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

By The Busy Budgeter | 20 Comments | This post may contain affiliate links

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!!

“After a long day I love to spend 2-3 hours in the kitchen preparing dinner!” said no one ever. I Continue Reading

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

By The Busy Budgeter | 9 Comments | This post may contain affiliate links

Simple meal planning methods were always hard for me-- I never could find anything that I could stick to or that had meals my family actually liked within our budget. THIS one though, total game changer! My grocery budget is way down and I haven't eaten fast food in months!

It’s six o’clock. You’re on your way home from work. What are you thinking about? Dinner of Continue Reading

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

By The Busy Budgeter | 7 Comments | This post may contain affiliate links

Wow ok not only are these easy recipes for dinner but WOW they are delicious! My kids are constantly asking for seconds of the Mexican skillet and they are SO picky! So many of these are so quick and easy to make- it makes filling out my meal planning calendar so easy and my family is always looking forward to dinner time (me included!)

I’m not about the gourmet food prep. I’m just not a foodie. Seriously, who has the TIME for all Continue Reading

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26 Ways to Upgrade Your Basic Mac and Cheese Recipe

By The Busy Budgeter | 13 Comments | This post may contain affiliate links

My son LOVES Mac and cheese but I was getting really stick of the same old recipe. So I got creative and used these recipes to upgrade our Mac and cheese! Not only are they easy to make and budget friendly but they are also kid approved! The whole family always asks for seconds (even my husband!)

Who doesn’t love macaroni and cheese? Seriously, it’s a classic combination—gooey, cheesy, salty—the Continue Reading

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5 Fast & Simple School Lunchbox Ideas for Busy Moms

By The Busy Budgeter | 6 Comments | This post may contain affiliate links

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!

Do you struggle with lunchbox ideas for your kid’s school lunch? Just go on Pinterest, right? Continue Reading

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

By The Busy Budgeter | 4 Comments | This post may contain affiliate links

Who doesn’t love mouth-watering, ooey gooey, delicious desserts? Life is short, so enjoy dessert! Continue Reading

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

By The Busy Budgeter | 12 Comments | This post may contain affiliate links

I love, love, love food on the grill, how about you? But did you know you can use your grill or Continue Reading

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21 Easy Salad Recipes That Will Make You Love Salad!

By The Busy Budgeter | 7 Comments | This post may contain affiliate links

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!!

I need to confess: I’m a salad person. I know they aren’t for everyone and honestly, I think it’s Continue Reading

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How Real Families Break the Fast Food Addiction

By The Busy Budgeter | 11 Comments | This post may contain affiliate links

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 does this scenario happen? You're running late and you forgot about dinner...again. Oops. Or Continue Reading

Filed Under: Behavior Modification, Frugal Foodie, Get Organized, Meal Plan Tagged With: Get Organized, Meal Plan

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