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The Stocked Pantry

Reducing your grocery bill to under $250 is a cinch if you maintain a fully stocked pantry of basic ingredients. Here is a basic list of must-have ingredients: Baking/Cooking Goods Miscellaneous Items Seasoning/ Spices □ […]

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Name Brands vs Store Brands

Did you know that Name brands cost 20-50% less than their name brand counterpart? Several years ago we ran a “scientific” budget experiment in our home. Unbeknown to my unsuspecting family, I purchased several store […]

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$50 Weekly Menus

A bit about our $50 Weekly Menus

Each week we’ll share our weekly menus as well as recipes for our family of 4, which includes two seemingly ravenous teenagers (& several of their buddies) and two adults. I mention that we include […]

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Simple Chicken Bruschetta Bake

While this isn’t a true bruschetta, this creative Italian casserole dish of chicken, tomatoes, basil and stuffing mimics the popular appetizer and makes a filling entree for the entire family. Box of Stove Top Stuffing […]

Real Boston Baked Beans
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Real Boston Baked Beans

A New England tradition, Boston Baked Beans are not your everyday boring bean recipe. This recipe blends the sweetness of rich dark molasses, cured bacon, and perfectly blended seasonings to fill your home with a […]

Healthy Loaded Nachos
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Healthy Loaded Nachos

Nachos by their very name sound like fat laden horrible diet busters, but here’s our healthy, budget friendly version. 1 lb ground turkey (or beef) 1 pkg taco seasoning 1 can Diced Tomatoes Lettuce Tomato […]

Chicken & Broccoli Stir Fry
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Chicken & Broccoli Stir Fry

Less than 30 minutes to a healthy, delicious stir-fry of fresh broccoli florets and tender sesame seasoned chicken with just a hint of garlic. * 1 Lb Chicken Breast, Sliced against the grain into thin […]

Week #10 $50 Weekly Grocery Menu
$50 Weekly Menus

Week #10 $50 Weekly Grocery Menu

Week 10 Grocery Notes: The gas prices are skyrocketing once again, if they continue at this rate, I may have to switch to Bi-weekly menus so I don’t waste our grocery savings on gas expenses! […]

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