If you need a few easy and cheap dinner ideas to add to your weeknight meals, we have you covered! Each of the meals below come together quickly and easily with frugal ingredients that will save your grocery budget!
Cheap Easy Dinner Ideas
Back in 2020, we shared 50 Easy & Cheap Family Dinner Ideas. More recently, I asked on my Facebook Page if people had any other ideas for go-to cheap dinner ideas to make when money is tight.
Here are 15 more ideas:
Quick Cheap Dinner Ideas: Oven Meals
1. Sheetpan Dinner
There are so many variations on sheetpan dinners you can do using whatever you have on hand. If you have some kind of rope sausage, some kind of potatoes, and then some kind of veggies like carrots or peppers or onions, you can make a delicious sheetpan dinner.
Check out the details on how to make it here.
2. Dollar Tree Pizza
Becky submitted this idea. She said: “We buy pizza crusts from Dollar Tree, a jar of pizza sauce, cheese, pepperoni, and whatever other toppings we want. It has become a cheap favorite!”
(Psst! You can also make your own delicious homemade pizza crust in just minutes! And for a fun variation, try Upside Down Pizza.)
3. French Toast Casserole
When eggs are on sale or marked down, French Toast Casserole is a simple and filling recipe we love to make. Best of all, you can put it together a day ahead of time or the morning of, so that you just need to pop it in the oven at dinner time. We usually serve it with fruit and maybe some sausage or bacon, if I have some in the freezer from a recent sale.
4. Frittata
When eggs are on sale or marked down, Frittata is another very easy and adaptable idea. Scroll to the bottom of this post for the recipe we use and love!
Sharon also shared how they make frittata: “We use a dozen eggs and add in whatever cheese and leftover ingredients from the fridge. This is a great way to use up our small amounts of shredded cheese, bits of green onions, mushrooms, maybe bell peppers, last dredges of bacon pieces and sometimes that one leftover breakfast sausage. We also use the opportunity to toss in some leftovers. I have used leftover taco meat, chopped up pork loin, shredded beef, pulled pork, and even a chopped up leftover hamburger patty. Just mix it all together with a splash of milk, add salt and pepper, then bake at 350 for 45-60 min.”
5. Ground Turkey, Potatoes, and Veggies
Ashley suggested this idea: “Brown some ground turkey with diced sweet potato and frozen corn! It’s so good and easy to make a big batch. Plus, it’s very affordable.”
We often do something similar, only we use ground beef with diced potatoes and either peas, corn, or green beans to make a sort of hash.
6. Burrito Bake
This idea came from Kristen. She said: “We often make what we call Burrito Bake. We just layer tortillas, refried beans, Taco seasoning, and cheese in a pan like lasagna and then bake until cheese is melted and the Burrito Bake is heated through.”
Stovetop Cheap and Easy Dinner Ideas
7. Tomato Soup & Grilled Cheese
This is always a great stand-by lunch or dinner. Open up a few cans of tomato soup (or make your own) and then use whatever cheese and bread you have on hand to make grilled cheese sandwiches.
8. Seasoned Beans & Rice
On our Facebook Page, Sharon shared some tips for how they make seasoned beans and rice for an easy and inexpensive meal:
“We make rice and beans with bullion and seasoning of choice. We just add carrots, celery, onion, or scraps of meat (if available). Buying in bulk and using dry beans rather than canned is incredibly inexpensive. I get the largest bags of rice and beans I can find then put them in 5-gallon buckets with Gamma Seal lids to keep them for long periods. These are also excellent to have on hand in case of emergency and provide inexpensive meals as needed.”
9. Fettuccine Alfredo
“If we’re already tired of the other cheap dinners (hot dogs, red beans & rice, or tacos),” Melissa commented on our Facebook Page, “We do Fettuccine Alfredo (we make our Alfredo sauce using this easy recipe and it’s cheap and tastes better than the jarred). We serve it with salad and a $1 garlic bread loaf we get from our grocery store.”
Here’s a recipe for Healthy Fettuccine Alfredo.
10. Pork Tenderloin
Claudine shared this idea: “Pork tenderloins are really cheap where I live, so I’ll put a pork tenderloin in the crockpot with BBQ sauce (I’ll either make my own with what I have in my pantry, or buy a bottle of BBQ sauce if it’s on a good sale). When it’s cooked, I’ll shred it and use it to make enough for two meals’ worth of BBQ pulled pork sandwiches for our family. We serve it along with some slaw and homemade fries (Russet potatoes are cheap where I live, so always have some on hand).“
11. Mac & Cheese with Chicken or Beef
Lyra commented with this tip: “Last night I made mac and cheese with chicken. I diced up a small onion and sauted it. I then added 2 cups of chopped rotisserie chicken and seasoned it with salt, pepper, and minced garlic. I added in a box of mac and cheese that I made by following package directions. I just added the mac and cheese to the chicken and onion and stirred together.”
Tip: We also like to add ground beef or pork to a few boxes of mac and cheese for a delicious (and super fast!) dinner.
12. Oatmeal Bar
Melissa shared the suggestion of having an Oatmeal Bar. She commented: “I make a big pot of oatmeal, put out butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, raisins and chopped up apples and/or bananas and everyone makes their own bowl. I started doing this a month or two ago and it has been a hit! It’s cheap, quick and most kids love it!”
More Easy and Cheap Dinner Ideas
13. Egg Roll in a Bowl
This is such a versatile meal idea — and can be made very quickly, too. You can substitute for whatever veggies and meat you have on hand.
14. Bean Burritos
Use tortillas (or make your own) and fill them with refried beans (or make your own) or black beans and then onions and taco seasoning (or make your own) or salsa. Top with cheese and heat up for a quick and filling dinner.
Here’s a simple recipe that we’ve used and loved.
15. Have a Leftover Buffet
We do this almost every week for a very quick and frugal dinner. Just pull out whatever odds and ends you have left in the fridge and pantry, set it out buffet style, and let everyone make up their own plates with whatever they’d like to eat!
FAQs for Cheap and Fast Dinner Ideas
Anything without meat is going to be significantly cheaper to make. Beans and rice are about as cheap as it gets — but oatmeal is extremely frugal too!
