Nicoles Nickels

MARCH 7, 2013

You all know my husband is a chef and I am sure you probably think he cooks me gourmet meals! He works super long days and usually doesn’t feel like cooking when he comes home! I actually do most of the cooking and while I cook well I am not so creative and am in love with Cooking Planit a great app that is super helpful!

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 22, 2011

lb, but I doubt I'll see that price again, it was during a store's Grand Re-Opening. To save myself some time I have been batch cooking the chicken breasts and freezing in 2 cups portions. Chicken in the main component in many of my dishes and eliminating the cooking part of chicken during meal prep should save me some time.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 30, 2024

I also cooked a small pot of black lentils. (I’m And more than that, I know they needed to be used up. ? To fix this, I submerged the jar in hot water, using a bowl to weigh it down. I kind of forgot about them (whoops), so on Sunday I put them all on a half-sheet pan and baked them. 4. (!!!!!)

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Saving Everyday

APRIL 12, 2024

You can do several pounds at once and use them all week long! Instead of planning exact meals, chop your veggies and cook your favorite proteins and grains. Once those ingredients are prepped, they’re ready to be turned into quick meals throughout the week, saving time and stress in the kitchen. I use this brand.

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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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The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

You cook dinner and then there are dirty dishes, pots, and pans. No one else uses my closet!) If I take care of the dishes each night, they’re never gonna pile up too high. ESPECIALLY the kitchens (assuming that they cook!) Do you find yourself thinking that you’re the only one with messes?

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Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 6, 2023

He was a great cook, and his tuna pasta salad was something I always looked forward to. That amount will be slightly different depending on the products you use. This recipe only uses 8 ounces of dry pasta, but we bulk it up with veggies, tuna, and a killer sauce. Use whatever brand you like. I use albacore tuna in water.

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The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 30, 2023

But life is of course not all work and studying and I like to enjoy beautiful things which are nature (I am equally up for a day at the sea or hiking in a forest), my allotment*, and cooking. The good thing was, I didn’t get used to a “luxury lifestyle” (whatever that is) during all those years. And music, especially classical music.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 9, 2024

Today we’re meeting an Oregonian who does an impressive amount of homesteading. Tell us a little about yourself! My cute kids when they were little I used to be a Spanish teacher until I stopped working to stay home with my kids. I do a lot of our cooking from scratch which takes a lot of my time! Hello, everyone!

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Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 1, 2023

They’re a fantastic source of protein and nutrients that can be enjoyed any time of the day. White rice and eggs is one of my go-to dishes when I don’t feel like cooking but still want something that feels like comfort food. It’s an excellent use for leftover rice and a great opportunity to use up leftovers.

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Simple Leftovers Cooking Recipes 52

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

It’s not like I use one light bulb more than the other. ? Luckily, they’re a pretty similar cut and you can’t really see them once I have my Vans on. ? That reminds me: Twinings is a type of tea bag you could use for making the tea bag Christmas wreaths A. Marie shared with us.) ” when she saw me.

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For the Mommas

MARCH 28, 2023

They’re made with 100% whole grains and 14 grams of protein per serving. Ibotta rebate to use on this deal That will make the final price just $0.88 each after gas points and rebate OR Buy (4) Wesson Cooking Oil or same priced items $4.50 Ibotta rebate to use on this deal That will make the final price just $0.88

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The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 28, 2023

for the way words land where they’re supposed to Sometimes, when I’m writing a post and I question whether it’s really that helpful or of much consequence, I am reminded of what I read in You Could Make This Place Beautiful. And I’m used to a cinder block laundry room anyway. ? But it’s functional!

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The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 19, 2023

This week, I am thankful: for our cats, even though they always sit on my schoolwork Upstairs cat getting in the way: Downstairs cat getting in the way: Random but: did I tell you Zoe and I used my stethoscope to listen to cat purrs? They’re SO loud through a stethoscope, and it’s super cute to listen to.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 27, 2014

Right now you can get Camping Recipes: Foil Packet Cooking for free. With foil packet cooking, you’re free to pursue all the joys of camping and forget about clean-up duty. This site uses affiliate links. The post Free eBook: Camping Recipes Foil Packet Cooking appeared first on Saving Cents With Sense.

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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. My hobbies range from reading to painting, pen-and-ink drawing, cooking/baking, and writing. Hello, everyone! Here’s Karen: 1. We rent now and are much happier.

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 3, 2023

In this article, we’re sharing our top tips to help you save money when traveling without sacrificing a thing! They’re quality time spent together without the distractions of household responsibilities, work, school, and everything else life throws at us. Growing up, we didn’t have much.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

This list of thoughtful, but FREE Christmas gift ideas is proof that you don’t need to spend a lot of money on the people you gift to if you use your time, resources, and creativity. Browse the entire list and let us know in the comments which ideas you’re going to give and what free gift ideas you have. Pet Sitting.

