The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Tuesday Zoe was out with a friend, so I put my PJ pants on, watched a bunch of assigned lab videos, and ate leftover soup for dinner. Wednesday I had lab from 5:30-9:30, so it was Zoe’s turn to eat leftover soup! Friday Zoe’s working tonight, so maybe we will eat some Swedish pancakes together after she gets home.

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Cat Chiquita Leftovers Green And Frugal 211

The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Sunday Leftover sandwiches; they’re great reheated in the toaster oven on the air-fryer setting. Monday I had a snacky dinner earlier, and then when Zoe came home from her evening shift at work, she had a frozen pizza. Wednesday Leftover chicken quesadillas. We had some raw veggies and fruit on the side.

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Safeway Toaster Ovens Leftovers Toasters 207

The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Zoe was at work. Sunday Zoe had a night off of work, so the three of us went out for pizza and then went to Target, where we did some clothes shopping. Tuesday Zoe had some pizza leftovers, and I ate leftover salad, but this time I dumped the last crumbs from a Doritos bag on my salad, and that was 10/10.

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Leftovers Dinner Chiquita Green And Frugal 196

The Frugal Girl

AUGUST 25, 2023

Zoe got off of work at 8:30 so she just got a fast food chicken sandwich. 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. I used chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts again this time, and it worked great. for me this week.

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Leftovers Dominos Dinner Freezers 215

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 5, 2024

What We Ate Saturday Zoe and I met up at Panera after her work shift, got some dinner together, and then went home and watched a movie together. ? 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).

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Grocery Shopping New Year's Groceries Grocery 130

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

I don’t really measure anything anymore when I make it; I eyeball pretty much everything about it, which works nicely when you have squashes of varying proportions. And then I worked on homework while intermittently answering the door and handing out candy. Toasted croissants on the side.

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Green And Frugal Halloween Dinner Leftovers 197

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

And Zoe picked up some dinner on the way home from work. Friday We’ve got leftovers, so that’s probably what we will eat tonight. For example, you can buy a $50 Bath and Body Works gift card for $40. I love blueberry pancakes! Tuesday Butternut squash soup , plus grilled cheese sandwiches. Rolls > turkey.

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Fridays Bath and Body Works Thanksgiving Pancakes 205

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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!

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Co-Op Leftovers 51

The Frugal Girl

AUGUST 31, 2023

What We Ate Saturday Leftover chipotle chicken on a salad. And it works equally well with chicken breasts as it does with chicken thighs. Friday Zoe will be working and I’m gonna be out to dinner with my two support group besties. Seriously, if you have not tried this simple chicken marinade, you should!

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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. Wednesday We both got home at 9:30 pm (Zoe from work, me from lab) so I picked up some Chick-Fil-A for us. 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

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. Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Coupons Do Work

APRIL 14, 2015

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. Note: to see my example of a monthly menu plan, click here. Step 2: leftovers.

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Budgeting Budget Food Kids and Family 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

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. Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2014

I also revolve my menu around what is on sale, so I’m spending less on our meals. Ready to meal plan? 11 Simple Tips for Easier Meal Planning: 1. Pick a meal planning day that works best for you. I plan my menu on Sunday afternoons when I have the new week’s grocery flyer in front of me.

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Meals Simple Menu Planning Menu Plans 186

The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Since the dressing is a little bit sweet, I can handle it for breakfast, and it works great for a side with some scrambled eggs and toast. What We Ate Saturday Sadly, Zoe’s hamster, Socks, died shortly before she had to go to work. Tuesday I used leftover chicken to make half of this chicken and biscuits recipe.

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Green Green And Frugal Leftovers Dinner 209

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. The days I do cook, Sunday for example, I hope to have enough for leftovers for another day. I am good for a next few months and you know what? I saved money and have one less thing I need to shop.

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Money Saving Money 2015 Saving 100

The Coupon Game

JUNE 16, 2011

In my attempt to continue to work toward eating healthier and providing healthier options for my family, I have tried to choose all natural and organic foods this week. I'm not sure if it will become a permanent change, but I'm hoping to keep working in this direction. Here's the Breakdown: Bakery Pizza Dough (2): $1.99 = Paid $3.98/2

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

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. The easiest way to reduce your grocery spending is to plan your meals. Here are a few ideas: Meal Plan. Our 12+ dryer stopped working.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Couponing 101

JANUARY 17, 2012

Now that I’ve learned a few ways to make this healthy lifestyle work, I’ve made a goal to eat whole, unprocessed foods in 2012 while sticking to a modest grocery budget. 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