Protein and fiber are great options to fill you up and keep you fuller longer — and eggs and beans are two of the least expensive protein options. Also, potatoes, pasta, and bread are other foods that will fill you up quickly without a huge expense.
Start by raiding your pantry, fridge, and freezer to use up what you already have in the house. You might be surprised by how many meals you can create WITHOUT stepping foot in a store! Plus, you’ll force yourself to get more creative in the kitchen — which is always a win!
Quick Cheap Dinner Ideas: Easy Frittata
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup bacon crumbles
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 and lightly grease a skillet or a 7×11-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, melted butter, salt, and pepper.
- Pour mixture into oven-proof skillet or prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle with green onions, bacon, and cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes.
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Gretchen’s $95 Grocery Shopping Trip and Weekly Menu Plan for 5
Gretchen’s $95 Grocery Shopping Trip and Weekly Menu Plan for 5
I ended up terribly sick all last week and was unable to do grocery shopping. My husband picked up a few necessities in the middle of the week but by this week, we were down to not much of anything in our refrigerator. My kids were so happy I finally went grocery shopping. 🙂
Aldi
1 bag Apples – $3.59
1 bag Tortilla Chips – $1.68
1 bag Spinach – $1.39
1 bag Romaine Lettuce – $2.79
1 pkg Mushrooms – $1.49
1 pkg Organic Zucchini – $3.19
2 chunk Cheese – $1.85 each
1 Honey Bear – $3.69
2 pkg Yeast – $0.89 each
1 Cucumber – $0.89
1 bag Corn Chips – $1.39
1 carton Greek Yogurt – $3.39
2 Half & Half – $1.95 each
1 pkg Frozen Chicken Breasts – $8.49
1 gallon Milk – $3.49
1 bag Shredded Cheese – $2.59
2 pkg Frozen Broccoli – $0.95 each
2 dozen Eggs – $2.26 each
4 boxes Mac & Cheese – $0.43 each
1 box Chocolate Cereal – $1.55
1 canister Oats – $2.55
1 Grape Jelly – $1.95
1 Natural Peanut Butter – $1.69
2 cans Pumpkin – $0.85 each
1 Olive Oil Spray – $2.29
2.72 lbs Bananas – $1.06
0.80 lbs Roma Tomatoes – $0.87
2 pkg Chocolate Chips – $1.79 each
1 bag Peaches – $2.58
1 loaf Sandwich Bread – $0.93
3.15 lbs Grapes – $2.99
2 pkg Strawberries – $1.99 each
1 bag Baby Carrots – $0.95
Total: $90.03
Harris Teeter
2 pkg Tortillas – $0.84 each
1 pkg Butter – $2.79
1 Kraft Mayo – $3.50, used $2/1 HT e-coupon – $1.50 after coupon
4 Sticky Fingers Barbecue Sauce – $1.64 each, used 4 $1.25/1 Ibotta rebate – $0.39 each after rebates
1 Watermelon – Free (After looking at my receipt, it appears they did not ring this up at checkout even though it was scanned. Weird.)
Total: $5.25
Total for all groceries: $95.28
Menu Plan for This Week
Breakfasts
Cereal, Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins, Homemade Granola, Energy Bites, Fruit/Yogurt
Lunches
Mac & Cheese/Carrots/Fruit x 2, Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwiches/Sliced Peaches x 2, Cheese/Crackers/Apples x 2, Leftovers
Dinners
Brown Bag Burritos (using mixture I froze a while ago), Chips & Salsa
Chicken/Broccoli Skillet over Rice, Watermelon
Spaghetti, Homemade Bread, Green Beans
Chicken/Zucchini/Mushroom Skillet, Blueberry Muffins
Nacho Bar/Walking Tacos
Pancakes, Eggs, Fruit
Cheese Pizza, Breadsticks, Tossed Salad
Brigette’s $99 Grocery Shopping Trip and Weekly Menu Plan for 6
Brigette’s $99 Grocery Shopping Trip and Weekly Menu Plan for 6
My older sister, Brigette, shares her shopping trips and menu plans every week! You can go HERE to see all of her weekly menu plans and you can go HERE to read all about her family!
Aldi
1 box Rice Squares – $1.69
2 boxes Crispy Rice – $3.30
1 box Honey Wheat Puffs – $1.79
1 box Crunchy Raisin Bran – $2.09
2 gallons Whole Milk – $4.96
1/2 gallon Unsweetened Almond Milk – $1.65
1 gallon Orange Juice – $3.49
1 20-oz jar plain Mustard – $0.89
1 jar Dijon Mustard – $0.92
1 4-lb bag Sugar – $1.69
1 16-oz jar Peanut Butter – $1.29
2 jars Spaghetti Sauce – $1.98
1 bottle Pancake Syrup – $1.39
1 jar Garlic Salt – $0.97
1 box Butter Quarters – $2.98
5 single-serving cartons Greek Yogurt – $2.95
2 32-oz cartons Cottage Cheese – $4.70
1 16-oz bag Shredded Cheese – $2.59
1 8-oz block Cheese – $1.27
3 dozen Eggs – $7.42
4 pkgs frozen Broccoli Florets – $3.80
1 large tub Organic Spring Mix – $3.99
1 bag Romaine Hearts – $2.59
1 3-head pkg Garlic – $1.45
1 English Cucumber – $1.09
1 3-lb bag Pink Lady Apples – $3.89
2 bags Red Grapes ($0.95/lb) – $3.95
1 bunch Bananas – $0.98
1 3-lb bag Peaches – $2.59
1 3-lb bag Red Onions – $2.69
1 bag Spinach – $1.29
1 3-ct pkg Multi-Colored Peppers- $3.19
4 cans Green Beans – $2.16
2 cartons Raspberries – $2.98
1 loaf Sandwich Bread – $0.50
1 pkg Hot Dog Buns – $0.65
1 pkg Rice Cakes – $1.99
2 16-oz pkgs Deli Meat – $7.38
1 pkg Pepperoni – $2.25
Total: $99.42
Harris Teeter
A VERY sweet anonymous person left a $100 gift card for Harris Teeter in my husband’s box at church. So I went this week and bought a few of the sale items for FREE (and I’ll look forward to doing the same thing until the gift card runs out!)
