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. Tuesday: We had a lot of pesto ranch chicken leftover from last week , so I cooked some bacon in the oven and made chicken & bacon quesadillas. How did you live frugally this week?

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Frugal Fridays Ebates Credit Cards 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 5, 2011

Have a go at making your own beauty treatments! You can make some quick and easy beauty treats using ingredients that you’ve already got at home. If you’ve got dry skin, try a honey face mask as the moisturising qualities mean that it won’t make your skin too dry after using. Ready to try out some homemade beauty treatments?

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Beauty Making Homemade Leftovers 181

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2016

Rice and beans are two inexpensive ingredients that people equate with frugal cooking and boring recipes. Burrito Bowls are so easy to pull together and a great way to jazz up leftovers. Leftover meat: taco meat, slow cooker chicken & black beans , rotisserie chicken , roasted chicken, pulled pork, or any other meat.

Recipes 100

Recipes Frugal Burritos Cooking 100

Couponing 101

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

With just one chicken, I can typically make 2-3 meals and several cups of homemade chicken broth! The first thing I do with my chicken is make Crock-Pot Roast Sticky Chicken (recipe below). Rub the spice mixture into the chicken, both inside and out, making sure it is evenly distributed and down deep into the skin.

Homemade 101

Homemade Recipes Leftovers Frugal 101

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 29, 2012

Here’s what we came up with: Make a New Recipe I know that cooking on a weekend evening sounds awful, and really, it is. But if you can make a new recipe that is easy or that you’ve never tried before, it can be a lot of fun. Baking something or making something sweet would also be fun. We made nachos on our date night.

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Frugal Wine Saving Money Money 188

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

While my husband works hard to bring the money in, my job is to make it go as far as it can while feeding our family healthy meals. My #1 tip for trimming grocery spending is an easy one: Serve simple, frugal, scheduled meals. This makes meal planning simpler and has saved me a ton of money. Here’s what it looks like for us.

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Grocery Spending Grocery Groceries Food and Drink 246

Couponing 101

APRIL 28, 2019

With just one chicken, I can typically make 2-3 meals and several cups of homemade chicken broth! The first thing I do with my chicken is make Crock-Pot Roast Sticky Chicken (recipe below). Rub the spice mixture into the chicken, both inside and out, making sure it is evenly distributed and down deep into the skin.

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Used Homemade Leftovers Frugal 81

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 28, 2014

The truth is, there are plenty of things our grandparents and great grandparents did that were eco-friendly and frugal that we can easily do today. You don’t have to go back to the days of living in a log cabin without electricity to make an environmental impact. Make your own laundry soap. Go Frugal Go Green'

Saving Money 191

Saving Money Simple Money Friends And Family Sale 191

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

It’s fun to cheer on my kids and they both had really good swims, but it makes for an exhausting weekend. Monday: I made a new recipe, One Pan Lime Chicken & Rice with Black Beans from my 20 Frugal & Tasty Beans & Rice list. It was a hit and tastes like a homemade version of boxed rice mixes. I NEED YOUR HELP!

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Budgeting Budget Kids and Family Homemade 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 26, 2012

Use Homemade All Purpose Cleaners – Really all you need to clean nearly every part of your house is some white vinegar and some baking soda. Then use a damp cloth afterward to clean off any leftover baking soda. Use Homemade Furniture Cleaners – You can even make your own furniture cleaner at home.

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Cleaning Green Homemade Paper Towels 199

Saving Cents With Sense

FEBRUARY 27, 2013

Here are 5 staples for Frugal Family Fun Night to get you started. Whether it’s on a whiteboard for messages or a calendar you hang up in the kitchen, make sure that it’s in a place for everyone to see and feel included. Make it a priority. Keep snacks frugal to fit in with your budget. All rights reserved.

