The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

I spent: $48 at Aldi $17 at the Hispanic grocery store $26 at Noodles and Co. Mia insisted on taking me out for dinner that night, so we got a little dressed up and went to a waterfront restaurant. Tuesday I got out some leftover Christmas ham from the freezer and Zoe and I ate that with some baked apples, plus some leftover rolls.

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The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

I don’t normally include cents in these reports, but I think it’s funny that I bought groceries within one cent at two different stores! What We Ate Saturday French toast: an Easy Button dinner. Wednesday I had lab from 5:30-9:30, so it was Zoe’s turn to eat leftover soup! at Giant $26.05 at Aldi So, $119.06

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Cat Chiquita Leftovers Green And Frugal 216

The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 6, 2023

What I Spent I spent: $30 at Lidl $16 at the Hispanic grocery store $30 on pizza So, $76 for me this week. What We Ate Saturday Lisey was so exhausted when she got here, she ended up hitting the hay at like 6:30 pm and she didn’t even want dinner. Girl dinner? What did you have for dinner this week? Zoe was at work.

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Leftovers Dinner Chiquita Green And Frugal 202

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

So typically, the only brick-and-mortar store I go to the day after Thanksgiving is a grocery store. Grocery stores are wonderfully empty right after Thanksgiving! Sunday I had eaten a late lunch so I don’t think I even actually ate an official dinner. And Zoe picked up some dinner on the way home from work.

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Fridays Bath and Body Works Thanksgiving Pancakes 211

Saving Cents With Sense

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

Getting Started: Menu Planning Basics. When it comes to dinner time, there is usually a panic that seems to set it for the the whole family. The question of “What’s for dinner?” An easy fix to the meal scramble and wonder of what to put on the table, is the option of menu planning. Menu Planning Basics.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Meals Dinner 92

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 31, 2013

Thanks to Brittany for this guest post on ways to save on a family dinner. Start Menu Planning. Menu planning is an excellent way to cut down on overspending at the grocery store. By planning out your family’s meals for the upcoming week, you can determine precisely what ingredients you need.

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Dinner Simple Family Menu Planning 75

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

Are you spending more at the grocery store lately? 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. There’s a reason why menu planning is #1 on this list.

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