1 pkg Flour Tortillas – $0.85
1 Watermelon – $3.99
1 pkg boneless Chicken Breasts ($1.99/lb) – $11.85
2 large bags Crinkle Fries – $3.68
1 bag Bananas, reduced – $1.00
2 bags Apples, reduced – $2.00
1 8-pk Yoplait Yogurt – $4.00
1 Half and Half – $1.85
Total: $29.22 – Free after Gift Card
Grocery Total for the Week: $99.42
Weekly Menu Plan
We were given a HUGE bag of homegrown zucchini and yellow squash – so lots of that on the menu this week!
Breakfasts
Omelets, Smoothies, Scrambled Eggs with Cheese, Cereal, Oatmeal, Yogurt, Fruit, Zucchini Bread, Cottage Cheese
Lunches
Peanut Butter and Honey on Rice Cakes, Peppers, Watermelon
Deli Meat/Cheese Sandwiches, Air Fried Zucchini Chips, Bananas x 2
Cheese Quesadillas, Apples, Peppers
Leftovers x 3
Dinners
Crustless Quiche, Broccoli, Homemade Biscuits, Grapes
Grilled Chicken, Grilled Zucchini and Onions, Watermelon, French Fries
Lasagna Casserole (we make this with venison sausage and it is yummy!), Tossed Salad, Green Beans, Toasted Buttered Buns
Chicken Gravy over Rice, Fried Squash, Tossed Salad, Grapes
Pepperoni Pizza, Breadsticks, Green Beans, Tossed Salad
Taco Salad, Broccoli, Spanish Rice
Leftovers
Last Week’s $61 Kroger Shopping Trip (+ our menu for this week)
Last Week’s $61 Kroger Shopping Trip (+ our menu for this week)
I was so excited about the strawberry deal! They were pretty picked over, so I only ended up getting 3 cartons.
And peaches were on sale, too!
Here’s everything we ended up getting. The total was $61 even!
I found some Dill Pickle Salad marked down again — which I was really excited about! I love that salad! I usually add a hard boiled egg to it for some extra protein.
My kids were very excited about the cereal deal — just $1.27 per bag with the weekly digital coupon. Of course you better believe we got the limit of 5 bags!
And the deli meat was just $2.97 and we found some rolls marked down and have some cheese in the freezer, so we’re using some of the meat for Turkey/Cheese Sliders. Yum!
Here’s our plan for dinners this week using some of what I bought and some of what I had on hand already.
2022 Goals: May Update
I spent some time the past few days reviewing my goals for 2022 and was so thrilled with the progress I made in May! Here’s an update on each goal:
Myself
1. Go through 5 She Reads Truth studies for the year. (I’ve been loving going through these studies again this past year, but I realized that it’s better for me to go through much more slowly than what they designate the pace should be. I usually take 2-4 days on each day and that’s worked out well for me so that I’m really soaking the verses and learning from the passages.)
May update: So far this year, I’ve finished the Old Testament study, the New Testament study, the Do Not Fear study, and finished the One Another study in May. I’m currently doing the Hosea study.
2. Finish at least 4 books a month. (Last year, I set the audacious goal of reading three books per week. I ended up falling very short of that. So this year, I decided to set a much more realistic goal. I hope to exceed this goal by a lot, but we’ll see! And if you missed it, I’m setting monthly goals instead of yearly goals for reading — and I’m really excited about this approach!)
May update: I finished 9 books in January, 6 books in February, 9 books in March, and 4 books in April, and 5 books in May — yay! You can see all my book review posts here.
3. Complete at least 1 craft per month. (I plan to use some of the craft kits that I’ve gotten from Annie’s Creative Girls’ Club and Annie’s Creative Woman Craft Club. Since so many of you purchased the fantastic deals I posted from them, they signed me up for both subscriptions as a thank you! While crafting is not something I’m really gifted at, I find that it is relaxing for me and something that challenges creative parts of my brain that I don’t use very often!)
May update: I made stacking bracelets in January, a pillow in February, another stacking bracelets kit in March, an Easter craft in April, and did a painting night in May with some other foster mom friends.
Motherhood
4. Have a monthly date with each of the three older kids. (I’m planning on having the kids help me decide what they’d like to do each month. I love hanging out with my kids and I cherish our time together even more as they get older.)
May update: Kathrynne and I went shopping together, Kaitlynn and I went to get our mails done, and Silas and I went out to ice cream and to get doughnuts for his birthday.
5. Read 10 chapter books aloud to Kierstyn and Baby D. (I’ve been reading a chapter from a read-aloud book each afternoon before their naps + the reading we are doing as part of Kierstyn’s preschool. While they are little and much of it is over their heads, I love to establish this habit when my kids are tiny so that it becomes an important part of their family culture for the most formative years of their life. Plus, it’s fun for me!)
May update: So far this year we’ve finished The Jesus Storybook Bible, Little House in the Big Woods, we finished reading The Imagination Station book #3 in May.
Marriage
6. Have a monthly date with Jesse. (While we hope to occasionally get an actual date night out, with multiple little kids, we want to be realistic… so we plan to at least do one Date Night in a Box kit at home every month — even if we can’t get out for a real date every month).
May update: Jesse and I went out on two movie dates in May!
MoneySavingMom
7. Finish my next book draft. (The first draft is due to my publisher mid-February. Then, we’ll be going through multiple rounds of edits before it goes to the printers. It’s slated to release in spring 2023!)
May update: I turned in my book draft in February, met with my editor in March about edits, and turned in the first big round of edits in April! In May, they accepted my edited manuscript and it’s moving on to the second round of edits.
My Unexpected Hospital Stay
In the middle of May, I went in for what I thought was just a routine weekly ultrasound, but there were some significant concerns about the baby’s movements/activity.
Within an hour, they were prepping me for the very real possibility of a c-section that day. (Starting steroid shots, no eating/drinking, admitting me to the hospital, etc.)
I was by myself and it felt very surreal. So many things to process all at once. So many details to try to work out. And so much concern for our sweet baby.
This whole pregnancy has been a real test of faith and endurance for me. There have been many unexpected bumps in the road. Many things I’ve never experienced (so much bleeding and spotting, so much more nausea, low-lying placenta, the possibility of placenta previa, transverse baby, fibroids, etc.).
