Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 27, 2023

If you’re looking for ways to save money on a tight budget, we’ve got you covered! Christmas is right around the corner, so if you’re looking for ways to save money on a tight budget, we’re here to help! You won’t find things like “start a YouTube channel or blog” in this post.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 23, 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. Pack leftovers! Let us know in the comments.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 13, 2017

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. Wednesday: I used the Instant Pot to make meatloaf and mashed potatoes. How I Use Pinterest for Meal Planning.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Follow these three action steps and the list of ideas below to find the cash for your fund. We use an online account like, Capital One 360 (my referral link). Now it’s time to FIND THE MONEY! 30 Ways to Find Money for your Emergency Fund. But when you’re trying to save money, cut out this costly expense.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

Today we’re meeting a reader who is an artist, a homeschooler, a boy-mom, and a renter by choice. Tell us a little about yourself I’m Karen A. I mentioned it to my fiance and he asked me to please cut his hair for him, using the article as a guide! Hello, everyone! Here’s Karen: 1.

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Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 1, 2023

They’re a fantastic source of protein and nutrients that can be enjoyed any time of the day. It’s an excellent use for leftover rice and a great opportunity to use up leftovers. While it’s simple and perfect as it’s shown , I often add leftover veggies and protein to buk it up.

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Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Try to include recipes with similar ingredients to use up everything you buy. For example, if you need spinach for one recipe, look for another that uses spinach so you can use it up. This way, you can get just the amount you need, saving money and preventing leftover ingredients from going to waste. Here are some tips!

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 15, 2014

I use rotisserie chicken, Minute® Rice, and all the fixin’s. Instead we’re all ready to tackle our schedule. In this version, I used rotisserie chicken from the store, but I’ve also used leftover turkey from Thanksgiving and leftover roasted chicken from Sunday dinner.

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Couponing 101

MAY 20, 2019

If you shop without a clear idea of what you want to eat for the following days, you might just buy whatever looks good to you at the moment, which will make it harder to use everything you’ve purchased. After all, you won’t see your delicious leftover curry in your fridge if it is blocked by an impenetrable wall of condiments.

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Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Reducing your food expenses is one of the best ways to reduce your overall spending and find extra money in your budget ! You can use pre-printed grocery lists to keep inventory and add extra items on the side. Consistently using things you already have not only saves money but also prevents food waste. Have a plan. Batch cook.

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Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Reducing your food expenses is one of the best ways to reduce your overall spending and find extra money in your budget ! You can use pre-printed grocery lists to keep inventory and add extra items on the side. Consistently using things you already have not only saves money but also prevents food waste. Have a plan. Batch cook.

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Saving In Akron

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

If you're new to Plum District , register here first ; If you're already registered, score this deal here. Here's the deal: $23 for $50 Worth of Food Storage Containers and More from Lock & Lock : Like most moms, you spend way too much time dealing with leftovers. Where's the lid? Will this seal?

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Today we’re meeting a Midwestern reader who only occasionally masquerades as Mrs. Potato Head. ? Tell us a little about yourself I’m a married mother of two teenage boys (18 and 16) who grew up in the country near a small town in Iowa. We are both naturally frugal and a bit introverted which makes it easier to save money.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 23, 2015

We’re not farmers, but the Farm Show is a yearly attraction that we do NOT miss. We had leftovers for dinner. I keep a large bag of frozen meatballs that I find at BJ’s in the freezer for busy nights. A big pan of lasagna means yummy leftovers for lunch! Also my husband made green smoothies for the two of us.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

I’ve recently re-started the series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget , because I missed the accountability and I had several readers ask for its return. They’re about 30-40% off regular price, depending on the variety. We ate leftovers. Wednesday: leftover night from Tuesday’s dinner.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 8, 2015

Sunday: Dinner was grilled pork chops, fresh strawberries, and any leftover odds & ends in the fridge. Tip #1: I slow cooked 2 bone-in chicken breasts and 2 packs of chicken thighs and used some of the meat for Monday nights dinner. I used it for Wednesday night’s dinner. How I Use Pinterest for Meal Planning.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

These are strategies I use weekly to help keep my grocery bill in line with our budget. 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. Use cashback apps. You’ll be thankful later.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2014

Are you a ‘buy it new’ snob – one of those people who shudder at the thought of using someone else’s cast off stuff? I swore I’d never buy used junk again… but now I’ve changed my mind. Home owners get bored and re-decorate or re-vamp their homes. I was for awhile.

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Couponing 101

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

You might stock up on extra notebooks, pencils, and whatever else you think your child might use up during the year. Read our guide to saving at Dollar Tree to learn more about finding deals at the popular store. If you do, you’re in luck! Name brand school supplies are great, but they’re not always on sale.

