The Frugal Girl

AUGUST 31, 2023

What We Ate Saturday Leftover chipotle chicken on a salad. pre-frying, obviously I purposely didn’t fry all of the chicken, with the plan to save some for frying the next night. I spent: $20 at Five Guys $30 on a Hungry Harvest box $41 at Safeway So, that makes $91 for me this week.

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Wellness Toaster Ovens Fry's Bread 214

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 31, 2013

Thanks to Brittany for this guest post on ways to save on a family dinner. Here are a few tips and meal ideas that will help you save at the checkout counter: 1. Here are a few tips and meal ideas that will help you save at the checkout counter: 1. Start Menu Planning. There’s still meat on that bone!

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Dinner Simple Family Menu Planning 75

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 19, 2014

Are beans and rice regular ingredients in your menu planning? This is a large recipe, so I used the leftovers the next day in wraps with leftover cooked chicken , avocado, and salsa. Have you ever considered cooking dried beans from home instead of buying canned beans? Fiesta Black Beans & Rice.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Leftovers Cooking 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 9, 2011

But that doesn't mean I don't save a lot of money at the grocery store. Whether you are a coupon queen, king or clutz, there are many other ways to save money on groceries and coupons are not involved. Develop your own routine and read my post, Eleven Tips for Easier Menu Planning for more ideas. for the Hunt's brand.

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Economical Saving Money Kitchen Money 164

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2016

I don’t find too many coupons for foods that we eat and I only save about $3-5 in paper coupons on each weekly shopping trip, which is hardly extreme. So I don’t rely on coupons to save big at the grocery store, and I don’t need to, because there are so many ways to save money on groceries, and coupons are not involved.

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Coupons Do Work

MARCH 17, 2015

I was thinking today, about the quick money saving tips that I do every so often and I wanted to share with you. 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.

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Money Saving Money 2015 Saving 100

Saving With Shellie

FEBRUARY 3, 2012

One great idea is the cute Menu Plan magnet above. Menu planning is a great way to save money. You can plan in advance and avoid last minute trips to the store and take out. Tuesday: Leftovers. Thursday: Leftovers. Have you "liked" Saving with Shellie on Facebook yet? Get a custom 8.5

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Leftovers Dinner 51

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2011

She blogs about ways to make and save money as well as what she is up to at her blog www.kylieofiu.com. But besides the big expenses there are many ways being green can actually save you money right away. Using your own shopping bags can save 10cents or more when shopping. 1.) Make your own cleaning products.

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Saving Money Money Reuse Home and Garden 220

Coupons Do Work

APRIL 14, 2015

To budget, not spend on stupid things and save as much as you can. That means I saved over $300 a year. They were the leftovers. This is what I do: Step 1 : make a monthly menu plan and stick it on the fridge or the wall. This is what I do: Step 1 : make a monthly menu plan and stick it on the fridge or the wall.

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Budgeting Budget Food Kids and Family 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2014

Meal Planning Saves Time. I spend about 30 minutes each Sunday to plan my menu and make a grocery list. Meal Planning Saves Your Sanity. Meal Planning Saves Money. With less trips to the store and a pre-planned list, I am hopefully eliminating any impulse and redundant purchases.

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Meals Simple Menu Planning Menu Plans 186

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

A little up front planning will help you save money while on your trip, so that you can have the relaxed vacation that you''ve been waiting for. 8 Tips to Help You Save Money While On Vacation. We plan on participating in our neighborhood''s yard sale next month to raise our vacation funds. Make a list of expenditures.

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Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 153

Couponing 101

JANUARY 17, 2012

In order to keep from going bankrupt from shopping at Whole Foods, I’ve really had to become creative with saving money on groceries! How to Save on Whole Foods. How to Save on Whole Foods. I’m going to be more intentional about using the produce we buy and not letting leftovers go to waste!

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Whole Foods Saving Money Money Food 94

The Coupon Game

JUNE 16, 2011

Total Savings in Coupons = $8.95 Total Savings in Advertised Sales = $30.39 TOTAL SAVINGS = $39.34 A Savings of 35%!! And since I'm still in the learning process of the organic/natural products on the market today, I'll be even more so on the lookout for coupons and start requesting them from companies as well.

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Publix Organic Organization A&W 55

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Our emergency fund has saved us countless times and it will save us once again with the truck. If you are self-employed, work for a company or in an industry that is unstable, or maybe you or someone in your family has medical issues, you might want to save 6-12 months of expenses. Put the money saved into your emergency fund.

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