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Cheap Aldi Meal Plan – 7 Dinners Under $35

Cheap Aldi Meal Plan

$35 Cheap Aldi Meal Plan You Must Try + Free Printables #aldi #mealplan #frugalmeals #frugalrecipes
$35 Cheap Aldi Meal Plan You Must Try + Free Printables

Do you know how to meal plan? It is easy to create a cheap Aldi meal plan with the low prices found at this store. Have you heard of Aldi, a popular discount grocery store? Most people that are into saving money have at least visited Aldi once or twice.

But if you are looking to save money, this Aldi meal plan is definitely something you want to check out.

If you are new to Aldi it is a popular discount grocery chain that started in Europe and eventually made it’s a way to the states. It is owned by Trader Joe’s so most of the food is of high quality.

Aldi’s low prices come at a cost, but after you get used to Aldi’s little quirks such as renting your grocery cart for $0.25 and bringing your own grocery bags, you will fall in love with the savings.

My Aldi’s Challenge

My challenge for this post -it was really just a personal challenge- was to buy at least seven dinners, so dinners for one week, and keep my cost under $35.

Do you think I was able to do it? (I know the suspense is killing you!)

If you answered yes, because of Aldi’s low prices, you are correct.

This post will show you how to create a simple meal plan from Aldi for under $35.

You will also find some of the meals are on the larger side so depending on the size of your family, you may end up with leftovers. I have a family of four with kids ages currently seven and five and this was plenty of food for all of us. My husband and I even got lunch leftovers a few of the days.

I will include a printable menu plan and printable grocery list at the end of the post so read through to pick up your goodies and get ready to save!

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Mouthwatering Easy Baked Ziti Recipe

Easy Baked Ziti Recipe – Frugal Recipe

Are you ready to try this amazing baked ziti recipe? This easy recipe is a favorite in my house. It fills up my family and there is always leftovers. Enjoy this frugal recipe. #bakedziti #easyrecipes #frugalrecipes

For the next four weeks, I will be showcasing some of the frugal recipes I make at home. Let me preface by saying, I am not a master chef, but I am a master at saving money. And one of my favorite ways to save money is to meal plan and save on food.

Yes, your food bill does not have to take up your entire paycheck. You can make yummy recipes that will leave your family feeling full and you will save money on evening snacks if you are cooking these mouth-watering, easy meals.

The best part about this easy-baked ziti recipe is there are always leftovers so I usually get two meals out of this recipe, which costs around $7 total to make so that is $3.50 per meal. -Not $3.50 per serving, $3.50 per meal! You get my excitement here, right?

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Organic Food on a Budget – Find the Cheapest Organic Food

How to eat organic on a budget - cheap organic food #savemoney #organicfood #health #moneytips
How to eat organic on a budget – cheap organic food

I have a specialty grocery store across the street from me. They make wonderful dips, pre-made food like barbeque and salads and –  best of all – fabulous cakes. However, I don’t shop there much on a day-to-day or week-to-week basis. Why? Because I know I can get my regular groceries and produce much cheaper elsewhere, especially if I want to buy organic.

Moreover, I will surely avoid buying organic food at the specialty store because of the extremely high prices. Although their food is good quality, I know I can find good quality cheap organic food and produce at other stores for much less. 

And who doesn’t want some extra cash in their wallets after a long, hard trip to the grocery store?

There are two main types of grocery shoppers:

  1. The bargain hunter – This is SO me. Why pay more when I know I can save on my grocery bill and keep my hard-earned money. I shop frugally and use coupons and coupon apps. 
  2. The “Cart Tosser” Shopper – This is the shopper that throws everything in the cart without looking at prices. Although this is a fun way to shop, the bill is often a huge surprise.

Regardless of what type of shopping category you fit into, I can teach you some ways to cut your grocery bill and buy organic food on a budget. I can also give you some ideas for quality food and find the cheapest organic food so you don’t waste your money.

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Keto On a Budget – 35 Delicious Cheap Keto Meals

Keto on a budget

Are you looking to try the keto diet, but are on a budget? Sure, it may sound difficult to eat keto on a budget, but it is possible.

It is reported that 39.6 adult Americans are overweight and the obesity rate has increased in the last ten years (source Jama Network). This staggering number represents just how important it is to eat healthily.

And what better way to eat healthily, then to follow a low-carb diet.  I know several people who have lost weight using the keto diet and improved their overall health including cholesterol and sugar levels. Yet, I am all about saving you money so I found some amazing recipes from some out-of-this-world bloggers that will help you save money and eat well, even though you are dieting.

Frugal Keto

Keto is known for being a pricier diet. People think, meat and cheese, which can take up a huge portion of your food bill. However, there are WAY more options than just meat and cheese and you can eat well on the keto diet for breakfast, lunch, and dinner without sacrificing taste thanks to the recipes below.

Maybe you are already on the keto diet. Whatever the case, below you will find 35 amazing breakfast ideas, lunch ideas, and dinner ideas that will leave you full and satisfied.Yes, you can have your frugal keto diet, and it too!

Keto on a budget #keto #mealplan #savemoney
Keto on a budget – Enjoy Cheap keto meals

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