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Taking Back 2020 and the Grocery Savings Challenges

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Save money on food when you take the Grocery Savings Challenges! Check out the calendar for the … [Read More...]

Save Money & Eat Well

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35 Super Summer Salad Recipes to Help You Save

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Summertime is the perfect time to serve up a salad. Check out some of these great summer salad recipe as well as tips for saving money on your … See the recipe >>

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How to Audit Your Grocery Spending

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Think you should be spending less on groceries and other food costs than you are? Wondering if your food budget is a realistic one? Then it may be … See the recipe >>

Budget Recipes

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Grilled Balsamic Pork Chops Recipe (84 cents/serving)

Fresh basil and tangy balsamic vinegar add rich flavor to this grilled pork chops recipe. Make a double batch … Read the recipe >>

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Soy Ginger Meat Marinade ($1.22/batch)

Rich in ginger, garlic, and tangy soy sauce, this Soy Ginger Meat Marinade packs lots of flavor into the … Read the recipe >>

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12 Quick BBQ Ideas to Save You Time & Money

Love the taste of a grilled supper? You can have it in just minutes if you plan right and follow … Read the recipe >>

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5-Minute Asian Chicken Marinade Recipe ($1.55/batch)

Get dinner prepped in minutes! This quick and easy Asian Chicken Marinade adds amazing flavor to chicken … Read the recipe >>

Budget BBQ Meal Plan for 8 People for Less than $25!

A holiday weekend is rolling in. Whether you're feeding a crowd or hunkering down with your nearest and … Read the recipe >>

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Marinara Sauce Simple Enough for Everyday ($2.65/big batch)

Skip the bottled pasta sauce. You can make your own marinara sauce, simple enough for everyday, yet tasty … Read the recipe >>

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Easy Breakfast Recipes (& Tips for Serving Breakfast in Bed)

As the weekend approaches, consider how to make the morning meal delicious, easy, and a gift for someone you … Read the recipe >>

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Homemade Buttermilk Waffles (21 cents each!)

Start the morning on a high note with a lovely stack of homemade buttermilk waffles. This recipe allows for … Read the recipe >>

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Overnight Noodle Casserole (75 cents/serving)

Overnight Casserole is one of the easiest you can assemble. No need to boil the noodles, just stir together … Read the recipe >>

The Best Breakfast Casseroles You’ll Want on Repeat

Breakfast Casseroles are one of the easiest ways to serve the morning meal. Cook one pan to serve them all. … Read the recipe >>

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Pasta Salad Bar How-To

Serving a Pasta Salad Bar is a cool and easy way to serve a meal that everyone likes. Provide cooked pasta and … Read the recipe >>

25 Best Casseroles You Can Make with Pantry Staples

What are the best casseroles? Well, that depends on your tastes. But, no matter what you like, casseroles are … Read the recipe >>

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