Frugal Living – Focusing on tips and strategies to save you money in all aspects of your every day life.
When buying meat (or anything really), Always work out the Per Unit price (per kg/lb). Bulk is not always best. If you look at the prices on shelves in the store, there is usually a per unit price on the sticker as well. Keeping a Price Book will help you keep track of what … Read more
While stocking up on a great deal is sometimes a strategy I would use, I have to apply some limits. Unless the item is at an all time low price or on clearance, I can likely buy just a couple to get me through to the next sale. No one “needs” a stockpile of 20 … Read more
Cranberry Pork Roast Batch cooking and freezer meals are my favourite meal prep strategies. Over the years I have tried many meals that you prepare ahead and freeze, some you prep partially and mix together when cooking and others you simply combine ingredients in a freezer bag and dump into a slow cooker for an … Read more
Last week I went a little overboard on menu options and purchased items that I can also stock my freezer with.
Having purchased enough food for the 2 weeks, I am combining the menu plan to show you what we had this week, and what is planned for the coming week.
I shopped on Thursday last week, and scored some great stock up and other deals. You will see what I mean in the details below.
Mother’s day is right around the corner and it is time to plan. I have noticed as my mom entered her senior years, I usually stopped in at a flower shop or picked up something last minute for mother’s day. It’s not that I didn’t love pampering my mom, and appreciate everything she has done for myself and my family, I just find it hard to buy for her.
When we go to a potluck or have an evening in and want a treat, I love to bring a layered dip. You can serve them with so many options, from naan or pita bread to crackers or tortillas. One dip we enjoy as a bit of a change is this Greek Layered Dip. As … Read more
As I have mentioned before, I don’t assign a day to the meal usually, allowing us to pick the meal each day. I buy and prep for 5-6 meals a week, leaving 1 or 2 supper meals open for leftovers or maybe a dinner with our extended family. Once again, this week’s meals are almost … Read more
Of course, every pantry is different, but there are some staples that most pantries do include. Below you will find a list of suggestions for stocking your pantry.
This list is organized into categories. You may find there is too much on the list for your taste, or perhaps you have much more in your pantry. This is to be used as a guideline to help you organize and have the majority of basic ingredients for daily / weekly cooking.
Coupon Savings Tracker Do you keep track of your savings? Have people asked you how much you actually save with coupons? This spread sheet is a way for you to track your savings from coupons and cash back apps. By seeing what you are saving on a regular basis, this will help motivate you to continue … Read more
Each week I have been sharing my meal plan and I hope you are enjoying the posts. As I have mentioned before, I don’t assign a day to the meal usually, allowing us to pick the meal each day. I buy and prep for 5-6 meals a week, leaving 1 or 2 supper meals open for leftovers or maybe a dinner with our extended family.