ed” recap of 2020. Frugal living is NOT about feeling deprived. Frugal living is being intentional with our money and creative with our resources, so we have more to put towards the things that are important to us. Frugal Kitchen in January: Meal Plan. Meal Plan.

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January Frugal Green And Frugal Homemade 130

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 6, 2022

We’ve seen higher grocery and fuel bills lately, so we’re upping our frugal game to help the budget. How I frugal-ed in the kitchen: I spend a lot of time in my kitchen. Share in the comments how you frugal-ed in July. The post How We Frugal-ed in July 2022 appeared first on Family Balance Sheet.

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July Frugal Credit Cards Donation 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 18, 2021

However, whilst we all have essential bills or borrowing we need to take on and maintain, some people are able to live as frugally as possible to help keep costs down and make their money go further. Here are 5 great tips for saving money by being frugal. Only Borrow What You Need. Eat Out Less & Reduce Takeaways. Buy Second-hand.

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Frugal Lives Frugal Living Saving Money Money 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 30, 2021

However, whilst we all have essential bills or borrowing we need to take on and maintain, some people are able to live as frugally as possible to help keep costs down and make their money go further. Here are 5 great tips for saving money by being frugal. Only Borrow What You Need. Eat Out Less & Reduce Takeaways. Buy Second-hand.

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Frugal Lives Frugal Living Saving Money Frugal 100

The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 11, 2023

I found the recipe in a Cook’s Country magazine some years ago, and I haven’t tweaked it much except that I add broccoli into mine, so then it’s a one-dish meal (rice, chicken, and broccoli). Cook that for about ten minutes, stirring every now and then. Notes Adapted slightly from Cook's Country.

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Main Dishes Green And Frugal Cooking Microwaveable 248

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

So I am declaring a Frugal February. The goal of Frugal February is NOT to feel deprived, . 8 Action Steps for a Frugal February: 1 – Write a budget/spending plan for February. 8 Action Steps for a Frugal February: 1 – Write a budget/spending plan for February. 3 – Cook/Eat from the pantry and freezer.

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February Frugal Financial Goals Budgeting 100

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 2, 2016

It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. Frugal Resources: 1. I started using a really cool Savory Cooking app on my iPad. How did you live frugally this week? The post Frugal Friday 12.02.16 And it’s FREE!

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Frugal Fridays Leftovers Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. Frugal Resources: Is it your turn to roast the Thanksgiving turkey this year? Does cooking a big bird for so many people intimidate you? How did you live frugally this week?

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Frugal Fridays Financial Goals Homemade 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 25, 2016

It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. Everyone chips in though, but my mom and two aunts cook the bulk of the food. Frugal Resources: 1. How did you live frugally this week? The post Frugal Friday 11.25.16

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Frugal Fridays Leftovers Financial Goals 100

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

What We Ate Saturday My friend Mia and I cooked together; she made some fried plantains, and I made chorizo and potato tostadas, topped with cilantro, queso fresco, and Mexican crema. appeared first on The Frugal Girl. But hey, at least the edible part was still perfectly ripe. What did you have for dinner this week?

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Leftovers Flights Dinner Dominos 180

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

Here are some great ways to show your partner that you love them on a budget: Cook Dinner at Home. This may sound boring but there is something very romantic about a bottle of wine and a good, home cooked meal in front of the fireplace with your partner. Frugal and fun! Watch the sunset from your favorite lookout.

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Valentines Day Frugal Green And Frugal Wine 188

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 21, 2014

Still, I missed the convenience of eating out and not having to cook at home. How to Get Started with Once a Month Cooking. I’m not going to lie, the day you actually do the cooking for a month is tiring. You may be cooking for 4 to 8 hours, depending on the recipes you choose. How to Save Time on Cooking Day.

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Cooking Saving Money Freezers Money 222

Teresa's Deals

OCTOBER 2, 2015

I have (for many years) always wondered how to live frugally. I don’t remember if my family was frugal or not, most likely because I didn’t pay attention. How to Live a Frugal Lifestyle. I love to cook at home and it saves us a so much money. What are some ways you live frugally? Eat Out Less.

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Frugal Saving Money Thrifting Money 100

Teresa's Deals

OCTOBER 2, 2015

I have (for many years) always wondered how to live frugally. I don’t remember if my family was frugal or not, most likely because I didn’t pay attention. How to Live a Frugal Lifestyle. I love to cook at home and it saves us a so much money. What are some ways you live frugally? Eat Out Less.

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Frugal Saving Money Thrifting Money 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2016

Rice and beans are two inexpensive ingredients that people equate with frugal cooking and boring recipes. Layer the following: Your favorite cooked rice. This is an easy recipe and you could mix in some cooked sausage to add meat if you desire, but not needed. 20 Rice and Beans Recipes: 1. 20 Rice and Beans Recipes: 1.

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Recipes Frugal Burritos Cooking 100

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

My main goal is to mostly cook at home, and other than that, I’m not stressing for now. Next time I’d cook the chicken, put it to the side, and add it at the very last minute, once the sauce was cooked. The post WIS, WWA | $149 and I’m not pressed appeared first on The Frugal Girl.

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Press Leftovers Dinner Fry's 206

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 28, 2016

It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. Heat on low for 6-8 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through. Frugal Resources from around the Web: I recently discovered a blog, Passionate Penny Pincher. They LOVE it.

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Crock Pots and Slow Cookers Frugal Health Insurance Fridays 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2014

Recently we just relocated to Tucson, Arizona, and we’re finding that in some ways we need to start all over learning to be frugal in a new town. If, like us, you’re planning on relocating or just have, consider these tips to learn how to live frugally in your new location. Recognize that Some Frugal Skills Are Universal.

