The Frugal Girl
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
We’re 25% of the way through this 16-week semester already! and then I went home and made an alfredo sauce for pasta, with some kale and leftover ham mixed in. Wednesday I had leftover broccoli salad + pasta, and Zoe had tomato soup and a grilled cheese sandwich. Nursing school is a little crazy. But ya know what?
Saving Cents With Sense
SEPTEMBER 5, 2013
Getting Started: Menu Planning Basics. An easy fix to the meal scramble and wonder of what to put on the table, is the option of menu planning. Meal Planning can be done in many different ways and customized to however your family eats. Menu Planning Basics. The question of “What’s for dinner?”
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Couponing 101
JANUARY 11, 2011
It’s been a long time since I shared my weekly menu plan (I just checked and my last one was 1 year ago today! This year our family hopes to put a lot more effort into making healthier eating choices, so I’d really like to get back into sharing my menu plan with you all in hopes that it will keep me accountable!
The Frugal Girl
NOVEMBER 24, 2023
We did Thankful Thursday on Thanksgiving, and today we’re doing WIS, WWA on Black Friday. Friday We’ve got leftovers, so that’s probably what we will eat tonight. Obviously, you could give the gift card as a gift, but you could also use it as you buy Christmas gifts. Rolls > turkey.
The Frugal Girl
AUGUST 31, 2023
I’ve been out of school for the last two semesters, so I’d gotten kind of used to my carefree life. ? (Ok, 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. Ok, well, not entirely carefree.
Family Balance Sheet
JANUARY 28, 2022
These are strategies I use weekly to help keep my grocery bill in line with our budget. There’s a reason why menu planning is #1 on this list. When I plan a menu, my spending is generally under control. Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers. Utilize the Freezer.
Couponing 101
JANUARY 6, 2012
Did you know that meal planning is one of the keys to saving money on your grocery bill? Using coupons will save you money at the register, but using your food wisely is going to save you money as well! I admit to completely dropping the ball with menu planning. We wasted more food (produce, leftovers, etc.
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