The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

What We Ate Saturday I ate dinner with a friend, and Zoe had leftover pizza when she got back from work. Tuesday Leftover chicken in a sandwich form for me, ramen for Zoe after her work shift. Friday We have some leftover soup, plus some leftover tortellini from earlier in the week, so we’ll probably eat those two things up.

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Trader Joes Leftovers Dinner Safeway 196

The Frugal Girl

AUGUST 25, 2023

Then I stirred in the cooked couscous along with some red pesto from Aldi, and topped it with the last of a bag of mozzarella from the freezer. For being so random, this was pretty tasty, and I felt happy about using up some veggies plus the random bag of couscous. Anyway, I got Domino’s for us afterward.

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Leftovers Dominos Dinner Freezers 215

The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 6, 2023

So we just bought everything we were going to try on, then went home and had a big try-on session at my house, which honestly was probably more fun than using the Target fitting rooms. Tuesday Zoe had some pizza leftovers, and I ate leftover salad, but this time I dumped the last crumbs from a Doritos bag on my salad, and that was 10/10.

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Leftovers Dinner Chiquita Green And Frugal 196

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 3, 2016

Today is Day 3 of the challenge and your assignment: Clean and Organize the Refrigerator and Freezer. The Sunday dinner leftovers from 3 weeks ago that would have made a delicious lunch–slimy. Or the expensive organic yogurt that got lost in the back corner behind the Sunday dinner leftovers–better not do the smell test!

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Grocery Spending Freezers Refrigerators Groceries 100

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 5, 2024

Monday I’d gotten a loaf of cinnamon bread out of the freezer on New Year’s Eve day, so I used some of that on Monday to make French toast, which we ate with whipped cream and berries. But I can tell you that the pasta is ALL gone now, so dinner will not include leftover pasta again. Friday I don’t know!

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Grocery Shopping New Year's Groceries Grocery 130

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Monday I had a free frozen pizza from Safeway sitting in my chest freezer, so that’s what we ate! Friday We’ve got leftovers, so that’s probably what we will eat tonight. Obviously, you could give the gift card as a gift, but you could also use it as you buy Christmas gifts. Rolls > turkey.

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Fridays Bath and Body Works Thanksgiving Pancakes 205

For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 7, 2015

Turn that leftover Halloween into delicious desserts ranging from brownies to fondue. There are actually a number of great desserts you can make with this leftover candy. Whether you love milkshakes or cheesecakes, you can use that candy in delicious ways. Here are just five ways to use leftover Halloween candy in desserts.

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Leftovers Desserts Halloween Used 40

The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 13, 2023

What We Ate Saturday I had three chicken thighs in the freezer, so I thawed them and made bourbon chicken and broccoli over rice. Chiquita joined us because she always wants to be where the people are. Monday A longggg lecture day for me, and I had leftover chicken. Fruit salad and chips on the side.

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Chiquita Green And Frugal Leftovers Cars 130

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Noone ate the leftover corn, so I cut it off the cob and put it in the freezer to add to our favorite, Chicken, Black Bean & Corn Tacos | Slow Cooker Recipe. This yielded 4 2-cup freezer containers, which is not a lot. My plan is to use the sauce for pizza. I used it on some necessities. FREE Shredding!

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August Frugal Green And Frugal Financial Goals 130

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 21, 2020

A frittata is a quick and hearty meal that is a great way to use up any leftovers or food that you already have in your refrigerator or freezer. . This is a great way to use up leftovers, such as diced ham, chicken, or sausage. Looking for an easy meal, but short on ingredients? Basic Frittata Recipe.

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Recipes Leftovers Ovens Milk 130

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 11, 2016

Sunday: Leftover lasagna from Saturday. I had the meatloaf in the freezer from a few weeks ago. I found this recipe as I was flipping through a magazine and I had some sausage in the freezer. Wednesday: I used the last of the leftover turkey and stock that I saved from Thanksgiving and made Turkey Orzo Soup.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Freezers 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 1, 2020

Eleven pounds of ham made a delicious Easter dinner with plenty of leftovers for another dinner, a breakfast casserole, and lots of ham sandwiches. I also put quite a bit in the freezer for later use and made ham stock from the bone for homemade ham and bean soup. More frugal shenanigans! So much cheaper and we love the taste.

