How to Save

Meatloaf Recipes: Feed Your Family on a Budget

by Sherri on October 16, 2012This post may contain an affiliate link. Read my Disclosure Policy here

Today’s Guest Post is compliments of my blogging friend, Kelli at Southern Mom Cooks. She is sharing some yummy meatloaf recipes with us. ~ Sherri

When most of us think of meatloaf recipes, we think of mystery meat at the school cafeteria. In today’s day and age, it doesn’t have to be that way. My boys have gotten to where they LOVE all the different meatloaf recipes that I make and I am always looking for new ways to make it. In fact, down here in the South, we consider meatloaf to be a true comfort food.

Side note: one time I tried a crock pot meatloaf and that was NOT pretty. YUCK! It looked… well, I am not going to tell you how it looked. LOL!

Their most favorite is Easy Italian Meatloaf! Not only is it a favorite, but it can be made so cheaply! I like to make all but the top portion when I get the big family packs of hamburger meat at a cheap price and freeze several different ones. Bring it out of the freezer and allow it to warm up, then stick it in the oven with it’s toppings! Easy peasy!

So, how can you make several easy (and cheap) meatloaf recipes?

1. Buy Hamburger meat in bulk!

2. Use up hard bread as crumbs!

3. Get tomatoes from your garden!

4. Make several at once and freeze them for later

There you go! Simple, yummy, and easy Meatloaf recipes to feed your starving family!

Southern Mom Cooks – Kid Friendly and Mom Approved Recipes from a Southern Mom of 3 Boys and a Dog!

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How to Save – 30 Simple Ways

by Sherri on September 18, 2012This post may contain an affiliate link. Read my Disclosure Policy here

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Below are 30 Simple Ways to Save that I personally use each each and every day.

You will be amazed at how easy these are to start. Challenge yourself and add up your savings each month! You will feel so great knowing you have taken the steps to save where you can.

1. Use coupons..and during a sale to save the most!

2. Plan your meals by the Weekly Grocery Store Sales Ad.

3. Buy Generic – when you can’t get it cheaper during a sale.

4. Cut down and/or negotiate your Cable, Phone and Internet.

5. Analyze your Car and Home Insurance Rates – Shop for new rates each year.

6. Shop at more than one store for the best deals.

7. Subscribe to the Sunday paper for the best coupons.

8. Sell unwanted clothes and other unwanted items on Craigslist and Ebay.

9. Make your own cleaning supplies. White Vinegar can become your best friend!

10. Put all your spare change in a savings jar every day.

11. Cook at home every day.

12. Make a grocery list ….and stick to it.

13. Use your own Water Bottle. You can get a nice Stainless Steel water bottle for just $2 plus shipping (reg $12.99)

14. Take/Eat your Leftovers for Lunch.

15. Drive older (paid for) cars and be sure to do your regular maintenance.

16. Use Ebates when you Shop Online and get Cash Back.

17. Make your coffee at home! Amazing how this one can add up.

18. Borrow Books from the library or get FREE eBooks from Amazon.

19. Exercise at Home

20. Buy / Shop for items you need on Craigslist and Ebay.

21. Buy Gifts using Daily Deal Sites big Discounts all year long.

22. Grow your own Veggies.

23. DO NOT carry a balance on a credit card! (Call and ask for a rate reduction if you have a balance).

24. Avoid all Banking Fees. ING Direct is the best for this.

25. Do-it-yourself as much as possible. It’s so much fun to learn!

26. Do not have credit cards with Annual Fees.

27. Do not make impulse purchases.

28. Earn a little extra taking online surveys in your free time.

29. Pay bills on time to avoid late fees.

30. Have a goal, WANT to save and be very content!

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