The Budget Preppers
Food Preservation, Prepping, Gardening, Emergency Preparedness
Tag: inflation
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Easy Budget Friendly Slow Cooker Pepper Steak
I love my slow cooker! Being able to throw a meal together and let it slow cook all day is perfect for busy weekdays or during the summer when we don’t want to heat our house by using the stove. Today’s recipe is my husbands 2nd favorite dish and one of our secret family recipes.…
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HEALTHY Budget Friendly Dinners For 5 People Only $20
How are we going to beat inflation? As the price of groceries keep going up I’ve seen so many content creators doing budget friendly meals. I think this is amazing, however, I’m seeing a lot of creators using processed, boxed, and canned foods. Yes these items are cheap and will feed your family, but are…
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Red Lobster Cheddar Chicken Casserole Meal In A Jar
What’s not to love about the idea of a well balanced meal that’s shelf stable and can be whipped up as a quick dinner or even during a power outage? If you’re here….welcome. I feel like most of us know what meals in a jar are and the reasoning behind having these magnificent jars lined…
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Amazing DIY Cream of Celery Soup Shelf Stable Base
A few years ago my local Campbells soup factory did a huge sale for veterans. We were able to go into the factory and get cases of discounted canned goods for UBER cheap. Like, $5 for en entire flat of canned foods. One of the things I stocked up on then was cream of mushroom,…
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How to Stock Your Pantry for Just $5 a Week
Are you tired of feeling like you can’t afford to keep your pantry stocked? Are you constantly struggling to find ways to stretch your food budget? You’re not alone. With food security concerns and shortages in some areas, it can be challenging to maintain a well-stocked pantry while on a tight budget. But don’t worry,…
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Innovative Ways to Overcome Food Shortages
Have you ever found yourself standing in front of empty shelves at the grocery store, wondering if you’ll have enough food to feed yourself and your family? Unfortunately, food shortages can happen for a variety of reasons, from natural disasters to economic collapses. But instead of feeling helpless, there are innovative ways to ensure that…
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Shelf Stable Lasagna Skillet Meal In A Jar
My new obsession is meals in a jar! You seriously can’t go wrong with having a few of these on the shelf ready for when you need them. I tend to grab for my meals in a jar during busy weekdays when I forgot to pull meat from the freezer. These are also amazing for…
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How To Budget For Christmas Gifts: Starting In January
Budget For Christmas The Normal Way So most of you are reading this thinking I’m going to say that we pull x amount of money to the side each week or month and put it in a nice little glitter envelope labeled Christmas 🎄 welp that’s certainly not how I do it here! With my…
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Eating 8 Month Old Preserved Eggs: Is It Safe?
Before you click away, hear me out. Preserving Eggs In 2020 I got my first batch of chickens! I am no stranger to chickens, as I grew up in Ohio on a small hobby farm. We had racing pigeons, chickens, a horse, 2 cows, and we took ducks to the fair every year. This was…