The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

My lunch leftovers were at least 25% better than the original dish. Wednesday Leftover chicken katsu, freshly fried, because I employed the trick of breading all the chicken but not frying all of it the first night. Two words we do not tend to use for leftover fried chicken!) I think Sonia and I got it all figured out, though.

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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!

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The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Tuesday Zoe was out with a friend, so I put my PJ pants on, watched a bunch of assigned lab videos, and ate leftover soup for dinner. Wednesday I had lab from 5:30-9:30, so it was Zoe’s turn to eat leftover soup! The post WIS, WWA | The Original Cat appeared first on The Frugal Girl. Chiquita was interested in my soup.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 12, 2024

I will be frugal on food when we get home, but notttttt this week. ? Thursday Leftover tacos. Friday I don’t know what the plan is. The post WIS, WWA | Island Eats appeared first on The Frugal Girl. What I Spent I’m just skipping this section because I have spent way more on food than normal this week!

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The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

This is better than endless nights of eating out, but definitely not as frugal as an organized trip to Aldi. Sunday Leftover sandwiches; they’re great reheated in the toaster oven on the air-fryer setting. Wednesday Leftover chicken quesadillas. The post WIS, WWA | all Safeway appeared first on The Frugal Girl.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Tuesday We had too many leftovers in the fridge (happens in a jiffy with just two people!), Wednesday I took some leftover ravioli out of the fridge, made an eyeballed Alfredo-style sauce, added in chopped kale, and mixed it all with the ravioli. appeared first on The Frugal Girl. so we worked on those.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 26, 2024

Chiquita commandeered the empty pizza box Wednesday Zoe was out with a friend, so I ate the leftover burger from Monday night. The post WIS, WWA | largely from the freezer appeared first on The Frugal Girl. Tuesday I saw that Domino’s had a good offer on a large pizza, so I got a BBQ chicken one for Zoe and me to share.

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The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 6, 2023

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. The post WIS, WWA | with an attitude report appeared first on The Frugal Girl. Here’s a real-life photo, with dark lighting. I would do that again!

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

But here in Frugal Girl world, it’s business as usual. Friday We’ve got leftovers, so that’s probably what we will eat tonight. The post WIS, WWA | Black Friday appeared first on The Frugal Girl. Grocery stores are wonderfully empty right after Thanksgiving! Rolls > turkey.

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The Frugal Girl

AUGUST 25, 2023

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. Friday We have some leftover chicken, so maybe I’ll do something with that for dinner. The post WIS, WWA | Last one before school appeared first on The Frugal Girl.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 5, 2024

Thursday Zoe picked up some fast food for herself after work, and I ate some random stuff from the fridge (leftover pasta and some butternut squash soup , plus a grilled cheese sandwich). But I can tell you that the pasta is ALL gone now, so dinner will not include leftover pasta again. appeared first on The Frugal Girl.

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 8, 2024

Thursday An eat-up-leftovers night! appeared first on The Frugal Girl. Zoe had some mac and cheese, I had some soup, and we both had some fruit. Friday Hmmm… well, since I spent so little on groceries this week, I kinda think we will get some takeout tonight. ? What did you have for dinner this week?

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Friday I have an evening lab, but there are leftovers here so that’s probably what Zoe will eat after work. The post WIS, WWA | It’s chilly and I am pleased appeared first on The Frugal Girl. And I just added some fresh fruit on the side. We party hard in nursing school. ? What did you have for dinner this week?

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The Frugal Girl

AUGUST 31, 2023

What We Ate Saturday Leftover chipotle chicken on a salad. In the latest Five Frugal Things, I mentioned that I’d made croutons and I meant to say, “from hot dog buns” but I accidentally typed, “hot dogs” instead. The post WIS, WWA | Well, now I know appeared first on The Frugal Girl.

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The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Monday A longggg lecture day for me, and I had leftover chicken. The post WIS, WWA | a week of chicken thighs appeared first on The Frugal Girl. Sunday I pan-sauteed some chicken thighs, shredded them, and we ate the meat on buns, with barbecue sauce. Fruit salad and chips on the side. This habit is gonna continue. ?

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 6, 2012

I admit to completely dropping the ball with menu planning. I think I only wrote out a weekly menu twice in those two months. So, as you can imagine, things were even crazier due to my lack of planning. Here are a few of the things I noticed happening when I didn’t plan out our meals: We shopped more often.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 31, 2013

Start Menu Planning. Menu planning is an excellent way to cut down on overspending at the grocery store. By planning out your family’s meals for the upcoming week, you can determine precisely what ingredients you need. Casseroles are another great way to use leftovers from another meal.

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Coupons Do Work

APRIL 14, 2015

They were the leftovers. This is what I do: Step 1 : make a monthly menu plan and stick it on the fridge or the wall. This is what I do: Step 1 : make a monthly menu plan and stick it on the fridge or the wall. Note: to see my example of a monthly menu plan, click here. Step 2: leftovers.

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Coupons Do Work

MARCH 17, 2015

Food: I do a monthly menu plan. I take what I have in my pantry, check out my kids sports schedule and plan accordinly. The days I do cook, Sunday for example, I hope to have enough for leftovers for another day. frugal tips 5 quick money saving tips for 2015' I am good for a next few months and you know what?

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The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Monday I got a rotisserie chicken (the $3 one I mentioned in this week’s Five Frugal Things), and we ate that with sweet potato fries and a fruit salad. Tuesday I used leftover chicken to make half of this chicken and biscuits recipe. The post WIS, WWA | that was a lotta greens appeared first on The Frugal Girl.

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The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

What We Ate Saturday Leftover chicken noodle soup , and I again added cream to mine. Also, I took the suggestion from one of you and added my leftover tortellini to the soup. Tuesday Zoe and I ate together, but we had different things; she had a grilled cheese and tomato soup, and I had leftover chili plus a cheese quesadilla.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 17, 2012

I’m going to be more intentional about using the produce we buy and not letting leftovers go to waste! This ties in with my menu-planning goal as well! Don’t Waste – When you begin to pay more for meat, produce, and dairy, it really becomes painful to see it spoil.

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The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Wednesday Zoe didn’t get home until later, so she ate some leftover sandwiches. The post WIS, WWA | under the clouds appeared first on The Frugal Girl. Tuesday I made Zoe’s fave baked ham sandwiches (mission use-up-the-ham!) and served them with some fruit and sliced veggies. What did you have for dinner this week?

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

The easiest way to reduce your grocery spending is to plan your meals. Read 11 Simple Menu Planning Tips to learn how to reduce your grocery bill without making everyone in your family miserable. Not enough time in the morning to make breakfast AND pack a lunch, one word: leftovers! 5 – Brown bag your lunch.

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