The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 6, 2023

So we just bought everything we were going to try on, then went home and had a big try-on session at my house, which honestly was probably more fun than using the Target fitting rooms. 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.

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Leftovers Dinner Chiquita Green And Frugal 195

Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

If you’ve ever wondered what to do with leftover fried rice, I’ve got some fun ideas for you to turn it into a whole new and delicious meal your whole family will love!! And since Ling Ling is committed to using high quality, pure ingredients , staying in not only tastes better than going out, it’s healthier too!

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Leftovers Fry's Used Cooking 67

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 26, 2024

I’ve done some freezer scrounging to come up with things to eat, so…yay for using up what’s on hand. 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.

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Freezers Dominos Hawaii Chiquita 191

The Frugal Girl

AUGUST 25, 2023

For being so random, this was pretty tasty, and I felt happy about using up some veggies plus the random bag of couscous. 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. What did you have for dinner this week?

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Leftovers Dominos Dinner Freezers 214

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. Obviously, you could give the gift card as a gift, but you could also use it as you buy Christmas gifts. The post WIS, WWA | Black Friday appeared first on The Frugal Girl.

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Fridays Bath and Body Works Thanksgiving Pancakes 204

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 5, 2024

Monday I’d gotten a loaf of cinnamon bread out of the freezer on New Year’s Eve day, so I used some of that on Monday to make French toast, which we ate with whipped cream and berries. 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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Grocery Shopping New Year's Groceries Grocery 130

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 1, 2024

Tuesday I sauteed the rest of the chicken tenderloins and used them in a green salad, with homemade croutons on top. I saw some leftover angel hair pasta in the fridge, so I took that out, added some half and half and some red pesto, plus some asparagus. The post WIS, WWA | I had no plan appeared first on The Frugal Girl.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Green And Frugal Freezers 192

The Frugal Girl

AUGUST 31, 2023

I’ve been out of school for the last two semesters, so I’d gotten kind of used to my carefree life. ? (Ok, Anyway, this week has made it clear to me that I need to change up how I do things; I need to switch up how I use weekend time, how I plan meals, and when I do household stuff. Ok, well, not entirely carefree.

Wellness 212

Wellness Toaster Ovens Fry's Bread 212

The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Chiquita joined us because she always wants to be where the people are. Monday A longggg lecture day for me, and I had leftover chicken. Peanut butter has protein, I don’t use a lot of honey, and I use either 100% whole wheat bread, or Dave’s Killer Bread. Fruit salad and chips on the side.

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Chiquita Green And Frugal Leftovers Cars 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

We also used the 40 year old burnt orange coffee pot to make coffee that day as well as the 20 year old ice chest and 25 year old rain ponchos from the local amusement park, old plastic forks and spoons, unused condiment packages from fast food restaurant stops and plastic tablecloths used at last years wedding shower.

Re-use 235

Re-use Used Reuse Amusement Park 235

The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 17, 2023

I used several strategies to save on white tees Now that it’s colder, my short-sleeve white scrub tops are feeling a little too breezy. I used Upside to get gas for $2.99/gallon Just use code 97N2J when you make your account. Annnnnd of course I will use the bones to make some of this chicken broth. gallon price.

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Frugal Gas Shoes Lunch 200

The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

I placed a Chewy order and used TopCashback Oddly, I’d forgotten about TopCashback for a while! By the way, we use Arm and Hammer Slide litter. ” If you’ve been using smelly litter, definitely give the Arm and Hammer stuff a try! appeared first on The Frugal Girl. See #4 for the chair story! Excellent.

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Frugal Eyeglasses Arm and Hammer Painting 208

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

I pulled together a list of ALDI soup ideas using ingredients I found at the store. A few details about this list of ALDI Soup Ideas: ** I planned these soups around my family of 4, which includes 2 adults, 1 teenager, and 1 tween–both of my girls eat as much as adults. You will also use in recipes #2, 5, 6, 7.

