F is for failure...and sometimes that's ok 😊.

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Fennel & Brussel Sprout Spaghetti @thriftyhomeandgarden

Olio finds – fresh fennel, Brussels sprouts, unwaxed lemons & a handful of flat-leaf parsley – became a simple, nourishing pasta for lunch.
#OlioFinds #WasteLessCookMore #SeasonalEating #SustainableLiving #FrugalFood #FoodFromScraps #LoveFoodHateWaste #CookWithWhatYouHave #ThriftyLiving

Old-Fashioned, Southern Meatloaf or Basic Meat Loaf Recipe | Paula Deen Paula Deen's Southern meatloaf recipe is an old-fashioned favorite and will quickly become a tasty meal option for family dinners!

Meatloaf is the emperor of #frugalfood, and the Queen of Butter, Paula Deen has the definitive recipe. It serves 5, and can be easily doubled if you have a large loaf pan for meal planning & leftovers. And, it's easy to adjust the recipe! #frugaleating at its best!
#getintoit #frugalliving

Welcome to Money Saving Mom®! Thanks so much for stopping by! I realize there is a lot of information on MoneySavingMom.com, so I put together this page to help you get started.

A comprehensive site for the newly frugal, or the old hand who could use a few modern tips and tricks. Give it a go, there's a lot here to look at!
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Low resolution image of multiple cans of tomato soup, on a blonde wooden countertop.

Repurpose canned soups! My local Aldi's had tomato soup on sale for 14¢ each. I bought six, and used them for:
sauce bases
marinating pork roast
meatloaf seasoning
(cooked down w/diced tomatoes) ciabatta bread spread
Best 84¢ I ever spent!
#frugalliving #frugalfood #getintoit

Magic Spread! How to Stretch the Butter Ration — Wartime Wisdom for Modern Homemakers This magical recipe stretches the butter ration, and also provides more nutrition—vitamins and minerals from milk, protein from gelatin, and fat from the butter.

You can extend your butter with this clever recipe for spreadable butter from 1943. All it takes is gelatin, hot water, evap milk, & a hand mixer to triple your butter! Cut a step, let butter soften overnight before mixing.
#frugalfood #frugalliving #getintoit

How to Make Homemade Cheese Learn how to make cheese with only three ingredients. This simple homemade cheese recipe can be used to make both queso fresco and ricotta cheese.

Fresh homemade cheese used to be the norm in American homes before & during the Depression. Make this when milk is on sale or use reconstituted evap. Cheesecloth is cheap & has multiple uses. There's nothing like fresh cheese! #frugalfood #getintoit #frugalliving

Yum. Another recipe perfect for the #tariffTimes ! #frugalfood #soup

Part 3-4️⃣ In the same pan, sauté spinach with butter & salt.5️⃣ Plate it up! Serve crispy chicken with roasted potatoes & spinach. #BrokeAndHungry#BudgetMeals #GarlicButterChicken #EasyDinner #CheapEats #OnePanMeal #ComfortFood #DinnerOnABudget #HomeCooked #MealPrep #FrugalFood #FoodHacks #SimpleMeals

Part 4-4️⃣ Cook the Pancakes – Pour 1/4 cup of batter per pancake into the pan. Let it cook for 1-2 minutes until bubbles form on the surface. Flip and cook another 30 seconds to 1 minute until golden brown. #BudgetMeals #StrugglePancakes #EasyBreakfast #FrugalFood #CheapEats #PancakeHack

The only thing we bought? Cheap cheese. 🧀 Priorities.

(Waste not, eat lots.)

Who else loves a good “use what you’ve got” cooking challenge?

#HomeBaking #HomeCooking #Scones #ClottedCream #Pizza #BudgetCooking #PantryChallenge #NoFoodWaste #BakeFromScratch #FrugalFood

Tonight's dinner – eggs in a cheese and spinach sauce with green salad. #FrugalFood

We made chili, then baked potatoes topped with leftover chili, now fried potatoes with leftover taters. #frugalfood #frugal #leftovers #coldweatherfood #whatscooking