The Budget Preppers
Food Preservation, Prepping, Gardening, Emergency Preparedness
Tag: saving money
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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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All of My Shelf Stable “Cream Of Soup” Bases
The holiday season is almost here and this post is coming out JUST IN TIME to help you create the base of some of the most amazing holiday dishes without the added preservatives. Today I’m sharing with you ALL of my shelf stable cream of soup mixes. If you want more “Shelf Stable, Pantry Staple,
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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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Grow a Garden in Your Small Space Without Breaking the Bank
Are you living in a cozy apartment or a small space and yearning to cultivate a garden? The good news is, you don’t need a vast backyard or a big budget to grow your own luscious greens and colorful flowers. With just a few smart tricks and some creative planning, you too can cultivate a
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5 Surprising Herbs You Didn’t Know You Could Forge
Are you tired of buying expensive herbs from the grocery store or relying on dried herbs from your pantry? Why not take a step outside and forage for some surprising herbs right in your own backyard? You might be surprised to find out that there are plenty of edible and medicinal herbs growing all around
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Cream of Mushroom 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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Easy Butter & Lard Pie Crust
The price of food is soaring there is no denying that. Within the last 2 years I’ve had to switch my mindset from connivence to saving money. What can I make from scratch that is cheaper than buying from the store? I traditionally have used the pie crust you can get from Target or Walmart.