Over and over again, I’ve had to stop and release my desire for control and my need to have a plan. It’s required me to continually open up my hands and say, “God, help me to trust You and walk by faith — even though there is so much uncertainty for what the future holds.”
By the grace of God (and many answers to prayer!), baby started moving much more normally and after 24 hours of monitoring + a lot more testing, I got to go home from the hospital to keep the baby inside for a few more weeks. (My OB and specialist believe baby was just in a really deep sleep cycle during the initial ultrasound but we are monitoring and testing very closely to make sure baby continues to move/act normally and not in distress).
I don’t know what the future holds for this pregnancy. Our goal is for me to make it to my scheduled induction at 39 weeks (just two more weeks!). But I’m just living one day, one week at a time right now — seeking to make the most of it, continuing to release my desire for control to the One Who knows the end from the beginning.
We never know what a day might hold, but I’m grateful to know the One Who holds the whole world in His hands.
Jesse and I sat down and recorded a podcast about this experience sharing more details, things we learned, blessings in the middle of it, and also what you can expect for the next two months for the podcast. Click on the link below to listen to it.
P.S Thank you to @kathrynnepaine for staying the night at the hospital with me so Jesse could be at home with our littles! And to @isabel.nestor for coming to keep us company!
In This Episode
[00:34] — Welcome to another episode of The Crystal Paine Show.
[01:19] – Jesse has a new book that he is reading.
[03:33] – What’s saving my life and my reading update is actually rolled up in one.
[05:33] – Let’s talk about my unexpected hospital stay.
[09:51] – There is a cause for concern when you are still bleeding in your second and third trimester.
[12:36] – They spent forty-five minutes trying to get the baby to move.
[15:21] – My maternal fetal specialist came in and told me there was a good chance I was having the baby that day.
[18:17] – I called Jesse to let him know we might be having a baby and he needed to get to the hospital.
[21:50] – I was admitted to the hospital, where they kept monitoring me for 24 hours and gave me steroid shots.
[25:37] – I struggled with fear when I came home.
[27:42] – Another little tidbit that shows God’s sovereignty.
[29:50] — This pregnancy has been such an opportunity to trust God.
Links & Resources
- Books
- In the Blood by Jack Carr
- Adventures in Odyssey and Imagination Station book series
- Love-Centered Parenting by Crystal Paine
- Links & Resources
- 10 Days to Be a Happier Mom
- Sign up for the Hot Deals Email List
- MoneySavingMom.com
- My Instagram account (I’d love for you to follow me there! I usually hop on at least a few times per day and share behind-the-scenes photos and videos, my grocery store hauls, funny stories, or just anything I’m pondering or would like your advice or feedback on!)
- Have feedback on the show or suggestions for future episodes or topics? Send me an email: crystal @ moneysavingmom.com
A Peek Into the Last Few Weeks
Kierstyn has been loving her swimming lessons!
It’s so fun to see her gaining so much confidence in the water!
This boy brings us so much joy!
I ended up having an unexpected overnight stay at the hospital a few weeks ago. I’m so grateful that I was able to be released without needing an emergency c-section.
When I got home from the hospital, I was motivated to finish out some of the to do’s on my long list of things I wanted to get done before the baby comes — including cleaning out this closet where I’d basically just dumped a bunch of baby things + other random things the past two years.
It was so good to have it cleaned out organized and to have gone through the baby things!
We’ve been watching Champ more these days while his mom works. Jesse and I took a long walk with Silas and the three littles and Silas rode in the Wonderfold wagon with the littles (it can hold up to 300 pounds!)
They’ve been loving the water table!
I washed my hair and came out to discover she had somehow found a sharpie and worked on a masterpiece. 😉
These two love “helping” with the dishes.
Her face so clearly expresses how much she loves him!
I came home from being at therapy with D and these two ran to me and were so excited to see me. I look at this picture and my heart feels like it just might burst… to think of how we were told we’d never have more children. And here I stand 9 months pregnant, holding a precious boy we are in the process of adopting and surrounded by two little ones — one who I birthed and one who we got the privilege to foster for 8 months and now get the privilege to love and babysit for regularly,
My sweet friend, Kate, took me out to brunch last week to celebrate our soon-to-be-born babe.
Two of my sisters came to visit last weekend and we got to meet my sister’s new little baby girl. Kierstyn was enthralled!
D was very interested in the baby and it was so fun to watch him be so gentle with her!
Silas flew FL with one of his friends and their family this past week.
Our good friend, Isabel, graduated last week.
Kathrynne practicing for next year. 🙂
My oldest and my youngest.
Kierstyn has a very special relationship with Isabel and is going to miss her so much (as we all will) when she heads off to college in the fall.
We went to Holiday World in Santa Claus, Indiana a few days ago. We brought our good friend, Will, with us.
Kierstyn loved getting to watch all of the rides!
They have a waterpark area and Kierstyn loved getting in the little wading pool.
At the end of the day — a little sunburned and tired from walking 15k steps, but it was such a fun day full of memories and laughter and great conversation!
Silas living his best life in FL.
We took the three littles to the park and D loved this swing.
Kierstyn and C just wanted to try to climb up all the slides!
I can’t believe it’s just about two more weeks until my induction! We are so grateful that despite many different complications this pregnancy, I’ve made it this far and baby continues to be very healthy each week and passing all the tests. We are getting excited to meet this little one and I’m thankful that the days continue to pass by quickly!
Brigette’s $94 Grocery Shopping Trip and Weekly Menu Plan for 6
Brigette’s $94 Grocery Shopping Trip and Weekly Menu Plan for 6
My older sister, Brigette, shares her shopping trips and menu plans every week! You can go HERE to see all of her weekly menu plans and you can go HERE to read all about her family!
