Price comparing your groceries is a huge way to save money each and every week. You can combine this strategy with just buying the cheapest item at each store as well and possibly save even more. Today we will take our grocery list to both Safeway and Sprouts, and see which store had the better…
This week is all about yummy kid-friendly meals that are quick and easy to make! So, whether you have lots of activities going on at night or you are just not sure what to make this week, we have got you covered. Every week, we design a new meal plan with a $100 or less…
Having a well-stocked pantry can be a huge game changer! Not just for making dinner, but for saving money on your grocery budget and for being prepared for when items run out. Today we will go over the top 5 tips to achieving a prepped pantry and how to decide what to include in yours….
This week is all about yummy comfort foods that are quick and easy to make! We have included a plan for breakfast, lunches, dinners, snacks, and a sweet treat on a small budget. Our weekly goal is to be under $100 and we came out to $86.92 at the Walmart in Atlanta, GA. Depending on…
If you are a not a seasoned cook or just looking for new ideas, we have gathered together a list of different foods and seasonings that pair well with them! This can help you set up a spice rack or it can help you experiment with new flavors! Spices and Herb blends can get pricey,…
Lately I have been seeing tons of copycat recipes for favorite dishes from restaurants and fast food. These takeout comfort foods are so tasty but come with a huge price tag. So, this week we are doing a full week of Copy Cat Restaurant recipes for our affordable meal plan. The total for this meal…
Life gets busy and stressful at times, but you still want to make a healthy dinner for your family. This is where Sheet Pan Meals come into play! In general, most sheet pan meals are super easy to prepare and you then you pop them in the oven. Less actual cooking and less pans to…
This week, I got out of my comfort zone a little bit and tried a new strategy. I am using the 6 to 1 grocery method to pick out certain ingredients, and then use those to make a week’s worth of meals! The 6 to 1 grocery method has you pick out the following items:…
This week is all about using what we have in creative ways. One of the biggest ways to save money on food, is to not have to throw it away at the end of the week. So this plan will show you how to cook big at the beginning and use it all week, plus…
Seasoning blends are super convenient, but they usually come at a higher price. If you have to buy all the individual spices, they can cost a a lot as well… Thankfully most of us already have a lot of these common spices in our kitchen cabinet! So today we will go over 7 easy spice…