The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 6, 2023

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. I remember I watched a ton of lab videos that evening, but my dinner has completely fallen out of my brain. Girl dinner? What did you have for dinner this week?

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Leftovers Dinner Chiquita Green And Frugal 196

The Frugal Girl

AUGUST 25, 2023

For being so random, this was pretty tasty, and I felt happy about using up some veggies plus the random bag of couscous. Tuesday I sauteed some ham from the freezer, then sauteed some chopped kale, then added in leftover mac and cheese plus some milk and cream. What did you have for dinner this week?

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Leftovers Dominos Dinner Freezers 215

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Whether you’re an avid Aldi shopper or new to the store, I’ve pulled together 7 Aldi Dinner Ideas for $70 to make your next meal plan easier. 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. Aldi Dinner Idea #1.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 2, 2012

Are you hosting a large gathering for Easter dinner? Here are two yummy recipes to use with the leftover ham from Easter dinner: Ham and Asparagus Frittata. Let us know in the comments. Or are you taking a dish and letting someone else do the hosting? Asparagus season is here; who else is excited??

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Leftovers Easter Dinner Grandmother 100

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 26, 2024

I’ve done some freezer scrounging to come up with things to eat, so…yay for using up what’s on hand. Monday I found a small package of ground beef in the freezer along with some homemade burger buns so…we had burgers for dinner, topped with Swiss cheese. What did you have for dinner this week?

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Freezers Dominos Hawaii Chiquita 192

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 5, 2024

I spent: $47 at Aldi $27 at Panera $23 on Domino’s for Zoe’s New Year’s party So, $97 for the two of us this week. What We Ate Saturday Zoe and I met up at Panera after her work shift, got some dinner together, and then went home and watched a movie together. ? What did you have for dinner this week?

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Grocery Shopping New Year's Groceries Grocery 130

Couponing 101

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Luckily, your weeknight dinners don’t need to be complicated, time-consuming feasts. These easy tips can help you simplify your weeknight dinners to make them easier and less stressful. Suddenly, it’s time for dinner. Plus, you won’t have to waste any time trying to decide what to have for dinner.

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Dinner Leftovers Meals Re-use 74

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

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. Friday We’ve got leftovers, so that’s probably what we will eat tonight. What did you have for dinner this week? I love blueberry pancakes!

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Fridays Bath and Body Works Thanksgiving Pancakes 205

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

Another Thanksgiving has passed and now we're all wondering what to do with all of those turkey leftovers. 5 Recipes with Turkey Leftovers. If you slightly over-dosed on turkey this year and the last thing you want to do is make dinner with the leftovers, simply chop up the cooked turkey and divide into 2-3 cup portions.

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Leftovers Freezers Recipes Thanksgiving 127

The Frugal Girl

AUGUST 31, 2023

I’ve been out of school for the last two semesters, so I’d gotten kind of used to my carefree life. ? (Ok, Anyway, this week has made it clear to me that I need to change up how I do things; I need to switch up how I use weekend time, how I plan meals, and when I do household stuff. Ok, well, not entirely carefree.

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Wellness Toaster Ovens Fry's Bread 213

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 1, 2024

Tuesday I sauteed the rest of the chicken tenderloins and used them in a green salad, with homemade croutons on top. I saw some leftover angel hair pasta in the fridge, so I took that out, added some half and half and some red pesto, plus some asparagus. What did you have for dinner this week? I also made a green salad.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Green And Frugal Freezers 193

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

I then use the leftovers for my meal planning. Here’s my favorite 20 Leftover Turkey Recipes. What are your favorite Thanksgiving Day & leftover recipes? Every year, I buy a turkey at the rock bottom price and roast it for my little family of 4. Please share in the comments.

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Thanksgiving Dinner Leftovers Menu Planning 124

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 5, 2020

I used the Aldi flyer and put together a meal plan of 7 ALDI grilling ideas. A few details about this list of ALDI Grilling Ideas: ** I planned these dinners around my family of 4, which includes 2 adults, 1 teenager, and 1 tween. In a few meals, I used the cook once, eat multiple times method. leftover pineapple from Idea #1.

