The Frugal Girl

AUGUST 25, 2023

And for myself, I did a very random skillet meal. I had a tiny packet of pearl couscous left from a Dinnerly meal that I never made, so I boiled that. Tuesday I sauteed some ham from the freezer, then sauteed some chopped kale, then added in leftover mac and cheese plus some milk and cream.

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Leftovers Dominos Dinner Freezers 216

Couponing 101

MAY 2, 2011

I have been having a really hard time with menu planning lately! I’m going to be getting a little creative with meals later on in the month too! For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Menu Plan 5/2 – 5/8 is a post from Couponing 101. So, I’m back at it this week!

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Leftovers Lunch 63

Couponing 101

JULY 5, 2011

Here is our menu plan for the week! Lunches: Leftovers. Pasta Parmesan (tripling this for a meal swap) , Salad, Garlic Bread. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Menu Plan 7/4 – 7/10 is a post from Couponing 101. Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Fresh Fruit.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Leftovers Freezers 56

Couponing 101

JUNE 7, 2011

Last week’s freezer cooking plan went really well! I now have a freezer stocked with homemade dinners that I can pull out for nights when I need a quick meal. I’ll share a little more about my freezer meals later on this week. Lunches: Leftovers. Lasagna (from the Freezer Meal Swap ) , Salad, Garlic Bread.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Swap Freezers 63

Couponing 101

MAY 31, 2011

This week I’m making freezer meals! By making freezer meals now before it gets too hot here in Texas, I am able to serve my family healthy meals without spending a lot of time in the hot kitchen ! Making two or more of a meal you are already cooking only takes a few extra minutes. Lunches: Leftovers.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Freezers Burritos 68

Couponing 101

JUNE 13, 2011

Thanks to my Freezer Cooking Week , I have quite a few meals in my freezer right now. I will be planning to eat one or two per week and will be continuing to swap one meal per week with friends. Lunches: Leftovers. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Ham, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Burritos.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Freezers Homemade 65

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Monday An oft-repeated meal of late: I grilled chipotle chicken kebabs and we ate them on a green salad, with the accompanying sauce as a dressing. Thursday I had a simulation lab that went on until 5:30, and when I got home, I made a Dinnerly meal: a mac and cheese skillet, topped with pulled pork. Toasted croissants on the side.

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Green And Frugal Halloween Dinner Leftovers 198

Couponing 101

APRIL 4, 2011

Here is our menu plan for this week: Breakfasts: Oatmeal. Nothing fancy this week, just some of our favorite simple/comfort meals. Nothing fancy this week, just some of our favorite simple/comfort meals. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Fresh Fruit.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Leftovers Homemade 51

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 5, 2024

I think I did one of my frequent egg + veggie skillet meals. Thursday Zoe picked up some fast food for herself after work, and I ate some random stuff from the fridge (leftover pasta and some butternut squash soup , plus a grilled cheese sandwich). I’m trying to remember what I ate! Friday I don’t know!

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Grocery Shopping New Year's Groceries Grocery 130

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2014

If I don’t plan our meals and my shopping list, I spend too much money and make too many extra stops to the grocery store during the week. Over the holidays, I wasn’t as diligent with my meal planning and our grocery bill went over what I budget for food. 3 Reasons Why You Should Plan Your Meals: 1.

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Meals Simple Menu Planning Menu Plans 186

Couponing 101

JANUARY 6, 2012

Did you know that meal planning is one of the keys to saving money on your grocery bill? I admit to completely dropping the ball with menu planning. I admit to completely dropping the ball with menu planning. I think I only wrote out a weekly menu twice in those two months. Leftovers – Ugh.

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Saving Money Meals Money Menu Planning 98

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 8, 2024

Tuesday Another clinical that ended at 8:30, and I packed a repeat meal. Thursday An eat-up-leftovers night! If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. ? Zoe got dinner out with a friend while I was gone. Wednesday My mom dropped off some of this baked potato soup for us, so that was dinner, plus some fruit.

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Dinner Sunshine Leftovers Breakfast 130

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

At class last week, the professor asked what the best part of a Thanksgiving meal is, and my friend next to me was surprised that I said, “Rolls” But I stand by that; if the rolls are fresh and homemade, there is nothing on a Thanksgiving table that I’d rather eat. ? Rolls > turkey.

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Fridays Bath and Body Works Thanksgiving Pancakes 206

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

If you are hosting or just taking a dish, I put together a comprehensive post last year to help you make the day stress-free, Thanksgiving Menu Planning Tips & Recipe Ideas. I then use the leftovers for my meal planning. Here’s my favorite 20 Leftover Turkey Recipes. Please share in the comments.

