The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

and then I went home and made an alfredo sauce for pasta, with some kale and leftover ham mixed in. Wednesday I had leftover broccoli salad + pasta, and Zoe had tomato soup and a grilled cheese sandwich. Wednesday I had leftover broccoli salad + pasta, and Zoe had tomato soup and a grilled cheese sandwich. unbaked, obviously!

Leftovers 130

Leftovers Safeway Club Dinner 130

The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Tuesday I used leftover chicken to make half of this chicken and biscuits recipe. Halving it worked great for just the two of us! Wednesday We had enough leftovers to make cooking unnecessary, which was handy because I had an evening lab (Where we learned all about how to insert catheters and administer enemas.

Green 207

Green Green And Frugal Leftovers Dinner 207

The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Sunday I made chicken fingers to use up some random pieces of chicken in my freezer, and we had fruit on the side. Tuesday I made Zoe’s fave baked ham sandwiches (mission use-up-the-ham!) Wednesday Zoe didn’t get home until later, so she ate some leftover sandwiches.

Safeway 195

Safeway Freezers Leftovers Dinner 195

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 26, 2024

I’ve done some freezer scrounging to come up with things to eat, so…yay for using up what’s on hand. Chiquita commandeered the empty pizza box Wednesday Zoe was out with a friend, so I ate the leftover burger from Monday night. Friday Zoe and I are gonna have a movie night, so we might get some takeout.

Freezers 190

Freezers Dominos Hawaii Chiquita 190

The Frugal Girl

AUGUST 25, 2023

For being so random, this was pretty tasty, and I felt happy about using up some veggies plus the random bag of couscous. Tuesday I sauteed some ham from the freezer, then sauteed some chopped kale, then added in leftover mac and cheese plus some milk and cream. Anyway, I got Domino’s for us afterward.

Leftovers 214

Leftovers Dominos Dinner Freezers 214

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 2, 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. What We Ate this Week: Sunday: Using leftover turkey & gravy, I made Turkey & Waffles , steamed vegetable. Thursday: Leftover Turkey & Noodle soup and grilled cheese sandwiches.

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Frugal Fridays Leftovers Financial Goals 100

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.

Leftovers 194

Leftovers Dinner Chiquita Green And Frugal 194

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 25, 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: Soup and grilled cheese night. Saturday: I am roasting a turkey for my family, mostly for the leftovers, but also so the 4 of us can sit down as a family for a big meal.

Frugal 100

Frugal Fridays Leftovers Financial Goals 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. Friday I don’t know! But I can tell you that the pasta is ALL gone now, so dinner will not include leftover pasta again.

Grocery Shopping 130

Grocery Shopping New Year's Groceries Grocery 130

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 1, 2024

Tuesday I sauteed the rest of the chicken tenderloins and used them in a green salad, with homemade croutons on top. I saw some leftover angel hair pasta in the fridge, so I took that out, added some half and half and some red pesto, plus some asparagus. Friday Umm… to go along with my pattern for the week, I have no idea.

Menu Planning 191

Menu Planning Menu Plans Green And Frugal Freezers 191

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. What We Ate this Week: Monday: Burrito Bowls with leftover chicken from last week. Thursday: leftovers from Tuesday and Wednesday nights. I use Ebates on almost every purchase I buy online.

Frugal 100

Frugal Cheap Fridays Win 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 4, 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. The tween years are upon us, so any advice to help us navigate the waters are much appreciated. They were yummy and a great way to use up leftover chicken. Unintended savings.

Frugal 100

Frugal Fridays Ebates Credit Cards 100

The Frugal Girl

AUGUST 31, 2023

I’ve been out of school for the last two semesters, so I’d gotten kind of used to my carefree life. ? (Ok, Anyway, this week has made it clear to me that I need to change up how I do things; I need to switch up how I use weekend time, how I plan meals, and when I do household stuff. Ok, well, not entirely carefree.

Wellness 211

Wellness Toaster Ovens Fry's Bread 211

The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 13, 2023

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. Friday I’ve got an evening lab that ends at 9:00 (we party hard in nursing school!), Fruit salad and chips on the side. and we ate that with some naan from Aldi.

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Chiquita Green And Frugal Leftovers Cars 130

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. Leftovers from the top 3 meals. How We Saved this Week: All of the meat that I used this week for my menu was from the markdown section of the grocery store. They LOVE it.