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Leftovers Dinner Package Cooking 130

The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Chiquita joined us because she always wants to be where the people are. Monday A longggg lecture day for me, and I had leftover chicken. Tuesday I pulled out a frozen pizza and that was our dinner. Wednesday We both got home at 9:30 pm (Zoe from work, me from lab) so I picked up some Chick-Fil-A for us.

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Chiquita Green And Frugal Leftovers Cars 130

Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 18, 2012

I used my leftover ham bone with meat still on it from Thanksgiving. After Thanksgiving I just threw it in a Ziploc and froze it and so that’s what I’m using. This will be perfect with the leftover hambone from your Christmas ham as well! Leftover Ham and Split Pea Soup. Hurst Beans are just $2.99

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Leftovers Giveaway Thanksgiving Petsmart 101

Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 21, 2012

Admittedly, I am a little OCD about it and have been know to eat leftovers for days just so I don’t have to throw them away. It actually doesn’t bother me to eat the same thing for 2-3 days, but I know several people who will not eat leftovers at all. Or, you could always bring what’s left to work.

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Leftovers Frugal Lunch Lunches 53

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 31, 2011

5 Dinner Mom, Erin Chase has put together an ebook, Holiday Entertaining Guide, to help you make your holiday entertaining less stressful and more enjoyable. The ebook, Holiday Entertaining Guide , is $3.99, but use the code THANKS to buy it for $1.99. Will you be entertaining a big crowd for Thanksgiving and/or Christmas? Great deal.

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Entertainment Dinner Holiday Mom 127

Shereen Travels Cheap

JANUARY 10, 2024

Choose one meal to eat in - If you have a vacation rental with a kitchen, make use of it. At the very least, and most of what we do, is to bring back leftovers and eat those instead of going out for another meal. Even doing this once or twice can save a good chunk of money, especially if it's a dinner out you're skipping.

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Dining Food and Drink Travel Vacation 175

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 21, 2020

A frittata is a quick and hearty meal that is a great way to use up any leftovers or food that you already have in your refrigerator or freezer. . It makes a great dinner, breakfast, brunch, lunch, and snack. This is a great way to use up leftovers, such as diced ham, chicken, or sausage. Basic Frittata Recipe.

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Recipes Leftovers Ovens Milk 130

Nicoles Nickels

JANUARY 6, 2013

So it’s not surprising that I love to make a ham for a special dinner every now and then! Cook’s proudly offers a variety of full-size hams for gatherings, and our new Everyday Cuts (such as Ham Medallions and Ham Chops) are perfect for weeknight family dinners or a quick and easy meal for just you or the kids.

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Dinner Giveaway Cooking Leftovers 104

For the Mommas

JANUARY 10, 2023

Quesadillas are also a great way to use up leftovers. Melted cheese in between two slightly crisp tortillas is a simple dinner I’m always happy to make each week. You can put practically anything in a quesadilla, which is why I love Quesadillas. Crispy on the outside and molten inside, what is not to love about that?

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Recipes Making Leftovers Simple 52

The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 17, 2023

I used several strategies to save on white tees Now that it’s colder, my short-sleeve white scrub tops are feeling a little too breezy. I used Upside to get gas for $2.99/gallon Just use code 97N2J when you make your account. Annnnnd of course I will use the bones to make some of this chicken broth. gallon price.

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Frugal Gas Shoes Lunch 202

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 20, 2017

I cooked it in my Instant Pot (look for the directions on Monday 10/23/17), and used the meat for Tuesday night’s dinner. I put the rest in the freezer for later use in soups, enchiladas, and/or quesadillas. This Week’s Dinners: Sunday: We had many activities going on, so it was a fend for yourself kind of night.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Daughter 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 15, 2016

This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: I cooked a large spiral ham that I bought during the Pre-Easter sale. We used the ham to make sandwiches a few days this week and I chopped up enough for two more dinners, along with Sunday’s nights soup. I stuck the leftover soup in the freezer. Let us know in the comments.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Kids and Family 100

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 13, 2017

This Week’s Dinners: Sunday: We went out with friends to our favorite wing joint. Monday: I never made the baked ziti last weekend like I thought I would, so I made it on Monday, because I knew I would need leftovers on Tuesday night. It was a busy night, so we ate leftover baked ziti. I served with a big salad.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 1, 2020

Eleven pounds of ham made a delicious Easter dinner with plenty of leftovers for another dinner, a breakfast casserole, and lots of ham sandwiches. 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. More frugal shenanigans!

