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Here on TBM®, I provide you with simple, easy-to-follow solutions to help you budget your money, pay off debt, save more, and crush your financial goals. But more than that, I give you the tools to start doing the things that matter most to you, on a budget that actually works!

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: Tagged With: EASY RECIPES, INSTANT POT, INSTANT POT RECIPES, MEAL PLAN, MEAL PLANNING

A realistic view into my $400 per month meal plan! Get every recipe that I used in my January meal plan, my grocery lists, costs, and so much more! Read about how I am utilizing my Instant Pot to save time and money!

January 2019 Budget Monthly Meal Plan

February 7, 2019
Food & Drink

January was a make-it-work meal planning month. I just couldn't find the time to keep my meal plan updated. However, it was also a huge month for savings. I completed the Pack-a-Lunch January View Post

Filed Under: Tagged With: INSTANT POT RECIPES, JANUARY 2019, MEAL PLANNING, MONTHLY MEAL PLAN

A realistic view into my $400 per month meal plan! Get every recipe that I used in my October meal plan, my grocery lists, costs, and so much more! Read about how I am utilizing my Instant Pot to save time and money!

October Budget Monthly Meal Plan

November 4, 2018
Food & Drink

Check out my September 2018 Monthly Meal Plan here. October was another challenging month for meal planning. We ended up eating out more than I anticipated, which means we had to skip the meal View Post

Filed Under: Tagged With: INSTANT POT RECIPES, MEAL PLANNING, MONTHLY MEAL PLAN, OCTOBER 2018

Are you looking for quick and easy meal planning recipes? Here is every recipe that I used for my meal plan in September! You can make most of them in thirty minutes or less!

September Budget Monthly Meal Plan

October 3, 2018
Food & Drink

Check out my August 2018 Monthly Meal Plan here. September proved to be harder than I anticipated for meal planning. We had a weekend trip and some unexpected events that came up that made meal View Post

Filed Under: Tagged With: INSTANT POT RECIPES, MEAL PLANNING, MONTHLY MEAL PLAN, SEPTEMBER 2018

Are you looking for some easy freezer cooking recipes? Here is the entire list of recipes I used for my July monthly meal plan!

August Budget Monthly Meal Plan

September 5, 2018
Food & Drink

Check out my July 2018 Monthly Meal Plan here. August was a horrible month for meal planning. I got lazy and ended up eating cereal, frozen pizza, and Velveeta a lot of nights. The one thing View Post

Filed Under: Tagged With: AUGUST 2018, INSTANT POT RECIPES, MEAL PLANNING, MONTHLY MEAL PLAN

Are you looking for some easy freezer cooking recipes? Here is the entire list of recipes I used for my July monthly meal plan!

July Budget Monthly Meal Plan

August 6, 2018
Food & Drink

Check out my June Monthly Meal Plan here. I started meal planning at the beginning of June, and I have been documenting my journey on Instagram ever since. I have learned that meal planning is View Post

Filed Under: Tagged With: FREEZER COOKING, INSTANT POT RECIPES, JULY 2018, MEAL PLAN, MONTHLY MEAL PLAN

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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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