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WIS, WWA | largely from the freezer

The Frugal Girl

squirrel-watching I spent: $ 6.99 Monday I found a small package of ground beef in the freezer along with some homemade burger buns so…we had burgers for dinner, topped with Swiss cheese. I’ve done some freezer scrounging to come up with things to eat, so…yay for using up what’s on hand. Fruit on the side.

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Valentine’s Day Menu Planning Tips & Recipe Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

After they head to bed, we’ll enjoy some adult beverages and watch a movie. Homemade Chocolate Pudding. We include our daughters with dinner, because pink and hearts–it’s the official holiday of 6-8 year old girls everywhere. 7 Tips for an Extra Special Valentine’s Day at Home. Unplug from the Outside World.

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WIS, WWA | on the first longer day!

The Frugal Girl

Sunday I went freezer spelunking and found a jar of homemade butter chicken sauce, a bag with two chicken thighs, and a package of marked-down naan. Wednesday This was the evening I mentioned yesterday; Zoe’s friend had to cancel on her, so we got pizza and watched Pride and Prejudice. I cut up some produce for a side.

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(Exercising) The Art of Frugality

Frugal Luxuries

For several years now I've been motivated to action when reading her classic, tried-and-true frugal tricks and tips as she menu plans, money manages and enjoys the luxuries of a simple life with her family. Reduced our Netflix bill to watch online only. That being said, this batch is earmarked for packaging holiday gifts.

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