Monday’s Money Saving Recipe – Versatile Cheese Dip
My money-saving recipe for today is actually cheese dip. It's great for a snack but there are also several ways to make it a cheap meal: 1 large loaf of cheese 2 cans…
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Monday’s Money Saving Recipe: Black Bean Burgers
I was browsing through recipes looking for one I haven't made in a while and came across this Black Bean Burger recipe. I remembered how delicious these were so I…
Monday’s Money Saving Recipe – Mexican Crockpot
Thanks to MomOnDealz for this great recipe! It's chicken and three other stockpile ingredients that you probably have on had right now! Go throw it all in the crockpot right now and…
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Monday’s Money-Saving Recipe: Using Leftovers for Lunch
So, it's pretty well known that you can save money simply by staying out of the drive thru. I mean, have you seen the prices on the menu? One combo…
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Monday’s Money Saving Recipe: Amazing Chocolate Truffles
The Thrifty Things has found this deliciously frugal chocolate truffle recipe! (Yes, delicious and frugal CAN be in the same sentence!) There are three ingredients in this recipe and all…
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Slow-Cooker Showcase: Pumpkin Black Bean Turkey Chili
This Mama Loves Her Bargains is sharing this recipe with us today: Fall is in the air and on my mind. With Halloween just days away, I have pumpkin on…
Spooky eats and scary treats for Halloween parties!
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Lunchbox Ideas: Mac & Cheese Soup
My friend at Just Trying to Save Money has three girls in school right now. She is packing their lunches every day to save money. Here is one of the…
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Slow Cooker Showcase: Chicken and Dumplings
Using your slow cooker is a great way to save time and money! Here's a perfect recipe for the upcoming fall and winter weather: Chicken and Dumplings. YUM! Ingredients 6…
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Monday’s Money Saving Recipe – Slow Cooker Chunky Chicken Chili
Laura at A Frugal Chick is sharing this recipe with us today! I love it because it uses mostly stockpiled ingredients (and when you're cooking from your stockpile, you are…
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Monday’s Money Saving Recipe – Creative Green Bean dishes
When I can get canned green beans for around 33c a can, I stock up. That seems to be the lowest price I can find. But canned green beans are pretty bland. So I asked the question on Facebook a while back, What do you do with your canned green beans? I got some ...
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Lunchbox Ideas: Applesauce Squares
Applesauce Squares Cooking Time: 25 min Ingredients *1/4 cup margarine, softened *2/3 cup brown sugar *1 egg *1 cup applesauce *1 cup Granny Smith apples with skin on, small diced *1 cup all purpose flour *1 teaspoon baking soda *1/2 teaspoon salt *1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice *1 1/2 cups powdered sugar *3 tablespoons margarine, melted *1 tablespoon milk *1 teaspoon vanilla extract Instructions Preheat the oven to 350F degree. Grease a 9x13-inch ...
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Monday’s Money-Saving Recipe – Crockpot Lasagna
Lasagna can be very difficult to make, but when I saw this recipe, I knew I had to share it! As a working mom, making delicious homemade dinners isn't always…
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Monday’s Money Saving Recipe – Black Bean Burgers
Any time you can make a meatless meal you are saving money because meat is generally the most expensive ingredient. Here is a recipe for black bean burgers that is…
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Lunchbox Ideas – Sweet Potato Chips
Each week Just Trying To Save Money will bring you a new Lunchbox Idea to help you have healthier Lunchbox options and to keep your kiddos interested in their lunch! One of my biggest goals this school year is to provide my girls with healthier lunchbox options and to offer them more variety. Last year ...
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No Bake Chocolate Cheesecake Bars – National Cheesecake Day on 7/30!
Did you know that July 30th is National Cheesecake Day?? That's a holiday I don't mind celebrating!! Check out this recipe that This Mama Loves Her Bargains has shared with…
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Monday’s Money-Saving Recipe: Buffalo Chicken Wraps
Easy Frugal Buffalo Chicken Wraps!!Perfect for summer time!Ingredients:1 pkg. tortillas2-3 fresh tomatoes1 bottle ranch dressing1 jar hot wing sauce (mild or hot)1 pkg. breaded or plain chicken breast (you can…
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Monday’s Money Saving Recipe – Veggie Burgers
I haven't tried this recipe yet, but anytime you can make a meatless meal you're saving money! (I do have a black bean burger recipe that I have tried that…
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Monday’s Money Saving Recipe – FRUGAL Banana Muffins
FRUGAL Banana Muffin Recipe:Ingredients:1/2 c. honey1/2 c. oil2 eggs1 c. mashed bananas1-1/2 c. whole wheat flour1-1/2 tsp. baking powder1/2 tsp. baking soda1/2 tsp. saltDirections:In a bowl combine salt, flour, baking…
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Monday’s Money Saving Recipe – Ramen Noodle Stir-Fry
Ramen Noodle Stir Fry Ingredients:1 pkg. Ramen noodles1/2 or full bag of generic frozen veggies (or fresh, in season)Inexpensive cut of meat to match Ramen flavor; for "beef" use cube…