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. How I frugal-ed in the kitchen: I spend a lot of time in my kitchen. I have been doing my grocery shopping at a different GIANT store and I’m finding that they always have a lot of marked-down meat.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Another month of 2022 is in the books and another month of frugal-ing. My Frugal Shenanigans! My August Grocery Clearance finds: I found lots of tea marked down to about 90 cents a box. Share in the comments how you frugal-ed in August! Check out more How We Frugal-ed posts.

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August Frugal Green And Frugal Financial Goals 130

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 2, 2022

There was nothing too special about my frugal shenanigans in September, other than just trying to be better with every purchase that I make. My Frugal Shenanigans! Grocery Freebies: During October, I scored a free frozen apple pie, a free salad mix, and free pop tarts from Giant of PA. Check out more How We Frugal-ed posts.

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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. Read how I earn cash back on groceries with Ibotta here. How did you frugal in June?

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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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January Frugal Green And Frugal Homemade 130

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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The Frugal Pig

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The post Keto Groceries From the Dollar Store? first appeared on Frugal Pig. Can you do keto on a budget? Get help with some great keto finds from the dollar store.

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Dollar Store Groceries Grocery Storing 32

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? How did you live frugally this week?

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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. Our favorites are: Popcorn (air popped or made on the stove top are the most frugal).

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Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Food and Drink 246

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. The post WIS, WWA | Black Friday appeared first on The Frugal Girl.

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Fridays Bath and Body Works Thanksgiving Pancakes 204

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. My Favorite Recent Grocery Deals: 17 cents each!! I am a big fan of grocery apps and Ibotta is my favorite. Read: Earn Cash Back with these 4 Simple Grocery Apps.

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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. 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. How did you live frugally this week? They LOVE it.

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Crock Pots and Slow Cookers Frugal Health Insurance Fridays 100

Couponing 101

MAY 23, 2012

Here’s an easy little frugal tip to help you save money on groceries when you shop, and it doesn’t even involve coupons! Check out how to avoid common spending traps at the grocery store. Do you have a Frugal Tip you’d like to share? Do you avoid most of these? Did you learn anything new?

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Frugal Groceries Grocery Storing 89

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2014

We learned what grocery stores to shop at to get the best deals. Recently we just relocated to Tucson, Arizona, and we’re finding that in some ways we need to start all over learning to be frugal in a new town. Recognize that Some Frugal Skills Are Universal. Ways to Learn New Frugal Skills in Your New Location.

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The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 8, 2023

I didn’t really grocery shop this week because…busy. The post WIS, WWA | one more week of phoning it in appeared first on The Frugal Girl. What I Spent By the time I write my next WIS, WWA post, a lot of my big time-consuming stuff will be all done. Busy, busy, busy. $14 What did you have for dinner this week?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 4, 2012

Being frugal these days is very important. It is not easy to be frugal and save money when you have a family that splurges and squanders. Being frugal is a family affair. Examine your groceries if there are items that you do not actually need. Frugality may be hard at first but over time, it can become a habit.

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Frugal Family Budgeting Budget 189

Couponing 101

JANUARY 18, 2012

Corral plastic grocery bags and store them in an empty tissue box for a neat and compact storage solution! Keep a box of grocery sacks under the sink, in the car, in the garage, or anywhere that’s convenient. Do you have a Frugal Tip you’d like to share? Image credit. Please send me an email !

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Storage Frugal Groceries Grocery 88

Teresa's Deals

MAY 8, 2015

Order your Eco-Grocery Tote Bag from York Photo for $1. The post Eco-Grocery Tote Bag for $1 appeared first on Frugal Texas Diva. I ordered one of these tote bags last year and absolutely love it and I am sure you will too. Shipping and handling : starts at $3.99.

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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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Frugal Personal Finance Frugal Life Money 174

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. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? We love old toys! Visiting St.

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Kids and Family Home and Garden Money Frugal 184

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

Many of us are struggling to make ends meet (as in what’s at the end of the receipt meeting what’s at the end of your checkbook), and sometimes we discover that money for enough groceries to feed a family just isn’t in the budget. What tactics, other than coupons, do you use to lower your grocery bill? a Rafflecopter giveaway.

