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Nothing says summertime more than ice cream right? Unfortunately ice cream can get quite expensive, so this year we are going to make some super easy (no machine required) ice cream options at home! Some of these are smaller batches, so you can easily double a recipe if needed or make more than one! 1….
We are back with another week of kid-friendly, no oven, yummy meals for under $60 at your local Walmart! We were so close to our budget this week with a total of $59.98 at the Super Walmart in the Santa Rosa area of California. The good news is that there are plenty of pantry staples…
Whether you are going to a potluck or a cookout, you may be asked to bring a side dish. The easiest side dishes can usually be made in a crockpot for super cheap! So today, we are going over my favorite side dishes that use a slow cooker and won’t break the bank. Maybe you…
This week we are continuing to use low heat/no oven meals. We are also leaning heavy on pantry items. In fact, there are so many pantry staples on this list that if you are already well stocked your total will be much lower! This menu is back to our classic one that includes breakfast, lunches,…
Whether you are looking for a new dessert for an upcoming barbeque/potluck, or just a fun dessert to try this week. Check out our list of 8 super yummy desserts that won’t break the bank! Most of these desserts can serve anywhere from 4-10 people, so if you are taking it to a potluck you…
This week, I had a few requests sent to me about the menu so let’s see if we can hit them all! Here are the messages I got: I have to admit that I am a huge cheese lover so that one was a little tough. If you want to check out the 3-3-2-2-1 method,…
Summertime is always a great time to get together with friends and family. You don’t technically need a reason to celebrate, but you do need snacks! Whether it is a barbeque, cookout, or potluck it is always a good idea to bring finger foods. My favorite one is always something that involves a dip! So…
This week is all about low effort but super yummy meals. As a bonus they are not only family friendly but kid friendly meals as well! Summertime is getting hotter, so we really don’t want to heat up the house with an oven. We will be doing all recipes that do not require an oven!…
This week we are embracing all things grilled. We have done some mix and matching on more commonly grilled items and thrown in some that you may not be aware of that you can grill. We always want to keep the food yummy and the costs low, so our meals range from about $11 to…
Summer has started for us and the temperature are rising. This means I want quick and easy meals that don’t heat up the house. We will be utilizing the grill, air fryer, crockpot, and stove top so we don’t have to use our oven. All these meals are quick and easy to make, and you…