Couponing 101

OCTOBER 23, 2012

With Christmas right around the corner, I’m sure many of you are busy making homemade gifts! If you’re a mod podge queen like me, then you may find this DIY frugal tip very helpful! Daily Frugal Tip: DIY Homemade Mod Podge is a post from Couponing 101. Do you have a Frugal Tip you’d like to share?

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

We did Thankful Thursday on Thanksgiving, and today we’re doing WIS, WWA on Black Friday. Obviously, you could give the gift card as a gift, but you could also use it as you buy Christmas gifts. If you are braving the retail crowds, godspeed to you. ? But here in Frugal Girl world, it’s business as usual.

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Fridays Bath and Body Works Thanksgiving Pancakes 205

Couponing 101

JANUARY 21, 2019

Here are 10 of my favorite homemade baby food recipes (best for 6-12 month olds): 1. If you’re looking to add a little kick to their lives, this is an awesome recipe that introduces bold spices that will liven up their palates. I love this recipe because it gives you options for the different spices you can use.

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Homemade Money Recipes Baby 83

Nicoles Nickels

JUNE 28, 2013

This week Amanda at A Few Shortcuts gives us a dairy free version of Homemade Nutella ! If you don’t have the ingredients or they’re not on sale near you, you could easily print and save the recipes for later use! Recipes A Few Shortcuts Weekly Recipe: Homemade Nutella'

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 9, 2024

Today we’re meeting an Oregonian who does an impressive amount of homesteading. Tell us a little about yourself! My cute kids when they were little I used to be a Spanish teacher until I stopped working to stay home with my kids. I use a grain mill to grind grain for our sourdough bread. Hello, everyone!

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Oregon Home and Garden Kids and Family Money 189

Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

This is the kind of recipe you want on lazy days when you’re craving comfort food and don’t feel like cooking. If you’re on a budget, this goulash recipe is for you. Use any pasta you want. Serve this with: Homemade Basil Pesto. Leave us a comment or rating below! Everyone loves it! Facebook.

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Homemade Recipes Kids and Family Cooking 52

Nicoles Nickels

JULY 5, 2013

This week Amanda at A Few Shortcuts gives us another homemade version of a normally store-bought item: Easy Homemade Ketchup ! If you don’t have the ingredients or they’re not on sale near you, you could easily print and save the recipes for later use!

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 21, 2019

Here are 10 of my favorite homemade baby food recipes (best for 6-12 month olds): 1. If you’re looking to add a little kick to their lives, this is an awesome recipe that introduces bold spices that will liven up their palates. I love this recipe because it gives you options for the different spices you can use.

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Homemade Money Recipes Baby 56

Nicoles Nickels

AUGUST 30, 2013

Amanda at A Few Shortcuts is taking us back to our roots with a lesson this week. Amanda will teach you How to Make THE BEST Homemade French Fries. If you don’t have the ingredients or they’re not on sale near you, you could easily print and save the recipes for later use! Comments Um, yum!

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Homemade French's Fry's Recipes 79

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

This list of thoughtful, but FREE Christmas gift ideas is proof that you don’t need to spend a lot of money on the people you gift to if you use your time, resources, and creativity. Browse the entire list and let us know in the comments which ideas you’re going to give and what free gift ideas you have. Baked Goods.

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Couponing 101

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

With just one chicken, I can typically make 2-3 meals and several cups of homemade chicken broth! It really is not spicy despite the spices used, but if you’re concerned, you can omit any spices you don’t want. You can also set it aside until you are ready to use it in your recipe. Homemade Chicken Stock.

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Homemade Recipes Leftovers Frugal 101

Nicoles Nickels

AUGUST 9, 2013

So Amanda’s recipe at A Few Shortcuts this week is perfect timing for us. This Homemade Granola Bars recipe looks wonderful just as it is. If you don’t have the ingredients or they’re not on sale near you, you could easily print and save the recipes for later use! I hope my daughter makes some soon!

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Homemade Recipes Daughter Swap 69

Nicoles Nickels

MARCH 15, 2013

This week’s recipe from Amanda at A Few Short Cuts is: Homemade Oatmeal Cream Pies. If you don’t have the ingredients or they’re not on sale near you, you could easily print and save the recipes for later use! At least that is what I’m going to tell myself!

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 1, 2020

So we’re doubling down on our frugalness and we’ve set into motion some strategies to prepare for the unstable economy and any lost income ahead. I also put quite a bit in the freezer for later use and made ham stock from the bone for homemade ham and bean soup. Frugal Kitchen in April: Free Ham?

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2020 Frugal April Green And Frugal 182

Nicoles Nickels

JUNE 14, 2013

These Homemade Freezer Biscuits are just the answer! If you don’t have the ingredients or they’re not on sale near you, you could easily print and save the recipes for later use! If you don’t have the ingredients or they’re not on sale near you, you could easily print and save the recipes for later use!

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Freezers Homemade Recipes Winn-Dixie 51

Saving Everyday

APRIL 12, 2024

You can do several pounds at once and use them all week long! Once those ingredients are prepped, they’re ready to be turned into quick meals throughout the week, saving time and stress in the kitchen. Chicken Thighs Are Superior They’re quick, easy to prepare, and versatile. I use this brand.

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Meals Ovens Cooking Recipes 52

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Highly rated, easy to use, and it sits gathering dust. Child did not like it, so we don’t use it. The hard part of being frugal is waiting – when you’re trying to do things yourself, you need time, energy, and money to align. We’re not good gardeners but we planted a lot of trees for the shade and beauty.

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Kids and Family Money Home and Garden Frugal 188

The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Last year, to make a little extra cash, I started boarding dogs through Rover, and I am about to start a very very part time job using my RN license for a home care company. We’re in a semi -rural area within 30 minutes of a few good-sized towns, and within 2-3 hours of several major cities. homemade bagels!