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Leftovers Recipes Bread Cooking 130

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 11, 2016

Sunday: Leftover lasagna from Saturday. Wednesday: I used the last of the leftover turkey and stock that I saved from Thanksgiving and made Turkey Orzo Soup. Thursday: Much to my family’s dismay, it’s leftover night. One daughter declared, “I hate leftover night!” It was tasty.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Freezers 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 5, 2020

I used the Aldi flyer and put together a meal plan of 7 ALDI grilling ideas. Both of my girls eat as much as adults. In a few meals, I used the cook once, eat multiple times method. Review the ingredient list carefully to determine what you need to buy. ** I made two different salads and used them as sides for several dinners.

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Leftovers Dinner Package Cooking 130

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 15, 2014

I use rotisserie chicken, Minute® Rice, and all the fixin’s. As our girls get older, our schedule gets more and more crazy. As our girls get older, our schedule gets more and more crazy. Our schedule is packed with Girl Scouts, swim team, holiday and school activities. My new go to meal is Homemade Burrito Bowls.

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Burritos Homemade Main Dishes Leftovers 247

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 10, 2015

This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: Red Pepper & Feta Turkey Burgers , leftover chicken chili (that was in the freezer), homemade sugar-free applesauce. Wednesday: My girls sold subs as a Girl Scout fundraiser, so that’s what we ate for dinner. So we made ham sandwiches with leftovers from Monday and fruit.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Freezers 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 13, 2015

This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: Our girls had a Girl Scout sleepover, so my husband and I had a date night. I’m not sure what took us so long. Sunday: Freezer leftovers. I’ve become more diligent about putting uneaten leftovers in the freezer. I used cooked chicken that I had in the freezer.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Freezers 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 8, 2015

This Week’s Dinners: Saturday : My husband and girls went on a day trip to Washington D.C. while I went on a girls weekend away with some college friends. Sunday: Dinner was grilled pork chops, fresh strawberries, and any leftover odds & ends in the fridge. I used it for Wednesday night’s dinner.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Freezers 100

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 18, 2015

I roasted it immediately and used the meat of it for this week’s meals. I also made a bone stock and froze 2 (2 cup) portions of chopped meat to use later. Sunday: We went out for a large lunch after church and just had leftovers for dinner. Friday: Leftover. How I Use Pinterest for Meal Planning.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Lunch 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

Saturday : I made a double batch of Ham & Bean Soup using Ham Hocks. Sunday: Leftover ham & bean soup, homemade applesauce. Use a rimmed baking sheet, add potatoes and green beans that you coated with olive oil and seasoning salt. Thursday: Taco leftovers. This Week’s Dinners. They make the BEST soup.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Homemade 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 5, 2016

Last weekend, my girls had a two day swim meet. ” Dining out is a fun treat, but when you eat out too often it gets old and my sweet girl wanted a home cooked dinner. Friday: Leftovers from Thursday night. I love watching my girls swim, but last weekend was a marathon and I’m glad life is back to normal.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Home and Garden Daughter 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

This Week in my Kitchen: School may have started back in late August, but this week our schedule gets into full swing as my girls swim team practice was back in session…after a glorious 2 months off. Dinner #1 (as they call it) is usually a sandwich or leftovers previous nights. How I Use Pinterest for Meal Planning.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Freezers Kids and Family 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

I used leftover chicken from Sunday. Lunches and snacks included turkey & cheese sandwiches, leftover pasta, apples, oranges, pretzels and way too many Girl Scout cookies. Lunches and snacks included turkey & cheese sandwiches, leftover pasta, apples, oranges, pretzels and way too many Girl Scout cookies.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Kids and Family 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 13, 2015

We pretty much used up our entire restaurant budget this week, but we were able to follow some of. This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: We went to a Hibachi restaurant and used a coupon. It was still a pricey meal, but we did come home with leftovers. You can use store bought fajita packs or make homemade fajita seasoning.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Lunch 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 17, 2018

Our kids spent their first week of summer vacation at the beach with their Girl Scouts troop. We used gift cards on 3 nights, ate leftovers on 1 night, and grilled burgers on the last night. The restaurant isn’t exactly kid-friendly and we were waiting for the right time to use. These wristlets were never used.

