The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

This is better than endless nights of eating out, but definitely not as frugal as an organized trip to Aldi. I spent $63 at Safeway, spread out between an embarrassing number of trips. Sunday Leftover sandwiches; they’re great reheated in the toaster oven on the air-fryer setting. I should have known.

Safeway 208

Safeway Toaster Ovens Leftovers Toasters 208

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Having a routine keeps me scheduled so that I don’t forget to prep something and end up tempted to eat out. By having a schedule and knowing what we usually eat, I can save money by buying many foods in bulk. It doesn’t matter how much you saved per pound if you end up throwing it out!

Grocery Spending 246

Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Food and Drink 246

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 29, 2012

We had a lot of fun and it was nice to dream about our goal of becoming home owners. 7 Ways to Save Money When Dining Out We all like to eat out, but if we do it too often, it can get expensive. We would rate them and pick a favorite on the street. I would love to hear your ideas. Still, it is.

Frugal 188

Frugal Wine Saving Money Money 188

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

He has paid a price to win with hard work and sacrifice to reach his goals, and I truly admire him for that. I decided on the name because I did not want to keep up with the Joneses anymore, or pretend to be Mrs. We started cooking at home more, a big issue for us was eating out. If married, who initiated the debt free goal?

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Bath and Body Works Gas 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2014

My husband and I made some serious financial goals for 2014. To achieve those goals I need to review our spending to see where I can make some cuts. If there is one budget category that can quickly get out of control for me, it is GROCERIES. If whole chickens are on sale for.79/pound, Plan for All Seven Days.

Meals 186

Meals Simple Menu Planning Menu Plans 186

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

There was a time (pre-pandemic) that I ate lunch out almost every day with friends. It was an escape from the office, but it was eating up my budget…see what I did there! An easy lunch idea in one word: leftovers! 6 – Eat dinner at home. Put the money saved into your emergency fund. 12 – Do It Yourself.

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Not enough time in the morning to make breakfast AND pack a lunch, one word: leftovers! 6 – Eat dinner at home. And when dining out, at least follow these 15 Smart Tips to Save Money when Eating Out. Add up how much you are spending in the morning and you’ll see how much you will save for your fund.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100