The Frugal Girl

MARCH 6, 2024

I let it cool thoroughly, then put it in a plastic bag and stick it in the freezer. If you have a chest freezer or other non-defrosting freezer, homemade bread can stay fresh for several months in its frozen state. In a self-defrosting freezer, though, I’d try to eat it up more quickly than that.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

This list of thoughtful, but FREE Christmas gift ideas is proof that you don’t need to spend a lot of money on the people you gift to if you use your time, resources, and creativity. Browse the entire list and let us know in the comments which ideas you’re going to give and what free gift ideas you have. Are you a gardener?

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 9, 2011

But that doesn't mean I don't save a lot of money at the grocery store. Whether you are a coupon queen, king or clutz, there are many other ways to save money on groceries and coupons are not involved. Utilize the Freezer Freeze those leftovers. Stockpile in the freezer. Set the leftovers up buffet style.

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Economical Saving Money Kitchen Money 164

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 16, 2013

So, I’ve compiled a few tips for saving money on your groceries, even when you don’t feel like it! Another awesome app for saving money is Favado. Ibotta is an app that will give you actual money back for your purchases for doing simple things like taking a one-question poll or sending a tweet.

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Saving Money Money T-Mobile Saving 111

Couponing 101

JANUARY 6, 2012

Did you know that meal planning is one of the keys to saving money on your grocery bill? Using coupons will save you money at the register, but using your food wisely is going to save you money as well! Inventory – I plan to take inventory of our freezer and pantry. Sarah from Give Me Neither.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 27, 2011

You are giving a home to a perfectly good item that may have been unjustly disposed of. You are also saving money by not having to go buy a brand new product. You can save a lot of money buying organic items at food co-ops and farmers markets. Related posts: 7 Ways to Save Money in Winter.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 7, 2022

Fast forward to early March 2020…pre-shutdown…my refrigerator was leaking and the freezer lights stopped working. The funny thing is that my fridge stopped leaking, and the freezer lights not working didn’t bother me. I turned the ground turkey into 12 Red Pepper & Feta turkey burgers for the freezer.

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DECEMBER 3, 2014

That’s a lot of money and if you don’t have the cash , PLEASE don’t feel compelled to spend what you don’t have. It is possible to give thoughtful gifts with very little money or even no money at all. We give the gift of a home-cooked meal to my grandparents. Ready Made Freezer Meals.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 31, 2016

There is one place to look for extra money that maybe you haven’t considered–your groceries. If you don’t know what you spend each month on groceries, I encourage you to keep a tally for a month to give you an idea. Day 3: Organize Your Refrigerator/Freezer. Day 10: Plan a Freezer Cooking Session.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 17, 2014

Give an afternoon (or two) of yard work. Do you have a freezer or pantry full of this past summer’s garden harvest? Saving Money - During the Holidays' Gift them with a certain number of weeks of home cleaning. Some other cleaning ideas: window washing or car washing. Oil Change. Offer oil change services.

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Christmas Gifts Home and Garden Flowers and Gifts 223

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 13, 2016

Your saving money by buying the larger packs, but the second option also saves so much time, because you are eliminating a step when it’s time to make dinner. Divide the meat up and store in freezer containers or bags. This gives the ground turkey some extra flavor. You can pretty much batch cook any meat.

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Cooking Grocery Spending Freezers Bulk 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 9, 2014

This lady has been blowing up, from The Today Show to The View, she is inspiring folks all over the country to save money by eating in! I’m all for saving money and inspiring people to cook their own food, but I worry about the trade offs. Saving money isn’t always as clear-cut as it seems. Awesome, right?!

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

This week’s Adventures in Instant Pot-ting: As I wrote last week , I bought an Instant Pot over the summer and my family has been less than impressed with some of the meals I’ve made, but I’m not giving up on this mega-appliance. These posts will help: How to Save Money on Groceries WITHOUT Using Coupons.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 17, 2012

Since the 2008 recession, many people have rediscovered the savings, joys and health benefits of locally grown food – whether you have a backyard garden, participate in a community garden or shop at the local farmer’s market. Some folks have added freezers or second refrigerators to store the excess.

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Advantage Home and Garden Canning Gardening 210

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 27, 2011

Eating leftovers is one of my tenets of saving money in the kitchen but I am even guilty of wasting food at times. I started wondering how much money I am actually wasting when I throw food away. By reducing our food waste we could almost give ourselves a free month of groceries. Let us know in the comments.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 22, 2022

Ibotta is a free cashback rewards and payments app that gives you cash for everyday qualifying purchases when you shop and pay through the app. After joining, there are many ways to earn cashback from over 2000 retailers and websites, however, I concentrate on finding grocery savings on products that we use. What is Ibotta?

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Grocery Groceries Friends And Family Sale 2000 130

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 14, 2011

They are the gift that keeps on giving. I just put 5 cups in my freezer and many young beans are still on the plants. Strain and transfer beans to ice water for several minutes to cool down Lay beans out on cookie sheet and stick the pan in the freezer for an hour or so. I wasn't always a huge fan of green beans.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

If you aren't interested in the free turkey, they give you the option of a free Stouffer's Party Size Lasagna. If you have a freezer, roast the turkey immediately and freeze the cooked meat in 2 cup portions for future meals. Stretch your dollar even more and make homemade turkey stock that can also be stored in the freezer.

