This week is about to be BUSY so our haul looks a little different. Usually we cook mostly from scratch, but this week is all about easy, convenience meals that still stay on budget. We hit the clearance aisle and got all this for $80. Not our usual, but it means dinners are handled with z

My kids don’t always eat what I make. Same table, four different dinners. And everyone ate! Different tastes, different needs, and that is normal in our house. One plate is not the whole story! Save this for a night when dinner feels complicated. Recipe ideas in the comments. Does your ta

$0 extra for dinner! Using what we have so nothing goes to waste! Imitation crab and seaweed from the freezer, canned salmon and rice from the pantry, and random veggies and condiments from the fridge make this delicious sushi bake! What’s your favorite pantry and fridge clean out meal?

ALDI run: $83 for all this! Tell me why I ever shopped anywhere else? I’m using what we have on hand and only picking up ingredients to complete meals! I’m shopping at @ALDI USA in Southern California today!

Ok let's clear up the $3 meal thing 😅 $3 is the cost PER MEAL when you shop my $20/$30 weekly plans. You buy full ingredients once and use them all week. I have 40+ free plans on my blog - $20/$30 a week, high protein, gluten free, picky eater friendly and more. Link in bio. What budget a

56¢ meatloaf. 19g protein. 14g fiber. This meatless meatloaf costs $2.80 for 5 servings and it actually keeps you full. No meat, no pricey ingredients, just pantry staples. It slices clean, holds together, and even my picky eaters ate it. Freezer-friendly and great for meal prep too!

$0 extra for dinner! Using what we have so nothing goes to waste! It’s soup season! What’s your favorite fridge clean meal?

$10 grocery haul: pantry-first edition Costco took the big budget this week, so we're completing meals with what we have plus a few staples.

$1.55 per serving, 26g protein, 7g fiber! I’m obsessed with this high protein tuna pasta salad! 4 servings is about $6.20!

How to actually spend less on groceries! Before I make a grocery list, I shop my own kitchen first!

Lunch for $1.60. 19g protein. 17g fiber. This southwestern lentil + black bean salad is the one that actually keeps me full til dinner. No 3pm crash, no reaching for a candy bar. 20 minutes to throw together on Sunday and it holds up for days in the fridge. Costs less than a coffee! I mad

$1 breakfast that comes together quick and freezes beautifully! $1 per serving, 13g protein, 12g fiber, 50¢ per muffin and even my kids love them! No flour, fudgy like brownies, and 2 muffins help me reach my protein and fiber goals!

No-spend dinner for 4! Using what we have so nothing goes to waste! What’s your favorite fridge clean out meal?

This is your sign to do a fridge-first grocery haul. We fed 4 people for the week on $70 NOT by buying everything, but by buying ONLY what we needed to complete meals. This week I’m shopping @ALDI USA Protein + veggies we had + that lonely bag of rice = 3 dinners. No waste, no $200 cart.

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Dinner for my family of 4 for $3.27 That's 8 black bean patties, about 10g protein and 8g fiber each, that don't fall apart and freeze like a dream. Burgers, patty melts, taco night, all from one batch! If I add buns or bread and a little extra cheese, I can stretch this to 8 servings! F

Staples: restocked. Proteins: covered. Snack requests: handled. Clearance deals: found. $100 for our family of 4 and I actually feel good about this fridge. What snack is always on your kids' request list? Ours is berries every single time 😆

This is why you're not saving money on groceries. 10 new ingredients for one viral recipe or buying expensive roasts, pork chops, ground beef, or steak. I skip the expensive meats and buy the same staples: fruit, milk, cheese, fresh veggies + less expensive proteins with more nutrition per se

$0 Dinner for 4! Random freezer and pantry ingredients can make a delicious meal and nothing goes to waste! What’s your favorite pantry cleanout soup?

$2 DINNER in 5 MINUTES! Spicy salmon sushi bowls! Feeds 4 for $8 total using canned salmon, rice, cucumber, and avocado. High protein, no cooking.