Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 6, 2022

We’ve seen higher grocery and fuel bills lately, so we’re upping our frugal game to help the budget. Our financial goals are still important to us and we want to hit them regardless of the rising prices. How I frugal-ed in the kitchen: I spend a lot of time in my kitchen. Winner Winner FREE Chicken Dinner!

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July Frugal Credit Cards Donation 130

Nicoles Nickels

JULY 5, 2013

This week Amanda at A Few Shortcuts gives us another homemade version of a normally store-bought item: Easy Homemade Ketchup ! I’m not sure if I will run right to the kitchen because, for me, ketchup only goes with 2 foods…french fries and meatloaf.

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Homemade Recipes Giving Consumer 68

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

I get it, when you get home after a long day, you just want to sit down, relax, and have the food come to you. If looking at pictures of food on Pinterest doesn’t make you salivate with anticipation, I don’t know what will. If looking at pictures of food on Pinterest doesn’t make you salivate with anticipation, I don’t know what will.

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Homemade Food and Wine Cooking Cooking At Home 180

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

From food waste to packaging to disposable items, there are a lot of resources being used by humans. If you find yourself throwing out a lot of food, you can remedy the problem by shopping with a list. Preserve Some of Your Food. Another way to prevent waste is to preserve some of your food. Nor is it healthy.

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Re-use Home and Garden Bulk Electronics 278

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 31, 2020

Frugal living is being intentional with our money and creative with our resources, so we have more to put towards the things that are important to us. Frugal Kitchen in January: Meal Plan. They’re so easy. Shred the chicken and use immediately or freeze. I simmered for hours and had more homemade chicken stock.

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January Frugal Green And Frugal Homemade 130

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 4, 2016

Along with your orderly kitchen, you should also have an inventory of the food that you have on hand. Today, we’re going to plan meals using those inventories of foods you found in your pantry, fridge, and freezer. I found lots of frozen fruit that we will use for smoothies. I tossed the bread.

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Groceries Grocery Budgeting Budget 100

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 14, 2018

My kids ate like birds back in day and now they are famished every time they walk into the kitchen. I bought a store-made take & bake pizza for $5 and it was enough pizza for us each to have 2 slices. It’s a large recipe and covered us for 2 dinners and a couple of lunches for myself. SEE MY METHOD BELOW. summer corn.

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Budgeting Budget Food Waste Kids and Family 100

Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 1, 2023

They’re a fantastic source of protein and nutrients that can be enjoyed any time of the day. White rice and eggs is one of my go-to dishes when I don’t feel like cooking but still want something that feels like comfort food. It’s an excellent use for leftover rice and a great opportunity to use up leftovers.

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Simple Leftovers Cooking Recipes 52

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 4, 2012

Half the work is already done so you will have more time to spend with friends and family and less time in the kitchen.”. Pastor Ross Parsley shows how God uses ordinary people to fulfill His plan and purpose. But he also shows that if we’re faithful with what God puts in front of us we can accomplish the extraordinary.”.

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Crock Pots and Slow Cookers Christmas Homemade Desserts 84

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 11, 2020

Pre-coronavirus, we didn’t think twice about shaking a stranger’s hand, using the ATM keypad, or going to the grocery store without donning a hazmat suit. I have been using it ever since. We’re taking life one day at a time because things are changing so rapidly. 2 – Start stockpiling food.

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Budgeting Budget Family Debt 246

Couponing 101

APRIL 28, 2020

Homemade Margarita Mix via Slim Pickin’s Kitchen. The Best Guacamole via Kristine’s Kitchen. Plus, a number of ingredients are optional and others list possible substitutions, so you’re not out of luck if you can’t get everything the recipe calls for. Mexican Street Corn via Inconsistent Kitchen.

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Cinco De Mayo At Home Recipes Home 80

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 14, 2013

On Sundays, we’ll meet here to catch our breath, and let everyone know how we’re finding our $1000. Yes, there are coupons, but you don’t have to use them to reduce your grocery bill. I do not use a lot of coupons–mostly because I find so few for products that we use. 20 Ways to Use Ripe Bananas.

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Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Finds 113

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 30, 2014

We don’t want to make our families miserable with bland meals, boring snacks, and not enough food in the house, but we must stay on budget. Spaghetti made with pre-cooked sausage and my homemade roasted vegetable sauce. Tacos using pre-cooked chicken or ground turkey that I keep in the freezer and homemade taco seasoning.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget March Groceries 100

Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

” For some reason, the price of a meal is often used as a measure of how much you love someone, so putting together a romantic meal on a budget can be tricky. If you’re enjoying Valentine’s Day at home, how do you make the meal super special without breaking the bank or killing the mood?

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Recipes Re-use Lava Meals 71

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 3, 2023

In this article, we’re sharing our top tips to help you save money when traveling without sacrificing a thing! They’re quality time spent together without the distractions of household responsibilities, work, school, and everything else life throws at us. Growing up, we didn’t have much.

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Saving Money Money Travel Hotel 52

Saving Everyday

JULY 2, 2023

With the exception of a good old-fashioned tomato sandwich, this Tangy Tomato Dressing is my new favorite way to use them! When you make your own, you’re in control of what goes in it and can add as much or as little of each ingredient as you like. Drizzle over greens, grilled protein, or use in pasta salads. Seasonings.

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Recipes Food and Wine Salad Dressing Wine 52

Saving Everyday

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

There are tons of options, and it’s a great way to use up herbs that are getting ready to spoil. For this recipe, I used rosemary, sage, basil, and tarragon, but here are a few more ideas. Use as much as you want, but don’t go crazy all at once. Salt: We are using unsalted butter to control the salt.

