The Coupon Game

DECEMBER 1, 2011

I am trying to get back into the swing of things, and back into menu planning. So, here's my menu plan come back! just working off what's in the house and what's on sale this week. just working off what's in the house and what's on sale this week. and more work!)

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Del Monte A&W 49

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 23, 2011

Some of my recent posts at Money Crashers: "You have five minutes before you need to head out the door to make it to work on time, and you haven’t eaten anything for breakfast. Do you skip breakfast altogether, visit a drive-thru, or stop by the vending machine in your company’s break room?

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Breakfast Real Estate 127

The Coupon Game

AUGUST 19, 2011

For more menu plan ideas, click HERE and scroll through my past menu plans. It always makes life interesting (or super boring) for me to challenge the creative side in me! YUMMY SNACKS: Frozen Banana Bites.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Lunch Lunches 49

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!

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Co-Op Leftovers 51

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 23, 2011

After a 6 year hiatus, I have gone back to work at our small business four mornings a week. I have worked behind the scenes all along from home, but now I am back in the office. I have already started to use the blank calendar pages to track my running workouts and I'll probably use them for monthly menu planning too.

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Work Menu Planning Menu Plans Kids and Family 127

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

What We Ate Saturday I remember that Zoe was at work, but I cannot for the life of me remember what I made for myself. Sunday It was Zoe’s actual birthday, but she had to work in the evening. Something very basic, or I’d have remembered it. Monday A friend treated me to tacos, and Zoe ate her leftover burrito.

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Credit Card Rewards Leftovers Burritos Dinner 200

The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

But I would say I’m getting into a better groove of figuring out how to work meals around our college classes and Zoe’s work schedule. What We Ate Saturday I ate dinner with a friend, and Zoe had leftover pizza when she got back from work. Every week is different! and bad (I spent more money than usual!)

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Trader Joes Leftovers Dinner Safeway 192

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. We party hard in nursing school. ?

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Green And Frugal Halloween Dinner Leftovers 193

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

And Zoe picked up some dinner on the way home from work. For example, you can buy a $50 Bath and Body Works gift card for $40. Saturday I made whole wheat blueberry pancakes because I had been craving them, but my morning had been too rushed to do something like pancakes. I love blueberry pancakes!

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Fridays Bath and Body Works Thanksgiving Pancakes 201

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 10, 2014

Parents are juggling busy lives between working outside the home and caring for children and the home. So it’s no surprise that NPR recently talked about how stressful work can be. Try some of these strategies if you frequently find yourself enjoying your time at work more than your time at home: 1. Make a menu plan.

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Crock Pots and Slow Cookers Home Making Kids and Family 189

The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Monday I had a snacky dinner earlier, and then when Zoe came home from her evening shift at work, she had a frozen pizza. Friday Zoe’s working tonight and I have my first evening lab, so no one will be here at dinnertime except for the cats. Tuesday I made chicken quesadillas and we had fruit on the side.

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Safeway Toaster Ovens Leftovers Toasters 202

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

And when Zoe got home from work, she had a frozen pizza. so we worked on those. It’s usually sandwiches or tacos with me!) Zoe fended for herself. ? Sunday This was the day I had the squash soup/homemade crouton combo, in an effort to clean out my freezer.

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Leftovers Burritos Homemade Freezers 130

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. What We Ate Saturday Lisey was so exhausted when she got here, she ended up hitting the hay at like 6:30 pm and she didn’t even want dinner.

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Leftovers Dinner Chiquita Green And Frugal 192

The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 27, 2023

So afterward, I went and got some tacos from the taco truck while Zoe was working. Sunday I made waffles topped with fruit and whipped cream, and we had some bacon on the side. Monday This was the day I passed my competency tests! And she got some Domino’s pizza on the way home.

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Tacos Green And Frugal Dominos Club 214

The Frugal Girl

AUGUST 25, 2023

Zoe got off of work at 8:30 so she just got a fast food chicken sandwich. I used chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts again this time, and it worked great. I spent: $32 at Aldi $8 at Safeway $17.50 at Lidl $12 at Dominos So, $69.50 for me this week. What We Ate Saturday I’d eaten a late lunch and wasn’t hungry.

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Leftovers Dominos Dinner Freezers 211

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

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Wednesday Zoe was at work, and I made myself an egg burrito (with cilantro, avocado, and queso fresco) I scrambled the eggs in a little bit of the fat I’d saved from cooking the chorizo, and that was super tasty.

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Leftovers Flights Dinner Dominos 175

The Frugal Girl

AUGUST 31, 2023

And it works equally well with chicken breasts as it does with chicken thighs. pre-frying, obviously I purposely didn’t fry all of the chicken, with the plan to save some for frying the next night. Friday Zoe will be working and I’m gonna be out to dinner with my two support group besties.

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Wellness Toaster Ovens Fry's Bread 208

The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Friday Zoe’s working tonight, so maybe we will eat some Swedish pancakes together after she gets home. I ate a peanut butter sandwich before I left. And I ate a Clif bar on a break at lab. It was pretty dark when I left to go home! Thursday I made some meatball subs with a green salad on the side. What did you have for dinner this week?

Cat 206

Cat Chiquita Leftovers Green And Frugal 206

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 8, 2022

In fact, their corporate buying office is in my hometown and I worked there while I was in college. Focus on what’s on sale when you write your menu plan each week. I refer to the page as I’m writing my weekly menu plan. Ways to Save at Giant Food Stores. Shop the sales flyer. Shop the Loss Leaders.

