Category Archives: Frugality for Singles

Frugal Fail

Posted on May 27, 2016 by afrugalspinster

I planned to make myself a gallon of iced tea. When I poured the boiling water into my recycled pickle jar, it shattered. I’ve been making tea this way for years, and its not a cold day so I’m baffled … Continue reading →

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April Thrift Report

Posted on May 17, 2016 by afrugalspinster

I’m a little late with my April report since its the middle of May already. Even so I’m eager to show what I bought. I found some REAL deals.   April 5th -Deseret Industries -$4.38 April 6th – Goodwill                  -$17.47 April … Continue reading →

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Dessert & Snacks

Posted on May 16, 2016 by afrugalspinster

I just had to retire my white slacks. As a fashionista (NOT) I only wear my white pants in the spring and summer. I dug them out of the back of the closet to wear last Sunday and I could … Continue reading →

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15 Minute Creamy Fettuccini

Posted on May 12, 2016 by afrugalspinster

I substituted spaghetti for the fettuccini (because that’s what was in the pantry) and added broccoli, carrots and snow peas. So I guess it would be better to call this 15 minute creamy spaghetti with mixed vegetables. 15 Minute Creamy … Continue reading →

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Ham Vegetable Casserole

Posted on May 11, 2016 by afrugalspinster

I started buying Better Homes and Gardens cookbooks almost as soon as I began thrifting. I have quite a collection and many of my favorite recipes come from them. Today’s Ham and Vegetable Casserole has a gold star pasted next … Continue reading →

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Taco Meat

Posted on May 10, 2016 by afrugalspinster

When I photographed my groceries I omitted 5 pounds of hamburger. I froze half of it for future use and made taco meat with the rest. Usually I use Betty Crocker’s taco recipe but I found a Costco sized package … Continue reading →

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Salmon Burgers

Posted on May 9, 2016 by afrugalspinster

Continuing to share the frugal meals I’ve been eating: I used two cans of Salmon from my pantry and made 8 salmon patties (most of them were frozen) I followed the recipe on the Salmon can but IMHO it has so … Continue reading →

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Iced Tea

Posted on April 8, 2016 by afrugalspinster

I’ve  been meaning to do this post for quite some time, but kept forgetting to get my thoughts down. Thanks to Carol who asked why I purchase DaVinci  syrups for being the spark I needed. I grew up in a … Continue reading →

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Italian Meatball Sandwiches-AFS twist

Posted on February 10, 2016 by afrugalspinster

As a single, sandwiches work well in my menu plans. Paninis, fishwhich and this recipe show up frequently. Italian Meatball Sandwich (original recipe) 1 1/2#lean ground beef 1/2# ground pork 2 eggs 1/2 cup bread crumbs 1/2 Cup parmesan cheese … Continue reading →

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Big Meal Prep Day

Posted on February 6, 2016 by afrugalspinster

A few days ago I showed you my January groceries and promised to tell you how I used them. The stockpile in my freezer was down to just burritos and corn chowder. Wanting more variety in my menus I decided … Continue reading →

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