October is such a fun month… spooky decorations, kids in cute costumes, and just all the Halloween fun in general. Read more...
Groceries are a huge expense for our family, second only to our house payment. Read more...
Readers often ask for easy, budget-friendly dinner recipes here at The Frugal South. Read more...
Since I was able to make a trip to both Trader Joe’s and Costco last week, our fridge and freezer are stocked with meal-ready ideas right now! Read more...
I’ve been hit or miss with meal planning lately and I have a one word explanation… Costco. Read more...
I’m back to a meal plan after sorely missing one last week. Read more...
I’m revisiting some favorites from last year in this week’s meal plan (Croque Monsieur, Beef Empanadillas, and a yummy vegetarian Indian dinner) as well as trying out some new budget-friendly dishes. Read more...
This month I am determined to keep our grocery budget under $100/week without sacrificing nutrition or flavor. Read more...
I made a bold move this new year and dropped our monthly grocery budget down to $400. Read more...
I’m glad I tackled a meal plan this morning because it helped me remember that 1) I want to have classic Southern “good luck” food on New Year’s Day and 2) I want to try out the pressure cooker my husband gave me for Christmas as soon as possible! Read more...
Believe it or not, I was ready to survey and clean out the cupboards and freezer again this week. Read more...
I took a week off from meal planning due to traveling to Ohio to visit my family. Read more...
We had an early Thanksgiving with friends this year and decided to take it easy on the actual Turkey Day. Read more...
As I was searching for strawberries in the freezer this week, I realized it was brimming with recipe-ready food. Read more...
This month I am trying to find extra money in our budget to pad the Christmas fund. Read more...