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WIS, WWA | a new year of grocery shopping!

The Frugal Girl

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. The post WIS, WWA | a new year of grocery shopping! I’m trying to remember what I ate! What did you have for dinner this week?

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WIS, WWA | largely from the freezer

The Frugal Girl

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! I’ve done some freezer scrounging to come up with things to eat, so…yay for using up what’s on hand. squirrel-watching I spent: $ 6.99

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Five Frugal (mostly tiny) Things

The Frugal Girl

I did a good job of eating my fridge down Remember how I didn’t really go grocery shopping last week, and only spent $18 on food? Yesterday, I cut up some chicken thighs and used this chipotle chicken marinade on them and sauteed the chicken in a cast iron skillet. Not having to stir the granola while it bakes: FABULOUS.

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Five Frugal Things | free Starbucks for me!

The Frugal Girl

And of course, I used a gift card from my Erie YourTurn rewards to pay for the remaining 50%, so this was $0 out of pocket. I made a use-it-up dinner I haven’t done a proper grocery shop since I got home from Hawaii, so I have been scrounging a bit. I love it when I can stretch my gift cards!

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5 frugal grocery shopping habits.

Finally Frugal

It also reduces the odds that you will throw things in the grocery cart that you don't need, have no intention of using, or are simply spur-of-the moment whim items (see tip #3 for more on this); 2. Focus on those that can be made ahead, and avoid those that use expensive, hard-to-find items; 3.

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Use Bluebird for Everyday Purchases

Nicoles Nickels

Last week I told you I would be working with Bluebird and American Express to document my experiences using the card over the next 6 weeks or so. Since I was at Walmart to do some grocery shopping I decided to use my Bluebird card while I was there. I might use Blue Bird the next time I need to. Glad I came.

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Saving Money on Food While On the Road

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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!), Sometimes, these daily deals can only be used on specific days of the week or require a reservation. Beware of the fine print, though. Pack Snacks.