Aldi
1 gallon Whole Milk – $2.66
2 64-oz cartons Almond Milk – $3.50
1 3-lb bag Lemons – $2.49
6 bags frozen Broccoli Florets – $5.70
1 bag Romaine – $2.59
1 Pineapple (given to us by a friend)
1 large jar Applesauce – $2.29
1 bag Spinach – $1.29
4 cans Green Beans – $2.16
1 32-oz carton Plain Greek Yogurt – $3.29
2 16-oz cartons Cottage Cheese (given to us by a friend)
3 single-serving cartons – $2.37
2 loaves Sandwich Bread – $1.00
1 pkg Hamburger Buns – $0.58
1 pkg Hot Dog Buns – $0.58
1 pkg Tortillas – $1.29
1 can Parmesan Cheese – $2.29
6 8-oz blocks Cheese – $8.34
1 8-oz pkg Deli Sliced Cheese – $1.27
1 16-oz pkg Kraft American Cheese – $3.12
2 16-oz bags Shredded Cheese – $5.18
1 family-size box Cinnamon Crunch Squares – $2.75
1 box Rice Squares – $1.85
1 box Crunchy Granola Raisin Bran – $2.29
2 boxes Crispy Rice – $2.78
1 box Golden Rounds – $2.15
1 16-oz Deli Meat – $2.99
1 box Clubhouse Crackers – $2.49
1 16-oz box Rotini Pasta – $0.77
1 pkg Taco Seasoning – $0.38
2 pkgs Marshmallows – $1.70
2 pkgs Keebler Cookies (given to us by a friend)
Total: $72.14
Lidl
2 3-ct pkgs Multi-Colored Peppers – $5.98
2 16-oz boxes Pasta Shells – $1.82
1 pkg Mini Cucumbers – $1.19
1 pkg Baby Bella Mushrooms – $1.49
1 4-ct pkg Avocados – $2.99
1 carton Grape Tomatoes – $1.19
2 boxes frozen Waffles – $1.98
2 bags Tortilla Chips – $1.98
Total: $18.62
CVS
4 boxes Frosted Flakes – $7.96, used 2 $1.00/2 printable, plus receive $2.00/4 from Ibotta – $3.96/4 boxes after coupons and rebates
Total: $3.96
Grocery Total for the Week: $94.72
Weekly Menu Plan
Breakfast
Cereal, Oatmeal, Cottage Cheese, Fruit, Yogurt, Toast, Eggs
Lunches
Deli Meat/Cheese Sandwiches, Chips, Pineapple, Peppers x 2
Leftovers x 3
Crackers and Peanut Butter, Cucumbers, Apples x 2
Dinners
Leftovers from Memorial Day Cookout with Friends
Waffles, Venison Sausage Patties, Broccoli
Build-Your-Own-Burrito (Seasoned Ground Venison, Shredded Cheese, Shredded Lettuce, Salsa, Tortillas), Chips, Rice
Potluck with Friends (I’m bringing a huge crockpot of Macaroni and Cheese, Steamed Broccoli and a double batch of Rice Krispy Treats)
Meatloaf, Baked Potatoes, Green Beans, Buttered Buns
Lazy Lasagna Casserole, Applesauce, Broccoli
Cheese Pizza, Tossed Salad, Green Beans
Gretchen’s $94 Grocery Shopping Trip and Weekly Menu Plan for 5
Gretchen’s $94 Grocery Shopping Trip and Weekly Menu Plan for 5
Aldi
2 Half & Half – $1.95 each
1 Spreadable Butter – $2.69
1 pkg Butter – $3.47
2.25 lbs Red Grapes – $3.13
1 gallon Milk – $3.32
1 bag Mandarins – $4.49
1 carton Ice Cream – $1.97
1 bag Flour – $1.56
4 Mac & Cheese – $0.43 each
2 Frozen Broccoli – $0.95 each
1 bag Kettle Chips – $1.57
2 dozen Cage Free Eggs – $2.45 each (These are now cheaper than the regular eggs at my store!)
1 pkg Ribs – Marked down to $4.75
1 box Popcorn – $3.79
1 can Refried Beans – $0.88
2 bags Chocolate Chips – $1.79 each
1 box Cereal – $1.85
1 bag Baby Carrots – $0.95
2 pkg Strawberries – $1.99 each
1 loaf Bread – $0.93
1 bag Cinnamon Raisin Bagels – $1.55
2 bags Spring Mix – Marked down to $1.29 each
2 Seedless Cucumbers – $0.89 each
Total: $61.24
Publix
The tortillas got placed in this picture by accident. They are from Harris Teeter. 😉
1 pkg Thomas English Muffins – $2.39, used $1.25/1 Ibotta rebate – $1.14 after cash back
2 Nick’s Ice Cream – $2.99 each, used 2 $2/1 printable coupons AND 2 $1.50/1 Ibotta cash back – Free plus $1.02 overage after coupons and cash back
Total after coupons and cash back: $0.12
Harris Teeter
I was SO excited to find some good deals on meat this week! We are stocked up for a few weeks now!
2 Just Roll Pizza Crusts – $1.89 each, used 2 $1/1 printable coupons – $0.89 each after coupon
1 box Dino Chicken Nuggets – $4.24
2 Florida’s Natural Lemonade – $1.49 each, used 2 $1/1 printable coupons – $0.49 each after coupons
1 Sargento Cheese – $2.39, used $1/1 Harris Teeter e-coupon – $1.39 after coupon
1 pkg Harris Teeter Tortillas – $0.84
1 Seedless Watermelon – $3.99
1 pkg (4.22 lbs) Chicken Breasts – $10.51
5 pkg Premium Ground Beef marked down – $14.49 for all packages
Used $5 off $30 purchase e-Vic coupon sent to me
Total after coupons: $33.22
Total for all stores: $94.58
Menu Plan for This Week
Breakfasts
Cereal, Pancakes, Bagels, Eggs, Bagels, Fruit Smoothies, Yogurt
Lunches
Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwiches/Grapes/Oranges x 2, Mac & Cheese/Carrot Sticks/Strawberries x 2, Chicken Nuggets/Cucumbers/Mandarin Oranges x 2, Leftovers
Dinners
Pancakes, Eggs
Shredded Pork Roast Sandwiches (leftover from last week), Chips, Watermelon
Spaghetti, Biscuits, Steamed Broccoli
Cheese Pizza, Breadsticks, Tossed Salad
Salad Bar with Chicken, Homemade Bread
Smoked Ribs, Mashed Potatoes, Steamed Broccoli, Rolls
Soft Taco Bar
Brigette’s $98 Grocery Shopping Trip and Weekly Menu Plan for 6
Brigette’s $98 Grocery Shopping Trip and Weekly Menu Plan for 6
My older sister, Brigette, shares her shopping trips and menu plans every week! You can go HERE to see all of her weekly menu plans and you can go HERE to read all about her family!
