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MARCH 22, 2016

How to Save Money on Groceries WITHOUT Coupons. Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers. Everyone’s plate might look different, but you’ll at least use up the leftovers and reduce the waste. Groceries is a big budget category that you have the most control over.

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JANUARY 12, 2015

I’ve been making homemade chicken stock for years. Ever since Ina Garten showed me how simple roasting a chicken was in my early days of home cooking. How to Make Chicken Stock on the Stove Top. After you’ve roasted a chicken, make a delicious stock with the leftover bones. Ingredients. 2 teaspoons salt.

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Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

I’m going to show you how to make sausage balls that are a total game-changer. How to make sausage balls with ricotta: Preheat the oven. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Serve this with: Homemade Basil Pesto. How to Make Sausage Balls. They are so dry. If I want pasta, I eat pasta.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 13, 2017

Monday: I never made the baked ziti last weekend like I thought I would, so I made it on Monday, because I knew I would need leftovers on Tuesday night. It was a busy night, so we ate leftover baked ziti. I served with steamed vegetables and homemade sugar-free applesauce. I served with a big salad. Recipe will come soon!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

The first is to recycle leftover food, grass cuttings, and fallen leaves that might ordinarily end up in a landfill. Essentially homemade composting bins come in two shapes–with corners or without i.e. rectangular/square, or round. Basically there are two reasons to compost. Different Shapes.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 15, 2016

Sunday : I took the ham bone from Saturday and some of the leftover ham and made a big batch o ham & bean soup. I stuck the leftover soup in the freezer. I used leftover ham from Sunday and made what turned out to my kids’ new favorite dinner. I let it simmer all afternoon. It was delicious.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Dinner #1 (as they call it) is usually a sandwich or leftovers previous nights. Homemade Sugar-Free Applesauce. homemade applesauce. homemade applesauce. Friday: leftover sloppy joes, french fries, steamed vegetables. These posts will help: How to Save Money on Groceries WITHOUT Using Coupons. Thursday: .

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 26, 2013

I used clear plastic cups that I had leftover from another event. It is hard to estimate the cost of the cupcakes since they were homemade, but it was definitely far less expensive than a bakery cake – even though I made them gluten-free. I highly recommend the homemade route whenever possible! is a post from Couponing 101.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 25, 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. What We Ate this Week: Monday : Ham & Bean Soup , homemade sugar-free applesauce. Our mission: Live WELL, On LESS Money. Tuesday: Tortellini & Spinach Soup. Wednesday: Spaghetti night.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 20, 2017

My husband and I had leftovers, one daughter had breakfast-for-dinner, and the other daughter had a can of soup. homemade sugar-free applesauce. homemade sugar-free applesauce. Wednesday: leftover night. These posts will help: How to Save Money on Groceries WITHOUT Using Coupons. garden salad. garden salad.

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Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 1, 2023

It’s an excellent use for leftover rice and a great opportunity to use up leftovers. While it’s simple and perfect as it’s shown , I often add leftover veggies and protein to buk it up. Rice – This is an excellent use for leftover rice, but any rice will work. This meal is cozy and comforting.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

When I got home, I washed the apples in some vinegar water and made my first batch of homemade sugar-free applesauce of the season. We ate leftovers. Monday: Sirloin Steak with pan sauce, Hasselback Potatoes , garden salad, homemade applesauce. Wednesday: leftover night from Tuesday’s dinner.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

Chicken Noodle Casserole at Premeditated Leftovers. Homemade Hamburger Helper at Kitchen Stewardship. (On For more details on how to participate in upcoming round-ups and the complete schedule, refer to this post. If you have a favorite fast family dinner recipe, please link up in the comments.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 8, 2016

Monday, 3/28: My mom sent us home on Sunday with Easter dinner leftovers. Thursday, 3/31: Leftover night – the options were Salsa Chicken and pork chops. Wednesday, 4/6: Leftover night – the options were spaghetti or chicken & black beans tacos. I didn’t have to cook! Just reheat and serve.

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AUGUST 24, 2021

You can buy a box of pita crisps for less, but the homemade version is much better and worth the extra 65 cents and time. Related Reading: How to grill chicken without drying it out. Dressing Ideas: ALDI has bottled Greek dressing or make your own: Homemade Greek Salad Dressing. Instructions: Read: How to Grill Peaches.

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Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Meal bowls are also a great way to use leftovers and random ingredients with endless variations. Most people struggle with leftovers, and this is a perfect way to turn them into a completely different meal ! Leftover ground beef, steak, pork – anything goes! How to Make Chicken Protein Bowls Start with the sauce.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2013

Easy Homemade: Homemade Pantry Staples for the Busy Modern Family features more than 60 tried-and-true recipes for homemade kitchen staples that can be made with basic ingredients and don’t require a lot of time. by Mandi Ehman. 28 Days to Hope for Your Home by Dana White. Hybrid Homemaker by Melissa Gorzelanczyk.

