Food Made Easy - Money Minded Mom Helping busy moms get it all done...in less time...and on a budget Thu, 27 Apr 2023 12:42:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2 https://www.moneymindedmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/cropped-Logo5-32x32.jpg Food Made Easy - Money Minded Mom 32 32 35 Dirt Cheap Meals To Feed Your Family When Money Is Tight https://www.moneymindedmom.com/dirt-cheap-meals/ https://www.moneymindedmom.com/dirt-cheap-meals/#respond Sat, 21 Jan 2023 17:00:47 +0000 https://www.moneymindedmom.com/?p=206814 Feed your family for less with these dirt cheap meals Groceries are one of the biggest monthly expenses for most people. In fact, oftentimes we spend more money on food every month than we do to put a roof over our heads. Luckily though, our grocery budget is also one of the easiest monthly expenses [...]

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]]> https://www.moneymindedmom.com/dirt-cheap-meals/feed/ 0 Simple Meal Planning | How to Meal Plan in Minutes a Week https://www.moneymindedmom.com/simple-meal-planning/ https://www.moneymindedmom.com/simple-meal-planning/#respond Mon, 07 Feb 2022 21:57:08 +0000 https://www.moneymindedmom.com/?p=210248 Simple Meal Planning | How to meal plan in just minutes a week Learn my simple meal planning method that only takes me a few minutes a week I'm sure you've heard it many times... If you want to save money, time, and frustration at dinner time, then you need to start meal planning. But [...]

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]]> https://www.moneymindedmom.com/simple-meal-planning/feed/ 0 17 Meal Planning Templates To Make Daily Meal Prep Easier https://www.moneymindedmom.com/17-meal-planning-templates-to-make-daily-meal-prep-easier/ https://www.moneymindedmom.com/17-meal-planning-templates-to-make-daily-meal-prep-easier/#respond Tue, 12 Oct 2021 23:24:00 +0000 https://www.moneymindedmom.com/?p=200686 FREE Meal Planning Template Printables If you struggling to save money on groceries or tired of trying to figure out "what's for dinner", these free meal planning templates are just what you need to breeze through dinnertime while keeping your grocery budget under control! Groceries are a huge monthly expense in just about everybody's budget, [...]

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]]> https://www.moneymindedmom.com/17-meal-planning-templates-to-make-daily-meal-prep-easier/feed/ 0 15 Minute Quick & Easy Leftover Chicken Recipe Ideas https://www.moneymindedmom.com/leftover-chicken-recipe-quick-easy/ https://www.moneymindedmom.com/leftover-chicken-recipe-quick-easy/#respond Sun, 24 Jan 2021 17:50:05 +0000 https://www.moneymindedmom.com/?p=208283 12 Easy 15-Minute Leftover Chicken Recipes Ideas Got pre-cooked or leftover chicken in your refrigerator? If so, then you've got the makings of a super quick meal idea that you can get on the table in less than 15 minutes with these quick and easy leftover chicken recipe ideas.  Like you, as a busy mom, [...]

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]]> https://www.moneymindedmom.com/leftover-chicken-recipe-quick-easy/feed/ 0 Free Amazon Gift Cards: 31+ Genius Ways to Get Free Amazon Gift Cards https://www.moneymindedmom.com/free-amazon-gift-cards/ https://www.moneymindedmom.com/free-amazon-gift-cards/#respond Fri, 01 Jan 2021 15:03:44 +0000 https://www.moneymindedmom.com/?p=197923 Grab your free $100 Amazon Gift Card by signing up for an Amazon Rewards Card + 31 Other Genius Ways To Earn Free Amazon Gift Cards Did you know that there are over 30 ways to earn free Amazon gift cards? Who doesn't love free gift cards? We all do, it's like free money!! There [...]

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]]> https://www.moneymindedmom.com/free-amazon-gift-cards/feed/ 0 Meal prep 101: Easy Meal Prep for Beginners https://www.moneymindedmom.com/meal-prep-101-beginner/ https://www.moneymindedmom.com/meal-prep-101-beginner/#respond Tue, 13 Oct 2020 09:41:11 +0000 https://www.moneymindedmom.com/?p=207265 How to meal prep 101: Simple meal prep for beginners guide This meal prep 101 beginners guide will help you get started meal prepping to save time and money!   You know the feeling you get when you open your refrigerator and you see the forgotten takeout container with leftovers from your favorite restaurant... I [...]

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]]> https://www.moneymindedmom.com/meal-prep-101-beginner/feed/ 0 Make Ahead Bacon | Easiest Way To Batch Cook & Freeze Bacon https://www.moneymindedmom.com/make-ahead-bacon-meal-prep/ https://www.moneymindedmom.com/make-ahead-bacon-meal-prep/#comments Thu, 17 Sep 2020 17:38:16 +0000 https://www.moneymindedmom.com/?p=207319 Easy bake and freeze make-ahead bacon   Love bacon but hate the splattery mess it makes? What if I told you there was an easier way to get an endless supply of ready to eat bacon stocked up in your freezer in less than 20 minutes?  Sounds dreamy, doesn't it? And no, this [...]

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]]> https://www.moneymindedmom.com/pantry-challenge/feed/ 0 Meal Planning for Beginners: A Step by Step Guide to Getting Started https://www.moneymindedmom.com/meal-planning-for-beginners/ https://www.moneymindedmom.com/meal-planning-for-beginners/#respond Sat, 05 Sep 2020 17:29:36 +0000 https://www.moneymindedmom.com/?p=207238 Meal planning for beginners This meal planning for beginner's guide is the answer to the daily dilemma of "what's for dinner" that we as moms are asked or think to ourselves just about every single day. If you're reading this, then you've probably heard that meal planning is a great way to save time, money, [...]

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]]> https://www.moneymindedmom.com/meal-planning-for-beginners/feed/ 0 50+ Cheapest Foods To Buy On A Tight Budget + Meal Ideas https://www.moneymindedmom.com/cheapest-foods/ https://www.moneymindedmom.com/cheapest-foods/#respond Sun, 09 Aug 2020 22:59:42 +0000 https://www.moneymindedmom.com/?p=206688 Cheapest foods to add to your grocery list when money is tight When living on a tight budget, we need to be very picky about the things we spend our money on in order to make ends meet. Basic needs such as food, shelter, and clothing are necessities that we just can’t go without and [...]

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]]> https://www.moneymindedmom.com/cheapest-foods/feed/ 0 Grocery Budget Calculator: Is your grocery budget out of control? https://www.moneymindedmom.com/grocery-budget-calculator-is-your-grocery-budget-out-of-control/ https://www.moneymindedmom.com/grocery-budget-calculator-is-your-grocery-budget-out-of-control/#respond Sun, 29 Mar 2020 12:44:08 +0000 https://www.moneymindedmom.com/?p=200775 Use the grocery budget calculator (below) to learn how much you should be spending on groceries. Use the grocery budget calculator below to see how much you should be spending on groceries and if your food budget is out of control, keep reading for some great tips to stretch your grocery bucks.   Is your [...]

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]]> https://www.moneymindedmom.com/grocery-budget-calculator-is-your-grocery-budget-out-of-control/feed/ 0 Saving Money With a Sensible Stockpile https://www.moneymindedmom.com/stockpile/ https://www.moneymindedmom.com/stockpile/#comments Wed, 04 Mar 2020 21:15:41 +0000 http://www.moneymindedmom.com/?p=195127 Looking to build a stockpile of food and household supplies? Stockpiling is a great way to save money on items that you use on a regular basis...but only if you are smart about it. Maybe you are interested in creating a stockpile because you watched one of those extreme couponing shows that show people who [...]

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]]> https://www.moneymindedmom.com/stockpile/feed/ 4 Meal Planning On A Budget: 16 Easy Ways To Save Money On Groceries https://www.moneymindedmom.com/meal-planning-on-a-budget-save-money-on-groceries/ https://www.moneymindedmom.com/meal-planning-on-a-budget-save-money-on-groceries/#respond Sat, 29 Feb 2020 19:05:36 +0000 https://www.moneymindedmom.com/?p=200750 Learn how to meal plan so you can save money and reduce your grocery budget Meal planning can seem overwhelming, but when you are on a tight budget, it’s what’s going to help you stretch your grocery dollars to last the month. The good news is that once you get the hang of meal planning [...]

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]]> https://www.moneymindedmom.com/meal-planning-on-a-budget-save-money-on-groceries/feed/ 0 A Cheap Grocery List For When You’re On A Tight Budget https://www.moneymindedmom.com/cheap-grocery-list-for-when-you-are-on-a-tight-budget/ https://www.moneymindedmom.com/cheap-grocery-list-for-when-you-are-on-a-tight-budget/#respond Sat, 18 Jan 2020 13:26:53 +0000 https://www.moneymindedmom.com/?p=200594 Is it possible for two adults to eat for $50 a week? With this cheap grocery list, it is… If you are living on a tight budget, then one of the easiest ways to help make ends meet is to reduce your grocery budget. Since groceries are the most flexible expense in just about everybody’s [...]

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]]> https://www.moneymindedmom.com/cheap-grocery-list-for-when-you-are-on-a-tight-budget/feed/ 0 Couponing Tips & Tricks For Beginners + Advanced Coupon Strategies https://www.moneymindedmom.com/couponing-tips-for-beginners/ https://www.moneymindedmom.com/couponing-tips-for-beginners/#comments Wed, 26 Jun 2019 12:10:21 +0000 http://www.moneymindedmom.com/?p=191 You’ve heard it over and over again… Couponing can save you hundreds on groceries and household items. Yet every time you try couponing, you only end up saving a few bucks... what gives? Maybe you think that it’s just not worth it or that it’s just not possible to save money on groceries without spending [...]

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]]> https://www.moneymindedmom.com/couponing-tips-for-beginners/feed/ 3 Healthy Lifestyle Habits that are Good for Your Wallet https://www.moneymindedmom.com/healthy-lifestyle-habits/ https://www.moneymindedmom.com/healthy-lifestyle-habits/#respond Sun, 31 Mar 2019 23:14:28 +0000 https://www.moneymindedmom.com/?p=198698 We all know that we should be practicing healthy lifestyle habits. We’re told that they will help us live longer, feel better, and have more energy. Yet many of us still find it hard to put them into practice. Changing your habits is hard work, and sometimes we need just a little bit more incentive. [...]

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]]> https://www.moneymindedmom.com/ibotta-review/feed/ 0 Quick Dinner Recipes ~ 15 Minute Meals for Busy Days https://www.moneymindedmom.com/quick-dinner-recipes/ https://www.moneymindedmom.com/quick-dinner-recipes/#comments Sun, 28 Oct 2018 20:28:23 +0000 http://www.moneymindedmom.com/?p=197564   Spending hours in the kitchen is probably the last thing you want to do after a crazy busy day. I know it's the last thing I want to do. That is why I am a huge fan of quick dinner recipes that get you in and out of the kitchen fast. We are all [...]

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]]> https://www.moneymindedmom.com/quick-dinner-recipes/feed/ 7 The Easiest Way to Save Money on Groceries https://www.moneymindedmom.com/save-money-on-groceries/ https://www.moneymindedmom.com/save-money-on-groceries/#respond Sun, 07 Oct 2018 16:00:32 +0000 http://www.moneymindedmom.com/?p=197426 Save money on groceries without spending hours meal planning or clipping coupons So you are looking to save money on groceries. Smart move! If you were going to find one area in your expenses that you can easily save money on, then saving money on groceries should be where you focus your attention Groceries is [...]

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]]> https://www.moneymindedmom.com/save-money-on-groceries/feed/ 0 Top Kitchen Appliances for A Healthy Lifestyle https://www.moneymindedmom.com/top-kitchen-appliances-for-a-healthy-lifestyle/ https://www.moneymindedmom.com/top-kitchen-appliances-for-a-healthy-lifestyle/#comments Wed, 22 Aug 2018 22:26:21 +0000 http://www.moneymindedmom.com/?p=1546 If you are mindful of your lifestyle and your family’s health, you’ve probably found at some stage that staying on top of every meal is no easy task.  There is no shame in getting a little help from the world of technology every now and then, especially when you can find such fantastic products that [...]

