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I am currently in love with Rice Bowls. We typically have one version at least once a week. Rice bowls are a great way to use up leftovers and they can be great for first night dinners as well. We have included some expected rice bowls as well as twists on classics to make them…
Easter dinner is a time for friends and families to come together and share a nice meal. It shouldn’t be a budget buster! So I have gathered multiple dinner options as well as appetizer and dessert possibilities that don’t cost a fortune. All ingredients were priced out at Walmart, but you can easily find some…
Lately there has been a lot of discussion about Dinner on the Go! Whether your kids have sports practice multiple nights a week or you are just a busy family. So, I am starting a series of simple dinners that can be made ahead of time and you can skip the urge to just grab…
This week I decided to mix it up a little bit, instead doing breakfast, lunches, dinners, snacks, and a sweet treat; I have done 6 big dinners for under $60. Each dinner easily serves 4-6 people and if you have small children it could serve more! So this means you will more than likely have…
This week we tried out some new recipes and included some family favorites. We also threw in a slow-cooker/crockpot meal and some fun new breakfast ideas! We try to include a full week of breakfasts, lunches, dinners, snacks, and a sweet treat every week while staying under $100 grocery budget. I know we have all…
We tried out some new recipes this week as well as some simple classic meals. I love to mix it up and try new things, so this was a fun week! Our weekly menus include breakfasts, lunches, dinners, snacks, and a sweet treat with a goal of coming out to under $100. This week came…
I know everyone goes to Pinterest and Google for recipes, but I have come across tons of recipe collections that never come up in search. So I am going to start this directory of online recipe collections as a resource to keep them all in one place. Hopefully this is helpful if you have an…
I recently asked everyone to share a tip or strategy to help those that are new to meal planning. I was blown away with the responses, and I really wanted to share all these great ideas! Meal Planning can get overwhelming, can get repetitive, and after a while you just lose that creative spark. That’s…
This week is part classic dishes and part comfort foods. I love trying new meals out but other times I want just tried and tested items that are easy to make! This week’s menu includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and a sweet treat for a Family of Four. Our goal is to come out to…
Lentils are seriously a nutritional powerhouse but can be very misunderstood. So today we are going to show you how to add lentils to your meal plans. Just looking at cost alone, lentils are so cheap! Like 10 cents or less per serving. They can easily be a meat replacement or help you stretch your…