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Money Kids and Family Frugal Parenting 194

Nicoles Nickels

MAY 19, 2012

This week’s is a shelf stocker: Homemade Brownie Mix ! If you don’t have the ingredients or they’re not on sale near you, you could easily print and save the recipes for later use! Amanda gives you step-by-step instructions complete with pictures to help you create this delicious recipe.

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For the Mommas

JANUARY 17, 2015

Homemade Baby Goods: From Food to Detergent. Here are some tips for homemade baby goods, from food to detergent. You’re going to go through a lot of detergent after you have a baby. Homemade slings and wraps are a great way to save a bundle of money and free up your hands while still carrying baby close to you.

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Nicoles Nickels

JULY 7, 2012

This week’s is one of my favorite sauces: Homemade Pesto ! If you don’t have the ingredients or they’re not on sale near you, you could easily print and save the recipes for later use! Amanda gives you step-by-step instructions complete with pictures to help you create this tasty recipe!

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The season of family, faith, food, and…shopping… collective sigh… The spending part of Christmas can get crazy, so I’ve come up with a list of ideas to find some extra cash for your Christmas spending if you’re coming up short. I use this spreadsheet every year. Hopefully, that’s your goal too.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: Cheese burgers, fries, steamed broccoli, and homemade applesauce. I don’t have a recipe for nachos on the blog, but they’re so easy to make. I browned meat, using my homemade taco seasoning and layered chips, meat, cheese, chopped onions, and tomatoes on a large rimmed baking sheet.

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Leftovers Homemade Kids and Family Budgeting 100

Nicoles Nickels

SEPTEMBER 8, 2012

This week’s recipe is for the perfect side dish to end of summer cookouts: Homemade Coleslaw Dressing ! Amanda uses pineapple juice in this dressing which I’ve never seen before. If you don’t have the ingredients or they’re not on sale near you, you could easily print and save the recipes for later use!

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 6, 2022

We’ve seen higher grocery and fuel bills lately, so we’re upping our frugal game to help the budget. Our financial goals are still important to us and we want to hit them regardless of the rising prices. Homemade Basil and Walnut Pesto: I made my second batch of homemade pesto from my two garden basil plants.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

I’ve recently re-started the series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget , because I missed the accountability and I had several readers ask for its return. I used the meat for Sunday and Monday’s dinners and froze the rest in 2 cup portions. I spent the evening making a batch of homemade sugar-free applesauce.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 31, 2020

They’re so easy. We each eat a half of potato for dinner and then I have 2-4 baked potatoes left over to use in other ways during the week, such as mashed or in quesadillas. Shred the chicken and use immediately or freeze. ALSO, I also strained the liquid that was left in the slow cooker to use in recipes.

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January Frugal Green And Frugal Homemade 130

Nicoles Nickels

MARCH 3, 2012

This week’s meal features Homemade Pancake Mix – love making pancakes for dinner! If you don’t have the items or they’re not on sale near you, you could easily print and save the recipes to use when the items are on sale at your local store. © 2010 Nicoles Nickels LLC All Rights Reserved.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 22, 2016

Last Saturday, I made a trip to an apple orchard to get enough apples to make my Sugar-Free Homemade Applesauce to last us through the rest of winter. I serve the applesauce as a side for many meals and use it in baking. I served with homemade applesauce. I served with steamed broccoli and homemade applesauce.

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Budgeting Budget Homemade Freezers 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

Sunday: leftover lasagna (from Friday night), garden salad, and cheap, but tasty garlic homemade. Monday: Roasted Fish with Tomatoes & Olives , steamed broccoli, homemade applesauce. Tuesday: Salsa Chicken Casserole, homemade applesauce, salad. Thursday: Roasted pork chops and Brussels sprouts and homemade applesauce.

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Friends And Family Sale Homemade Leftovers Kids and Family 100

Nicoles Nickels

MARCH 31, 2012

This week’s meal features Homemade Pizza – a great meal almost everyone loves! If you don’t have the items or they’re not on sale near you, you could easily print and save the recipes to use when the items are on sale at your local store. © 2012 Nicoles Nickels LLC. All rights reserved.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 2, 2022

Swap with another family who could use a date night too. Get out on the Rail Trails – Rail trails are old railway lines that have been converted to multi-use paths designed for pedestrian, bicycle, skating, equestrian, and/or light motorized traffic. 40 Homemade Popsicle Recipes. Visit a different playground each week.

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Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Home and Garden 130

Couponing 101

APRIL 28, 2019

With just one chicken, I can typically make 2-3 meals and several cups of homemade chicken broth! It really is not spicy despite the spices used, but if you’re concerned, you can omit any spices you don’t want. You can also set it aside until you are ready to use it in your recipe. Homemade Chicken Stock.

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Used Homemade Leftovers Frugal 81

Nicoles Nickels

FEBRUARY 11, 2012

This week’s is not a meal but a yummy treat – homemade chocolate bars ! If you don’t have the items or they’re not on sale near you, you could easily print and save the recipes to use when the items are on sale at your local store. © 2010 Nicoles Nickels LLC All Rights Reserved.

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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.

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Nicoles Nickels

JANUARY 28, 2012

This week’s meal features Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix - you can use this with salad, veggies or even as a sauce or marinade! If you don’t have the items or they’re not on sale near you, you could easily print and save the recipes to use when the items are on sale at your local store.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

I’ve recently re-started the series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget , because I missed the accountability and I had several readers ask for its return. They’re about 30-40% off regular price, depending on the variety. Monday: Sirloin Steak with pan sauce, Hasselback Potatoes , garden salad, homemade applesauce.

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