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Making Zest Recipes Re-use 52

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 18, 2014

If you’re also on a tight budget and stressing out about how many people you still have to shop for, you’ve come to the right place! I’ve always felt that homemade gifts are the most meaningful, anyway. Luxurious Homemade Whipped Body Butter via Real Food Enthusiast All you need to make this is coconut oil!

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DIY Christmas Gifts Homemade 91

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 15, 2013

This week''s bundle takes you back to the basics with 5 cooking resources to help you meal plan, create your own recipes, make homemade condiments and reduce waste. With a little planning, you can save time and money in your kitchen, and this week only get all 5 ebooks for just $7.40, or 85% off their list price! Get yours today !

Cooking 100

Cooking Food Waste Meals Recipes 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 5, 2015

I do most of my shopping at Giant Foods and they just started offering the grocery delivery or pick up. They used 22 plastic bags to bag 31 items. We’re fairly new to camping. We have a pop up and a small propane grill that we use to make most of our meals. Currently our monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Tacos Friends And Family Sale 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 21, 2013

We still have room for spontaneity on the weekend, but planning helps keep us on schedule, and ensures that we have healthy options. When you do it together as a family, it’s easier to make the time for it, and you’re making good memories that are often more fulfilling than vague memories of sitting around the TV.

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Crock Pots and Slow Cookers At Home Home Making 202

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

This is the best time of year to buy a turkey and you can use the meat for future meals. So if you’re serving 10 people, a ten pound bird should be a starting point. Leave the turkey in its packaging and place breast side down in the kitchen sink and cover completely with cold water. Personally, I do not brine a turkey.

Thanksgiving 100

Thanksgiving Leftovers Cooking Re-use 100

The Frugal Girl

AUGUST 23, 2023

Basically, they consist of people noisily arranging food/toiletries/drinks in aesthetically-pleasing storage containers or drawers, rather than storing them in the packaging they came in. Who uses so much stuff that they have to do restocks like this all the time? I do not want to send chia seeds skittering all over my kitchen floor.

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Video Food and Drink Chiquita Package 242

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. We ate more quick/convenience foods. I always find we have more food than we think and can usually count on finding a few things that I had forgotten about.

Saving Money 98

Saving Money Meals Money Menu Planning 98

Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 5, 2014

As spring draws near, you’re probably already thinking about getting your home clean and re-organized. But before you run to the store to load up on cleaning supplies—know this: you can make your own homemade cleaners using products that you probably already have in your pantry. This site uses affiliate links.

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DIY Cleaning Cycle Garage 89

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

Description of Product: “Did You Know… that most disinfecting wipes require rinsing after cleaning surfaces that come in contact with food? Start by disinfecting your kitchen counter with Scotch-Brite™ Botanical Disinfecting Wipes (use as directed). Remove the dough from the bowl to your floured kitchen counter.

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Pizza Making Giveaway Cleaning 111

Couponing 101

MAY 2, 2015

If you’re looking for something unique to give a special mom this year, this list of great Mother’s Day DIY Gift Ideas will help you out. From jewelry & sewing projects to body scrubs & homemade coasters, there’s something for everyone! Mother’s Day is right around the corner! So sweet and so personal.

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DIY Gifts Bath and Body Works Flowers and Gifts 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 12, 2011

We’ve all seen signs in the restrooms of fast food restaurants reminding employees to wash their hands. Bingo, you’re done and on your way, confident you’ve done what you can to fight those disgusting germs. They’re everywhere! It is a simple deterrent to guard against illness. Disinfect Surfaces at Work.

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Baileys Health Insurance Health At&T 153

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 12, 2011

We’ve all seen signs in the restrooms of fast food restaurants reminding employees to wash their hands. Bingo, you’re done and on your way, confident you’ve done what you can to fight those disgusting germs. They’re everywhere! It is a simple deterrent to guard against illness. Disinfect Surfaces at Work.

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Baileys Health Health Insurance At&T 133

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!). I have two!

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Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 191

Saving Everyday

APRIL 12, 2024

You can do several pounds at once and use them all week long! Weekly food prep is one of my biggest tips for making quick and easy meals, and the best way to meal prep chicken thighs is in the oven—under the broiler. I prefer food prep or a combination of the two because it allows for more flexibility and is less complicated.

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Meals Ovens Cooking Recipes 52

Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 11, 2012

We’ll be checking in late, so the most we’ll do is explore the resort and grab dinner from the food court, which is my second favorite food court on Disney property (Port Orleans Riverside is the first). Mickey’s Pantry will be the next, which is my favorite store on Disney property (a kitchen store, of course). December 7 –.

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December Disney Daughter Home and Garden 80

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

My neighbor let us pick cherries from their tree – this is my disaster of a kitchen trying to pit them. Highly rated, easy to use, and it sits gathering dust. Child did not like it, so we don’t use it. If I could spend it without strings, I might just donate it to a food pantry. 😉 10.

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Kids and Family Money Home and Garden Frugal 189

Nicoles Nickels

MAY 1, 2011

Print now, hold on to them, and wait for a good deal to use them! FYI – sometimes coupons reset several times each month so even if you have already printed 2 of a certain coupon, try to print it again – if you’re lucky, it was reset and you can print 2 more! NEW Barber Foods Stuffed Chicken Breast, Save $1.00/2.

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Big G Cereals Sears Purina Olan Mills 45

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

There are some delicious foods and holiday decor items to keep your holiday yummy and looking great! The speaker gives you sound where you want it, when you want it, with a compact, easy-to-carry and simple-to-use portable speaker that’s UV and water-resistant. The Plaza Food Hall in New York City (located at 1 West 59th Street).

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Entertainment Holiday 2012 Gifts 97