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Frugal Family Kids and Family Inexpensive 53

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 13, 2015

It was still a pricey meal, but we did come home with leftovers. We didn’t have any coupons, but the lunch prices are much cheaper than dinners and we had some leftovers to eat at dinner time, along with our leftovers from Saturday night. Not very frugal of me. each at Giant and I also had a coupon for $1.50/2

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Lunch 100

Frugal Luxuries

JULY 6, 2011

My Gift and Craft Pantries are often bulging by the time winter arrives, which allows me to spend the bulk of my time during the holidays savoring the joy of organizing gift boxes and baskets, baking and putting the finishing touches on the gifts that I make. Painted the clean, dry lids with leftover white spray paint.

Homemade 40

Homemade Gifts Bulk Painting 40

Saving Cents With Sense

DECEMBER 5, 2013

If you love a holiday craft that is as frugal as it is fun, look no further than this fun frugal DIY! This Duct Tape Peppermint Tree is so easy to make, and you can whip one up using supplies found at your local Dollar General store (check out all the fun Dollar General Holiday décor available). How to Make Reindeer Cupcakes.

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DIY Frugal Christmas Craft Crafts 91

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

Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 11, 2012

I’ve been making it for years and it is a great meal, even in the summer, because you use the slow cooker, so it doesn’t heat up your kitchen. I usually make this with bacon, but after all the leftover ham from Easter , I wanted to try it with ham, and you know what? I actually like it better! All rights reserved.

Recipes 111

Recipes Leftovers Homemade Easter 111

Couponing 101

JANUARY 6, 2012

We wasted more food (produce, leftovers, etc. Knowing what’s on hand will prevent food waste and make menu planning easier. Freezer Cooking Sessions – I love doing mini freezer cooking sessions on occasion that keep the freezer stocked with healthy homemade foods. Leftovers – Ugh.

Saving Money 98

Saving Money Meals Money Menu Planning 98

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 18, 2014

I’ve always felt that homemade gifts are the most meaningful, anyway. Peppermint Sugar Scrub via Real Food Enthusiast Bath & beauty stores make a killing on this stuff because most of us don’t realize how simple it is to make at home. Today I’m sharing a roundup of some of the best (and easiest!)

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DIY Christmas Gifts Homemade 91

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? The Frugal Girl is one of the few blogs whose URL I have memorized, so I’ve never missed an entry! The Frugal Girl is one of the few blogs whose URL I have memorized, so I’ve never missed an entry! What’s your best frugal win? K in her dance costume 2.

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Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 191

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Make it a game and be creative when looking for money within your budget and finding new ways to earn extra money. It sounds dreadful, but it is possible to reduce your grocery bill without making everyone in your family miserable. For ideas, read: 5 Make-Ahead Breakfast Ideas. An easy lunch idea in one word: leftovers!

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Couponing 101

JANUARY 26, 2013

I was relieved because I had begun to picture fake snow and the mess it would make…! I was able to make 4 pom poms out of 3 packages of tissue paper that I picked up at Hobby Lobby for $0.99 I used clear plastic cups that I had leftover from another event. I highly recommend the homemade route whenever possible!

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Birthday Cupcakes Daughter Girls 101

The Frugal Girl

AUGUST 23, 2023

I do think this makes sense on occasion When you have a huge container of something, it’s handier to pour it into a smaller container for regular use. I should add: obviously if you buy bulk foods from a packaging-free/low-packaging store, then it makes sense to put that food into containers. The containers are pricey, of course.

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Video Food and Drink Chiquita Package 242

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Read 11 Simple Menu Planning Tips to learn how to reduce your grocery bill without making everyone in your family miserable. If you find yourself hitting the drive thru on your way to work, start making your breakfast and brewing your coffee at home. For ideas, read: 5 Make Ahead Breakfast Ideas. 5 – Brown bag your lunch.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Frugal Luxuries

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

This post has been reprinted from the Frugal Luxuries Food blog circa 2009. Remember to include leftovers when planning your menu. In fact, PLAN some of your leftovers for use in future meals. Make your own groceries : Home Food Canning: Home Food Canning holds an appeal similar to that of baking.

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Growing Canning Home and Garden Friends And Family Sale 40