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    January 4, 2025Eating on a Budget, Meal Plans

    High Protein, Lower Sugar, Organic Budget Meal Plan

    I’m always trying to find meals that are higher in protein, lower in sugar, and use more whole foods. This week, I picked up about…

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    April 13, 2024Eating on a Budget, Meal Plans

    $20 to Eat for The Week | Budget Meal Plan

    I made Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner this week using just about $20 for groceries. These meals are super easy, come together FAST, and include lots…

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    March 29, 2024Recipes

    5 Show-Stopping Side Dishes | The BEST Pasta Salad Recipes

    This post contains affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. All opinions…

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    March 23, 2024Family and Home

    10 Must-Have Tools For The Kitchen | Money Saving Cooking Essentials

    If you’re looking to minimize your cramped kitchen or starting fresh with a new kitchen to stock, I’ve got my top 10 kitchen tools listed…

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    January 28, 2024Eating on a Budget, Meal Plans

    Eating for less than $3 a Day | Emergency Grocery Budget

    I’ve had several requests to create a meal plan for a single person on a very tight budget, so this set of recipes is designed…

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  • Thumbnail for 2 Week Meal Plan with $160 | Budget Friendly Meals | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Snacks

    September 2, 2023Eating on a Budget, Meal Plans, Recipes

    2 Week Meal Plan with $160 | Budget Friendly Meals | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Snacks

    Like a lot of people, I try to keep us on a budget for groceries every week. I’ve created several meal plans in the past…

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    May 28, 2023Eating on a Budget, Meal Plans

    40 Meals for $25: Budget Friendly Meal Plan

    Grocery prices are soaring and it’s more important than ever to save every penny. That’s why I’ve created this budget friendly menu using just $25…

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    October 14, 2022Family and Home

    Name Bubbles Review – An Easier Way to Stay Organized

    My daughter started school this year and having to label all of her belongings turned out to be more of an undertaking than I had…

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    December 21, 2025Eating on a Budget, Meal Plans, Recipes

    $30 for 7 Days of Easy Dinners | Small Budget Meal Plan

    I used about $35 in groceries to make several dinners and a few breakfasts to feed my family of four for a week. This budget…

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    June 21, 2025Meal Plans

    $30 for 7 Days | Single Person Meal Plan

    Making meals on a budget can be super challenging, especially as a single person. This meal plan was designed to feed a single person for…

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    February 15, 2025Eating on a Budget, Meal Plans

    $40 High Protein, Lower Sugar, Organic Budget Meal Plan

    I picked up about $40 in organic ingredients and made myself breakfast, lunch, and dinner for 7 days. I focused on getting at least 20…

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    December 21, 2024Eating on a Budget, Recipes, Saving and Making Money

    30 Minute Breakfast Meal Prep for 30 Days | Easy Breakfast Recipes

    Breakfast tends to be the hardest meal of the day for me to plan. If I don’t meal plan for it, I tend to overspend…

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    October 26, 2024Eating on a Budget, Meal Plans

    $25 for 7 Days of Meals | Emergency Grocery Budget

    This week, I’ve put together about 7 days of meals for myself using just $25 in groceries. These recipes are easy to modify and are…

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  • Thumbnail for $25 for 7 Days of Meals | High Protein, Dairy-Free, Gluten Friendly Recipes

    September 21, 2024Eating on a Budget, Meal Plans

    $25 for 7 Days of Meals | High Protein, Dairy-Free, Gluten Friendly Recipes

    This meal plan offers dairy-free, protein-rich recipes suitable for individuals and families. It includes a grocery list and encourages ingredient substitutions. The author highlights time-saving tips and shares recipes for homemade peanut butter, pancakes, tofu stir fry, honey soy salmon, salmon patties, vegan mayo, and vegetable stock. Varying nutrition info is advised.

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    August 24, 2024Eating on a Budget, Recipes

    5 EASY 5-Minute Meals for $25 | FAST and Delicious Recipes

    When I’m short on time, these are some of my favorite filling meals! They’re not only fast and easy, but also delicious and satisfying. I…

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    July 27, 2024Eating on a Budget, Meal Plans

    $25 for 7 Days of Meals | High Protein and Low Sugar | Single Person Meal Plan

    Higher protein on a budget can be a huge challenge, especially when looking for recipes that have lower fat, less sugar, and are preferably gluten…

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    July 13, 2024Eating on a Budget

    Stock the Pantry with $40 and Learn Simple Recipes that Save Money

    When I first moved out, I had no idea what a starter pantry should look like so I stocked it with dozens of random items…

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    High Protein, Lower Sugar, Organic Budget Meal Plan

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    $20 to Eat for The Week | Budget Meal Plan

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    5 Show-Stopping Side Dishes | The BEST Pasta Salad Recipes

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    10 Must-Have Tools For The Kitchen | Money Saving Cooking Essentials

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    Eating for less than $3 a Day | Emergency Grocery Budget

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    2 Week Meal Plan with $160 | Budget Friendly Meals | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Snacks

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    40 Meals for $25: Budget Friendly Meal Plan

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    Name Bubbles Review – An Easier Way to Stay Organized

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    $30 for 7 Days of Easy Dinners | Small Budget Meal Plan

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    $30 for 7 Days | Single Person Meal Plan

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    $40 High Protein, Lower Sugar, Organic Budget Meal Plan

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