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Dinner That My Toddlers Beg For Every Thursday!

Feeding two boys on a budget means getting creative, and honestly, they’d pick my homemade cheesy veggie rice over filet mignon any day. Last week, I grabbed a 5-pound bag of rice for $3, a bag of frozen mixed veggies for $2, and a block of cheddar on sale for $3. That’s $8 for a meal that stretches into leftovers! Instead of splurging on expensive cuts of meat, I bulk up meals with beans, lentils, or eggs. Buying in bulk and sticking to the outer aisles of the grocery store saves a surprising amount of money. I always check the clearance section for bread and produce—sometimes you find real gems for half price. Making a big batch of something simple, like this cheesy rice, keeps the kids happy and the wallet intact. Leftovers go into thermoses for lunch the next day. It’s not fancy, but it works. #Recipes #BudgetEats #FamilyMeals #EasyDinners #Food

Dinner That My Toddlers Beg For Every Thursday!
RipplingRipple

Why not have $2.25 Frozen Pizza! Save $15 Every Time!

Frozen pizzas have become my go-to when I’m just not in the mood to cook or spend a fortune on takeout. Here in Iceland, grabbing a pizza from a restaurant can easily set you back $15 or more, which is just wild. Instead, I pick up the cheapest frozen pizzas at the store—usually around $2.25 each. They’re pretty basic, but that’s the point. I’ll dig through the fridge for anything that needs to be used up—leftover veggies, some pickled jalapeños, a sprinkle of faux parmesan, or even a squirt of sriracha. It’s not fancy, but it’s way better than plain rice for the third day in a row. It’s surprising how much you can stretch your budget just by customizing these cheap pizzas with whatever you’ve got on hand. #Quickmeal #BudgetEats #PizzaHacks #FrugalLiving #Food

Why not have $2.25 Frozen Pizza! Save $15 Every Time!
MarySSS

$9.50 Family Dinner: 10 Drumsticks, 10 Carrots, 40 Minutes—Teens Actually Ate It!

Feeding two teenagers is no joke—those appetites are wild and the grocery bill just keeps creeping up. And a little one! Managed to get dinner on the table tonight for all five of us for under $10, which honestly feels like a small victory. Picked up two packs of chicken drumsticks at Costco, used up some carrots from the bulk bag, and made a big pot of rice. Threw together a quick BBQ dry rub with whatever was in the spice drawer and roasted everything at 375F. Carrots just got a sprinkle of salt, oil, and thyme. Nothing fancy, but it filled everyone up and there were zero leftovers. The whole meal took less than an hour, start to finish, and nobody complained. Shopping in bulk and keeping things simple is the only way to keep the budget in check around here. If you’re tired of sticker shock at the store, try sticking to the basics and stretching those proteins with lots of veggies and rice. It’s not glamorous, but it works. #Food knowledge #BudgetEats #FamilyMeals #Under10Dollars

$9.50 Family Dinner: 10 Drumsticks, 10 Carrots, 40 Minutes—Teens Actually Ate It!
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