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Frugal Chicago Curves Tucson 165

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 20, 2013

Looking for a simple & frugal gift idea? Give the gift of a home-cooked meal. This gift of time is simple, frugal, and the perfect gift for anyone, especially those close to your family or the hard-to-buy-for people in your life. We give the gift of a home-cooked meal to my grandparents. Use the good china.

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Simple Frugal Gifts Grandmother 100

The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 18, 2023

What’s your best frugal win? ?? Being between houses and living in hotels mostly, it’s hard to cook. I’m not much of a cook even when I have a house. I save money where I can to keep it frugal, like by using apps, coupons, value menus, etc. What is the easiest/hardest thing about being frugal?

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Texas Oregon Recycle Recycled 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 9, 2014

You can create a frugal, meaningful Valentine’s Day that can be just as special to those you love AND can keep you on budget. Simply cook the cake in one square pan and one round pan. What’s your favorite frugal way to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Frugal Valentines Day Dates Do You Equate Money with Affection?

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Frugal Kids Jewelry and Watches Flowers and Plants 177

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. Tuesday: We had a lot of pesto ranch chicken leftover from last week , so I cooked some bacon in the oven and made chicken & bacon quesadillas. How did you live frugally this week?

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Frugal Fridays Ebates Credit Cards 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. 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. How did you live frugally this week?

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Frugal Cheap Fridays Win 100

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

It’s sort of like how when we say we cook from scratch, we don’t mean that super strictly. Dinnerly boxes are full of ingredients, and you do have to cook them, but I don’t know how you’d categorize this!) appeared first on The Frugal Girl. I’ve never tried being an empty nester before!

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Dinner Milk Salad Dressing Frozen 239

Coupons Do Work

APRIL 13, 2015

1 knob butter to cook. Note: Everyday, we will feature a recipe, and it will have ‘The Frugal Way” at the end of the title of the recipe. We believe in cooking on a budget. Here is the recipe : 75 g salted butter. 75 g dark brown sugar. 1 tsp ground cinnamon. 150 g self-raising flour. 1 tsp baking powder.

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Pancakes Recipes Frugal Budgeting 100

Teresa's Deals

JULY 21, 2015

Crock Pot Cook N Carry 6-Quart Sale. I love cooking in a crock-pot, makes everything so tender and juicy not to mention putting it on and forgetting about it. I found this Crock Pot Cook N Carry 6-Quart on Sale for $29.99 & FREE Shipping on orders over $35, that’s $20 off the original price (40% Off). Quart, Silver.

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Crock Pots and Slow Cookers Cooking Sale Warranties 100

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 9, 2024

I do a lot of our cooking from scratch which takes a lot of my time! How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl?I I ‘ve been reading The Frugal Girl for 4+ years now, definitely pre-pandemic but I’m not sure how much before. What’s your biggest frugal win? We also have three cats!

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Oregon Home and Garden Kids and Family Money 191

The Frugal Girl

AUGUST 25, 2023

Then I stirred in the cooked couscous along with some red pesto from Aldi, and topped it with the last of a bag of mozzarella from the freezer. Wednesday I had a nursing orientation event that went into the evening, so I didn’t cook dinner. The post WIS, WWA | Last one before school appeared first on The Frugal Girl.

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Leftovers Dominos Dinner Freezers 217

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 8, 2024

Monday I had clinical until 8:30, but I had cooked a pork butt on Sunday in anticipation of this schedule. appeared first on The Frugal Girl. I continued my little breakfast-for-dinner weekend by making a plate of potato wedges, fried eggs, and sliced avocado with a grapefruit on the side. So good and so easy.

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Dinner Sunshine Leftovers Breakfast 130

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. Here’s what we came up with: Make a New Recipe I know that cooking on a weekend evening sounds awful, and really, it is. When I proposed this to the boyfriend, he agreed.

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Frugal Wine Saving Money Money 188

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Thursday I had a day full of exhausting happenings (none of which were school-related) and by the time dinner rolled around, I was not in good shape to cook. The post WIS, WWA | a tidy $100 appeared first on The Frugal Girl. I also made these roasted carrots and I cut up some fruit. And Zoe was down with a cold.

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Dinner Green And Frugal Meals Club 199

Saving Everyday

JANUARY 8, 2013

For years I have joked that I don’t know how to cook small. Even when it’s just my husband and I at home, I cook enough to feed eight people. Not only will cooking big meals save time and money, it will also save on your energy bill because you won’t have to use your oven and stove as much! It’s true.

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Cooking Frugal Groceries Grocery 49

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 15, 2013

This week''s bundle takes you back to the basics with 5 cooking resources to help you meal plan, create your own recipes, make homemade condiments and reduce waste. How To Cook For Yourself by Rachael Roehmholdt. Learn how to cook for yourself in a way that is simple and can easily integrate with your life, right now!

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Cooking Food Waste Meals Recipes 100

The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 25, 2023

switched up a baking/cooking method? appeared first on The Frugal Girl. I haven’t personally done much tweaking of this one, so I’m curious to hear if you all have. Share your tweaks! Have you: changed an ingredient or two? figured out a make-ahead/freeze-ahead variation? come up with a new way to use part of a dish?

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Recipes Main Dishes Green And Frugal Baking 240

Couponing 101

JANUARY 14, 2013

These would be super easy to whip up during a freezer cooking session, too. Do you have a Frugal Tip you’d like to share? Daily Frugal Tip: Freezer-Friendly Single Serving Brown Rice Cups is a post from Couponing 101. I think this is a great way to make a healthy food convenient and quick, while also saving money.

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Freezers Frugal Cooking Saving Money 96