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30 Meals for $35 | A Budget-Friendly Meal Plan

For about $35, I created a meal plan that includes over 30 meals, including 7 dinner recipes and a bonus light dinner or lunch recipe. This meal plan leans on pasta quite a bit but you can always substitute lentils, rice, zucchini noodles, riced cauliflower, or potatoes, depending on the recipe and your personal tastes.… Continue reading 30 Meals for $35 | A Budget-Friendly Meal Plan

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5 Cheap and EASY Freezer-Friendly Slow Cooker Meals

These dump-and-go slow cooker meals are easy to make and are wonderful stored in the freezer for a quick and easy meal later on! These recipes can also be made directly in the slow cooker and can be doubled for larger portions. For step-by-step instructions and tips for each recipe, check out my YouTube video… Continue reading 5 Cheap and EASY Freezer-Friendly Slow Cooker Meals

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Chicken Pepper Jack Taquitos (Freezer Friendly)

My favorite easy freezer meal that can easily be modified. I discovered this recipe when getting ready to have my first baby and it truly was a game changer. It’s so easy to make a bunch of these in bulk and they last up to 3 months in the freezer, so they were ready to… Continue reading Chicken Pepper Jack Taquitos (Freezer Friendly)

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5 Easy Freezer Meals | Budget Friendly Dinners

These are some of my favorite freezer meals that I make anytime I need to plan ahead for busy times. It’s so nice to be able to pull something out of the freezer that’s homemade and delicious. Some of these can be cooked from frozen and some do best when they’re thawed in the refrigerator… Continue reading 5 Easy Freezer Meals | Budget Friendly Dinners

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46 Meals for $30: A Budget Friendly Meal Plan

I’ve made it my goal to stick to a budget when grocery shopping and that has challenged me to come up with some creative menus. With $30 in groceries, I was able to come up with 7 dinner options and 2 to 3 breakfast options. These recipes are easily modified depending on what you have… Continue reading 46 Meals for $30: A Budget Friendly Meal Plan

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60 Meals for $70 | Cheap and EASY Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Recipes

I wanted to create a budget-friendly 5-day meal plan that included breakfast, lunch, and dinner options and I came up with some delicious meals that our whole family loved. If you’re stumped on snack ideas, checkout my previous 2-week meal plan for some quick and inexpensive suggestions! I’ve included a grocery list and a step-by-step… Continue reading 60 Meals for $70 | Cheap and EASY Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Recipes

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Creamy Enchilada Soup

This one-pot meal is easy to modify and is perfect for summer days and cold nights alike. Delicious comfort food that the whole family can enjoy! Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup Ingredients Instructions NOTES *You can also omit the crushed tomatoes and seasonings and use a can of enchilada sauce and then season to taste with… Continue reading Creamy Enchilada Soup

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5 Veggie Packed Dinner Recipes

These are some of my absolute favorite recipes that really showcase that summer harvest! I love using veggies any way I can and I’m always looking for more ways to add them to my dinners. These 5 recipes are easy to modify and are sure to satisfy when you’re looking for tons of flavor! Be… Continue reading 5 Veggie Packed Dinner Recipes

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50 Meals for $55 | 30-Minute Budget Meals | FAST and EASY Recipes | A Budget Friendly Meal Plan

This meal plan includes breakfast and dinner recipes and has less than an hour of prep work for the week. These recipes come together in less than 30 minutes and make it easy to have delicious, flavorful meals in no time! I did use quite a few things from the pantry for this meal plan,… Continue reading 50 Meals for $55 | 30-Minute Budget Meals | FAST and EASY Recipes | A Budget Friendly Meal Plan

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Super Easy Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken

I love having a quick shredded chicken recipe that takes very little effort. Once every 2 weeks, I make this recipe, split up the chicken, and freeze it to be used for multiple meals. If you’re using frozen chicken, be sure to pre-heat your slow cooker before adding the chicken, only cook on high, and… Continue reading Super Easy Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken