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Meal Planning

A vibrant dish of fried rice with chunks of chicken, peppers, corn, peas, and green beans in a skillet. Garnished with fresh parsley, conveying a hearty, flavorful meal.

How to Meal Plan When You’re a Busy Mom

February 19, 2025

I’ve worked from home for several years now and recently went to work full time OUTSIDE the home. The hours are 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. It’s about a 15-minute drive to and from. When I got home and started dinner, we wouldn’t have eaten until 6 p.m. Some of you may think that’s early, …

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Galentine’s Day Brunch Ideas to Celebrate Your Favorite Ladies

December 19, 2024

When Leslie Knope (shoutout to Parks and Recreation) declared February 13th as Galentine’s Day, she wasn’t just giving us an excuse to gather our best friends and overdo it with waffles and wine. Nope, she was planting the seed for what’s become a full-fledged holiday for celebrating female friendship—and honestly, who doesn’t love a reason …

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Best Things to Make at Home to Save Money

December 13, 2024

OK, can we talk about the emotional rollercoaster that is grocery shopping? There’s nothing quite like loading up your cart, feeling pretty good about all the “smart choices” you’re making, and then pulling up to the checkout only to have the total hit you like a ton of bricks. Every. Single. Time. I swear, I …

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baked sweet potato chips on a woodeen plate served with jalapenos and sour cream

Healthy Super Bowl Snacks That are Low Carb and Affordable

December 11, 2024

While the Super Bowl is often synonymous with chicken wings, greasy nachos, and over-the-top indulgence, it doesn’t have to mean you throw your healthy habits (or your budget!) out the window. Since we are a diabetic household, I like to find low-carb options for my husband. This list is perfect for those looking for more …

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Stacked powdered sugar donuts are decorated as snowmen with chocolate eyes, carrot-shaped noses, and blue scarves, creating a festive, playful scene.

20 Easy Bite-Sized Christmas Brunch Ideas

December 3, 2024

Doesn’t it feel like it was just the end of summer, but now you’re about to host a Christmas brunch? The idea sounded amazing at first—friends, family, and a cozy table filled with festive bites. But now you’re staring at your Pinterest board, wondering how you’re supposed to whip up an impressive spread and keep …

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20 Irresistible Bite-Sized Appetizers to Kick Off the New Year

November 26, 2024

New Year’s Eve is one of my favorite days of the year! It is filled with excitement, friends, and good food! Whether you are hosting a New Year’s party or need something to bring, these 20 small appetizers are elegant and easy to eat. From hot and cold options to vegetarian and meat-based treats, there’s …

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lentil shepareds pie in a black cast iron pan.

13 Delicious Struggle Meals for $1.50 Per Person

November 20, 2024

It doesn’t matter what age your kids are; making affordable meals is always a challenge. I like to have a base of simple, cheap meals to turn to when I’m either burnt out from cooking or we are just on a tight budget week. This may be something you need to do, especially if it’s …

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A slow-cooked beef pot roast sits in a rustic kitchen setting. The browned, seared 4 lb. beef roast is nestled in a deep, dark slow cooker, surrounded by six small red potatoes, some peeking through the broth. A creamy mushroom sauce with hints of onion soup mix coats the roast and potatoes. The meal is lightly seasoned with salt and pepper, glistening with oil, and bathed in warm, natural lighting that creates a homestyle, cozy atmosphere.

The Ultimate Slow Cooked Beef Pot Roast Recipe

October 2, 2024

It’s October, and what better way to savor warm days and cool nights than with slow cooker recipes? If you have a Ninja Foodi, these will work, too. I pretty much live off my Ninja Foodi and use it for all my slow cooker recipes. If you are a working mom, enjoy the month with easy, …

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No-Bake Healthy Strawberry Almond Cereal Bars Recipe

September 12, 2024

No-bake cereal bars are my favorite frugal snack! They’re a great way to use up cereal that the kids are not interested in. I love using these clear containers to keep our cereal in. I have three of them, and that’s it for the kinds of cereal we have at one time. I love couponing …

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Easy Holiday Party Food Ideas to Order for Delivery

August 12, 2024

It’s that time of year again – the holiday season! When we think of holidays, we envision twinkling lights, cozy sweaters, and, most importantly, scrumptious food. But let’s be honest; not all of us are culinary wizards or have the time to prepare a feast for our holiday gatherings. And that, my friends, is where …

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7 Easy and Healthy Halloween Snack Ideas

