Sometimes I have so many meal ideas it is hard to pick just 6 dinners, so this week we are doing 7 family dinners for $70! We are also sticking to our theme of low-effort and no oven meals. There is a nice mix of different veggies and proteins, as well as branching out to…
We recently did a collection of 8 budget friendly zucchini and squash recipes, but we had so many ideas! So, we will do a quick run-down of all kinds of kid-friendly ways you can use these items in your meal planning. Kid Friendly Summer Squash Meal Ideas Don’t forget to adjust the ideas as needed…
Whether you have an overabundance from your garden, or are just stocking up on good deals at the grocery store, it’s always good to have some simple recipes on hand! Today we are looking at super yummy recipes using zucchini or yellow squash! These fun ideas can be used as a side dish, a lunch,…
It is almost August, so let’s do a 31 day savings challenge. August is terribly hot where I live so nothing sounds better than ice cream cones! This savings challenge is simple but effective! First, we need a goal. This can be an amount you need to pay off a debt like a credit card,…
This week we are doing price comparisons at local grocery store options in Rockaway, New Jersey. These are all stores that offer online shopping options. We are taking this week’s $100 Meal Plan for a Family of Four and using the grocery list at each of the following stores: We will be able to see…
This week we are doing a full week of meals for a Family of Four that includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and a sweet treat. All of this at Walmart with a $100 budget! We priced our menu at the Super Walmart in the Rockaway, New Jersey area. *Fun fact: Rockaway does have a closer…
This week we are doing price comparisons at local grocery store options in Lehi, Utah. These are all stores that offer online shopping options. We are taking this week’s $60 Dinners for a Family and using the grocery list at each of the following stores: We will be able to see who has the cheapest…
We are back with another week of low effort meals that do not require an oven. It is the mega heat of summer, so we do not want to heat up our houses any more than we have to right? We came really close to our budget this week with a total of $59.80 at…
Wraps and pitas are a great low effort and low heat way to make a tasty dinner in the summertime. They are also a good way to use up odds and ends of leftovers as well. This week I have picked 8 tasty ways to make wraps and pitas at home on a low budget….
This week we are doing price comparisons at local grocery store options in Gainesville, FL. These are all stores that offer online shopping options. We are taking this week’s $60 Dinners for a Family and using the grocery list at each of the following stores: We will be able to see who has the cheapest…