The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Monday A friend treated me to tacos, and Zoe ate her leftover burrito. Tuesday I got back late from an orientation about an hour away, so I popped by Panera and picked up dinner for Zoe and me, using a gift card from my credit card rewards. $0 Friday We have leftovers from last night, so we’ll probably eat those up tonight.

Credit Card Rewards 205

Credit Card Rewards Leftovers Burritos Dinner 205

Couponing 101

JANUARY 24, 2011

I never got around to menu planning last week, and boy did I pay for it! Lunches: Leftovers. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Menu Plan 1/24 – 1/30 is a post from Couponing 101. Cold Cereal. Pumpkin Pancakes.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Co-Op Leftovers 51

Couponing 101

JANUARY 11, 2011

It’s been a long time since I shared my weekly menu plan (I just checked and my last one was 1 year ago today! This year our family hopes to put a lot more effort into making healthier eating choices, so I’d really like to get back into sharing my menu plan with you all in hopes that it will keep me accountable!

Menu Planning 51

Menu Planning Menu Plans Co-Op Leftovers 51

Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Lunches: Leftovers. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Menu Plan 1/31 – 2/6 is a post from Couponing 101. Breakfasts: Oatmeal (we eat this most mornings). Homemade Chocolate Chip Muffins, Fresh Fruit. PB&J, Baby Carrots.

Menu Planning 51

Menu Planning Menu Plans Co-Op Leftovers 51

Couponing 101

JANUARY 6, 2012

I admit to completely dropping the ball with menu planning. I think I only wrote out a weekly menu twice in those two months. So, as you can imagine, things were even crazier due to my lack of planning. Here are a few of the things I noticed happening when I didn’t plan out our meals: We shopped more often.

Saving Money 98

Saving Money Meals Money Menu Planning 98

Coupons Do Work

APRIL 14, 2015

I paid it all in cash (try not to pay in credit cards…). They were the leftovers. This is what I do: Step 1 : make a monthly menu plan and stick it on the fridge or the wall. Note: to see my example of a monthly menu plan, click here. Step 2: leftovers. any leftovers left and/or stockpile days.

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Budgeting Budget Food Kids and Family 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

We also don’t want to come home to a credit card bill. We plan on participating in our neighborhood''s yard sale next month to raise our vacation funds. For dinner, we''ll plan to eat in on 5 nights and eat out 2 nights. Usually there is enough leftovers for the last night to be a ‘clean out the fridge’ night.

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Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 153