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2020 Frugal April Green And Frugal 182

Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

The holidays just don’t seem complete without a large family dinner, complete with all of your favorite fixings. Take a look below at how to save on your holiday dinner while still enjoying all of the foods you love! Take a look below at how to save on your holiday dinner while still enjoying all of the foods you love!

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Dinner Holiday Leftovers Saving 49

Couponing 101

APRIL 28, 2019

It really is not spicy despite the spices used, but if you’re concerned, you can omit any spices you don’t want. You can serve the chicken as a main course for dinner, or you can stretch the meat and incorporate it into several meals like casseroles or soups. leftover bones and skin from 1 large whole roasted chicken.

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Used Homemade Leftovers Frugal 81

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 31, 2013

Thanks to Brittany for this guest post on ways to save on a family dinner. Casseroles are another great way to use leftovers from another meal. From chicken pot pie to green bean casserole and back to Shepard’s pie, casserole dishes make great dinners. Strain the soup, remove the bones and voilà – dinner is served.

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Dinner Simple Family Menu Planning 75

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

I used those chopped peppers in Monday nights dinner. This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: Easy Homemade Lasagna , steamed vegetables, Cheap, but Tasty Garlic Bread. Sunday: leftover lasagna and other various leftovers hanging out in the fridge. Thursday: We ate the leftovers from Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Freezers 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2016

This Week’s Dinners: Saturday : I baked a spiral ham that I bought on sale before Christmas. I chopped up the meat that was still on the bone and added it, along with leftover ham from Saturday night’s dinner to the soup. It was a yummy dinner and I had leftovers for the week and the freezer.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Dinner 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 6, 2015

This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: We went out for dinner to celebrate my oldest daughter’s tenth birthday. Sunday: Dinner was “clean out the fridge so nothing goes bad” night. We had a Sunday dinner on a Tuesday night. Wednesday: Chicken, Potatoes, and Carrots leftovers from Tuesday night.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Freezers 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 8, 2016

Dinners: Sunday, 3/27: Easter Sunday – we ate Easter dinner at my parents house. Monday, 3/28: My mom sent us home on Sunday with Easter dinner leftovers. We love this dinner and it is SUPER easy to make. Thursday, 3/31: Leftover night – the options were Salsa Chicken and pork chops.

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Leftovers Easter Dinner Daughter 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

I’m always looking for ways to save my family money to not only help us get through current higher food and gas prices but also to help us achieve our big financial goals. My Thursday dinner plan is now Clean out the Fridge Night! As you can see from a recent night, we had PLENTY of food for dinner. FREE Shredding!

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August Frugal Green And Frugal Financial Goals 130

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FEBRUARY 12, 2016

This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: Cheese burgers, fries, steamed broccoli, and homemade applesauce. I like to keep a bag of frozen french fries on hand for quick grill dinners. I browned meat, using my homemade taco seasoning and layered chips, meat, cheese, chopped onions, and tomatoes on a large rimmed baking sheet.

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Leftovers Homemade Kids and Family Budgeting 100

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 5, 2015

I roasted my free turkey that I received from Giant and as you’ll see below I used the meat and stock through out the week for my meal planning. This Week’s Dinners: Every week, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. This is my absolute FAVORITE way to use leftover turkey and gravy.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Thanksgiving 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 1, 2015

This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: Leftover Burrito Bowls from Friday’s dinner. Our sides were various things we found in the fridge: leftover steamed broccoli, applesauce, grapes. Monday: I made Chicken Noodle Soup with leftover chicken from the Costco rotisserie chicken. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Friends And Family Sale 100