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Thanksgiving Dinner Leftovers Menu Planning 124

The Frugal Girl

AUGUST 31, 2023

Anyway, this week has made it clear to me that I need to change up how I do things; I need to switch up how I use weekend time, how I plan meals, and when I do household stuff. What We Ate Saturday Leftover chipotle chicken on a salad. (Ok, well, not entirely carefree. But relatively speaking, yes.)

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Wellness Toaster Ovens Fry's Bread 213

The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Monday A longggg lecture day for me, and I had leftover chicken. I do eat a lot of peanut butter and honey sandwiches when I’m in school, but honestly, there are worse meals to eat. Sunday I pan-sauteed some chicken thighs, shredded them, and we ate the meat on buns, with barbecue sauce. Fruit salad and chips on the side.

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Chiquita Green And Frugal Leftovers Cars 130

The Coupon Game

JULY 7, 2011

You'll notice in my Meal Plan this week that I use several blueberry recipes. That is simply because I have an abundance of blueberries right now and we are loving all the recipes we can use them in! Also, I quadruple the recipe so that I can freeze lots. Add 1 cup of blueberries at end. Make Ahead & Freeze! )

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Freezers Recipes 49

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

There’s a reason why menu planning is #1 on this list. When I plan a menu, my spending is generally under control. When I don’t plan, I make multiple trips to the store, eat out too often, and most certainly blow our budget. The difference between planning and not planning can be $100-$150 a month for me.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Coupons Do Work

APRIL 14, 2015

watch my video below: When I was growing up, my grandmother would make two-three meals a week and the rest of the week? They were the leftovers. So turkey and chicken is the food of choice (they are not too keen on chicken but I do what I can to make a good meal). Note: to see my example of a monthly menu plan, click here.

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Budgeting Budget Food Kids and Family 100

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 31, 2013

Here are a few tips and meal ideas that will help you save at the checkout counter: 1. Start Menu Planning. Menu planning is an excellent way to cut down on overspending at the grocery store. By planning out your family’s meals for the upcoming week, you can determine precisely what ingredients you need.

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Dinner Simple Family Menu Planning 75

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

However, groceries is also an easy budget category to control, but it takes some planning, skill, and organization. Personally, if I don’t make a shopping list and plan my meals, my grocery budget is toast. There’s a reason why menu planning is #1 on this list. How to Save Money on Groceries.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 9, 2011

Menu Plan As I have written before, groceries are the one category that I feel like I have the most control over when it comes to spending. When I plan a menu, my spending is generally under control. Develop your own routine and read my post, Eleven Tips for Easier Menu Planning for more ideas.

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Economical Saving Money Kitchen Money 164

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2016

If you plan for your grocery trip, you should be able to stay on track. Develop your own routine and read my post, Eleven Tips for Easier Menu Planning for more ideas. Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers. Here’s my favorite 8 Freezer Meals.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 100

Coupons Do Work

MARCH 17, 2015

Food: I do a monthly menu plan. I take what I have in my pantry, check out my kids sports schedule and plan accordinly. or a chicken salad wrap ( with side meals and a cookie)— and other meals. or a chicken salad wrap ( with side meals and a cookie)— and other meals. My aunt told me.

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Money Saving Money 2015 Saving 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

Maybe you don’t want to cook at all during your vacation or maybe eating out for every meal is beyond what your budget can handle. Create a Meal Plan. We travel with my extended family, so my mom and I will sit down before the trip and talk about a meal plan. What activities will be available where you are going?

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Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 153

The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

What We Ate Saturday Leftover chicken noodle soup , and I again added cream to mine. Also, I took the suggestion from one of you and added my leftover tortellini to the soup. Tuesday Zoe and I ate together, but we had different things; she had a grilled cheese and tomato soup, and I had leftover chili plus a cheese quesadilla.

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Leftovers Dinner Fry's Safeway 203

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2011

So instead of menu planning, buying what we need and eating it, we are buying what we feel like, cooking too much and throwing away the rest instead of eating the leftovers. USA, UK, Australia etc.) are throwing away one fifth of the food we buy each year. You may as well flush that money down the toilet.

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Saving Money Money Reuse Home and Garden 220

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

The easiest way to reduce your grocery spending is to plan your meals. Read 11 Simple Menu Planning Tips to learn how to reduce your grocery bill without making everyone in your family miserable. Not enough time in the morning to make breakfast AND pack a lunch, one word: leftovers! Here are a few ideas: Meal Plan.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Couponing 101

JANUARY 17, 2012

I’m going to be more intentional about using the produce we buy and not letting leftovers go to waste! This ties in with my menu-planning goal as well! Don’t Waste – When you begin to pay more for meat, produce, and dairy, it really becomes painful to see it spoil. The other bloggers are: Erin from $5 Dinners.

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Whole Foods Saving Money Money Food 94