Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2016

We all brought home leftovers and that’s what we ate for dinner. Leftover lasagna, salad. I also made one side trip at a different store for a gallon of organic milk that was on sale for the great price of $3.99. Giant also had a really low price on the seedless watermelon. Total spent this week $97.81.

Grocery Spending 100

Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Raisin Bran 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

Seconds are the not-so-pretty apples that the orchard can’t sell at full price. They’re about 30-40% off regular price, depending on the variety. for dessert, and the rest were packed in my kids’ lunches. We ate leftovers. Wednesday: leftover night from Tuesday’s dinner.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget 2017 Home and Garden 100

For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

These products on Amazon are found today at their lowest prices and they mostly ship free. Prices on Amazon change quickly so you make sure you buy it right away if you love ‘em, coz I did! Get the Fisher-Price 3-in-1 Bounce, Stride and Ride Elephant for as low as $31.49 & Free Shipping on orders over $35.00!

Crock Pots and Slow Cookers 51

Crock Pots and Slow Cookers Fisher Price Nivea Lotion 51

Coupons Do Work

DECEMBER 31, 2016

Fitness, Beauty and Wellness: Gym memberships, workout DVDs, fitness equipment and beauty products—especially leftover holiday gift sets—are all better priced in January. Many stores, such as West Elm, Pottery Barn Kids, Kohls and JCPenney, drop prices on sheets and bedding to make way for new spring merchandise.

January 100

January 2017 Pottery Barn Bath and Body Works 100

Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 27, 2015

The Pyrex 12-Piece Storage Plus Food Storage Set is ideal for storing different types of food, including leftovers. Send leftovers with dad and the kids to work and school. Grab this set now at a great price! Snag this Pyrex 12pc Storage Plus Food Storage Set for just $16.88! This is a sweet deal and is regularly $44.97!

Storage 40

Storage Food Leftovers Bakeware 40

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. We used gift cards on 3 nights, ate leftovers on 1 night, and grilled burgers on the last night. A yard salin’ we will go!

Home and Garden 100

Home and Garden Financial Goals Friends And Family Sale Gardening 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

If you need to find some wiggle room in your budget, or combat the rising grocery prices, or maybe make room for your family’s growing appetites, take a look at the following list and see what changes you can make to reduce what you’re spending on groceries…and still eat really well! You’ll be thankful later. 99 cents.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

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. I didn’t list a price for pantry staples, such as seasonings, cooking oils, butter. Aldi offers organic brown rice for the same price as white. Nice work, Aldi! for a pineapple.

Dinner 100

Dinner Baking Cooking Microwaveable 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2014

For me, going to sales is not just a means to find things I need at rock bottom prices, it is also entertainment. I’ll keep it until the grand-kids outgrow it and then try to sell it for the same amount. Kid’s scooter – $1. Glass leftover containers 3 for $.75. That is what this is.

Buy 178

Buy Buying Garage Sale Garage 178

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 12, 2015

Prior to motherhood, we sustained on take out and cereal…seriously, I could eat cereal 3 meals a day and before I had kids, I did. Back to chicken stock…Making your own chicken stock is a great way to stretch your grocery dollar, especially if you are inclined to buy organic chicken, which can be twice the price of non-organic.

Homemade 100

Homemade Making Freezers Leftovers 100

Coupons Do Work

MARCH 17, 2015

Kid’s hair cuts: My son is 4. Hair cuts are $15 bucks where I am and then you factor in the tip, it is too much money for a kids hair cut.Sometimes I get coupons to save a few dollars but once again, factor in the tip… I rather save that money. Kids clothes: I shop clearance. and same price for shirts.

Money Saving 100

Money Saving Money 2015 Saving 100

For the Mommas

DECEMBER 8, 2016

Here is another hot toy deal for all the leftover Christmas shopping or just to treat your kids! Prices in this post were current at the time of writing. Prices can, and may, change without notice. Please verify the price before ordering. Up to 50% off select Melissa & Doug toys – As Low As $7.49.

