Recipes, Meal Planning, & Living on a Budget

Learn how to eat real food and live a healthier life ... without going broke!

My husband and I started our marriage off in a great deal of debt. God saw us through that trial and has challenged us to share what we’ve learned about finance, food and natural living with others who struggle in this area. Why listen to me? I don't have letters after my name. I'm not a doctor, I make mistakes and I burn dinner too. But I've been in the trenches and I know what it's like to need help and not even know where to even begin. I figured my way out and learned lessons along the way. This blog IS the lessons, and it's my goal for you to not be in those trenches alone without a way to get out.

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Delicious recipe for homemade mayo plus tips for making it fail proof every time! Just 4 ingredients, perfect for novice cooks & better than store-bought! :: DontWastetheCrumbs.com

This crock pot pot roast is SUPER easy and with just 15 minutes of hands-on time, it practically cooks itself! Use 5-minute homemade cream of mushroom soup and serve with a simple salad with homemade Italian dressing and dinner is DONE!

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Tips & tricks for smart shopping

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Knowing how to budget for a bulk purchase means you can save money! Whether it's from a wholesale store or a farm, it's worth it to budget for bulk items! : : DontWasteTheCrumbs.com

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Frugal real food meal plans: helping you eat real food on a budget

Whether it’s for one season or one year, let us take meal planning off your to-do list so you can focus on feeding your family healthy food without spending a lot of money!

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Delicious, budget-friendly meal plans

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Having a stash of dump dinner recipes in my freezer is totally rocking my world. Here's a plan to get seven dump dinners in the freezer in just one hour! : : DontWastetheCrumbs.com

Save time with 13 tips for planning a freezer cooking day, whether you make ahead for a month, are on a budget, use homemade recipes or cook meals for one! : : DontWasteTheCrumbs.com

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Kinda crunchy: 31 day challenge to frugal natural living

This 180-page, life-changing eBook can hold your hand as your transition to natural living and make significant, healthier changes in just one month. And the most remarkable part of this guide is that it shows you how to do it without spending a fortune!

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