Aldi
1 gallon Orange Juice – $3.49
2 gallons Whole Milk – $5.32
2 64-oz cartons Almond Milk – $3.50
1 32-oz carton Half and Half – $1.45
1 10-lb bag Russet Potatoes – $3.99
1 3-lb bag Pink Lady Apples – $3.27
2 cans Green Beans – $1.08
2 pkgs Romaine Hearts – $5.18
1 bunch Bananas – $1.29
1 bag Mini Sweet Peppers – $2.95
2 Seedless Cucumbers – $1.98
1 3-ct bag Multi-Colored Peppers – $3.18
2 cartons Strawberries – $2.90
1 3-lb bag Cosmic Crisp Apples – $3.49
3 dozen Eggs – $8.79
1 bag Pepperoni – $2.25
1 5-lb roll 73/27 Ground Beef – $10.91
1 pkg boneless Chicken Breasts ($1.99/lb) – $10.21
1 16-oz pkg Deli Meat – $2.49
1 8-oz pkg Deli Sliced Cheese – $1.29
1 pkg Spreadable Cheese Wedges – $2.79
1 box Butter Quarters – $1.64
1 4-lb bag Sugar – $1.48
1 bag Coconut Flakes – $1.29
1 32-z box Spaghetti – $1.12
2 boxes Macaroni and Cheese – $0.76
1 jar Strawberrry Preserves – $1.25
1 loaf Sandwich Bread – $0.50
1 pkg Hamburger Buns – $0.58
Total: $91.42
Lidl
1 Watermelon – $3.99
1 bag Red Grapes ($1.19/lb) – $2.84
Total: $6.83
Grocery Total for the Week: $98.25
Weekly Menu Plan
Breakfasts
Cereal, Fruit, Smoothies, Eggs, Omelets, Toast
Lunches
Deli Meat/Cheese Sandwiches, Apples, Peppers x 2
Macaroni and Cheese, Cucumbers, Strawberries
Leftovers x 4
Dinners
Grilled Chicken, Watermelon, Broccoli, Pull Apart Oat Rolls
Pepperoni Pizza, Breadsticks, Tossed Salad
Hamburgers, Grilled Peppers/Potatoes/Onions, Watermelon
Meatloaf (I use half ground venison), Baked Potatoes, Tossed Salad, Green Beans
Chicken Gravy over Rice, Tossed Salad, Broccoli
Fried Cabbage/Potatoes/Venison Sausage, Green Beans, Watermelon
Date Night Out (kids eat spaghetti at home)
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This Week’s $59 Kroger Shopping Trip
I found some great deals at Kroger this past week — and I was able to use the $10 off $75 digital coupon that was in my e-coupon account on the app to save even more.
The veggies were just $0.99/bag with the weekly sale!
I was excited to find a great deal on ground beef.
My total for all of these groceries was $59, thanks to the $10 off $75 coupon (my total was $95 before the coupons came off. I didn’t know if the $10 off $75 would come off if my total was below $75 after the coupons, but it did!)
I made this French Toast Casserole using leftover homemade French Bread. It was yummy!
Silas came home from school this past week and brought me this — a cinnamon roll from Panera. He told me how he’d scored a great deal on it. He’d signed up for Panera rewards before they went to Panera and he got a coupon for a free treat. Then, he had the option to add on another treat for just $0.99. So he got two cinnamon rolls for $0.99 + tax!
I used some of the potatoes I’d gotten in a recent sale + the ground beef and corn and an onion I’d gotten marked down last week to make a hash of sorts.
Just chop and fry the potatoes, brown the ground beef with onions, mix it all together with the corn and it’s such a frugal, yummy, and filling dinner!
Making Sabbath Rest a Priority
“Start where you are.” Such a short statement but it has such a huge impact.
In this episode of The Crystal Paine Show, Bob and Linda Lotich, authors of their new book Simple Money, Rich Life: Achieve True Financial Freedom and Design a Life of Eternal Impact, talk about how they’ve made Sabbath a priority in their home and lives and how to just start where you are.
In this age of busyness when we all have a lot on our plates, is Sabbath rest even possible? If so, what would that look like? We delve into what it looks like for Bob & Linda and how we all can find ways to practice it in our own lives — even if we have a very full schedule.
We also talk about how this practice is more about our hearts and releasing our sense of control and micromanaging our lives and instead resting in Jesus.
Bob and Linda share their experiences, what they’ve learned, how this practice has deeply impacted them, and struggles they have encountered along the way. I hope this episode inspires you with ideas for how you, too, can implement a regular practice of Sabbath in your own life and what that might look like for you.
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In This Episode
[00:34] – Welcome to another episode of The Crystal Paine Show.
[01:28] – Bob & Linda introduce themselves.
[04:57] – How did you recognize there was a need for Sabbath?
[05:57] – Bob talks about how hard it was to take a break for a week the first time.
[07:05] – Did it shift something in your soul when you took time off?
[09:20] – Bob and Linda explain how they set up and delegate when taking off time.
[10:45] – What can someone do if they don’t have the luxury of taking a full month off or even a week off?
[13:05] – Linda shares that what you can do is make your time count and be intentional.
[14:28] – I read a snippet from Simple Money, Rich Life.
[16:42] – How do you practice Sabbath when you have young kids to take care of?
[18:20] – Bob and Linda share what Sunday Family Day looks like.
[20:12] – We talk about the advice they would share with a couple who may not be on the same page.
[23:40] – The question to ask is, “What does this look like for each person?”
[24:12] – How have you invited and talked to your kids about Sabbath?
[26:12] – Linda and Bob unpack what it means to live the lifestyle of the Sabbath.
[29:19] – We discuss one practical step that you can take to help you rest in Jesus.
Links & Resources
- Links & ResourcesBob & Linda Lotich, Seedtime
- Books
- Simple Money, Rich Life: Achieve True Financial Freedom and Design a Life of Eternal Impact by Bob Lotich
- Love-Centered Parenting by Crystal Paine
- 10 Days to Be a Happier Mom
- Sign up for the Hot Deals Email List
- MoneySavingMom.com
- My Instagram account (I’d love for you to follow me there! I usually hop on at least a few times per day and share behind-the-scenes photos and videos, my grocery store hauls, funny stories, or just anything I’m pondering or would like your advice or feedback on!)