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2020 Frugal April Green And Frugal 182

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 9, 2011

Paper products, such as toilet paper and diapers are easy for me to use coupons too. Institute a 'Raid the Fridge' Night One night a week, raid the fridge to get rid of leftovers. Set the leftovers up buffet style. Everyone's plate might look different, but you'll at least use up the leftovers and reduce the waste.

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Economical Saving Money Kitchen Money 164

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

Hardly the gang of kids that I grew up with, who roamed the surrounding streets on Halloween night, using pillowcases for our haul! Is there a place to reasonably donate leftover Halloween candy? Maybe it should all go in the freezer to be doled out on a more reasonable schedule. But this year was especially bad.

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Leftovers Halloween Gratitude Kids and Family 61

Couponing 101

JANUARY 24, 2012

Instead of throwing them out, store them in a freezer container in the freezer. Continue adding to them and when you have a full container, use them to make a soup or stew! Daily Frugal Tip: Save Leftover Vegetables for Soup is a post from Couponing 101. Thanks, Kathy! Do you have a Frugal Tip you’d like to share?

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Leftovers Frugal Freezers Saving 65

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 11, 2015

We’ll eat some for sandwiches this week, but I’ll put the rest in the freezer along with the stock that I made from the bones. I’ll store in the freezer until I need it. Tuesday: We had leftover chicken with pesto sauce from Monday night so I put on top of thin spaghetti. Saturday: Leftovers.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Costco 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 24, 2015

This week, due to meal planning burn out and maybe a bit of laziness, I did very little shopping and instead planned many of our meals from what I could find in the freezer. I am getting better at putting leftovers in the freezer if we don’t eat them before they go bad. I served with fruit and toast.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Freezers 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

A neighbor gave me several green peppers back in September, so I chopped them all up and put them in a freezer bag. I used those chopped peppers in Monday nights dinner. Sunday: leftover lasagna and other various leftovers hanging out in the fridge. Thursday: We ate the leftovers from Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Freezers 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

These are strategies I use weekly to help keep my grocery bill in line with our budget. Personally, I plan a weekly menu that’s centered around what’s already in my pantry and freezer, what’s on sale and my family’s schedule. Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 13, 2015

I’m not sure what took us so long. Sunday: Freezer leftovers. I’ve become more diligent about putting uneaten leftovers in the freezer. I used cooked chicken that I had in the freezer. I used cooked chicken that I had in the freezer. How I Use Pinterest for Meal Planning.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Freezers 100

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 20, 2017

This Week in the Kitchen: In an effort to save time and money, I’m trying to add either meals or ingredients to my freezer each week. I cooked it in my Instant Pot (look for the directions on Monday 10/23/17), and used the meat for Tuesday night’s dinner. Wednesday: leftover night. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Daughter 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 15, 2016

We used the ham to make sandwiches a few days this week and I chopped up enough for two more dinners, along with Sunday’s nights soup. Sunday : I took the ham bone from Saturday and some of the leftover ham and made a big batch o ham & bean soup. I stuck the leftover soup in the freezer. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Kids and Family 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 10, 2015

This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: Red Pepper & Feta Turkey Burgers , leftover chicken chili (that was in the freezer), homemade sugar-free applesauce. I baked the ham on Monday night and served it with Hasselback potatoes and summer corn (from the freezer). So we made ham sandwiches with leftovers from Monday and fruit.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Freezers 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 6, 2015

Monday: Hectic night, so I pulled frozen meatballs and french fries out of the freezer and made Meatball Sandwiches, French Fries, and Steamed Veggies for dinner. On crazy nights it’s nice to have this stuff in the freezer. Wednesday: Chicken, Potatoes, and Carrots leftovers from Tuesday night. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Freezers 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

I pulled together a list of ALDI soup ideas using ingredients I found at the store. Any leftover soups can be served as leftovers or frozen in freezer containers. ** I listed the price I paid for the main ingredients. You will also use in recipes #2, 5, 6, 7. You will also use in other recipes. for 3 lb bag.

