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⭐️Comment “LOADED” on Instagram for this Loaded Potato Chowder recipe and a link to download my “Broke as a Joke Meal Plan”! ⭐️Comment “HERB” on Instagram for this dinner roll recipe! This is Ep. 3 of my new “Cozy Meals on a Budget” series where I show you simple and delicious meals you can make that will also help you save money on groceries. Grab all this series recipes here👉🏼 @plandy.mandy For reference, my family is saving around $500 a month on groceries making dinners just like this! I write them all down so your family can use the recipes too! budgetingtips savingmoneytips grocerysavings mealplanning dinnerwithfamily crockpot cheapmeals easydinners LTKHome LTKfoodie LTKHoliday

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⭐️This recipe is from my "Busy Weeknights Meal Plan" - It will feed your family 24 nights worth of budget friendly dinners that can be made even with a busy schedule!

You'll get:
-Multiple Time Saving Systems
-Freezer meal options
-Macro counts
-GF/DF Subs
-& pre shopped grocery carts!

Chipotle beef:
1-3 chipotles in adobo
1/4C olive oil
1/4c soy sauce
1/4c tomato paste
1 tbsp ACV
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp paprika
1 tsp thyme
1 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp salt
*blend
pour over 2-4lb chuck roast
cook low 6-8 hours- shred

Rice:
1 cup dried rice
2 cups bone broth
*bring to boil, reduce to low, cover and cook till liquid is aborsbed and rice is tender

salsa:
1 cup diced pineapple
1 jalapeno, diced
1 red onion, diced
1tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp honey
*mix together

1.Serve shredded beef over rice.
2. top with pineapple salsa, cilantro, & diced avocado

If you’re new here I teach families how to save money on groceries WITHOUT having to cook every night and while still eating delicious tasty meals.

I write all my recipes into full meal plans that you can download!

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We’ve been ordering this since 2020 and we still love it after all these years 😍😍

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We haven’t been sick at all this season, but I’m afraid our hard work finally got beat out and my littlest guy is down with a fever. I feel pretty solid about making it through fall, the holidays, and Disneyland without getting a single cold though 🫶🏼🙌🏼 thank you supps!

Have you been taken out by the cold/ flu season yet?

What are your go to comfort remedies for your kids?
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These vacuum seal containers are a must for all things meal prep in 2026!

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Comment “ITBS” on Instagram for this Italian Baked Sub Sandwich recipe, it’s delicious 😍

My family saves around $500 a month on groceries and I only cook 3 nights a week 😂🙌🏼 it’s a major mom win and I wrote all the crockpot recipes I use into meal plans that you can follow too!

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Cheesy beef & shells:
8oz medium shell pasta
1lb ground beef
15oz beef broth
8oz heavy cream
1.5C shredded cheddar
24oz marinara sauce
2 tbsp minced garlic
1 white onion diced
1 tsp parsley
1 tsp Italian seasoning
2 tsp oregano
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper

1. brown beef, onion, garlic, & seasonings.
2. add in sauce, broth, & pasta - bring to boil
3. cover w/ lid, reduce heat to low for 25 min (stir often)
4. when pasta is tender, add heavy cream and cheese.
5. turn off heat, cover & let sit for 10 minutes before serving

Hey!

⭐️This recipe is from My “Budget Freedom” Meal Plan, download the entire thing below! Its filled with many of my viral recipes & will feed your family 24 nights! I shopped this plan for around $80 a week!

Get access to:
-My time saving systems
-Easy to follow recipes
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-pre shopped grocery carts!

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These reusable grocery bags from Amazon are a must have, they make big grocery trips so much easier, and they’re on sale for Black Friday

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⭐️ comment “CPMAC” on Instagram for this recipe!

If you’re not sure what to bring to Thanksgiving, download my helpful holiday guide! It has 40 go to holiday recipes that are easy to make and everyone will enjoy!

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We are obsessed with our new Transformer Table! 😍

You’ve got to see this- it folds down into a sleek little console table when we aren’t using it. But when it’s time to host dinner or game night (like we did!), it expands to seat up to 12 people!

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Comment “FLUFFY” for this Banana Pumpkin Muffin recipe!

For someone with a cooking instagram, I don’t enjoy cooking very much 🤣 I’d much rather spend my time & money doing literally anything else more fun haha!