- Have feedback on the show or suggestions for future episodes or topics? Send me an email: crystal @ moneysavingmom.com
7 Books I Finished Recently
In 2022, I’m setting monthly reading goals and have the goal to finish at least one book each week. So far, I’ve mostly been able to stick with that!
Note: You can follow along with the books I finish this year and my star ratings over on GoodReads. Also, books are rated on a 1-5 star scale. I basically won’t finish a book if it’s one star (not worth my time!) and I’ll rarely give a book a 5-star rating unless it was just absolutely amazing or life-changing.
I’ve gotten a little behind in my monthly reading goals and ended up not setting any book goals for May since I’m still working through April’s stack.
And it’s been awhile since I’ve posted any book reviews, so without further ado, here are seven books I finished recently…
The Book of Lost Names
This audiobook is the fictional story of a Jewish woman who became a forger and helped create documents for many children to be able to cross the border into safety in Switzerland during World War II.
I found the details of how they created the documents to be very interesting and I also thought the sections on faith and identity were thought-provoking. I also appreciate some of the rawness that the author used to describe how the main character’s mother dealt with the heavy loss and blows… because it made me wonder how I would respond if I were in her shoes.
That said, I felt like some of the parts of the book were a little on the unbelievable side and other parts felt like they lacked enough depth and development. So I thought it was a good novel, but personally didn’t think it was a great novel (although judging by the multitude of 5-star Amazon reviews, I’m in the minority on that!)
Verdict: 3 stars
The Hard Good
I had read a lot of this book in preparation for my podcast interview with Lisa Whittle, but I finally had a chance to finish it recently. There were so many sections that I found to be valuable — from her honesty over processing losing her dad but also recognizing the mistakes he made and how those affected her to talking about what to do when someone else gets that thing you really wanted.
Lisa doesn’t sugarcoat things. She’s truthful and this book will likely step on your toes at least at some point. But it is filled with messages of hope and of reminders that we all need to hear.
If life feels hard and overwhelming right now and you just want to check out and shut down, I think The Hard Good will challenge you in a helpful way.
Verdict: 4 stars
Gentle and Lowly
This book has been highly recommended to me over and over again. I didn’t know what to expect and it actually wasn’t what I expected! It’s basically a book that talks about the gentle and gracious nature of God and digs into a lot of Puritan writings that call this out and expand on it.
While most of the chapters and concepts were not new to me, it was a good refresher. I also think it would be a very valuable read if you struggle with feeling loved by God or struggle with feeling like you are a disappointment to God.
That said, I felt like many of the chapters had so many quotes in them that the writing felt broken up and a bit disjointed. I feel like the heart and meat of the book was excellent, I just sometimes felt like the writing didn’t pack as powerful of a punch as it could have.
Verdict: 4 stars
Hero on a Mission
I wanted to like this book, but I really disagree with the premise of it (stated very clearly from the beginning) that God doesn’t have a plan for our lives and that it’s up to us to write our own story. I think that had the author not come out of the gate so strongly with this statement that I don’t believe is theologically/Biblically accurate, I would have probably been able to approach the book with a different mindset. But this statement really rubbed me wrong.
Now, that statement aside, I appreciated the encouragement in the book to not be a victim of your life and very much agree that we should be taking personal responsibility, not letting a negative perspective drive our decisions, and that we should be living our lives with the end of our lives in mind.
But, I think all of this should be lived out with the understanding that God is ultimately weaving a masterpiece with our lives and we should be looking to Him for guidance and direction, seeking Him each step of the way, relying upon Him, and trusting Him through the hard and dark times.
Verdict: 3 stars
Fostered
If you’ve ever wanted a first person look into what it’s like to be in foster care, this book is a must-read. Tori’s story is both heartbreaking and heart-warming. I appreciated her honesty in sharing the trauma she experienced in her birth family and in the foster care system. But I also loved the triumph she shared and the hope she left us with at the end of the book.
I especially loved her perspective on how one person who faithfully showed up and invested in her life made such a difference on the trajectory of her future. It was inspiring to think of how we can impact a life just by being willing to show up, keep showing up, show love, give grace, and communicate with our lives that someone has value and worth.
One of the things I found most helpful in this book was Tori’s thoughts on the foster care system as a whole. She had such wise insight there and it was very thought-provoking to me.
If you are a foster parent, are thinking of becoming a foster parent, or at all involved in anything related to foster care, I highly recommend this book.
Verdict: 4 stars
Peril in the Palace
I’ve been reading through the Imagination Station books with Kierstyn and D the past few months and we just finished book #3. I read these books with our older three years ago, so it’s been run to read them again — and Kierstyn has really loved them and been engaged with them!
Verdict: 3 stars
Little House in the Big Woods
Kierstyn and D and I also listened to this book on audiobook. We listened to it on many of our walks and it’s such an enjoyable audiobook! (We downloaded it for free on Hoopla.)
Verdict: 4 stars
What have you been reading recently? Any books you think I should read?