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Food Storing Saving Menu Planning 130

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 19, 2024

And after her work shift, Zoe picked up some fast food for herself. They fed me some kind of cold pasta dish with greens on that flight; all things considered, it wasn’t terrible. Tuesday This was the day I finally made it home. I had eaten a sandwich right after my flight, so I wasn’t hungry at dinner time.

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Hawaii Flights Chicago Green And Frugal 178

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

What We Ate Saturday Zoe was at work, and I went up to visit my friend with the broken foot. We’re 25% of the way through this 16-week semester already! I spent: $15 at Target (for two bags of Starbucks coffee) $30 on a Hungry Harvest box $51 at Sam’s Club $17 at Safeway So, $113.

Leftovers 130

Leftovers Safeway Club Dinner 130

The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Sunday Zoe was at work and I had a random plate of baked sweet potatoes, avocadoes, and a fried egg. This isn’t starting out well. I skipped Saturday, filled in all the other days, came back here, and still can’t remember what we ate. We are just gonna have to proceed.

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Prizes Freezers Club Dinner 137

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Friday Zoe’s gonna be at work at dinnertime so…maybe I’ll just eat up some leftovers. Then the next night, I can just fry up the remaining chicken and it is crispy and delightful. Two words we do not tend to use for leftover fried chicken!) Thursday Breakfast for dinner: blueberry pancakes and orange juice.

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Press Leftovers Dinner Fry's 200

Teresa's Deals

SEPTEMBER 12, 2015

At Build A Menu, they have recipes I can choose from, pick the store I want to shop at and tell me what I need to buy, how easy is that? Well, I says it’s easy enough for me and loving they way it all works. Easy & Budget Friendly Meal Planning. Special Menus. Step 3: Is where it goes to work for you.

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Meals Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale 100

The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 13, 2023

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. I did not even serve any produce with it (though obviously I ate produce at other times that day. I often start my day with scrambled eggs and a side of greens!)

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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. It’s a constant challenge to keep them fed! How to Save Money on Groceries.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

For the Mommas

OCTOBER 26, 2014

The recipes has been super easy with fast cook times, great for work night meals. This offer is on my shopping list and this recipe is on my menu plan for Tuesday! Have you all noticed that for the past few weeks, the Shoprite ad has been featuring a section in the ad called ‘What’s For Dinner?’

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Dinner Menu Planning Menu Plans Hunts 72

Couponing 101

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

That works out to only 13.5 Menu Plan Monday' I also opted to purchase the organic chicken from Costco, which increased my cost quite a bit, but I also used my own homemade chicken broth (essentially free) which helped to offset some of my additional cost. Also, Erin must be super-human because it took me closer to 4.5

Crock Pots and Slow Cookers 111

Crock Pots and Slow Cookers Costco Freezers Meals 111

Couponing 101

MARCH 22, 2012

Just as menu planning and eating at home saves us money by cutting back on eating out, sack lunches are much the same! Make a commitment to pack sack lunches for work and to send your children to school with sack lunches more often.

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Lunch Lunches Frugal Menu Planning 70

Couponing 101

MAY 11, 2012

Free Bath & Body Works Travel-Size Item. Free Printable Menu Planning Pages. Free Sample of Purex Laundry Detergent. Free Sample of TRESemme. Free 8×10 Photo Enlargements from Walgreens with code FREE4ME and FREE4ME2 , through May 12. Facebook offer). Free Mother’s Day Printables. Free P&G Coupon Booklet.

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Tresemme Purex Bath and Body Works Menu Planning 99

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

Every month going forward, we need to maintain our kitchen organization that we worked so hard on so that menu planning is easier, Action Step 4: Create 2-3 emergency back up meal ideas that store well in the freezer or pantry.

Budgeting 124

Budgeting Budget February Groceries 124

Couponing 101

APRIL 1, 2019

Make a Menu Plan. Now, make your menu plan for the week. Plan your meals as closely to what is on your matchup list as possible. I know that part sounds like a lot of work, but it really doesn’t take that long, especially after you get the hang of it!

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Making Shopping Budgeting Budget 92

For the Mommas

OCTOBER 8, 2013

Issues of Weight Watchers provide great quick-recipe ideas, seven-day menu plans, exercise tips, and other great health and lifestyle advice that can help the reader stay on track. Each issue covers topics such as fashion trends, beauty products and makeup, professional advice for working women, and self-help advice.

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Magazines Menu Planning Menu Plans Health and Beauty 55

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

Couponing 101

APRIL 27, 2012

Free Bath & Body Works Travel-Size Item Coupon. Free Food on the Table Menu Planning Service. Free Homeschool Planning Pack. (offer valid through 5/1; credit expires 5/31). Free Anxious for Nothing , by John MacArthur. Facebook offer). Free Britannica Kids Rainforest app. Free Mother’s Day Card.

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Dog Bath and Body Works Quaker Oatmeal Menu Planning 77

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 27, 2012

Still working on your weight lose goals? Issues of Weight Watchers provide great quick-recipe ideas, seven-day menu plans, exercise tips, and other great health and lifestyle advice that can help the reader stay on track. I have an exclusive deal just for my readers today to help you on your journey. 13 an issue!).

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Magazines Menu Planning Menu Plans Goals 76