50 Inexpensive Meal Ideas!
Your food category when it comes to budgeting seems to be the one that can fluctuate the most. So planning cheap meals for the family to eat is sometimes a must. I’ve put together a list of 50 different meals you could choose from when you’re trying to cut back on expenses.
- Sloppy Joes
- Chicken Roll Ups
- Classic Beef Stew
- Spaghetti
- Soup & Grilled Cheese
- Homemade Pizza (this is my absolute favorite pizza dough recipe!)
- Chicken Enchilada Rice Casserole
- Butter Noodles – spaghetti with butter and parmesan cheese
- Goulash
- Cheeseburgers
- German pancakes
- Macaroni and Cheese with Hotdogs
- Pancakes
- Veggie Stir Fry over Rice
- Waffles
- Bake Potatoes
- English Muffins
- Mashed Potatoes over hotdogs topped with canned chili
- Tacos (Chicken, Beef or Bean)
- French Bread Pizza
- Split Pea Soup
- Oatmeal
- Meatloaf
- Shepherd Pie
- Chicken Pot Pie
- Tuna Casserole
- Chicken and Rice
- Jumbalaya (box of Jumbalaya box mix and smoked sausage)
- Omelets
- Nachos
- Tater Tot Casserole
- Lasagna
- Corn Chowder
- Enchiladas (Cheese, Bean, Chicken or Beef)
- Breakfast Casserole
- Chicken Noodle Soup
- French Toast
- Homemade Hamburger Helper
- Steak or Chicken Kabobs
- Baking Ziti
- Chili
- Cheeseburger Pasta
- Chicken Spaghetti
- Pepperoni Pizza Pasta
- Chicken Fried Rice
- Stuffed Peppers
- Million Dollar Spaghetti
- Oven Bake Meatball Sandwiches
- Cornbread Chili Waffles
- Potato Soup
What meals do you cook for your family when you’re tight on money? Does your family have a favorite that’s easy on the budget?
That 70’s Show: The Complete Series On Blu-ray Only $37.99!
Need a little flashback? Head over to Best Buy and pick up That 70’s Show: The Complete Series on Blu-ray or only $37.99 today! This also ships for free, but you can pick it up at your local store as soon as today!
Dove Chocolate Toffee Promises Only 67¢!!
Oh, YUM!! These have to be one of my favorite chocolates, so I’m super excited for this deal! Stack a Target Mobile coupon with a Cartwheel offer to snag some tasty treats for less!
Buy (1) Dove Chocolate Toffee Promises, 7.9 oz @ $2.68
– Use 25% off Candy, Target Mobile coupon (Text CANDY to 829438)
– Use 50% off Dove Promises Chocolate Toffee Target Cartwheel Offer
Final Price: 67¢ each!!
12 x 24 Vinyl Sheets – Just $1.99 each! 53 Options to Choose From at Jane!
Looking to create something fun with vinyl? Maybe you want some fun colors? Check out all of the cute colors available on Jane! There is a color for every project and every decor – there are 53 to choose from!
Check out the 12 x 24 Vinyl Sheets on Jane! These are super fun and popular and they are priced crazy low at just $1.99 each!
Hurry and get yours because they are gone when they are gone! Grab one before they sell out!
FREE Tic Tac Toe Game With LEGO Friends Purchase of $20 or More!
If you’re planning on making a LEGO purchase or two in the near future, check out this cute deal at the LEGO Shop! Buy $20 or more worth of LEGO Friends toys and get a FREE Tic Tac Toe game! This set is super cute and would make a great Easter basket stuffer!
Your free set will be automatically added to your shopping bag with a qualifying purchase. Available only at LEGO Stores and shop.LEGO.com, while supplies last.
Kohl’s 30% off! Earn Kohl’s Cash! Stack Codes! Free shipping! Step2 Spill & Splash Seaway Water Table – Just $47.59!
- Add the Step2 Spill & Splash Seaway Water Table to your cart for $67.99. (reg price $79.99)
- Add coupon code BUNNY30 and APR4FREE.
The total for this will be just $47.59! And you’ll get free shipping!
Percent Off Codes:
Take an extra 30% off with your Kohl’s card – BUNNY30 – exp 4/15
Take an extra 15% off $100 orders – CATCH15OFF – exp 12/31/17
Will Stack With:
Take an extra $10 off your men’s clothing, accessories and shoes purchase of $50 or more – MENSTYLE10 – exp 4/15
Take an extra $5 off $30 off your Tommy Hilfiger Fragrance Purchase – TOMMY5 – exp 4/08
Take an extra $10 off $40 Juniors purchase – STYLE10 – exp 4/15
Free shipping with your Kohl’s Card – APR4FREE – exp 4/15
or
Free Shipping on $75. No code required.
or
Buy online and pickup in store.
Earn $10 in Kohl’s Cash for every $50 you spend from 4/6 – 4/15. (Redeem 4/16 – 4/30)
Redeem your previously earned Kohl’s Cash through 4/15.
Free Subscription to Outdor Life Magazine!!
Calling all outdoorsy people! Grab a Free Subscription to Outdoor Life magazine right now! You won’t even have to enter any payment information, and you’ll never be billed or your subscription! Just answer a few questions about yourself and it’s yours!
Rubbermaid Premier Food Storage Containers, 12-Piece Set – Just $14.77!
How about a new set of food storage containers? Could it help you get your cupboards or fridge organized? Maybe you need to add a couple sets and get rid of the old unmatched containers? Whatever the need – how about grabbing a couple of these – a great deal!