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Groceries Grocery Bills Used 252

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 26, 2024

What I Spent I did get a Hungry Harvest box and I made a small trip to Aldi, but I haven’t done an honest-to-goodness grocery shopping trip since we got back from Hawaii! The post WIS, WWA | largely from the freezer appeared first on The Frugal Girl. squirrel-watching I spent: $ 6.99 What did you have for dinner this week?

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Freezers Dominos Hawaii Chiquita 191

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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Budgeting Budget January Groceries 127

Teresa's Deals

OCTOBER 2, 2015

I have (for many years) always wondered how to live frugally. I don’t remember if my family was frugal or not, most likely because I didn’t pay attention. How to Live a Frugal Lifestyle. What are some ways you live frugally? The post How to Live a Frugal Lifestyle appeared first on Frugal Texas Diva.

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Teresa's Deals

OCTOBER 2, 2015

I have (for many years) always wondered how to live frugally. I don’t remember if my family was frugal or not, most likely because I didn’t pay attention. How to Live a Frugal Lifestyle. What are some ways you live frugally? The post How to Live a Frugal Lifestyle appeared first on TeresaBatey.Com.

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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. 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? SO disappointing. So much pit. But hey, at least the edible part was still perfectly ripe.

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Leftovers Flights Dinner Dominos 177

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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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. For breakfast this week , I cooked up several packages of breakfast sausage that I found marked down breakfast sausage at the grocery store on Sunday. How did you live frugally this week?

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The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

I don’t normally include cents in these reports, but I think it’s funny that I bought groceries within one cent at two different stores! The post WIS, WWA | The Original Cat appeared first on The Frugal Girl. I spent: $37 at Sam’s Club $30 on a Hungry Harvest box $26.04 at Giant $26.05 at Aldi So, $119.06

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Cat Chiquita Leftovers Green And Frugal 209

The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Friday My fridge is a little bare but man, I hate going to the grocery store prior to a holiday. appeared first on The Frugal Girl. , and Zoe was at a friend’s birthday party. So I may go freezer spelunking again. What did you have for dinner this week? The post WIS, WWA | on the first longer day!

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Ovens Dinner Green And Frugal Freezers 190

Couponing 101

JANUARY 25, 2012

You can use them to store plastic grocery bags! Do you have a Frugal Tip you’d like to share? Daily Frugal Tip: Store Plastic Grocery Bags in an Empty Baby Wipes Container is a post from Couponing 101. Looking for an idea for reusing empty baby wipe containers? Remember, you can use an empty tissue box as well.

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Frugal Groceries Grocery Baby 84

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Megan emailed me a little nervously because she and her husband are not super-duper frugal. But this is “Meet A Reader” not, “Meet Only Super Frugal Readers” There are all sorts of reasons people hang out here, and some of those reasons have nothing to do with frugality. ? So, here’s Megan!

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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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Frugal Grocery Shopping Frugal Groceries Grocery Shopping Groceries 49

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 8, 2024

Friday Hmmm… well, since I spent so little on groceries this week, I kinda think we will get some takeout tonight. ? appeared first on The Frugal Girl. Zoe had some mac and cheese, I had some soup, and we both had some fruit. What did you have for dinner this week? The post WIS, WWA | <checks notes> $18!

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The Budget Diet

APRIL 15, 2024

From grocery bills to rent payments, everyone is feeling the sting of higher prices these days. The cost of living has gone up pretty much everywhere. Thankfully, there are numerous ways to reduce your living costs if you get a bit savvy. And the best part is that many of these ideas can begin saving.

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Coupons Do Work

MARCH 18, 2015

organic grocery coupons in 2015. frugal tips Sprouts Weekly Ad whole foods coupon organic grocery coupons in 2015' Hopster.com – They have organic coupons often. and you can print them from your computer. Whole Foods and Sprouts : We post the deals, ads and coupons often: Sprouts Section. Whole Foods Section.

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