Family Balance Sheet

JULY 7, 2022

It’s been a long time since I’ve shared a “How I Frugal-ed” post, but for a variety of reasons, I’m making a more conscious effort lately to flex my frugal muscles. Here’s how we frugal-ed in June. A local dairy was handing out free milk at a local farmers’ market. Yes, please!

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 31, 2020

Welcome to my first “How We Frugal-ed” recap of 2020. Frugal living is NOT about feeling deprived. 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. Meal Plan.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Here’s how we frugal-ed our way through it. Frugal Wardrobe in November: I have a small bedroom closet, so I like to keep my wardrobe fairly lean, but highly functional. Frugal Kitchen in November: I stocked up on enough baking supplies at Wegman’s that should get us through most of 2021. a small gas fireplace: $100.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

So I am declaring a Frugal February. The goal of Frugal February is NOT to feel deprived, . 8 Action Steps for a Frugal February: 1 – Write a budget/spending plan for February. 8 Action Steps for a Frugal February: 1 – Write a budget/spending plan for February. 6 – Happy (frugal) Valentine’s Day!

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. How to Save this Week: Don’t miss the pre-holiday grocery deals. Frugal Resources: Is it your turn to roast the Thanksgiving turkey this year? It’s FREE!

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

So typically, the only brick-and-mortar store I go to the day after Thanksgiving is a grocery store. Grocery stores are wonderfully empty right after Thanksgiving! But here in Frugal Girl world, it’s business as usual. Monday I had a free frozen pizza from Safeway sitting in my chest freezer, so that’s what we ate!

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

If you’ve read my blog, you’ve probably heard me say that our bills may not be negotiable, but our grocery receipts usually are. My #1 tip for trimming grocery spending is an easy one: Serve simple, frugal, scheduled meals. Glean what you can from my suggestions, but feel free to make this work for your family.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week. Every Sunday afternoon, I plan the meals and do my grocery shopping for the week. homemade sugar-free applesauce – It’s that time of year and I made a huge batch about 3 weeks ago. My Favorite Recent Grocery Deals: 17 cents each!!

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 28, 2016

It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. turkey burgers, french fries, homemade sugar-free applesauce , steamed veg. Related reading: Earn Cash Back with my 4 favorite cash back grocery apps. They LOVE it.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Tell us a little about yourself My current lifestyle would probably qualify as frugal-lite compared to many others. I was a bit intimidated by this, but then I figured I probably wasn’t the only person out there who isn’t ultra-frugal at the moment. Before kids, I spent my free-time volunteering at a stray rescue shelter for dogs.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 20, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: David Bakke enjoys living frugally in Atlanta and frequently shares his best financial tips and experiences on Money Crashers , an online resource ranked as one of the top personal finance blogs online. I started by cutting grocery expenses, and then expanded to lowering monthly bills and reducing insurance fees.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 30, 2014

The Goal of the Grocery Budget Challenge is to be creative with our meal planning and grocery shopping so that we aren’t over-spending. Lately when I see my bill at the check out, I’m shocked at how few groceries are actually going home with me. My success : My January grocery budget was $450.

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The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

What I Spent So I went to pull together my grocery spending for the week and I realized that it’s all quick trips to Safeway. This is better than endless nights of eating out, but definitely not as frugal as an organized trip to Aldi. The post WIS, WWA | all Safeway appeared first on The Frugal Girl.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

I spent: $48 at Aldi $17 at the Hispanic grocery store $26 at Noodles and Co. Thursday I had a free pizza in my Domino’s app so that’s what I picked up for dinner. ? appeared first on The Frugal Girl. What I Spent I cut open an avocado earlier in the week, and it was just perfect. But the next one I cut open?

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. Friday: Homemade Ham & Bean Soup , homemade sugar-free applesauce This soup takes some time from start to finish, but I work from home on Fridays, so I had the time. Try Ebates.

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Coupons Do Work

JUNE 16, 2016

Or if you don’t want to stockpile but want to know when to get things free and cheap OR when your favorite item goes on sale (the best time of the year to get the best price of it). Then print this awesome free guide ” Stock Up Price List & Stockpile Inventory Sheet ” (and free to print!!!)

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Coupons Do Work

MARCH 18, 2015

When couponing, some of us want to know how to find Organic Coupons ( I also post Gluten Free Coupons on a weekly basis ). organic grocery coupons in 2015. frugal tips Sprouts Weekly Ad whole foods coupon organic grocery coupons in 2015' Seeds of Change : . Seeds of Change has a printable coupon for $1.50

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Finally Frugal

JANUARY 19, 2011

People are often amazed (my own family included) that I can subsist on a grocery budget of $100 or less each month. Here are my five top tips for bringing a frugal mindset to the grocery store: 1. Don't go to the grocery store hungry (and for the ladies: try to avoid going when that ole PMS rears her insatiable head.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

What if I told you I am able to take a free vacation or trip at least once a year? Eventually you accumulate enough miles to trade them for a free flight or train trip, and everyone is happy. Here’s what I do to make sure I can take a free vacation or trip at least once a year using just my points: Use the card to pay for everything.

