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

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Freezers Dominos Hawaii Chiquita 194

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

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. How did you frugal this week? garden salad.

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Frugal Freezers Friends And Family Sale Financial Goals 100

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

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).

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Delivery Service Groceries Grocery Home 100

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. They are cheaper and better for you anyway!

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Saving Money Money Groceries Grocery 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 30, 2014

Grocery Shop. I know grocery shopping doesn’t sound like a lot of fun when you go away on vacation (you’re probably dreaming about not having to do that!), There are a lot of things you can make without a full stove, so this is a pretty good option if you want to be very frugal. Go Frugal'

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Saving Money Money Food New York City 187

Couponing 101

MAY 28, 2012

Reader Adrienne sent in the following great frugal tip: “When I feel like I don’t have time to coupon, I still save money by buying meat in bulk, especially ground beef. Do you have a Frugal Tip you’d like to share? Daily Frugal Tip: Buy Meat In Bulk is a post from Couponing 101. Thanks, Adrienne!

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Bulk Frugal Buy Buying 81

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2023

After our mortgage, grocery spending is our next largest expense. At the end of 2022, I totaled the year’s worth of groceries and was blown away by the number. I spent about $870/month on groceries. Long-time readers might remember the days when my kids were much younger and I spent $400/month on groceries.

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Financial Goals Goals Debt College 130

Teresa's Deals

SEPTEMBER 12, 2015

Build A Menu will plan a variety of meals taking advantage of store sales , making it quick and easy for you to choose what your family will enjoy that week, and prepare an itemized grocery shopping list organized by category ready for you to print and use. Step 1: It allows you to choose your grocery store. Any Grocery Store.

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Meals Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 29, 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 February: Curbside Pick-up: I continued my new grocery routine in February. How did you frugal in January?

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February 2020 Frugal Thrift Stores 208

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 5, 2013

A couple of months ago, I calculated my spending on food outside of the groceries that I buy on a weekly basis, and in two weeks I had eaten 17 meals out. We also grocery shop once per week. So we buy ingredients for the entire week’s meal plan on that one shopping trip. That’s no joke.

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Eating Out Restaurant Food and Wine Meals 222

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2013

Saving on Grocery Bills. A good part of our monthly income is spent on grocery shopping, and the budget may even go higher depending on whether it’s a holiday or a birthday where you need to feed more people. How can you accomplish this, especially when the prices are rising? You just need to put them in practice.

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Saving Money Money Bills Insurance 222

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 13, 2013

These meals, whether they are take-out meals or ones from the grocery store, are usually high in calories, fat, and sodium, and low in nutrition. You wouldn’t want to take a luxury car to a routine Sunday grocery shopping trip. Go Frugal'

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Money Cars Car Laptops 184

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 5, 2012

Arlington, Texas :: Grocery Shop For FREE. Portland, Oregon :: Frugal Living NW. Springfield, Missouri :: Getting Freedom. springfield, Missouri :: I Think I can, I think I can. Louis, Missouri :: Our Four Letter Words. South Central. Dallas, Texas :: Surviving The Stores. Grapevine, Texas :: My Crazy Savings. South Atlantic.

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San Diego Kansas City South Dakota Missouri 127

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 26, 2011

RT @ Green_Panda Handling Your Finances – What is Being Frugal? Green Panda Treehouse [link] I am frugal and I am proud to be #. TurboTax Giveaway, Oil Stocks, Groceries and More. Interview with Prairie EcoThrifter – Grocery Shopping Habits of Popular Financial Bloggers [link] via @ groceryalerts #.

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Pay Off Debt Swap Debt Finance 113

Saving With Shellie

DECEMBER 22, 2015

If you are still out doing some last minute Christmas shopping or grocery shopping, this would be an easy lunch or snack to grab! Thanks My Frugal Adventures !). Tomorrow only (12/23), head on over to Sonic where you can get 79¢ Jr. Deluxe Cheeseburgers! Be sure and mention Come Together All Day to get your $.79

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Sonic Easy Lunch Grocery Shopping Dining 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

Shop with a List. If you find yourself throwing out a lot of food, you can remedy the problem by shopping with a list. Create a meal plan for the week, and base your grocery shopping list on what you will actually eat during the week. Turn old towels into bags that can be taken to the grocery store. Go Green'

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Re-use Home and Garden Bulk Electronics 278

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

Smart Grocery Shopping. Make regular trips to your local grocery store for dietary staples and fresh produce for a healthy diet that won’t break the bank. Cutting down on meat as well will help you further reduce grocery expenses and maintain a healthy diet. Skip the pizza and constant eating out.

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College Saving Money Money Student 203

Saving Everyday

JANUARY 12, 2014

Slow Cooker Pot Roast Recipe with Vegetables from Pretty Frugal Diva. Low Carb, Slow Cooker Soup from Grocery Shop For Free. Easy BBQ Chicken Pizza from Frugal Freebies & Deals. Broccoli Cashew Chicken from Frugal Freebies & Deals. Broccoli Cashew Chicken from Frugal Freebies & Deals.

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Crock Pots and Slow Cookers Meals Recipes Main Dishes 85

Saving With Shellie

DECEMBER 2, 2013

Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips ! This coupon book is your source for local savings and it makes a great Christmas gift. Save tons with up to 50% off and 2-for-1 coupons! The 2014 Entertainment Book includes coupons for: restaurants. movie tickets.