Toys 40

Toys Lowes TV shows Leftovers 40

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 24, 2021

A few details about this list of ALDI Salad Ideas: ** I planned these salads around my family of 4, which includes 2 adults and 2 teenagers who eat as much as adults. ** I listed the price I paid for the main ingredients. I didn’t list a price for pantry staples, such as seasonings, cooking oils, butter. for 16 oz bag of quinoa.

Homemade 130

Homemade Cooking Burritos Kids and Family 130

Couponing 101

JANUARY 23, 2019

I know it’s hard for some people (especially those with kids), but trying to cut back on this helps the environment in the long run. Use glass containers for leftovers. Amazon prices are subject to change without notice, so be sure to verify the final price at checkout. Refuse plastic straws.

Re-use 81

Re-use Paper Leftovers New Year's 81

Couponing 101

JANUARY 15, 2015

Eat Leftovers Leftovers will become our close friends. We always *intend* to use our leftovers but they usually end up in the back of the fridge, to be discovered only when it’s too late. Repurpose Leftovers My husband is very skilled at repurposing leftovers. This way the food doesn’t “feel” like leftovers!

Leftovers 40

Leftovers Freezers Gift Cards January 40

Coupons Do Work

JUNE 12, 2016

For example, blueberries and cherries price tends to to have awesome sales this month — an awesome price drop. Summer Needs: Insect repellant, sunscreen, outdoor furniture, shorts, sun hats, beach toys, bird feeders, lawn mowers, barbecues and grilling utensils, swim wear, kid pools, sandboxes, sandals.

June 100

June Buy Buying Lingerie 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 10, 2016

We are in a very busy season of life right now with my kids’ activities and running a business. When I find chicken thighs and drumsticks at a ridiculous price, I buy several packs and make batches of our favorite Asian Orange Chicken. I bit the bullet and had my very first freezer cooking session a few years ago.

Grocery Spending 100

Grocery Spending Freezers Cooking Groceries 100

Marnies Coupon-a-rama

FEBRUARY 1, 2014

My price for chicken went up this week. :( We are also going to incorporate fish a few times a month and still doing at least one meal a week as meatless. No just kidding, actually Blue and orange cupcakes-Go Broncos!' We tried the Enchilada''s and mmmmm so good. This week we will try the Chicken Cacciatore!! Total for week: $13.22

Cooking 40

Cooking Kitchen Leftovers Cupcakes 40

Saving Cents With Sense

FEBRUARY 27, 2013

Dump Cake Recipes – Desserts So Easy Even Kids Can Make Them (Hillbilly Housewife Cookbooks). How to Stretch a Chicken: 42 recipes to make the most of a whole chicken, leftover turkey, or even pesky squirrels (Cooking Adventures of a Thrifty Mama). Prices at Amazon can change at any time and are subject to availability.

Food and Wine 59

Food and Wine Wine Food and Drink Cooking 59

Saving With Shellie

APRIL 21, 2016

which is almost half the price other online merchants are selling it for. I love that the containers are made from freezer and microwave safe plastic which allows you to store, transport, reheat and enjoy leftovers all in one container. Be sure to confirm the price before purchasing to ensure this deal has not changed or expired.

Lunch 40

Lunch Lunches Fitness Transportation 40

Saving Cents With Sense

DECEMBER 5, 2013

They have low prices on a variety of seasonal items so you can make your own crafts this season! You can also use leftover glitter foam to make ornaments for your tree if you wish! I love DIY project I can make with the kids. You don’t need to be super crafty to make this one and it doesn’t take a lot of time.

DIY 91

DIY Frugal Christmas Crafts Craft 91

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 16, 2013

I bought a roll in 2011 and have been using it for everything from Christmas wrap to kid crafts to posters to mailing packages every since. Do you have some leftover wall paper you won’t be using? The Jones Design Company will, for the price of your email id, let you down load several different tag design pdfs to print and use.

Thrifty 174

Thrifty Christmas Gifts Thrift Stores 174

Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

Of course, it can be a challenge make sure you are finding a deal on these things, but one thing I have noticed in the past several years is there is a perception that healthy products are more expensive, when in actuality, many times they are the same price (or even cheaper!). Rice bowl with leftover chicken. The Challenge.