Which is why I started these budget food systems to begin with- it saves me time & money. Around $100 every week to exact and last year I saved over $5,000 using guides like 👇🏼

My Breakfast Freezer Stock Guide:
*30+ breakfast money saving recipes
*Batch prepping system to optimize your time
*storage, reheating instructions, and meal pairings
*Food Allergy Subs

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⭐️Comment “HERB” on Instagram and I’ll send you this no fail dinner roll recipe- it’s THEE perfect dish to take to Thanksgiving.

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If you’re not sure what to bring to Thanksgiving, download my helpful holiday guide! It has 40 go to holiday recipes that are easy to make and everyone will enjoy!

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⭐️Comment “HOLIDAY3” to get all three easy holiday recipes plus the link to my favorite @Zwilling_usa vacuum-seal containers—they’re on Black Friday sale!

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⭐️Comment “LOADED” for this Loaded Potato Chowder recipe and a link to download my “Broke as a Joke Meal Plan”!

⭐️Comment “HERB” for this dinner roll recipe!

This is Ep. 3 of my new “Cozy Meals on a Budget” series where I show you simple and delicious meals you can make that will also help you save money on groceries.

Grab all this series recipes here👉🏼 @plandy.mandy

For reference, my family is saving around $500 a month on groceries making dinners just like this! I write them all down so your family can use the recipes too!

#budgetingtips #savingmoneytips #grocerysavings #mealplanning #dinnerwithfamily #crockpot #cheapmeals #easydinners

🫐Comment “Bakery” for this healthier Bakery Style Blueberry Muffin recipe and to download my entire guide of Breakfast freezer Stock recipes.

I started doing this over ten years ago and it makes such an impact on my stress levels that I’ve now built over 30+ recipes into our rotation.

Not only does this save me time it also is a big help financially! I save tons of money, im not cooking every morning, and my kids are getting a truly healthy breakfast without any yucky ingredients!

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The perfect Christmas gift for coffee lovers!

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Let’s skip the “start a side hustle” advice.🤣😆

You’re juggling enough already—kids, work, life—and the last thing you need is another thing to manage. Ain’t nobody got time to be a “boss babe” lol.

You don’t need to make more money, you can save money you already have (like $500+ a month) just by changing the way you grocery shop!

No extreme couponing. No mystery meat dinners. No sacrificing quality.

Just smart, realistic meal planning that saves your sanity, your time, and your wallet.

Our family uses those savings to travel—but even if travel’s not your thing, I’m pretty sure you wouldn’t mind a few extra thousand dollars a year for whatever lights you up:

New clothes for the kids, date nights, debt payoff, a family vacation, summer fun money!

I turned 10 years of trial-and-error into done-for-you budget meal plans:

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•Shopping lists ready to go
•weekly groceries pre-shopped for you in advance
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We’re calling Gulf Shores home for the week!

In 2018 we started a family bucket list with the goal of visiting all 50 states together, Alabama is our 27th state!

If you’re looking for fun and affordable travel destinations for your family I hope you’ll follow along with us while we’re here. We’re trying out lots of family friendly activities and I’ll be writing you a travel guide of everything we do on our trip.

Who’s been to Gulf Shores, Alabama? 🙋🏼‍♀️

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Surprise! We got an offer on our house this weekend before it was even on the market. Today we cleaned her up real pretty for the potential new owners to come see her and have inspections done. Cross your fingers for us 🤞🏼

If all goes as planned we have T-minus 42 days until we move into the trailer full time!

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My budget meal plans are being used by over 35,000 families to help reduce the weekly cost of groceries! They are best sellers on Etsy and have countless rave reviews. I hope you’ll check them out!

My family saved $550 last month following this exact plan and tasty recipes 😍

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I save my family $500 a month on groceries by using budget meal plans that are filled with “forking” frugal recipes 😉

I’m a sucker for a good pun, but in all seriousness my account blew up to half a million followers last year because my family figured out how to eat delicious dinners without breaking the bank.

My Forking Frugal Meal Plan will feed your family six nights a week and I was able to shop the groceries for around just $82 a week on average!

I pre shop all the groceries for you and the recipes are easy peasy and super family friendly

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Listen, I know I never stop talking about saving money on groceries…. But it’s because I see first hand how much of an impact it can make when you really stick to it.

