Category: The Frugal Life

Frugal Living – Focusing on tips and strategies to save you money in all aspects of your every day life.

Sept 18/17-What can I buy for $25 today?

Last week I started a new weekly feature called "What Can I Buy For $25 Today?". To say it was a hit would be an understatement. People have been emailing me all week with questions and asking for recipes. 

This weekly feature will have at least one meal plan for 4 to 5 supper meals that will feed a family of 4. Some weeks I will show 2 meal plans, but I may not be able to do that every week based on flyer sales.  (more…)

Costco Weekly Warehouse Offers for Sept 18-24

Here are the Canada East Costco Weekly Warehouse Offers for Sept 18 thru 24.

These offers are valid Monday thru Sunday in Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland.  View on Costco website here.

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17 Awesome Zucchini Recipes

Harvest Time - What to do with all the Zucchini?

It's that time of year! Harvest season is upon us and our gardens are overflowing with various veggies and fruit. My in-laws gifted me some zucchini, really big zucchini. I have made zucchini noodles (zoodles) before, and breads, muffins, and cake, but I was wondering what else I could make and freeze, or preserve. So, I went to my blogging friends and my Facebook page and asked what others are doing. Below is a long and varied list of how you can use this vegetable to bake, pickle, freeze and more. (more…)

Zucchini Salad with Lime Basil Dressing

Zucchini Salad with Lime Basil Dressing

Zucchini are in abundance this time of year. We love using it in baking and roasting it in the oven or on the BBQ. Here is a nice lightly dressed salad that you can serve as a side with almost any meal.  

The lime and basil dressing is the perfect light dressing to pair with chicken or fish. Enjoy and be creative. You could add more veggies to this or change it up with greek dressing, adding feta and olives. (more…)

Sept 13/17 – What Can I Buy For $25 Today?

People ask me every week about my menu plan and how I feed my family for the amount I spend. Today I decided to share a weekly feature that will show you how to plan 4 to 5 meals with only $25. All these meals would feed 2 adults and 2 children for a suppertime meal.

It is the last day of the sales cycle for most stores, so I will do this on Monday's from now on, giving you the opportunity to copy it. (more…)