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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. Personally, I prefer freshly prepared rice, so I end up with about a cup leftover each time. Ingredients: Leftover sweet potatoes from Dinner #1. Nice work, Aldi! Aldi Dinner Idea #1.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2016

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. I have used the leftovers to make burrito bowls (see above). How to cook dried beans on the stove top.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

The leftovers can be stored in the freezer like I suggest below. How Much Turkey Per Person Will I Need? If you want leftovers, you’ll want a bigger bird. I’ve put together a list of menu ideas for you here: What do I do with all of the turkey leftovers? Here are 20 of my favorite leftover turkey recipes.

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Saving Everyday

MAY 27, 2024

These single-serve bowls are a great way to use up small amounts of food and leftovers. How To Make This More Budget-Friendly This breakfast bowl recipe is already easy on the budget! The main objective was to show you how to get protein and nutrients while enjoying something satisfying and delicious!

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

I’ll make my own homemade burrito bowls in the future. Thursday: Leftover Smorgasbord night. These posts will help: How to Save Money on Groceries WITHOUT Using Coupons. My daughters told me they “like the other burrito bowls better” This version was a little dry, so I have to agree with them.

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APRIL 1, 2021

Related Reading: How to Save Money on Groceries. An easy lunch idea in one word: leftovers! We found a YouTube video that showed us specifically how to fix it. Another friend sells her homemade artisan bread and another friend sells hand-sewn dolls at craft fairs. Related reading: Rakuten Review: How to Earn Cash Back.

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For the Mommas

JANUARY 2, 2016

Our elders knew how to get the most use out of everything they owned and you can do the same. 1) Leftover cookies make excellent pie crusts for cream pies. When you have a few cookies leftover, put them in a plastic bag and crush them with a rolling pin. Replace the graham crackers with cookies in homemade piecrust recipes.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 16, 2012

It's time to make homemade chicken stock. The crock pot stock technique can also be done with the leftovers from roasted chicken , roasted turkey , and I have even done it with the rotesserie chickens from the grocery store. Also, DON'T THROW OUT THE BONES AND STOCK ! Keep the broth from the chicken in the crock pot.

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For the Mommas

OCTOBER 6, 2015

Our elders knew how to get the most use out of everything they owned and you can do the same. Leftover cookies make excellent pie crusts for cream pies. When you have a few cookies leftover, put them in a plastic bag and crush them with a rolling pin. Replace the graham crackers with cookies in homemade piecrust recipes.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JULY 29, 2013

How to Make a Homemade Pizza Lunchable. Using leftover scrapbook paper I made a band for the drink to add a touch of whimsy. Homemade Pizza Lunchable. Plus, this is another Freezer-Ready meal that I can make ahead, making busy mornings easier. You can try it with all wheat but it seems a bit too chewy that way.

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Saving Cents With Sense

DECEMBER 5, 2013

You can also use leftover glitter foam to make ornaments for your tree if you wish! You could make a fun Peppermint Themed gift basket to give to family and friends with this centerpiece and: Homemade Holiday Gifts: DIY Peppermint Scrub. How to Make Reindeer Cupcakes. Shake off any excess. Be creative! Peppermint Bark.

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For the Mommas

JUNE 28, 2016

If you are searching for a homemade treat to make for your 4th of July gatherings, look no further. How to Decorate. Reheat the leftover red chocolate in the microwave. Firecracker Krispie Treats Recipe. Check out our Firecracker Krispie Treats Recipe. Transfer the cereal mixture to prepared pan and press down firmly.

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Saving Cents With Sense

FEBRUARY 27, 2013

Using the same type of inexpensive plates, cups and snack bowls helps the kids learn how to set up for an event. Perhaps use leftover party supplies from a birthday or get some fun prizes when you’re buying other items. Use the same set-up each time so that the kids can feel organized and know that it’s family time.

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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. Add up how much you are spending in the morning and you’ll see how much you will save for your fund. Not enough time in the morning to make breakfast AND pack a lunch, one word: leftovers!

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

I learned how to cook and bake at a very young age, and I’ve always enjoyed kitchen work as both creative pursuit and scientific inquiry. Early on, my daughter would be in a stroller, but as soon as she learned how to walk, she wanted nothing to do with that stroller. What’s your best frugal win? I have two! Yes to both!

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 6, 2017

Chicken Orzo Soup: I used some cooked chicken and homemade chicken stock from last week’s freezer cooking session. Homemade Sugar-Free Applesauce. homemade sugar-free applesauce. homemade sugar-free applesauce. Lunches included leftovers, sandwiches, chicken nuggets, soups, apples, pretzels, and yogurt sticks.

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FEBRUARY 29, 2020

Homemade Iced Tea: Ignore the tea stains on the pitcher! Five dollars divided by 180 times = 3 cents per dishwasher use AND I have a lot leftover in the box. You can read my review: Rakuten Review: How to Earn Cash Back + Earn a sign up bonus!! How did you frugal in January? As a family, we drink a lot of water.

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