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KSL TV Special: 5 Ways to Cut Your Vacation Food Budget in Half
July 16, 2018 | No Category | Deals to Meals
How fun is this?! I’m on Channel 5 KSL 10 p.m. news Thursday (7/19)! It’s been a couple years since I’ve done a t.v. segment and it was so fun to be in a studio again. I love to shar…
Creamy Vanilla Cheesecake Pudding Cups
July 12, 2018 | No Category | Deals to Meals
One of my favorite aspects of summer is all of the berries on sale and in season. I can’t get enough of fresh blueberries, raspberries and strawberries. When they go on sale for ‘red’ deals (check Deals to Meals before you go shopping) I stock my fridge and…
Weeks worth of groceries for only $118!
July 11, 2018 | No Category | Deals to Meals
It’s been awhile since I’ve posted my grocery shopping ‘loot’. I feel like I’ve done a lot of quick shopping trips for vacations or parties but not my usual big grocery trip. I’ve missed it and haven’t been saving as much as I normal…
Meal Planner Monday: Cheesy Baked Ziti
July 2, 2018 | No Category | Deals to Meals
Our recipe for Baked Ziti is one of my all time favorite past dishes. It’s simple, flavorful and everything you want in a good pasta dish. Head over to our website to get this recipe from our meal planner and find out where all of the ingredients are on sale this week!…
Meal Planner Monday: Garden Marinara Sauce with Noodles
June 4, 2018 | No Category | Deals to Meals
It’s garden time and for us living in my parents basement while our home is being built, I am sad to not have a garden again this summer. I miss the fresh vegetables straight from our backyard. …
Simple Huevos Rancheros with Chipotle Sauce (Cubby’s Copycat)
May 24, 2018 | No Category | Shandra
One of my favorite places to go for breakfast is a local place called Cubby’s. They have some delicious options for any meal of the day, but one of the items on the menu I order often is their H…
Meal Planner Monday: Simple Chicken Tikka Masala
May 21, 2018 | No Category | Deals to Meals
Highlighting a family favorite on our meal plan this week for our Simple Chicken Tikka Masala. Delicious meal that has most of the ingredients on sale this week (chicken, bell peppers, onions, cilantro and canned coconut). It’s a great week to make this meal for well u…
Three Pizzas in Thirty Minutes: Veggie Ranch, Chicken Alfredo, BBQ
May 18, 2018 | No Category | Shandra
One of my secret weapons to an easy meal solution are these homemade pizzas. Now, normally you’d think pizzas…what’s easy about those? Well, if you use a couple of my secrets, these …
Hawaiian Turkey Meatballs and Rice
May 10, 2018 | No Category | Shandra
Looking for a simple and healthy recipe for tonight? These Hawaiian Turkey Meatballs are a favorite of our clan and pretty healthy too! This recipe will feed about 8 people, so cut it in half if you need, or just freeze extra meatballs for later. Turkey, pineapple and green …
Meal Planner Monday: Chicken Florentine Sandwiches with Chipotle Mayo
May 7, 2018 | No Category | Deals to Meals
It’s May and I couldn’t be more excited. This is one of my favorite months of the year. The flowers are blooming, the grass is growing, the sky is blue and the sounds of birds make my hear…
Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
May 1, 2018 | No Category | Shandra
I am a huge fan of gourmet sandwiches for dinner. When I am in a hurry and need something I can whip together quickly, but allows us to feel like we’re eating a ‘real’ meal, this is my go-to recipe idea. For those of you on a low carb diet, I make these wit…
Meal Planner Monday: Chipotle Sloppy Joes
April 30, 2018 | No Category | Deals to Meals
It was hard to pick a favorite recipe from our meal planner this week–so many favorites! However, these Chipotle Sloppy Joes are such a simple meal, and so family friendly, I wanted to share with you. Throw out your old sloppy joe recipe and switch things up with a lit…
Cauliflower Stir Fry by MyNovaVita
April 24, 2018 | No Category | Ellen Johnson
Another delicious and healthy recipe from our friend Ellen Johnson from MyNovaVita (Instagram Account). She is amazing, talented and has a way of making eating healthy easy! I love the idea of fried rice made from cauliflower. Genius! Thanks Ellen for another wonderful recip…
Meal Planner Monday: Sweet Asian Chicken Salad
April 23, 2018 | No Category | Deals to Meals
On our meal planner this week is a simple salad recipe that would taste perfect on a warmer Spring evening. Our family loves this salad and all of our Asian favorite ingredients that make it extra special. If you want this delicious salad recipe, login to Deals to Meals to e…
Thick and Meaty Beanless Chili
March 21, 2018 | No Category | Shandra
This chili is fantastic! If you have a family member (like I do) who doesn’t like beans, this is an amazing, meaty, flavorful, spiced chili. Top this chili with all your favorite toppings and you have a hearty, home cooked chili that is great for a cold winter’s …
Homemade Chocolate Pudding {From Food Storage Ingredients}
March 21, 2018 | No Category | Deals to Meals
Our friend Crystal from Store This, Not That! is sharing with us her homemade chocolate pudding recipe. From the first time I started following Crystal, she introduced me to her special recipe for Mag…
Caramelized Brussel Sprouts with Lemon Aioli
March 20, 2018 | No Category | Ellen Johnson
Thanks to my friend Ellen Johnson from My Nova Vita, she is sharing a definite sure way to LOVE eating brussel sprouts. If you don’t think you’re a fan, you haven’t tried Ellen’s recipe yet. I didn’t think I liked these little cabbage bundles un…
Meal Planner Monday: Sticky Orange Dijon Chicken
March 19, 2018 | No Category | Deals to Meals
Looking for a new dinner idea that’s totally amazing? Try this recipe for Sticky Orange Dijon Chicken from our meal planner this week. It’s a keeper! Login to Deals to Meals to see all of our other favorite recipes from our meal planner.
