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. The repeated defrosting cycles tend to cause freezer burn on foods pretty quickly, so I try not to keep things in my kitchen freezer for long at all. Related: A post about freezing food in glass jars.

Grocery Spending 189

Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Sewing 189

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Like housing, utilities, and insurance, food is a major expense you can’t go without. Reducing your food expenses is one of the best ways to reduce your overall spending and find extra money in your budget ! Consistently using things you already have not only saves money but also prevents food waste. Have a plan.

Groceries 52

Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Like housing, utilities, and insurance, food is a major expense you can’t go without. Reducing your food expenses is one of the best ways to reduce your overall spending and find extra money in your budget ! Consistently using things you already have not only saves money but also prevents food waste. Have a plan.

Groceries 52

Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Dining out, fast food drive-throughs, and Starbucks all have to stop. Leftover rice can be fried with a bag of frozen mixed veggies and some eggs for fried rice! Add a bag of frozen veggies, seasoning, and broth, and you’ve got a whole new meal! If I only had two months until Christmas, that’s an extra $600!

Saving Money 52

Saving Money Budgeting Budget Money 52

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Limiting waste is what really drives most of the habits I have that would qualify as “frugal” – reducing/eliminating food waste, returning unneeded items, pursuing refunds, checking on warranties, repairing things, etc. For me, being in the kitchen and making food for people is an act of love.

Kids and Family 191

Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 191

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 9, 2013

We’ll be purchasing everything except for the turkey in bulk (brussell sprouts, potatoes, cranberry sauce or fresh cranberries, bread for stuffing, etc) and then dividing it so that none goes to waste. This allows us to cash in on the savings without watching our money go in the garbage by food waste. Cutting Down.

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Dinner Christmas Food and Wine Bulk 192