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MAY 5, 2012

We’ve talked about how expensive gluten-free and dairy-free snacks can be at the grocery store. Smashed Peas and Carrots shows us how to make gluten-free and dairy-free Chocolate Coconut Cups , and oh boy do they ever look delicious! Do you have any tried and true gluten-free recipes?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

Hello and welcome to the 271st Festival of Frugality-10 Movies, 10 Lessons Edition. Some people take spending and greed to a limit they shouldn’t and others become so extreme in frugality that they forget to enjoy living life. FIRE Getters presents Top 5 Ways To Trim Our Grocery Bills! The key is finding balance.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 20, 2012

Over my many years of environmental and personal finance writing, one of the most common things I get asked for is tips on how to save money on groceries. The best thing you can do to save money on groceries is to cut back your meat consumption and increase the amount of vegetables you eat. Drink More Water Tap water in the U.S.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 29, 2012

We had already picked up some snacks and candy at the grocery store because the movie theater snacks are so expensive, so we wanted to do something. Total: $5-$20 (wine) Play Board Games This may seem obvious, but boardgames – if you already have them – are free, and they can be super fun.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

I can only be pressed about so many things at one time, and right now, my grocery spending is not it. What We Ate Saturday Domino’s had sent me a “free emergency pizza” (I think lots of people got these, because my friend Katy blogged about getting this offer as well!) What did you have for dinner this week?

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Coupons Do Work

APRIL 14, 2015

Peapod is a company is a way for you to do all of your grocery shopping from home and have them delivered directly to your door ! Peapod is an online grocery store that has 4 divisions across the country: Peapod, Peadpod by Stop&Shop, Peapod by Giant (Food) and Peapod by Giant (Food Stores). Gluten-Free).

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Couponing 101

DECEMBER 20, 2012

Hopefully you have a general idea of how much you spent on groceries pre-couponing, but even if you don’t, tracking your spending can be extremely beneficial. I have created this awesome and SIMPLE spreadsheet to use to track your grocery spending and savings! You need to save your receipts every time you buy groceries.

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Coupons Do Work

JANUARY 23, 2017

Or if you don’t want to stockpile but want to know when to get things free and cheap OR when your favorite item goes on sale (the best time of the year to get the best price of it). Then print this awesome free guide ” Stock Up Price List & Stockpile Inventory Sheet ”. and free to print!!!)

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 5, 2013

In Become a Frugali$ta in 30 Days, Susan shares 30 practical money-saving secrets to help family managers keep to their budget and earn extra money while saving on everything from entertainment and dining out to groceries and household expenses. Your Grocery Budget Toolbox by Anne Simpson. Get yours today: Thanks for reading.

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Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 15, 2014

I’ve compiled this awesome list of over 60 tips to help you save money on groceries, around the house, traveling and so much more! Frugal Tip | Cook Big & Save Time, Groceries, & Energy. Energy Saving Tips for Summer by The Frugal Mom. Grocery Savings Tips by Mission To Save. by Koupon Krazed.

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Saving Everyday

JANUARY 8, 2013

The same goes for pasta dishes, stews, chili, casseroles, etc… – Of course stockpiling items when they are free/cheap will save you even more. The ham was completely FREE with coupons and the beans (dry) were $0.79, so the entire pot will cost less than $3.00. Have a frugal tip you’d like to share?

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Couponing 101

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Hopefully you have a general idea of how much you spent on groceries pre-couponing, but even if you don’t, tracking your spending can be extremely beneficial. I have created this awesome and SIMPLE spreadsheet to use to track your grocery spending and savings! You need to save your receipts every time you buy groceries.

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Saving With Shellie

DECEMBER 15, 2014

If you love Melissa & Doug’s grocery toys , but aren’t looking to splurge by buying the shopping cart and all the accessories, here is a nice alternative. Right now you can get the Melissa & Doug Grocery Basket for only $11.99. Shipping is free with Super Saver Shipping when you spend $35.

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For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

20 Tips for Frugal Living. Living frugally allows you to not only spend less than what you earn, but also allows you to earn less. You have more options with a frugal lifestyle. It’s not as hard as you may think to still enjoy a great life while living more frugally. Frugal gifting. Brown bag it to work.

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Fashion Without Guilt

MARCH 29, 2010

Alice.com is your Online Grocery Store. Get free shipping Alice offers free shipping with every order. In addition to always free shipping, Alice’s prices are competitive with the traditional mass retailers. Tags: household grocery online grocery store shopping shopping online store alice.com coupons.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

Keeping your face fresh and free of acne, along with wearing a smile, will encourage the desire of others to dig deeper and find out more about you. If you don’t want to grow it, you can buy bottles of it at your local grocery store. Tips for a Frugal and Eco-Friendly Spring. Frugal Beauty Tips from Grandma.

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Saving Cents With Sense

SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

I came across one of these grocery match-ups sites earlier today that was boasting about how great their service was – and that it was all for only $10-$15/month ! Get FREE Grocery Match-Ups. You can the same information for FREE !

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Fashion Without Guilt

APRIL 4, 2011

Here are some of past Frugal Tip Mondays. Online Grocery Store. - You May Also LIKE: Frugal Tip Monday- How to Save By Spending on Select Days Frugal Tip Monday-Favorite Weekly Frugal Links Frugal Tip Monday- How Being Lazy Can Cost You. Frugal Tip Monday-Favorite Weekly Frugal Links.

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