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I have always struggled with ways to reduce grocery spending and saying money on food but these tips are practical and actual work! Our food budget is saved! And not only is my food spending down but also my time in the kitchen which is a win win for me!!

The Simplest Way to Reduce Grocery Spending (and Time in the Kitchen!)

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The Simple Meal Planning Methods That Got Me Out of the Fast Food Line

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The Ultimate Family Dinner Recipe Roundup: 30 EASY Recipes for Dinner

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26 Ways to Upgrade Your Basic Mac and Cheese Recipe

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This article has made my mornings so much easier!! Sometimes, I admit, I'd just give my kids money for school lunch thinking I didn't have time or I was too busy, but this article has really helped me be more organized when it comes to packing lunch and it's easy on our budget too! Saving money and being more organized? win-win!

5 Fast & Simple School Lunchbox Ideas for Busy Moms

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25 Mouth-Watering EASY Dessert Recipes (Ready in 15 Minutes or Less!)

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15 Mins on the Grill Now = 10+ Make-Ahead Meals: Easy Protein!

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OK I'll admit it, I'm not a huge salad fan but I know it's good for me and my family so I always try to make it at least once a week. But seriously.. wow. These easy salad recipes are such a game changer, I actually WANT salad now!!

21 Easy Salad Recipes That Will Make You Love Salad!

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My family had the biggest fast food addiction! at least 5 times a week we would order out and it killed our budget! These tips are honest and totally WORK.. we finally broke the fast food addiction and we are saving a ton of money--and feel better too!

How Real Families Break the Fast Food Addiction

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