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An Asian-style wrap that is easy and affordable. It's perfect for summer months, meal prep, and leftovers!

Crunchy Asian Chicken Wraps

July 15, 2020
Food & Drink

  Wraps are a great thing if you are looking for something refreshing and quick. I love everything Asian, particularly the food. These little asian wraps are a perfect fit for my taste View Post

Filed Under: Food & Drink, FRUGAL LIVING Tagged With: ASIAN WRAP, BUDGET RECIPE, EASY RECIPES, HEALTHY RECIPE, SUMMER RECIPE

Who doesn't love a delicious donut in the morning? Better yet, donuts that don't require yeast or frying! Skip your next trip to Krispy Kreme and make your own donuts from home! As I have developed my baking skill, I realized that it's possible to make a lot of your own staple foods at home. Now, donuts might not be a staple food, but they should be! I have been making these donuts for my family every couple of weeks, and my son loves them. What I love most is that this recipe doesn't require a lot of skill or hard-to-find ingredients. It's a dessert you can enjoy that is fast, easy, and affordable!

Easy Homemade Vanilla Donuts

July 3, 2020
Food & Drink

Who doesn't love a delicious donut in the morning? Better yet, homemade donuts that don't require yeast or frying! Skip your next trip to Krispy Kreme and make your own donuts from home! As I have View Post

Filed Under: Food & Drink Tagged With: BUDGET RECIPE, DESSERT, DONUT, EASY RECIPES

An easy classic Macaroni salad recipe that is a perfect side dish to your BBQ meals and the warmer weather. Save money by using ingredients you already have at home!

Easy Macaroni Salad Recipe

May 21, 2020
Food & Drink

Nothing is better during the hot summer months than a cold, tangy side dish. Well, I take that back! How about a really EASY cold tangy side dish. So what makes this Macaroni salad recipe so easy? View Post

Filed Under: Food & Drink, FRUGAL LIVING Tagged With: EASY RECIPES, MACARONI SALAD, SIDE DISH

Do you want to use up old bananas? These moist and easy chocolate chip banana muffins are the perfect answer!

Easy Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

April 9, 2020
Food & Drink

Throwing out old bananas in my house is a huge no-no! I can always find ways to use up old bananas in my baking. If you are looking for a recipe to use up old bananas you have sitting in your kitchen, View Post

Filed Under: Food & Drink, FRUGAL LIVING Tagged With: BAKING, BANANA, BANANA MUFFINS, CHOCOLATE CHIP, EASY RECIPES, MUFFINS

I challenged myself only to use an Instant Pot for an entire month. Here are all of the recipes that I made and the surprising things that I learned.

I Only Made Instant Pot Recipes for an Entire Month – Here’s What I Learned

February 12, 2020
Food & Drink

For January, I challenged myself only to use my Instant Pot for the entire month. I do my shopping on Sundays for the entire week, and I was able to spend less than $100 every time. There are a View Post

Filed Under: Food & Drink, FRUGAL LIVING Tagged With: EASY RECIPES, INSTANT POT, INSTANT POT RECIPES, MEAL PLAN, MEAL PLANNING

I challenged myself only to use a slow cooker for an entire month. Here are all of the recipes that I made and the surprising things that I learned.

I Only Cooked With a Slow Cooker for an Entire Month – Here’s What Happened

December 31, 2019
Food & Drink

For December, I challenged myself only to use my slow cooker for the entire month. Why? It was taking up space in my storage unit, and it sat there for three years without being used. That said, I View Post

Filed Under: Food & Drink, FRUGAL LIVING Tagged With: CROCK POT, CROCKPOT, EASY RECIPES, MEAL PLAN, MEAL PLANNING, RECIPES, SLOW COOKER

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Hello, I'm Kumiko, but everyone just calls me Miko. Welcome to my blog, The Budget Mom. I am an Accredited Financial Counselor® , and mom to a rambunctious boy. Come along with me as I strive to live a life I love on a budget that I can afford. Read more about me.

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