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]]> https://www.moneymindedmom.com/top-kitchen-appliances-for-a-healthy-lifestyle/feed/ 2 Grocery Store Savings : 15 Things To Never Buy At A Grocery Store https://www.moneymindedmom.com/grocery-store-saving/ https://www.moneymindedmom.com/grocery-store-saving/#comments Sun, 12 Aug 2018 21:19:16 +0000 http://www.moneymindedmom.com/?p=196863 Are your grocery bills way more than you’d like them to be? You go to the grocery store for a shortlist of items and end up spending way more than you expected to. Yeah, it happens to all of us. Grocery stores are designed to keep you in the store longer and to spend more [...]

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]]> https://www.moneymindedmom.com/grocery-store-saving/feed/ 2 Container Gardening ~ A Clever Way to Save Money and Space https://www.moneymindedmom.com/container-gardening/ https://www.moneymindedmom.com/container-gardening/#comments Sun, 01 Apr 2018 21:36:34 +0000 http://www.moneymindedmom.com/?p=194638 Would you like to grow fresh vegetables, but don’t have a piece of land to call your own? Or perhaps you’d like to try growing some veggies and herbs indoors this winter, away from Jack Frost? Container gardening can help you do just that. Welcome to the realm of container gardening, where one can easily grow [...]

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]]> https://www.moneymindedmom.com/container-gardening/feed/ 2 How I Slashed Our Grocery Budget In Half https://www.moneymindedmom.com/how-i-slashed-our-grocery-budget-in-half/ https://www.moneymindedmom.com/how-i-slashed-our-grocery-budget-in-half/#comments Fri, 29 Dec 2017 21:51:34 +0000 http://www.moneymindedmom.com/?p=194434 If you are on looking to save money and balance your budget, then one of the easiest ways to cut back is on your monthly grocery budget. Meal planning is seriously the easiest way to save money on your grocery budget.  And, when done right, you can cut your grocery budget in half (or more). [...]

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]]> https://www.moneymindedmom.com/how-i-slashed-our-grocery-budget-in-half/feed/ 20 How to Save Money Hosting Thanksgiving Dinner https://www.moneymindedmom.com/hosting-thanksgiving-dinner/ https://www.moneymindedmom.com/hosting-thanksgiving-dinner/#comments Sun, 01 Oct 2017 20:46:59 +0000 http://www.moneymindedmom.com/?p=195282 Thanksgiving is right around the corner, I can’t believe that it’s almost here. Hosting Thanksgiving dinner can be quite overwhelming, there are so many things that need to be done to prepare.  You want to make sure everything is perfect and everyone has a good time. Hosting Thanksgiving can also become quite a financial burden, [...]

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]]> https://www.moneymindedmom.com/hosting-thanksgiving-dinner/feed/ 2 How to Control Food Waste & Stop Throwing Your Money In The Trash https://www.moneymindedmom.com/how-to-control-food-waste/ https://www.moneymindedmom.com/how-to-control-food-waste/#comments Tue, 18 Jul 2017 21:02:25 +0000 http://www.moneymindedmom.com/?p=194872 As individuals, most of us try to follow a budget regardless of how much money we earn. We spend money on everyday essentials, such as food, shelter, and clothing. And we save for larger luxuries, such as TVs, computers, or even holidays. Yet we don't do enough to control food waste.  Whether you are supporting [...]

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]]> https://www.moneymindedmom.com/how-to-control-food-waste/feed/ 5 Grocery Shopping On A Budget ~ 17 Tips That’ll Save Hundreds https://www.moneymindedmom.com/grocery-shopping-on-a-budget-save-money-on-food/ https://www.moneymindedmom.com/grocery-shopping-on-a-budget-save-money-on-food/#comments Fri, 29 Apr 2016 16:44:11 +0000 http://www.moneymindedmom.com/?p=289 Groceries are a huge monthly expense for most of us. It takes a big bite out of your monthly budget.  Whether you are shopping just for yourself or for a family of six. Any way you can find to save money on groceries will help your budget and overall finances. It really doesn't have to [...]

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