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Frugal Luxuries

JANUARY 11, 2012

Richard Cook I was wandering through the Blogasphere.looking for inspirations and happened upon a great site called Sprout People.they generously offer an abundance of knowledge regarding the basics of "growing everything".a Using the canning~jar~lid~insert as a pattern.I Use it liberally. old canning jar with lid.a

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For the Mommas

DECEMBER 3, 2021

NTERACTIVE TOY: This toy refrigerator is designed so kids can pretend they’re cooking & prepping meals as if they’re using the real thing for hours of pretend play fun. Amazon has Little Tikes First Fridge Toy for ONLY $34.88 (Reg $50) with free shipping.

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Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Meal bowls are also a great way to use leftovers and random ingredients with endless variations. Cooked chicken, beef, and shrimp are perfect. To reduce food waste, we prepared these mostly with ingredients that needed to be used. We used rotisserie chicken, but use any protein you have. Pick a protein.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

The Instant Pot has taken the home cooking community by storm. Or maybe, you’re wondering what exactly is everyone talking about? . Not ideal, but it has encouraged me to use it regularly. When Amazon had their Prime Day in July, I bought the 8 Qt 7-in-1 Multi-Use Programmable Instant Pot at a lower price.

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Couponing 101

JULY 9, 2013

They’re offering 10 of their most popular apps for FREE right now! Enter your memories, ideas, events and photos to have them synced to your iPhone and iPad using iCloud or Dropbox. Traverse a mythic little realm, use a sword to do battle & evoke sworcery to solve mystical musical mysteries. Every drop counts!

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The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 23, 2023

It’s a terrible computer voice, but I can play it at 2x and listen while I’m doing other things like laundry, cleaning, and cooking. They’re both A&P (anatomy and physiology) instructors in Australia, and I’ve been listening to their podcast for years. I even bought one of their hoodies!

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Couponing 101

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

While you’re at it, check out our 10 Money-Saving Instant Pot Recipes to get started! Every time you cook, you might be throwing away ingredients you could still get some use out of. Use Simple, Inexpensive Ingredients. Some of the cheapest ingredients available often take a longer time to cook.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

I pulled together a list of ALDI soup ideas using ingredients I found at the store. I didn’t list a price for pantry staples, such as seasonings, cooking oils, butter. I chose to use organic, but if you want to save a few cents, the non-organic will work just fine. ** When it comes to ALDI, you improvise. 1 yellow onion, $1.89

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 24, 2021

I pulled together a list of ALDI salad ideas using ingredients I found at the store. I didn’t list a price for pantry staples, such as seasonings, cooking oils, butter. You will use red onions in other recipes. Use 1/2 – 1 full onion depending on your love of onions. I use about 1/2 – 3/4 of the jar.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 1, 2020

So we’re doubling down on our frugalness and we’ve set into motion some strategies to prepare for the unstable economy and any lost income ahead. I also put quite a bit in the freezer for later use and made ham stock from the bone for homemade ham and bean soup. Frugal Kitchen in April: Free Ham? More frugal shenanigans!

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

how to keep kitchen dish-free The most foolproof way to do this: never cook or eat at home. And this is even more true if you want to cook in your kitchen. Do they pile up sometimes, especially when I’m cooking dinner? If no one ever eats food at your house, you will never have dirty dishes. Problem solved.

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Saving Everyday

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

It takes minutes to prep and cooks up perfectly every time! Perfectly cooked rice is something that a lot of people struggle with. What’s so hard about adding a cup of rice plus two cups of water to a pot and cooking it for 20 minutes? Cooking rice isn’t a one-size-fits-all thing. What kind of rice should I use?

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Couponing 101

APRIL 13, 2020

Knowing how to cook can help set up your child to prepare healthy, satisfying meals in years to come. Most children can help with some steps in the cooking process. Not only that, but many of the steps involved in cooking can reinforce academic skills. Doing Laundry. Fixing Things.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 8, 2020

If you’re still rocking your New Year’s resolution to eat healthier, the right kitchen gadget might be just what you need to stay on track. The Magic Bullet is a convenient blender you can use to make frozen drinks or blend, grate, or chop other foods to use in your cooking. at Walmart. at Walmart.

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Blenders Food and Drink Re-use January 69

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. 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?

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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. 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?

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Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 14, 2018

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. Smashed Skillet Potatoes – my favorite way to cook potatoes and it uses my cast iron skillet ! My Slow Cooker Method to Batch Cooking. SEE MY METHOD BELOW.

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The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 16, 2023

So then I thought, “Hmm, maybe I could just use it in smoothies.” But still, you’re way better off than you would be if you’d never done that frugal thing a million times, or if you never tried new frugal things. We’d probably all love to hear about your mishaps because it will make us feel less alone.

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The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 18, 2023

But I did learn some things that I find I use today. 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’m not much of a cook even when I have a house. What’s one thing you’re not remotely interested in splurging on?

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