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Leftovers Recipes Bread Cooking 130

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 28, 2015

Monday: We ate chicken and black bean enchiladas that I had in the freezer. I really need to do more freezer cooking now that school is back in session. I used leftover roasted chicken that I had in the freezer. I store them in the freezer and heat up in the microwave. How I Use Pinterest for Meal Planning.

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Burritos Freezers Leftovers Breakfast 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 27, 2015

Sunday: Leftovers. Tuesday: Chicken (leftover from Monday night), sweet potatoes, and black bean quesadillas , orange slices. Thursday: Easy Chicken Noodle soup (with leftover chicken from Monday and homemade chicken stock ), homemade applesauce, garlic bread. How I Use Pinterest for Meal Planning.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Homemade 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Dinner #1 (as they call it) is usually a sandwich or leftovers previous nights. I either put the extra batch in the freezer or my kids ate it for Dinner #1. But I am looking for new slow cooker, instant pot, and freezer recipes. I have 8 freezer recipes that we like, but I need to add more so we don’t get bored.

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Budgeting Budget Freezers Kids and Family 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 3, 2015

Sunday: I am becoming better at putting leftovers in the freezer if we are not going to eat them in time before they go bad. It is so nice to have options in the freezer for nights that I just don’t feel like cooking. Wednesday: I used leftover taco meat from Monday night to make Burrito Bowls.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Tacos 100

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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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 8, 2015

Sunday: Dinner was grilled pork chops, fresh strawberries, and any leftover odds & ends in the fridge. I made double batch of sauce the last time I made enchiladas and stored in the freezer. 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.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Freezers 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 15, 2016

I had leftover rotisserie chicken in the freezer and I used my homemade chicken stock. Wednesday: Leftover soup from Monday night, grilled cheese sandwiches, apple slices. Wednesday: Leftover soup from Monday night, grilled cheese sandwiches, apple slices. How I Use Pinterest for Meal Planning.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Leftovers 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 30, 2015

Sunday : My oldest daughter had a swim meet all afternoon, so my husband treated us to dinner at our favorite deli. I browned 2 lbs of turkey and used my homemade taco seasoning. We used iceburg lettuce instead of tortillas. The chicken was in the freezer and part of my freezer cooking session that I did in the fall.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Tacos Freezers 100

For the Mommas

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Save Money and seal freshness in: Meat preserved with the FoodSaver system in the freezer can last up to 3 years and still taste fresh, flavorful, and freezer burn free; Prep ahead meals, leftovers, and produce stored in the fridge will stay fresh up to weeks later instead of spoiling in days.

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Foodsaver Vacuums Machines Amazon 59

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 5, 2020

I used the Aldi flyer and put together a meal plan of 7 ALDI grilling ideas. In a few meals, I used the cook once, eat multiple times method. Review the ingredient list carefully to determine what you need to buy. ** I made two different salads and used them as sides for several dinners. You will also use in additional meals.

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Leftovers Dinner Package Cooking 130

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 29, 2016

I had a ham hock in the freezer and I don’t always have time for this soup, but as you can see below we weren’t going anywhere. I used the recipe on the cornmeal bag and I baked in my cast iron skillet. We ate leftover ham & bean soup, kielbasa, and whatever we felt like eating. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes.

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Leftovers Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family Homemade 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2016

I chopped up the meat that was still on the bone and added it, along with leftover ham from Saturday night’s dinner to the soup. It was a yummy dinner and I had leftovers for the week and the freezer. Monday: Leftover Ham & Bean Soup, salad. Thursday: Leftovers from Wednesday night. This was a big hit.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Dinner 100