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Quick and Easy Baked Eggplant Parmesan Bites

Apr 21, 2020This Budget LifeFamily Meal Ideas, Post Categoriesbaked eggplant, easy meal idea, eggplant parm, eggplant Parmesan, healthy meal idea, vegetable pizza

Up on the docket today are these quick and easy (and healthy!) baked eggplant parmesan bites! They are so simple to make and require some ingredients you may even have on hand. This recipe is great for families who do meatless Monday or are just looking for a healthy veggie alternative! We made these healthier over the years by baking the breaded eggplant instead of frying them. Make these eggplant parmesan bites your go-to recipe just as we have over the years! Your toddlers may even love them as well! *gasp!*

Download These Free Weekly Meal Planning Printables!

Feb 13, 2020This Budget LifeBudgeting, Family Meal Ideas, Post Categories

To all those looking for meal planning inspiration, a simple method to follow, or just that extra nudge to save yourself some money….I got you! Just follow these simple steps to download and print these free meal planning printables and get started!

How We Are Using Instacart To CRUSH Our Financial Goals This Year

Feb 1, 2020This Budget LifeBudgeting, Family Meal Ideas, Post Categories

You guys! It dawned on me that our family has now been using Instacart and getting our groceries delivered at our home for a full year!…and let me tell you, I don’t think we will ever NOT use an online grocery service from here on out. I think I even have the hubs hooked! We are both obsessed with using Instacart not only for the hassle and time savings, but we found that we actually started saving money. Yes, you read that right! We started S.A.V.I.N.G. money! Instacart for us means more homemade meals, less food waste, more money in our pockets and more time spent on stuff we need or want to be doing each week like RVing and spending time with family.

Family Meal Planning Tips for RV Living

Oct 9, 2019This Budget LifeBudgeting, Family Meal Ideas, Post Categories

Speaking of all the things…meal planning is one of those things that I do each week for our family. I know, I know…just add it to the list! But, I wanted to share with you how I keep myself sane when it comes to family meal planning that makes our meals simple and easy during the week. I have started using this system of meal planning and prepping for our weekend RV trips which has been a lifesaver for our small fridge. It also allows us to relax while we are at our campsite and not think about what our next meal is going to be

Easy Meal Idea- Everything Bagel Avocado Toast

Oct 9, 2019This Budget LifeFamily Meal Ideas, Post Categories

Make this easy avocado toast topped with egg, Trader Joe’s everything bagel seasoning, red pepper flakes right at home in under 5 minutes! A recipe you can make at home, on the go, or in your RV! Super simple and cheap but oh so delicious!

Cheesy Enchilada Burritos

Oct 2, 2019This Budget LifeFamily Meal Ideas, Post Categories

Hello there! Welcome back to RTL! This week for Whats Cooking Wednesday is Cheesy Enchilada Burritos. It is the essential simple, easy RV meal idea that will have your spouse and kids saying YUUUUMMMMMM…. and then asking for seconds!

INSTACART for RVs

Sep 10, 2019This Budget LifeFamily Meal Ideas, Post Categories, RV Travel Inspiration

OH MY LANTA! I am super excited about this post! I am sharing my secret (now not so secret!) mommy superpower with you. Wait for it………. I can be in two places at once! Ok, ok, I am kidding…well…sort of. Seriously though, my superpower allows me to be at work and still shop for groceries,…

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