Gretchen’s $112 Grocery Shopping Trip and Weekly Menu Plan for 5
Gretchen’s $112 Grocery Shopping Trip and Weekly Menu Plan for 5
Aldi
2 pkg Frozen Broccoli – $0.95 each
1 gallon Milk – $3.25
2 dozen Cage Free Eggs – $2.45 each
1 bag Flour – $1.56
1 pkg Buns – $2.29
1 pkg Ground Beef – $9.34
1 bag (10 lbs) Chicken Legs – $5.50
4 boxes Mac & Cheese – $0.43 each
1 box Fruit & Grain Bars – $1.35
1 box Chocolate Puffs Cereal – $1.55
1 box Instant Rice – $3.09
2 Half & Half – $1.95
1 Cherry Pie Filling – $2.15
1 bag Kettle Chips – $1.57
1 bag Tortilla Chips – $1.68
1 bag Chocolate Chips – $1.79
1 Strawberry Preserves – $2.19
1 Dill Pickles – $1.95
1 Grape Jelly – $1.95
1 box Graham Crackers – $1.25
1 Peanut Butter – $1.69
2 cans Cream of Mushroom Soup – $0.58 each
1 Mozzarella Cheese – $1.85
1 canister Honey – $7.99
1 Baking Cocoa – $1.79
1 Baking Powder – $1.29
1 bag Cinnamon Raisin Bagels – $1.55
1 Cucumber – $0.89
2 cans Tuna – $0.77 each
1 pkg Hamburger Buns – $0.89
1 loaf Bread – $0.93
1.09 lbs Roma Tomatoes – $1.08
Total: $79.09
Harris Teeter
2 pkg Luigi’s Italian Ice – $2.14 each, used 2 $1/1 Ibotta rebates – $1.14 each after rebates
8 cans Harris Teeter Beans/Tomatoes – $0.47 each
1.22 lbs Asparagus – $2.43
2 canisters Pringles – $1.33 each, used $0.40/2 printable – $1.13 each after coupon
2 pkg Tortillas – $0.84 each
1 Danish Creamery Butter – $3.99, used $1/1 Ibotta rebate – $2.99 after rebate
1 Garlic Bread – Marked down to $1.99
2 pkg Townhouse Crackers – $2.34 each, used $1/2 printable AND $2/2 Ibotta rebate – $0.84 each after coupon and rebate
1 Pork Butt – $6.96
Total: $26.03
Target
2 pkgs GoGurt – Marked down to $2.34 each
1 can Pumpkin – $2.79
Total: $7.47
Total for all groceries: $112.59
Menu Plan for This Week
Breakfasts
Cereal, Pancakes, Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins, Eggs, Bagels, Yogurt
Lunches
Mac & Cheese/Grapes x 2, Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwiches/Chips/Carrot Sticks x 2, Chicken Nuggets/Cucumbers/Apples, Leftovers x 2
Dinners
Steak (from freezer), French Bread, Green Beans, Tater Tots (leftover in freezer)
Pancakes, Eggs (I’m making extra pancakes and freezing them to use for breakfasts throughout the week.)
Pork Roast in Crockpot (I’ll be freezing up the leftovers to use for Shredded Pork Sandwiches next week.), Biscuits, Steamed Broccoli
Hamburgers, Homemade French Fries, Asparagus
Soft Taco Bar, Chips & Salsa
Chicken with Cream of Mushroom Soup, Rice, Sliced Apples
Cheese Pizza, Breadsticks, Tossed Salad (with leftovers from last week)
Completely Honest Review of Little Passports
Looking for Little Passports reviews? In this post, I share my honest thoughts on Little Passports — an interactive and engaging subscription box for kids ages 3-10. Plus, don’t miss the exclusive Little Passports coupon code at the bottom of this post if you’d like to sign up and try it out for your kids! {Sponsored by Little Passports. All opinions are my own.}
What is Little Passports?
Little Passports is a monthly subscription box service for kids — mostly for ages 3-10. They offer six different monthly subscriptions geared for different ages and interests. Their goal is to ignite curiosity, help your kids explore new ideas and places, and encourage them to celebrate cultures through globally-inspired experiences, hands-on art and science activities, and stories.
Here are the six different subscriptions they offer:
- New! Animals Wild (ages 3-5): Play with and learn about Earth’s most fascinating animals through hands-on play sets, laugh-out-loud games, and fun facts and activities.
- Early Explorers (ages 3-5): Discover the world’s wonders, from oceans to art to animals through hands-on activities, games, and stories.
- World Edition (ages 6-10): Explore a new country each month through hands-on activities, stories, and souvenirs that spark curiosity and connection.
- USA Edition (ages 7-12): Take an action-packed road trip to new states each month.
- Science Junior (ages 5-8): Ignite curiosity with creative, hands-on science activities each month.
- Science Expeditions (ages 8+): Explore a new science topic each month with experiments, inventions, comic books, and badges.
Little Passports Review: My Honest Thoughts
Fun fact: Little Passports was one of my first experiences with subscription boxes for kids! My older three kids tried Little Passports boxes when they were younger and loved it. But it’s been many years since then, so I was excited to be able to check it out again and see all the new updates over 10 years later!
Little Passports sent me samples of a few of their boxes for younger kids and I was really impressed. Kierstyn opened them up with me and got all excited and was saying, “Oh wow!” She spent quite a bit of time with me playing with the contents of the boxes, and I was actually surprised with how focused and into it she was considering that it’s above her level!
I love how each of the boxes are designed to complement and even build on one another. For instance, with the World Edition boxes, you study a different country each month. You’ll get a stamp for your passport, a baggage tag for the cardboard luggage box they send you, and a replica coin from each country for your coin collection. Plus, you’ll get activities, games, and more to help you study and learn about this country.
Each World Edition box helps your child expand their understanding and perspective of the world and learn more about different cultures. Years ago, when our older three were younger, we loved using these boxes in our homeschool curriculum. It’s something for them to look forward to every month and they don’t really even realize they are learning because it feels like this surprise box in the mail each month!
The Little Passport subscriptions would be great for summer learning, for those who are homeschooling, for supplementing in-school learning, and/or for young kids who aren’t in preschool/Kindergarten yet.
A Peek At Their Animals Wild Subscription Box
Their newest subscription is called Animals Wild and it’s geared for kids ages 3-5 years old. It was a little above Kierstyn’s level (she just turned two), but I can see how she could participate in most of the activities if she was tagging along with a sibling who was preschool or Kindergarten age.
Each box in the Animals Wild subscription comes with a a colorful new playset packed with lift-the-flap facts and fun activities that help your child:
- Play creative, hands-on games about the animal world.
- Build a collection of 3-D pop-out animal friends that can be used across playsets.
- Get a head start on learning about animals and habitats.
- Engage physically with games that make you stamp, drop, reach, and pull.
- Meet wild, memorable creatures that open up a world of animal wonders.
If your kids love animals and hands-on play, this would be a fantastic subscription to consider!
How Much Does It Cost?
Little Passports subscription boxes are priced between $23.95/month to $27.95/month, depending upon which subscription you purchase. It’s a better deal to purchase a 6-month or one-year subscription.
(But keep scrolling for an exclusive coupon code to help you save even more on your Little Passports box!)
Little Passports Coupon Code
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Have you ever tried this subscription box? We’d love to hear your Little Passports reviews in the comments, if so!
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