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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!

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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

A realistic view into my $400 per month meal plan! Get every recipe that I used in my July meal plan, my grocery lists, costs, and so much more!

July 2019 Budget Monthly Meal Plan

August 16, 2019
Food & Drink

Welcome to my July Budget Meal Plan Update! July was a hard month for meal planning. I ended up $73 over budget in my food category. I completed the Generic July Savings Challenge and saved over View Post

Filed Under: Food & Drink, FRUGAL LIVING Tagged With: EASY RECIPES, GROCERY BUDGET, JULY 2019, MEAL PLANNING, MONTHLY MEAL PLAN

A realistic view into my $400 per month meal plan! Get every recipe that I used in my May meal plan, my grocery lists, costs, and so much more!

May 2019 Budget Monthly Meal Plan

June 12, 2019
Food & Drink

Welcome to my May Budget Meal Plan Update! May was a hard month for meal planning. I had two vacations, and I wasn't home a lot. I completed the Pantry & Freezer Savings Challenge and completed View Post

Filed Under: Food & Drink, FRUGAL LIVING Tagged With: GROCERY BUDGET, MAY 2019, MEAL PLANNING, MONTHLY MEAL PLAN

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: Food & Drink, FRUGAL LIVING Tagged With: INSTANT POT RECIPES, JANUARY 2019, MEAL PLANNING, MONTHLY MEAL PLAN

Are you looking for ways to save money on your grocery budget? Try completing the Freezer Challenge, and start eating what you already have at home.

Save Money Meal Planning: The Freezer Challenge

January 7, 2019
Food & Drink

A couple of months ago on TBM, I shared a new savings challenge with you. As I was doing my meal planning at the beginning of November, I was overwhelmed by how much food I had in my house!  I View Post

Filed Under: Food & Drink, FRUGAL LIVING Tagged With: Featured, FOOD BUDGET, GROCERY BUDGET, MEAL PLANNING, SAVE MONEY

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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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