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Economical Thanksgiving Kitchen Freezers 149

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 18, 2017

I also find gifts to give throughout the year. I don’t care if there’s a snowflake or a pumpkin on the freezer bags, I just want the freezer bags at cheap prices. Last year, I found several boxes of freezer bags with holiday packaging in the home paper product aisle.

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Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

Buying meat in bulk from Zaycon is one of my absolute favorite ways to save money on meat. You just drive up and give your name and they will even load the meat in your car for you! I love stocking my freezer, but if you don’t have the space, you can always split a case with a friend! Never purchased from Zaycon?

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Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Buying meat in bulk from Zaycon is one of my absolute favorite ways to save money on meat. You just drive up and give your name and they will even load the meat in your car for you! I love stocking my freezer, but if you don’t have the space, you can always split a case with a friend! Never purchased from Zaycon?

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 15, 2011

I stored the 5 lb sacks that I bought in December in the freezer and that worked out well, but I would need some kind of container for this 25 lb bag to keep it in the freezer.[link] I assumed the cashier would just give me the $7.85, but she called her manager and the manager gave me the flour for FREE.

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Home and Garden Freezers December Grocery 157

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Related Reading: How to Save Money on Groceries. Add up how much you are spending in the morning and you’ll see how much you will save for your fund, and maybe that will give you the inspiration to skip the AM drive-thru. Challenge yourself to avoid take out and put any extra money towards your emergency fund.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Go through everything you already have in your refrigerator, freezer, and pantry. Consistently using things you already have not only saves money but also prevents food waste. Throwing food away is throwing money away ! That said, you can have a loose plan and still save money. Batch cook. Shop the sales ad.

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Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Go through everything you already have in your refrigerator, freezer, and pantry. Consistently using things you already have not only saves money but also prevents food waste. Throwing food away is throwing money away ! That said, you can have a loose plan and still save money. Batch cook. Shop the sales ad.

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Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

Save Few Bucks presents How to Save Money on Household Expenses posted at Save Few Bucks , saying, “Saving money on your household expenses, can help you a lot in the long run, so here are some tips to help you save money on household expenses.&#.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 3, 2014

They’ll give you an idea of how we spent the $425. A couple of notes to keep in mind: I keep a moderately stocked freezer with marked down meat , loss leaders , batch pre-cooked meat , cooked beans , homemade baked goods and sauces. I made a large batch of homemade sugar-free applesauce in March that I stored in the freezer.

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March Grocery Groceries Homemade 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

Here are 6 reasons why meal planning is a good idea: 1. You’ll save money. By working out your household’s meals in advance, you’ll save money in food costs. Meal planning gives you the flexibility to simply open the freezer and reach for some leftovers to dish up. You can plan ahead.

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Meals Cooking Saving Money Work 239

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 28, 2013

On the 25th of every month from January to November in 2013, I''m holding a virtual meeting for the Christmas Savings Club. The goal for this monthly accountability meeting is to give updates on our progress, motivate one another, and help all of us save for a cash Christmas. become a fan and ''like'' FBS on Facebook.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2015

When you can reuse or re-purpose an item, you are not only saving it from the landfills, but you are also saving the expense and energy which would have been expended when you recycle. Zip lock freezer bags. Years ago, I learned to reuse freezer bags. I bake Christmas cookies every year to give away to family and friends.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Now that there are 5 members of our family, we easily save at least $100 a day every day that we’re on vacation and eating our own food. I bring a hot plate and a skillet and sauce pan with me to the hotel to reheat freezer meals that I’ve made in advance. We pack these in a suitcase, so no one knows the difference.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2011

I am talking about spring cleaning your finances and finding more ways you can save money. He definitely gives you something to think about. FruGal presents Why you SHOULD sweat the small stuff when it comes to money – FruGal. Thanks Jeffrey for giving us some new ideas on how we can help others.

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Saving Money Money Credit Cards Insurance 232

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 5, 2013

To avoid giving up and going out to eat, make sure you have the provisions for some easy meals in your cupboards. I usually have the stuff for nachos, BLTs, or even just a frozen pizza in the freezer. This way, if I’m not up to making something elaborate, I can just quickly throw the easy food in the oven.

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Eating Out Restaurant Food and Wine Meals 222

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat. a pound, so when the price dips below that I’ll stock up for the freezer. Take advantage of the value packs, especially when they are on sale, and break the pack into smaller portions and store in your freezer. If you have freezer space, stock up. Patrick’s Day.

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Saving Money Money Freezers Saving 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

But when you’re trying to save money, cut out this costly expense. Try freezer cooking. This time-saving technique will save you money and your sanity. Here are my freezer cooking tips and recipes. And when dining out, at least follow these 15 Smart Tips to Save Money when Eating Out.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 25, 2011

I list the days, because it gives me a good visual, but you can see I switched Monday and Wednesday, because I realized a scheduling conflict. I refer to the recipes that I'll be making that week to see what is needed versus what I have on hand in the pantry, freezer or fridge. I keep the menu flexible.

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Groceries Grocery Bills Office 157

The Coupon Game

MAY 24, 2011

You can choose menus for each day of the week that coincide with the sales you find on CouponSavingGame.com and what you already have on-hand in your freezer or pantry. Though they do not give prices for the items you need to purchase, you'll have more selection in your menu options. Here's a brief description of Relish!

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