The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

My mother was loving and worked so hard to provide for us, but it was frequently a struggle to get food, keep heat on, and other necessities. It’s been less so since I left private practice and work remotely, but things like going out to lunch every day and out to dinner several times a week, bigger houses than you need (or maybe afford?)

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Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Consider any events or commitments that might affect your meals, such as work lunches or dinner plans with friends. Shopping in the bulk bins or at the deli counter allows you to buy smaller portions of ingredients, which is perfect for single-serving meals. Here are some ideas to turn those leftovers into something else.

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Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

In this post, we’ll discuss realistic ways you can save on groceries at home and at the store! Pick one or two that work best for you and start there. How to save on groceries at home. Before we get into how to save at the grocery store, let’s talk about what you can do before you go. Repurpose leftovers.

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Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

In this post, we’ll discuss realistic ways you can save on groceries at home and at the store! Pick one or two that work best for you and start there. How to save on groceries at home. Before we get into how to save at the grocery store, let’s talk about what you can do before you go. Repurpose leftovers.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers. Everyone’s plate might look different, but you’ll at least use up the leftovers and reduce the waste. If you don’t think the food in the fridge will be eaten before it goes bad, place leftovers in a freezer container, label, and store in the freezer.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 10, 2016

How Freezer Cooking Save you Money and Time: There is some time involved upfront with grocery shopping and prepping the meals for the freezer, but it saves considerable time when you are planning your weekly menu and the night that you are serving the freezer meal. Still not convinced? Check out my Favorite 8 Freezer Meal Ideas.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers. Everyone’s plate might look different, but you’ll at least use up the leftovers and reduce the waste. If you don’t think the food in the fridge will be eaten before it goes bad, place leftovers in a freezer container, label, and store in the freezer.

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