Get on over to Amazon to find the Rubbermaid Premier Food Storage Containers, 12-Piece Set for just $14.77!
This item will ship free for all Amazon Prime members. Or, regular members can score free shipping by adding $35 or more worth of eligible items to your cart. You can get a 30-day free trial of Amazon Prime here.
BOGO Free Yankee Candle Coupon! Large Jar or Tumbler Candles Only $14.00!!
There’s a new BOGO free Yankee Candle coupon available to print! This coupon is valid on classic jar or tumbler candles at all Yankee Candle Company stores through April 9, 2017. Large jar or tumbler candles are normally $27.99, so this coupon makes them only $14.00! You can also use the code B1G1APRIL online. This might be a good chance to stock up on some new spring candle scents, including the new Easter scents like Peeps and Jelly Beans!
Kohl’s 30% off! Earn Kohl’s Cash! Stack Codes! Free shipping! SONOMA Goods for Life Patio Antigravity Chair – Just $34.99!
- Add the SONOMA Goods for Life Patio Antigravity Chair to your cart for $49.99. (reg price $139.99)
- Add coupon code BUNNY30 and APR4FREE.
The total for this will be just $34.99!And you’ll get free shipping!
Percent Off Codes:
Take an extra 30% off with your Kohl’s card – BUNNY30 – exp 4/15
Take an extra 15% off $100 orders – CATCH15OFF – exp 12/31/17
Will Stack With:
Take an extra $10 off your men’s clothing, accessories and shoes purchase of $50 or more – MENSTYLE10 – exp 4/15
Take an extra $5 off $30 off your Tommy Hilfiger Fragrance Purchase – TOMMY5 – exp 4/08
Take an extra $10 off $40 Juniors purchase – STYLE10 – exp 4/15
Free shipping with your Kohl’s Card – APR4FREE – exp 4/15
or
Free Shipping on $75. No code required.
or
Buy online and pickup in store.
Earn $10 in Kohl’s Cash for every $50 you spend from 4/6 – 4/15. (Redeem 4/16 – 4/30)
Redeem your previously earned Kohl’s Cash through 4/15.
Delta 5-Spray Shower Head Only $12.88 or 7-Spray Handheld Shower Head Only $16.88!
If you’re in the market for a new shower head, Home Depot has a couple of nice deals on some Delta shower heads during their Spring Black Friday Sale! Pick up the Delta 5-spray 5 inch shower head for only $12.88 (Reg $24.98) or the Delta 7-spray handheld shower head for only $16.88 (Reg $39.98)!
Floral Criss-Cross Neck Top from Jane – Just $19.99!
How much do you love these floral tops? Wouldn’t they be great to help update your wardrobe? These are just so much fun! I just love the colors, the patterns – this floral trend is just so pretty!
Hurry and get yours because they are gone when they are gone! Grab one before they sell out!
TerraTrade 10pc Cobblestone Flower Bed Border Only $11.34!
I know some of you are doing a little landscaping right now. If you’re looking for a quick and inexpensive flower bed border, you can pick up the TerraTrade 10pc Cobblestone Flower Bed Border for only $11.34 from Amazon or WalMart. These just push into the ground, and the pieces lock together to help keep them in place.
This item will ship free for all Amazon Prime members. Or, regular members can score free shipping by adding $35 or more worth of eligible items to your cart. You can get a 30-day free trial of Amazon Prime here. WalMart also ofers free store pickup or free shipping on orders of $35 or more.
Sargent Art Best-Buy Crayon Assortment – 400-Count – Just $13.76!
How about this awesome bulk pack of crayons? 50 each of 8 colors! It’s perfect for classrooms, church groups, events for kids or so many other things! Grab these before they are gone – a great deal!
Get on over to Amazon to find the Rubbermaid Premier Food Storage Containers, 12-Piece Set for just $13.76!
This item will ship free for all Amazon Prime members. Or, regular members can score free shipping by adding $35 or more worth of eligible items to your cart. You can get a 30-day free trial of Amazon Prime here.
Kohl’s 30% off! Earn Kohl’s Cash! Stack Codes! Free shipping! Shark Rocket Ultra-Light Tru-Pet Deluxe Vacuum – Just $132.99 plus $20 Kohl’s Cash!
- Add the Shark Rocket Ultra-Light Tru-Pet Deluxe Vacuum to your cart for $189.99. (reg price $299.99)
- Add coupon code BUNNY30 and APR4FREE.
The total for this will be just $132.99! Plus you’ll earn $20 in Kohl’s Cash! And you’ll get free shipping!
Percent Off Codes:
Take an extra 30% off with your Kohl’s card – BUNNY30 – exp 4/15
Take an extra 15% off $100 orders – CATCH15OFF – exp 12/31/17
Will Stack With:
Take an extra $10 off your men’s clothing, accessories and shoes purchase of $50 or more – MENSTYLE10 – exp 4/15
Take an extra $5 off $30 off your Tommy Hilfiger Fragrance Purchase – TOMMY5 – exp 4/08
Take an extra $10 off $40 Juniors purchase – STYLE10 – exp 4/15
Free shipping with your Kohl’s Card – APR4FREE – exp 4/15
or
Free Shipping on $75. No code required.
or
Buy online and pickup in store.
Earn $10 in Kohl’s Cash for every $50 you spend from 4/6 – 4/15. (Redeem 4/16 – 4/30)
Redeem your previously earned Kohl’s Cash through 4/15.