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Entertainment 2014 Home Furnishings Furnishings 45

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! Shop at Aldi I love, love, love Aldi. They have everyday low prices so you don’t have to worry about paying for the huge markups at the grocery store. One of my favorite coupon apps is Target Cartwheel.

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Saving Money Money T-Mobile Saving 111

Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 25, 2013

These work well for grocery shopping, especially for stores that price match. Our Groceries Shopping List: iPhone, Android, Blackberry. Plan your menus for the week and build your grocery list online via your smartphone or the computer. Planning and sticking to a detailed shopping list prevents overbuying.

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Money Financial Goals Saving Phones 75

Saving With Shellie

MARCH 24, 2014

Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips ! The 2014 Entertainment Book includes coupons for: restaurants. movie tickets. local sports attractions. home furnishings and much more. Find more Great Deals happening now. Don’t miss any of these fabulous finds!

Entertainment 51

Entertainment 2014 Home Furnishings Friends And Family Sale 51

Saving With Shellie

JUNE 5, 2015

Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips ! These books also come in handy when you want to try someplace new but don’t want to pay full-price. The 2015 Entertainment Book includes coupons for: restaurants. movie tickets. local sports attractions.

Entertainment 40

Entertainment Home Furnishings Furnishings 2015 40

Saving With Shellie

MAY 21, 2015

Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips ! These books also come in handy when you want to try someplace new but don’t want to pay full-price. The 2015 Entertainment Book includes coupons for: restaurants. movie tickets. local sports attractions.

Entertainment 40

Entertainment Home Furnishings Furnishings 2015 40

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 15, 2013

How To Cook For Yourself: A Complete Beginner''s Guide is your guide to meal planning, grocery store strategizing, and learning the ins and outs of cooking basics and techniques. Rachel takes you through the entire process of selecting meals, grocery shopping, and getting a great meal on the table in no time.

Cooking 100

Cooking Food Waste Meals Recipes 100

Saving With Shellie

MAY 22, 2014

Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips ! The 2014 Entertainment Book includes coupons for: restaurants. movie tickets. local sports attractions. home furnishings and much more. Find more Great Deals happening now. Don’t miss any of these fabulous finds!

San Antonio 55

San Antonio Entertainment 2014 Home Furnishings 55

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 22, 2013

Cloud, Minnesota :: Frugal Finders. Portland, Oregon :: Frugal Living NW. Arlington, Texas :: Grocery Shop For FREE. Oakland County, Michigan :: Bargain Shopper Mom. Minneapolis, Minnesota :: Creative Couponing. Rural Minnesota (either Southern our Lake Country) :: Mommysavers.com. Columbus, Ohio :: Cleverly Simple.

North Carolina 100

North Carolina Kansas City South Dakota San Diego 100

Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 16, 2014

1 Per Pound Grocery Shopping by Mary Frances Pickett. Frugal Cooking for Simple Living by Michael Holtby. The Race Before Us (Audiobook) by Bruce H. Good Eating’s Gluten Free Recipes by Chicago Tribune. $1 How To Grow Plants by Margaret Phillips. The 7 Wonders of the Ancient World for Kids by Elaine Donato.

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Memorial Day Freebies Recipes Student 51

The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 30, 2023

How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I found the blog looking for frugal recipes. Somehow, I was watching a video of Korean YouTuber Maangchi making something she called a frugal Korean dish, which made me think that I probably should look for more frugal recipes to save money on expensive ingredients.

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Green And Frugal Home and Garden Lunch Lunches 208

Coupons Do Work

APRIL 14, 2015

Here is an article I Wrote in 2013 that I am going to repost on how I survive on a $30 bucks a week on my grocery bill for the whole family : Question: can you survive on $200 a month grocery shopping for the whole family? frugal tips gwyneth paltrow 29 food stamp budget i pay 30 a week no food stamps' Like this article?

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Food Kids and Family 100

Saving With Shellie

JANUARY 15, 2015

Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips ! The 2015 Entertainment Book includes coupons for: restaurants. movie tickets. local sports attractions. home furnishings and much more. Find more Great Deals happening now. Don’t miss any of these fabulous finds!

Entertainment 40

Entertainment San Antonio 2015 Vera Bradley 40

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 21, 2012

I do all of the grocery shopping for our family of two. A little over a year ago, I started meal planning in order to make the most of our grocery budget and cook healthy meals. I pull out my coupon binder and grocery ads. Do you have a recipe, craft idea, or frugal tip that you would like to share.

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Meals Dinner Budgeting Budget 85

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 24, 2011

Let us know in the comments.

North Carolina 170

North Carolina Kansas City Virginia Missouri 170

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 11, 2013

Thanks to Passion For Savings , Couponing For 4 , My Frugal Adventures , I Heart The Mart , For The Mommas , Grocery Shop For Free , and Deal Seeking Mom for help with compiling these matchups! . $2.96 - $1/1 Play-Doh Purchase ($2.50+) Printable Coupon = $1.96

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Jenny-O Walmart Beggin' Strips Gerber 72

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Readers get multiple questions to choose from, and AF chose to answer the “What’s a funny frugal story?” How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? What’s your best frugal win? What’s the easiest/hardest part of being frugal? Is there anything unique about frugal living in your area?

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Virginia Kids and Family Library Frugal 186