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Home and Garden Financial Goals Friends And Family Sale Gardening 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 29, 2015

This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: We traveled to Corning, NY to visit the Corning Museum of Glass with my kids’ Girl Scout troop. We dined on pizza, carrots and dip, and Girl Scout cookies for dessert. Thursday: Another busy night, so I made Burrito Bowls with leftover cooked chicken and taco meat that I had in the freezer.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Hotel Freezers 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

I bought all the main ingredients for these 7 dinners at Aldi and the cost was around $70–AND there were leftovers for additional meals. Both of my girls eat as much as adults. In a few meals, I used the cook once, eat multiple times method. You can easily use white or brown rice in these dinners, whichever you prefer.

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Dinner Baking Cooking Microwaveable 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

The tween years are upon us, so any advice to help us navigate the waters are much appreciated. 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. They were yummy and a great way to use up leftover chicken.

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Frugal Fridays Ebates Credit Cards 100

The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

a lunch salad from this week I spent: $71 at Aldi $6 at Safeway So, $77 for us this week. 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. Wednesday Leftover chili. PROBABLY NOT.

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Leftovers Dinner Fry's Safeway 201

For the Mommas

MARCH 14, 2012

Leftovers can be a pain. I am frequently throwing away food because I don’t use it. I should use them during the week for quick dinners , but you know how that goes. After doing a few recipes using VELVEETA® and RO*TEL®, I found I had a leftovers, but not enough to create a full dish. Steak Rolls.

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Leftovers Velveeta Sweepstakes Fantastic 63

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 24, 2021

I pulled together a list of ALDI salad ideas using ingredients I found at the store. You will use red onions in other recipes. Use 1/2 – 1 full onion depending on your love of onions. Use as much of the pesto sauce as you’d like. I use about 1/2 – 3/4 of the jar. I used one peach per person.

Homemade 130

Homemade Cooking Burritos Kids and Family 130

The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Tuesday I used leftover chicken to make half of this chicken and biscuits recipe. Halving it worked great for just the two of us! Friday We have some leftover pizza and also some leftover pulled pork, so I think that’s what’ll be on the menu. I made a green salad on the side.

Green 207

Green Green And Frugal Leftovers Dinner 207

Couponing 101

JANUARY 26, 2013

I used pipe cleaners and ribbon that I already had to tie and hang them. I used some pink polka dot napkins I bought on clearance for $0.86 I used clear plastic cups that I had leftover from another event. I also served lemon water from a glass pitcher that surprisingly received a lot of positive comments from the girls.

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Birthday Cupcakes Daughter Girls 101

Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 6, 2023

My mom died when I was very young, and my dad raised three young girls on his own. That amount will be slightly different depending on the products you use. This recipe only uses 8 ounces of dry pasta, but we bulk it up with veggies, tuna, and a killer sauce. Use whatever brand you like. I use albacore tuna in water.

Recipes 52

Recipes Food and Wine Cooking Re-use 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2014

Are you a ‘buy it new’ snob – one of those people who shudder at the thought of using someone else’s cast off stuff? I swore I’d never buy used junk again… but now I’ve changed my mind. This set is at least $20 new and around $15 used on Amazon. Glass leftover containers 3 for $.75.

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Buy Buying Garage Sale Garage 178

Saving SAHM Sanity

AUGUST 8, 2013

My favorite part is using the berries to make yummy food. I used Pinterest to find new recipes to try. I use this recipe from Simple Recipes. I mostly stuck to the recipe, the only change I made was using lime juice instead of zest. We love blueberry picking here! I just don''t like zest in the things I bake.

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Zest Leftovers Baking Recipes 40