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Canned carrots get a lot of hate, and I get it because they are kind of mushy and don’t taste like much….. BUT there is actually a lot we can do to turn these guys into a great side dish for dinner! First, the easy thing to do is make sure you drain the carrots…
It’s time for another $100 meal plan that covers breakfast, lunch, and dinner for a family of four! Our prices are based at the Supercenter Walmart located near Segno, Texas. This week, our total came out to $99.96—just squeezing in under budget! I believe in sharing realistic meal plans that anyone can follow, so this…
We have all seen canned corn as a side dish, but what if it could be more? What if canned corn was the diving board into super yummy flavors! My kid’s happen to love corn straight from the can, but for the rest of us that want add a little excitement to corn, these are…
I know what you are thinking, canned peaches make for a great snack or a dessert. But what about lunch or dinner? Not so much right? Well, I am hoping to sway you over to Team Peaches! I have made a collection of fun recipes that you can use with canned peaches in savory dinners…
Canned potatoes are so often overlooked, but they can be a great side dish or addition to your dinner. Let’s go over some simple flavor ideas that you can make using common ingredients you probably already have. While I am a huge fan of canned potatoes fried in a skillet with butter and onions, these…
This week we are doing 6 Dinners for $60 at Walmart. This meal plan is all about quick and easy….but it’s also about yummy foods that my kids actually want to eat! If you have young kids, you will understand that struggle well. Our total this week was $59.70 at the Super Walmart in Helena,…
Mandarin oranges are a definitely a family favorite in our house! We love them with cottage cheese, yogurt, or just as a fruit side with dinner. Did you know that they are actually really fun to cook with too? Yup! I occasionally find canned mandarin oranges on sale, and will stock up so I can…
Green beans are a vegetable staple in my house. Even though my kids love to eat them luke warm straight from the can, I do like to elevate them a little. To be honest, I usually portion out their beans and then add flavor to ones that my husband and I will eat. Why mess…
I am a huge fan of having a well-stocked pantry. One of the essentials to have is an easy protein option so you can make easy dinners without defrosting and also in case of a power outage. SPAM has been a favorite of mine since I was a child but that is probably because my…
This has been a whirlwind week….between the crazy weather changes from 70 to 30 degrees, I somehow managed to injure my wrist as well! Woohoo for growing older! LOL So, this week we are all about low energy meals for when you don’t really have the motivation to cook but you want to feed your…