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Find tasty, budget-friendly food ideas here! This section is packed with tips on using SNAP/EBT benefits wisely and getting the most out of your grocery budget. From easy recipes that save you money to smart shopping strategies, we’ve got you covered. Learn how to eat well and save at the same time. It’s all about enjoying good food without breaking the bank. Dive into delicious, affordable meal solutions today!
Tomorrow is Fat Tuesday, a.k.a Mardi Gras or Shrove Tuesday. It always falls on the day before Ash Wednesday which marks the beginning of Lent. So, why do we eat pancakes on Fat Tuesday? Lent is a 40 day period of self-denial, and during Lent many Christians abstain from eating meat on Fridays. In the … Read more
I’ve always loved the flavor of Good Seasons Italian dressing, but at nearly $1 a packet it’s hard to love. Good news for frugal fans of Good Seasons…you can make your own homemade Good Seasons Italian Dressing Mix! Open up your spice drawer and in less than 5 minutes you’ll have the equivalent of 3 … Read more
Somebody who loves me gave me a Cheesecake Factory gift card, and Saturday night I was craving a huge slice of Chris’ Outrageous Cheesecake. If you’re not familiar with this amazing dessert, let me tempt your taste buds with the layers of chocolate cake, caramel coconut pecan frosting, cheesecake and chocolate frosting…oh my! Chris’ Outrageous … Read more
According to a recent survey by RetailMeNot.com, 12% of Americans surveyed said they would be turned off if their date used a coupon or deal to pay for dinner. Really? Be savvy, be bold and be not afraid to take advantage of a Valentine’s Restaurant deal. Why don’t you double-down and be a frugal foodie … Read more
The Super Bowl is just a week away, and you know what that means: Super Bowl Parties. Some go for the sports – I go for the commercials and the snacks. When feeding the football fans, you don’t need to spend a ton of time and money on fancy appetizers. For this occasion, queso dip … Read more
Have you checked the prices of those bags of dried apple chips? YIKES! It’s cheap and easy to make your own, and you don’t need a dehydrator. These easy homemade apple chips are perfect for a healthy after school snack. <iframe style=”width:120px;height:240px;” marginwidth=”0″ marginheight=”0″ scrolling=”no” frameborder=”0″ src=”//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ac&ref=qf_sp_asin_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=thebuddie-20&marketplace=amazon®ion=US&placement=B000YDO2LG&asins=B000YDO2LG&linkId=IV5YXUOALPMZJDVG&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true”> </iframe>
If you’re looking for a decadent, over-the-top chocolate cake…you’ve found it! This Chocolate Kahlua Cake Recipe is my Christmas gift to you,,,Merry Christmas! It was created by a true chocoholic …me! Each Christmas, my kitchen turns into a Chocolate Kahlua Cake bakery…I bake them for teachers, scout leaders, coaches and more! I’ve made over 200 … Read more
This Praline Brie Recipe is easy, impressive and ready in less than 10 minutes! Praline Brie is served with gingersnaps, so it’s perfect for holiday parties. *Make your Praline Brie extra special by serving it with homemade gingersnaps. Of course, The Budget Diet girl has the best Gingersnap cookie recipe!
I host a huge cookie exchange every year, and one year, somebody brought pretzels packaged in zip loc bags. It was a bit unusual since most guests actually bake cookies that are elaborately packaged. My teenage boys thought it was hilarious that someone put pretzels in a zip loc bag instead of baking cookies. Their … Read more
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Buca di Beppo®. All opinions are 100% mine. “Fiasco” is the term we affectionately use for our Thanksgiving Dinner Disaster of 2012. Some families have Thanksgiving food disasters like lumpy gravy or the dreaded dry turkey. Our disaster had absolutely nothing to do with … Read more