Whole Foods 96

Whole Foods Gift Cards Giveaway Food 96

For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

Use leftover cereal as ice cream toppings. Provide your kids with an affordable cultural experience again and again for just one yearly price. Also, consider taking the kids to a discounted matinee movie versus the regularly priced feature. 10 Lucky Readers will win 9 full value Tony’s Coupons.

Giveaway 78

Giveaway Pizza Kids and Family Video Games 78

Saving With Shellie

JANUARY 26, 2016

I haven’t grabbed a pair yet, but I might have to for this price! I asked for these for Christmas a few weeks ago when they were full price. Thank goodness I didn’t get them because now I can grab them for much less and still have Christmas money leftover for more! which is about 45% off their regular price.

Sale 40

Sale Saving Niece Leftovers 40

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

An easy lunch idea in one word: leftovers! As my kids have grown, I have expanded my work hours at our office and by the end of the week, I’m too cooked to cook , so take out it is! We did this and realized that we have Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, Disney +, and Sling TV—and my kids want HBO Max.

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 23, 2011

Switch from paper tissues to flannel cloth hankies - Flannel is so much softer on my kids' little noses. I've seen silicone mats priced at $14-$20 depending on the brand and size, but parchment paper is pricey too and your investment will eventually pay for itself. I use flannel hankies during sniffle season.

Economical 185

Economical Kitchen Paper Groceries 185

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 5, 2015

I ate tacos for lunch and my kids had them for after school snacks. It’s sale price is $9.99 Lunches and snacks included leftover tacos, ham and cheese sandwiches, apples, yogurt sticks, cheese sticks, tortilla chips & salsa. The taco meat also goes well in my Homemade Burrito Bowls , in place of the chicken.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Tacos Friends And Family Sale 100

Coupons Do Work

AUGUST 29, 2016

School is in session ; and that means time to get your school supplies, supply for the classes and as a teacher, as much as you all do for teaching our precious kids, we want to help out as much as we can — including many stores that offer discount travel, school supplies, clothes, or food, these stores get extra credit with teachers.

Discount 124

Discount Giving Storing Education 124

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

Also, have your kids save their own money for their souvenirs. Usually there is enough leftovers for the last night to be a ‘clean out the fridge’ night. We''ll plan the menu weeks before we leave, so I can do most of my grocery shopping at home instead of our vacation spot where prices are more expensive.

Vacation 153

Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 153

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

Kris presents The Three Rules of Leftovers posted at Cheap Healthy Good. Dr. Dean presents Gas Prices Rise: What Say You? Download a form and get something set up to protect your kids and assets.&#. Rosa Wilson presents Change of Address: 10 Reasons Your Gas Bill is So High posted at Change of Address.

Frugal 150

Frugal Movies Finance Bills 150

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

As an adult, I can see it was likely a mixture of not enough income, high cost of living area, mismanagement of money, and kids just being expensive for single mothers particularly. I couldn’t tell from the pictures that it was so small but should have known something was up from the price. They were a great price!

Virginia 184

Virginia Kids and Family Library Frugal 184

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Not enough time in the morning to make breakfast AND pack a lunch, one word: leftovers! You will likely have to accept a store credit for the current price if you don’t have a receipt, but that’s better than nothing. The neighbor kids are doing quite well on my street. For ideas, read: 5 Make Ahead Breakfast Ideas.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

An electric board was going out on our dryer and once we discovered that the repair/replacement was the same price as a new dryer, we decided to try repairing it ourselves. The total cost for all four was $800 – the same price as one new one and it was much better quality. One of four nightstands we made! Being consistent.

Iowa 168

Iowa Friends And Family Sale Boys Son 168

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

For 20 or so years I’ve been homeschooling my kids, and am now down to about 1 1/2 (one full-time homeschooler, and one doing College Credit Plus with some support). We also want to get our kids through college without them having loans to pay back, and we are 1 out of 4 on that so far! But I had to SHOP for clothes.

Rent 181

Rent Son Frugal Home and Garden 181

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

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Holiday 80

Holiday Giveaway Food Earl Grey 80