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Saving With Shellie

JANUARY 10, 2018

This item is a good idea for leftovers 0r for getting rid of old containers and replacing with new ones for the new year! This Pyrex 14-Piece Storage Plus Set can be directly transferred from a freezer to a microwave oven, and they’re also easy to stack, making for convenient storage when not in use.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2016

In my kitchen, beans and rice are staples and find their way to our dinner table at least once a week. Burrito Bowls are so easy to pull together and a great way to jazz up leftovers. Leftover meat: taco meat, slow cooker chicken & black beans , rotisserie chicken , roasted chicken, pulled pork, or any other meat.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Have you heard the old saying: “Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.”? We were poor, Mom and Dad lived every day showing us what it meant to ‘make it do’ and we often ‘did without’ Here are my thoughts on frugal ways to make things do. Buy good clothing, used. Use up your food.

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Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

After my “tidying up” adventures , I was inspired to find other ways of using everyday items to organize my life, otherwise known as my upcycled storage solutions! I like the idea of transforming items that I usually throw away into something useful. This was an amazing find for me! Tissue Box Yarn Holders.

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Saving With Shellie

JANUARY 23, 2017

Youc an use these for lunches or to freeze or refrigerate leftovers. They stack neatly for convenient cupboard storage and they’re BPA free and microwave safe! Find more Walmart Deals happening this week and fill your cart with the best bargains!

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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. Nice work, Aldi! Aldi Dinner Idea #1.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 17, 2018

We used gift cards on 3 nights, ate leftovers on 1 night, and grilled burgers on the last night. One of the gift cards was given to us TWO years ago for Christmas. The restaurant isn’t exactly kid-friendly and we were waiting for the right time to use. These wristlets were never used. My Downsized Garden.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Today, we’re meeting a reader who has managed to live for 2.5 Tell us a little about yourself When asked the question “Where are you from? My interest in frugality is less about saving money specifically, and more about making good use of the resources I have. years with no car (and two small kids!).

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

If you need to find some wiggle room in your budget, or combat the rising grocery prices, or maybe make room for your family’s growing appetites, take a look at the following list and see what changes you can make to reduce what you’re spending on groceries…and still eat really well! You’ll be thankful later.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 6, 2012

Using coupons will save you money at the register, but using your food wisely is going to save you money as well! We wasted more food (produce, leftovers, etc. I always find we have more food than we think and can usually count on finding a few things that I had forgotten about. Leftovers – Ugh.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Monday: Leftover night! It’s a large recipe and covered us for 2 dinners and a couple of lunches for myself. I batch cooked 4 bone-in chicken breasts in the slow cooker and used some of the chicken and the stock that the chicken made during the cooking. I use garlic powder, onion powder, and Paprika.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 24, 2021

I pulled together a list of ALDI salad ideas using ingredients I found at the store. You can find Take and Bake Italian loaf ($1.99) or french baguette ($1.19) in the bread aisle. ** Prices may vary by region and some prices may have been the sale price. ** When it comes to ALDI, you improvise. You will use red onions in other recipes.

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Couponing 101

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Leftover Halloween Decor. If you hit it at the right time, you’re likely to find wall and tabletop decor. Some items that you find in your backyard for free can help transform your indoor space. Decor can be the secret ingredient to transform a standard Thanksgiving into a holiday to remember. Dollar Tree.

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Saving Everyday

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

What kind of rice should I use? To add to the confusion, much of the information you find online is contradicting. If you’re worried about pesticides, buy a good quality organic brand , which is what I do. If we’re having tacos, I add southwest seasonings and swap lime and cilantro for butter and lemon.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 17, 2013

I am not quite sure how I am going to keep things up at work but I will find a way. I wouldn’t mind normally, but I really could use a weekend to catch my breath. I have tried to do some reading this week which I have highlighted below: Great Reads From The Blogosphere: Do you have extra money leftover from your student loans?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 9, 2013

Being that there are only two of us in our household, we never use up bulk groceries before they go bad, making it a wasteful endeavour. There tends to be a ton of leftovers, and I suspect that many of them are wasted because they can’t eat them all. I am normally not a fan of bulk shopping at places like Costco.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 12, 2012

I don’t eat alone every night, but on the nights that I do, I find myself with a storage problem. I often find myself opening a jar of spaghetti sauce, using only part of it, and putting the rest in the fridge with the intention of using it up in the next few days. Use Beans I love beans.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

The first is to recycle leftover food, grass cuttings, and fallen leaves that might ordinarily end up in a landfill. The second is supplementary to the first–you use the compost as fertilizer. There are many ways to store the compost until it’s ready to use. It’ll be easy to turn and use.

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