The Frugal Girl

MARCH 6, 2024

If you have a chest freezer or other non-defrosting freezer, homemade bread can stay fresh for several months in its frozen state. I find that older kids tend to buy some of their own meals and they go out with friends, which means I don’t end up feeding them 3x day, 7 days a week. Good enough is good enough. Further questions?

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Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Sewing 190

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

My #1 tip for trimming grocery spending is an easy one: Serve simple, frugal, scheduled meals. As is usually the case, I now find myself benefiting from her wisdom. Homemade baked goods: Oatmeal Raspberry Muffins w/ Chocolate Chips , waffles, pancakes, scones, etc. – (W & Sat). Chicken Fried Rice. Chicken Chow Mein.

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Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Food and Drink 246

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 14, 2013

In the month of October, my challenge will be to find $1000. Mondays thru Saturdays in October, I will have ideas to help you find $1000 too. On Sundays, we’ll meet here to catch our breath, and let everyone know how we’re finding our $1000. So read through the below tips and attack that grocery bill!

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Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Finds 113

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 6, 2016

31 Days to Slash your Grocery Spending. Don’t be afraid of the clearance section at the grocery store. I regularly find produce, meat, dairy, eggs, baked goods, and dry goods marked down at 40% – 50% off or more. Find your store’s clearance section(s) the next time you go shopping.

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Grocery Spending Clearance Groceries Grocery 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Follow these three action steps and the list of ideas below to find the cash for your fund. Now it’s time to FIND THE MONEY! 25 Ways to Find Money for your Emergency Fund. To kick start your emergency fund savings, take the next 31 days and challenge yourself to find $1000. 11 – Find free entertainment.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Follow these three action steps and the list of ideas below to find the cash for your fund. Now it’s time to FIND THE MONEY! 30 Ways to Find Money for your Emergency Fund. Look for money within your budget and find creative ways to earn extra money. 2 – Reduce your grocery spending without sacrificing quality.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 13, 2017

Grocery spending can get out of hand quickly, so I post our weekly menu to ensure that I am planning it weekly. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. I served with steamed vegetables and homemade sugar-free applesauce. Welcome to my weekly series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget.

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