I did the math and in the last month I only spent $747 on groceries- Thirty two days worth of meals to feed a family of five.

In comparison the average American family of 5 spent nearly $1300 on the same thirty two days worth of groceries. That’s $551 dollars more than us. 😳

That same average American family also spent around $500 eating out on top of their grocery bill.

You guys. 🤯

If you locked into my systems for just seven weeks, you could save over $1500 simply by eating budget meals at home. That’s it.

Imagine all the summer fun your family could have with that extra money!!

Check out my Budget Meal Plans!

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Cheater Birria Tacos are a repeating budget recipe in our house.

Grab this recipe and check out my full budget meal plans with the Etsy link in my bio!

Cheater Birrria:
2-3lbs chuck roast, trim fat off
4oz Del Furte tomato sauce
1/2 cup water
1 beef bouillon cube
3 bay leaves
2 tbsp ancho chili powder
2 tsp each garlic powder & onion powder
1 tsp each, black pepper, oregano, cumin
1/2tsp each; ground cloves & cinnamon
1/4 tsp ginger

1.CP low 6-8 hours (IP 18-24 min) then shred
2. Assemble on tortillas with melted chihuahua cheese, cilantro, and diced onions.

*full recipes with side dishes in meal plan!

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My kids love protein bars- but my bank account doesn’t 😂🤣

I’ve been sharing my homemade alternative recipes and this one is a must!

Lets compare:
❌ Store bought: $1.60 per bar.

✅ My version: roughly $1.20 per bar

Compared to just one purchase of a box of 12 bars my version would save you almost $5! Imagine how much that adds up over time 😳 if you buy a box weekly that’s $20 in saving a month.

If you’re new here my entire account is about helping families check off boxes like: saving time in the kitchen, saving money on groceries, and eating simpler (often healthier) alternatives!

I wrote you an entire Cheap & Easy Snack Guide with over 30 recipes for yummy snacks you can make at home to help save money on groceries! Find the Etsy link in my bio!

Choc Protein Bars: (makes 18 bars)
4 scoops levels double chocolate protein
3/4C almond flour
3/4c maple syrup
2 cup peanut butter
4 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
6 tbsp cocoa powder
1/2 tsp salt

1.Mix together
2.Press into an 9x13 & refrigerate
3.Cut into 18 bars- store in airtight container in fridge

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Easy & Affordable weeknight dinners? Yes please!👏🏼

If you’re tired of staring at the fridge after a long day, while simultaneously being asked by hungry children “what’s for dinner?” I’ve got you covered.

I wrote you an entire “Busy Weeknights Meal Plan.” It’s packed full of simple dinners you can get on the table quickly, without having to sacrifice flavor!

AND I was able to shop the meals for an average of just $83 a week! (These meals feed a family of up to 6 people by the way)

But is it high protein? YES ✔️

But can I make it gluten & dairy free? YES ✔️

I even pre shopped your groceries for you! ✔️

AND I gave you systems so you don’t have to cook every night! ✔️

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these are so good!

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*storage, reheating instructions, and meal pairings
*Food Allergy Accommodations

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Protein Banana Muffin
3 very ripe bananas
2/3 cup plain greek yogurt
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 eggs
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
2 tbsp chia seeds
2 tbsp flax seed ground
1/3 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup almond flour
1 cup flour of choice
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 cup chocolate chips

1. mix wet ingredients together, mashing bananas
2. mix in dry ingredients
3. fold in chocolate chips
4. fill 12 muffins slots
5. bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until a fork pulls clean

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This is a warming mat. It keeps food warm so you don’t have to reheat it 20,000 times in the microwave.

It actually works.
And it’s actually worth the money.
The end.

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Hands down the best muffin pan. Literally nothing sticks. I use these for breakfast and meal prep all the time!

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This mini espresso machine is such a bang for your buck! I’m obsessed and use it multiple times a day.

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If you’re in the market for a new oven, this one is sooo cool!

The amount of settings it has is amazing. Air frying, air baking, proofing, etc.

It does everything. Thank you so much to Whirlpool for sending me this because my old oven was not the business and I love this one!

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Listen to me when I say this thing is a life changer and you need to get it.

My shower is a pain in the
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If you’re trying to save money by having coffee at home this year, do yourself a favor and get this mini espresso machine.

Homemade coffee doesn’t have to be a disappointment haha.

This bad boy is under $50!

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