July 14, 2024

Does anyone else totally get inspired by Pinterest, and then BOOM, the next day, you have to run out and get all the things? That’s what happened with me and some cute Halloween treats, but I decided to do it for my ten and 12-year-old. They loved them! So no, your kids are never too …

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How I Slashed My Grocery Bill in Half with This Simple Trick

June 28, 2024

Grocery shopping has always been a bit of a battleground for me. Juggling a family, work, and a budget that never seemed to stretch far enough left me constantly scratching my head at the checkout line. But then, I stumbled upon a trick that transformed my grocery shopping experience and saved me a bundle. Here’s …

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10 Creative Ways to Transform Leftovers into Easy Gourmet Meals

May 15, 2024

Ah, leftovers. Most of us have a love-hate relationship with them, right? They save us time and money but can easily become a culinary Groundhog Day, leaving us uninspired and reaching for our phones. But what if I told you that leftovers are just unpolished gems waiting to shine? With today’s rising food prices, there …

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The Best Homesteader’s Kitchen Pantry Staples

November 25, 2023

Sometimes, it seems impossible to stock your pantry; every time I share a video on TikTok or Instagram saying the best thing to do is shop from your kitchen pantry first, I get lots of comments, saying well, how do you stock your pantry? What if you don’t have the money to stock it? What …

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16 Cheap No Bake Cereal Bars Recipes

October 10, 2023

Are you tired of the same old breakfast routine but don’t have the time or energy for a complicated recipe? Maybe you are looking for breakfast on-the-go ideas. Your answer is to make these cheap homemade cereal bars! Not only are these bars quick and easy to make, but they’re also perfect for busy moms …

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45 Cheap and Quick 5-Minute Snacks Recipes for Busy Moms

October 6, 2023

Attention Busy Moms: Say goodbye to kitchen exhaustion with these 45 easy, budget-friendly 5-minute snacks! Whether juggling work, kids, or both, these quick treats will keep you fueled and satisfied all day. I know I’m not the only one in this phase of life who hates hearing “What can I eat?” When I went grocery …

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Cheap Party Food Ideas

August 25, 2023

Football season comes to mind when I’m thinking about good, cheap party food on a budget. It doesn’t matter what the reason for hosting a good party is; we all need some ideas at times for fun food that won’t cost a fortune. This list is also fun to pull from when you want to …

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Cheap Healthy Food Snacks You Can Make Today

August 21, 2023

Who says healthy snacking has to be expensive? Oh yeah, our kids! My kids would snack all day long and be content. Some days I wonder if I need to make dinner at all?! So instead of reaching for the convenient and usually overpriced snack packs from the store, I’m sharing some of my favorite …

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Quick, Cheap, and Healthy Make-Ahead Breakfast Ideas

August 15, 2023

Mornings can be hectic, especially when preparing the kids for school. But breakfast doesn’t have to be a stressful affair. With some planning and creativity, you can whip up quick, cheap, and healthy make-ahead breakfasts that will fuel your children for a productive day ahead. In this blog post, we’ll explore some delicious recipes that …

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A Week’s Worth of Cheap Lunch Ideas for Kids

August 2, 2023

School’s starting back up again, and the summer days of skipping lunch because you didn’t bother to pack one are now firmly in the past. But let’s face it: packing lunches for your kids can drag on time and resources. When life gets busy, healthy eating often takes a backseat. Thankfully, with some planning and …

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This Week’s $38 Shopping Haul & Meal Menu

July 11, 2023

Summer is one of the most chaotic times for meal planning. It’s the only few months I really loosen up on meal planning because there is usually so much going on. We are only a few weeks into summer break around here, and I’ve decided I have got to get back to meal planning this …

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Where To Find Great Deals On Produce

May 18, 2023

Do you ever feel like eating well is too expensive? I do, especially when your kids eat an entire container of berries in one day that cost $5. Can you imagine if we fed our kids berries each day like that at $5? That would be $35 for just one food, and they’d be running …

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How to Create a Frugal Meal Plan Binder

May 3, 2023

The one area you can always cut back on is your groceries! I know it may seem impossible right now with the increase in grocery prices and everything else, but I’ve been able to do it for years, and I’m hoping to inspire you to stick to your meal plan this week by creating a …

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25 Cheap Snacks to Buy in Bulk

January 4, 2023

Gone are the days of buying convenient pre-packaged snacks and letting your kids eat them on the weekends. With the recent trend of grocery prices, I know I’m not the only one saying packaged snacks are for school only! It feels silly, I know, but for now, convenient snacks are for on the go; the …

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