For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

20 Tips for Frugal Living. Living frugally allows you to not only spend less than what you earn, but also allows you to earn less. You can use the difference in income to pay off debt, save or invest. You have more options with a frugal lifestyle. Here are 20 Tips for Frugal Living that still allow you to enjoy life.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 17, 2012

In order to keep from going bankrupt from shopping at Whole Foods, I’ve really had to become creative with saving money on groceries! I’m going to be more intentional about using the produce we buy and not letting leftovers go to waste! What are your tips for saving money on organic foods?

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NOVEMBER 12, 2014

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. By having a schedule and knowing what we usually eat, I can save money by buying many foods in bulk. Saving Money - In the Kitchen'

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 13, 2015

Read 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat for how I consistently spend less on meat purchases. these 15 tips to save money when eating out. It was still a pricey meal, but we did come home with leftovers. Not very frugal of me. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds. Want to lower your grocery bill?

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MAY 20, 2019

A few simple lifestyle changes are all you need to reduce your food waste, allowing you to save money and be kinder to Mother Earth. After all, you won’t see your delicious leftover curry in your fridge if it is blocked by an impenetrable wall of condiments. Eat Your Leftovers. Leftovers make great meals.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 28, 2012

If you are one of these families who have eliminated spending on “wants” but still struggle to pay the bills or save money, perhaps cutting back on necessities is an option you should consider. Check out the following ways in which you can save on these expenses. How to Save Money on Food. Finally, use technology.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

Monday: I made a new recipe, One Pan Lime Chicken & Rice with Black Beans from my 20 Frugal & Tasty Beans & Rice list. I ate the leftovers for lunch with tortilla chips. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds. 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat. I NEED YOUR HELP! Want to lower your grocery bill?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

When we didn’t have leftovers, I would bring a sandwich or some other easy-make lunch item so that I didn’t have to venture to the crappy cafeteria for food. Brown bagging your lunch can save you a significant amount of money every month and it’s far healthier, too. Go Frugal' For me, it was a no-brainer.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

We were poor, Mom and Dad lived every day showing us what it meant to ‘make it do’ and we often ‘did without’ Here are my thoughts on frugal ways to make things do. Plan uses for your leftovers. Go Frugal Go Green' I grew up with this, in theory and in practice. Use up your food.

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Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

Well the truth is, there are still some tricks to help you save money and dine for less. Take a look below at how to save on your holiday dinner while still enjoying all of the foods you love! How to Save on Your Holiday Dinner. Don’t forget the leftovers. Leftovers can be used for days in stews and sandwiches.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 23, 2013

Let your friends know that you are trying to save money and need to start packing your lunch. They might want to save money too. Pack leftovers! Prep on Sunday to save time during the week. How much money could you save if you packed your lunch everyday? 31 Days to Find $1000 Frugal Living'

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Coupons Do Work

MARCH 17, 2015

I saved money and have one less thing I need to shop. The days I do cook, Sunday for example, I hope to have enough for leftovers for another day. I believe that is a called a shirt-dress : I saved money and my child has 3 outfits in 1 ~ #gome #savingmoneyisawesome. I might as well save more money there too.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 5, 2011

Homemade beauty treatments are a great way to save money and as an added bonus, this is also a good opportunity to use up any leftovers that need to be used up imminently. Frugal Beauty Tips from Grandma. Rinse with warm water so that all traces of the mask have been removed. Homemade Body Care Products.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

We are both naturally frugal and a bit introverted which makes it easier to save money. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? Our rescue dog Ruby, who is not a frugal choice due to multiple surgeries to remove cancerous spots, but who now seems to be on the mend. What’s your best frugal win?

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 31, 2013

This may sound counterintuitive, but you actually save money when you buy in bulk. Casseroles are another great way to use leftovers from another meal. On those occasions when you cook a whole chicken, turkey, or ham, use the leftover carcass or bone to make the stock for a soup. There’s still meat on that bone!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 26, 2011

Believe it or not, there are lots of ways to save money, no matter how much of it you have- or don’t have. I myself struggled for many years paying my own bills, but have since found numerous ways to save money. I have been able to save on things like food, gas, and clothing. It can save you bundles.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I know I found The Frugal Girl through the Non-Consumer Advocate, and I’ve read nearly all the archives. How did you get interested in saving money? What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? What’s your best frugal win?

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Saving Cents With Sense

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

Insider’s Tip: Start with meal planning for just week day dinners – weekends are a great time to use up any leftovers from the week! With your list of ingredients, you’ll find that you are saving money by buying only exactly what you’d need, instead of going in and out of the grocery store everyday hoping for an idea.

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Coupons Do Work

AUGUST 29, 2016

Hit Panera Bread, and they’ll give you their leftover baked goods for free. Home & Hardware: Use these teacher discounts to save money on your next home purchase, repairs, paint, and more. Choice Hotels : Homeschooling teachers can save 15% at Choice Hotels International with their HSLDA membership card.

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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? How did you get interested in saving money? What’s your best frugal win? What’s the easiest/hardest part of being frugal?

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Related Reading: How to Save Money on Groceries. An easy lunch idea in one word: leftovers! Put the money saved into your emergency fund. And when dining out, at least follow these 15 Smart Tips to Save Money When Eating Out. Put the money in your emergency fund instead.

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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! How did you get interested in saving money? My interest in frugality is less about saving money specifically, and more about making good use of the resources I have.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Not enough time in the morning to make breakfast AND pack a lunch, one word: leftovers! Put the money saved into your emergency fund. But when you’re trying to save money, cut out this costly expense. And when dining out, at least follow these 15 Smart Tips to Save Money when Eating Out.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 9, 2013

There tends to be a ton of leftovers, and I suspect that many of them are wasted because they can’t eat them all. Cheaper, Less Stressful Alternatives to Christmas Gift… Weekly Meal Plans 7 Ways to Save Money on Dinner Reader Question: How Single People Can Limit Waste and Save… How to Have a Small Budget Wedding.

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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. As a confirmed Foodie, I find a type of romance in raw ingredients.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2015

Stacey taught frugal living/coupon workshops and her husband took on extra side carpentry jobs. She says, bartering is a fun and creative way to get what she needed without spending money. She says, “it’s so much easier to save money when you’re not gallivanting across the countryside. And it saves on gas too.”

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 12, 2012

Here is Emily’s question: I would like to know if you have any advice or tips for being frugal with food when living alone. When I lived on my own, I developed a few tricks for eating healthy and saving money on food which worked really well. Most foods you buy in the grocery store are sized for 2-4 people.

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