Crock Pots and Slow Cookers 100

Crock Pots and Slow Cookers Frugal Health Insurance Fridays 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 27, 2015

Every Friday, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. 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.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Homemade 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 1, 2015

Every Friday, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: Leftover Burrito Bowls from Friday’s dinner. Our sides were various things we found in the fridge: leftover steamed broccoli, applesauce, grapes. I also made chicken stock using my slow cooker method.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Friends And Family Sale 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 11, 2016

Sunday: Leftover lasagna from Saturday. Wednesday: I used the last of the leftover turkey and stock that I saved from Thanksgiving and made Turkey Orzo Soup. Thursday: Much to my family’s dismay, it’s leftover night. One daughter declared, “I hate leftover night!” It was tasty.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Freezers 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

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

I used those chopped peppers in Monday nights dinner. Sunday: leftover lasagna and other various leftovers hanging out in the fridge. Sunday: leftover lasagna and other various leftovers hanging out in the fridge. Thursday: We ate the leftovers from Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. The soup was delicious.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Freezers 100

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 18, 2015

When I made my menu and shopping list last Friday, turkey was NOT on the list. I roasted it immediately and used the meat of it for this week’s meals. I also made a bone stock and froze 2 (2 cup) portions of chopped meat to use later. Sunday: We went out for a large lunch after church and just had leftovers for dinner.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Lunch 100

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Tuesday: We had leftover chicken with pesto sauce from Monday night so I put on top of thin spaghetti. Thursday: Turkey Noodle Soup using the leftover turkey from a few weeks ago. Friday: Burrito Bowls with a Costco rotisserie chicken. Saturday: Leftovers. We’re swimming in leftovers.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Costco 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 24, 2015

Every Friday, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. I am getting better at putting leftovers in the freezer if we don’t eat them before they go bad. Tuesday: I made a ham & pepper skillet frittata with leftover Easter ham and chopped peppers that I had in the freezer. I served with fruit and toast.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Freezers 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. Let us know in the comments.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Kids and Family 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 8, 2016

Monday, 3/28: My mom sent us home on Sunday with Easter dinner leftovers. Thursday, 3/31: Leftover night – the options were Salsa Chicken and pork chops. Friday, 4/1: My family scattered on Friday night. Wednesday, 4/6: Leftover night – the options were spaghetti or chicken & black beans tacos.

Leftovers 100

Leftovers Easter Dinner Daughter 100

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 23, 2015

Wednesday: Leftovers from Tuesday night. Friday: Tonight, I’m making homemade pizza with apple slices on the side. Lunches included leftover soup, leftover chicken, black bean & corn tacos from last week, and pb & j sandwiches. How I Use Pinterest for Meal Planning. It was really delicious.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Homemade 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 13, 2015

Every Friday, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. 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. How I Use Pinterest for Meal Planning.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Freezers 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 10, 2015

Every Friday, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: Red Pepper & Feta Turkey Burgers , leftover chicken chili (that was in the freezer), homemade sugar-free applesauce. So we made ham sandwiches with leftovers from Monday and fruit. How I Use Pinterest for Meal Planning.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Freezers 100

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 5, 2015

I roasted my free turkey that I received from Giant and as you’ll see below I used the meat and stock through out the week for my meal planning. This is my absolute FAVORITE way to use leftover turkey and gravy. Friday: Chicken Tenders , french fries, and vegetables. How I Use Pinterest for Meal Planning.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Thanksgiving 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.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Dinner 100

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 20, 2017

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. I put the rest in the freezer for later use in soups, enchiladas, and/or quesadillas. My husband and I had leftovers, one daughter had breakfast-for-dinner, and the other daughter had a can of soup.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Daughter 100

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NOVEMBER 28, 2014

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Foodsaver Fridays Food and Wine Vacuums 55

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 3, 2015

Every Friday, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. 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. 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.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Tacos 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 6, 2015

Wednesday: Chicken, Potatoes, and Carrots leftovers from Tuesday night. Friday: We’re going to a Spaghetti dinner fundraiser to benefit the Jr ROTC at the high school and then going to the football game. How I Use Pinterest for Meal Planning. It’s so easy to make and I’m going to post a recipe soon.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Freezers 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

Saturday : I made a double batch of Ham & Bean Soup using Ham Hocks. Sunday: Leftover ham & bean soup, homemade applesauce. Use a rimmed baking sheet, add potatoes and green beans that you coated with olive oil and seasoning salt. Thursday: Taco leftovers. This Week’s Dinners. They make the BEST soup.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Homemade 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 8, 2015

Every Friday, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Sunday: Dinner was grilled pork chops, fresh strawberries, and any leftover odds & ends in the fridge. 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. I picked a good one this week.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Freezers 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

I browned meat, using my homemade taco seasoning and layered chips, meat, cheese, chopped onions, and tomatoes on a large rimmed baking sheet. I still had chopped cooked turkey and homemade stock leftovers in the freezer from Thanksgiving. Thursday: Leftover night from Monday and Wednesday nights dinners. I NEED YOUR HELP!

Leftovers 100

Leftovers Homemade Kids and Family Budgeting 100