Earn, Save & Live Smart
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!
You’ve had a crazy day, and you’re tempted to do the drive-thru for dinner…again! It’s time to start eating in, not out! This list will inspire you to start cooking again when you realize you can have dinner on the table in less than 15 minutes! I call these recipes Frugalicious & Fast! Simply click … Read more
It’s easy and budget friendly to make your own granola bars…even better, you’ll know exactly what’s in them. These homemade chewy granola bars will cost less than $2 for 18 bars. You likely have the ingredients in your pantry, so what are you waiting for? Bake a healthy lunch snack for your kids today!
The Individual Deep Dish Chocolate Chip Cookie is a popular dessert item at many restaurants. It goes by many different names like the Pizookie at B.J.’s or Chocolate Chip Cookie Pizza at many pizza parlors. No matter what you call it, once you take that first warm, gooey bite you’ll want more! The good news … Read more
Naan (an Indian flatbread) is popping up on store shelves around the country. I’ve seen it at Target, Costco and my local grocery in the bakery aisle. I’ve decided they’re perfect for individual pizzas! Try The Budget Diet’s Pesto Naan Pizza or use your favorite pizza toppings. A Naan pizza crust is ideal for a … Read more
It’s a breakfast, it’s a dinner…it’s a Wafflewich (Waffle Sandwich), and kids love ’em! Serve my Chicken Waffle Sandwich with a fruit salad for breakfast or dinner. Not to brag, but…The Wafflewich was one of 10 finalists in the 2012 Mr. Food Ultimate Weeknight Meal Contest!
Teri Gault, founder and CEO of TheGroceryGame.com, was intent on saving her family money. Her commonsense, home-style approach to good living included collecting coupons and matching them to grocery store sales. Eventually, this hobby became a passion. Teri would share her money-saving ideas with family and friends, who were more than impressed… Today, Teri shares … Read more
My son declares these THE BEST PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES! Peanut butter and butterscotch are an amazing combination! It’s right up there with peanut butter and chocolate!
It should not come as a huge surprise that many Americans are shopping for generic brands these days in order to save a dollar here and a dollar there. The big question, however, becomes: Which generic brands are right for you and your family when applicable, and when are you better off going with the … Read more
This Chicken Taco recipe will soon be one of your favorite quick and easy dinners because it’s a crock pot Chicken Taco. It takes less than 5 minutes to put the ingredients in the crock pot, and 6 hours later you’ll have a delicious shredded chicken taco. Effortless!
Have you ever considered making your own taco seasoning? This homemade taco seasoning recipe makes the equivalent of 5 packets for a fraction of the cost!