I made BLT’s a few weeks ago and it looks like my tomato plant should have a couple of ripe tomatoes in a few days…so I think a BLT may just be in my future

Head over and visit Amanda to see how you can make a great meal for around $2 per person!

I did not make a menu this week and have been flying by the seat of my pants.  I hate when I am too lazy to come up with a menu–it actually makes things more difficult as I feel like I am scrambling to come up with a plan for dinner each night! I guarantee you I will have a menu ready to go next week. 

Luckily I have everything I need for Amanda’s  dish so I think I have tonight’s dinner covered!  I made guacamole earlier this week so I just happen to have extra cilantro and a couple of limes in my refrigerator–woo hoo!!  Looks like I got lucky and my laziness has once again paid off because this one is right up my alley (Amanda did you have me in mind when you came up with this one?  ;-) )

Head over and visit Amanda and check this one out.  I have every single item on hand and I bet most of you will have the majority of items as well. If you have to run out and buy the limes and cilantro you are only looking at paying around $2…so I’d say that is a deal for sure!!

My menu this week was a little on the pitiful side!  I let my husband choose the menu, and while he chose meals that were simple to prepare…they are far from gourmet!  I am craving some good food!! 

I think next week I am going to go with Amanda’s meal deal!  Not only is this meal simple to prepare but you can make it for $2.84 per person!!  Head over and visit Amanda at A Few Short Cuts to see the full meal deal.

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I bet most of you will be grilling this weekend!!  Amanda has come up with a full meal of BBQ Ribs, Baked Beans, Corn, Chips and Tea for a whopping $3.91 per person and that even includes a bag of charcoal!!  You know I totally forgot this was a holiday weekend when I was making my menu…I may have to go back and re-evaluate my plan as those ribs sure look good!!

Be sure to visit Amanda to see how to make a great holiday meal!!

It is funny because as a couponer you really start to look at how the size of the item can make a huge difference!!  Sometimes it is better to buy the smallest item possible.  If an 8oz jar of Soy Sauce is $1.09 and the 16 oz jar is $2…I would buy two 8 oz jars and use two $1/1 coupons to pay 18¢ for 16 ounces versus using the coupon on the larger bottle and paying a buck!  When it comes to meat and other items…sometimes bigger is cheaper!!  This is a great reminder to really look at the items you are purchasing and consider your options!!

Be sure and visit Amanda to see how she can help you turn $30 into a variety of delicious meals!!

I typically make these once or twice a month as they are easy, can be healthy AND  is a fabulously FRUGAL meal!!  

Head over HERE to check out Amanda’s recipe and find out how she was able to make hers for $1.07 per person!!  You could not buy a soda at a restaurant for that price and she is even including a salad in her meal deal!! 

Amanda and I have very similar recipes but I make mine with ground turkey…I just prefer the texture and the taste in the peppers–just as another option  :-)

I am planning a Mexican dinner tonight too and will be incorporating her rice with my meal!!  It sounds so good and of course I have everything on hand   Now I just need to decide if I have the energy to go to the store to grab some avocados for guacamole!! 

 Amanda did the entire recipe from her stockpile and I bet most of you could do the same.  I am all for a great meal that uses absolutely nothing from the weekly budget

The recipe is very simple and what is better is that you can make it for about $1.63 per serving.  Head over and visit Amanda HERE to see the recipe with pictures and step by step directions.

Head over HERE to check out the menu and Amanda’s crockpot ribs.  We have ribs on our Memorial Day menu too

This week she is offering Shake and Bake Pork Chops with Zucchini Fries and Crockpot BBQ Pork!  I love that Amanda made a point to show how buying a whole pork loin is a very frugal choice!!  If you choose to cut your own chops you will save $1.20 per pound–I will gladly pull out a shap knife for that kind of savings!!    Go HERE to check out her fabulous recipes!