Mexican Spaghetti Squash Turkey Lasagna {Gluten Free}
March 8, 2018 | No Category | Deals to Meals
I am super excited to share this recipe with you! If you are looking for a low carb, no sugar, healthy recipe, this is the one for you. My friend’s sister has been on a low carb diet and has los…
Meal Planner Monday: Wonton Chicken Salad
March 5, 2018 | No Category | Deals to Meals
One of my favorite salad recipes is on our meal planner this week. If you haven’t made this Wonton Chicken Salad, this is the week to do it! It’s fresh, healthy, tangy and super yummy! Login to our website to get this recipe, along with all of our other delicious…
2 weeks of groceries for a family of 7 for only $220!
March 2, 2018 | No Category | Deals to Meals
Ladies and gentlemen, we have a world record over here in the Madsen home. I have gone TWO months coming in under my food budget (yep, my goal for the year!) and last month I came in under $200! How f…
Caribbean Chicken with Pineapple Mango Salsa
February 28, 2018 | No Category | Deals to Meals
Looking for a fresh, healthy, delicious recipe to help brighten up the dreary days of winter at your home? This recipe will do the trick! As I was eating this grilled, marinated Caribbean chicken, I felt like I was transported to a tropical island with the fresh pineapple sa…
Meal Planner Monday: Cheesy Broccoli Chicken Wraps
February 26, 2018 | No Category | Deals to Meals
Looking for a really fun and simple recipe for you? The other day I was at Costco and was craving their chicken, cheesy baked sandwich-thing. It was a few more calories than I wanted to eat for lunch, so I decided to come home and put something similar together for din…
Meal Planner Monday: Zuppa’s Copycat Garden Chowder
February 20, 2018 | No Category | Deals to Meals
Now that we have several feet of snow on the ground, it feels like winter again and that means soups for dinner around here! This week on our meal planner is one of my favorite soups of all time. It&#…
Crispy Tuna Patties with Homemade Tartar Sauce
February 16, 2018 | No Category | Deals to Meals
This week there are some awesome rock-bottom prices for several items you might want to add to your food storage: peanut butter, pasta, apple juice and tuna fish. Kind of a random bunch of items, but these are the stock up deals of the week that can save you 40-65% off! This…
Happy Valentines Day! Asparagus Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts
February 14, 2018 | No Category | Deals to Meals
Happy Valentines Day friends! Hope you are having a lovely day today with those you love. I couldn’t be more grateful for the loves of my life. I love these kiddos and couldn’t be happier …
Meal Planner Monday: Honey Sriracha Meatballs with Veggies and Rice
February 12, 2018 | No Category | Deals to Meals
I am SUPER excited about a new recipe on our meal planner this week. My sister made a recipe for Glazed Honey Sriracha Meatballs from this awesome blog a couple weeks ago and I thought I would adapt i…
Buffalo Chicken Sloppy Joes
February 2, 2018 | No Category | Shandra
If you are looking for a healthy option for your super bowl parties, these Buffalo Chicken Sloppy Joes have Game Day written all over them! Switch up your traditional sloppy joe recipes with a little kick of Frank’s Hot Sauce and a little dash of sweet brown sugar. Ser…
Meal Planner Monday: Chicken Kale Parmesan Meatballs with Marinara
January 29, 2018 | No Category | Deals to Meals
I have been on a meatball kick lately. There is something so delicious about a little ball of delicious meat and flavor all rolled into one little bite. I created a recipe for Honey Sriracha Sticky Me…
Cheesy Three Meat Pasta Bake {Lowest Prices on Pasta & Canned Tomatoes}
January 26, 2018 | No Category | Shandra
Now I know this recipe isn’t the most healthy recipe out there, but boy, is it great! If you love Italian, cheesy, meaty goodness, this recipe i…
Meal Planner Monday: Chicken Gravy and Biscuits {& Favorite Biscuit Recipe}
January 22, 2018 | No Category | Deals to Meals
Hi Friends! It’s Monday and that means we get to share with you one of our favorite recipes on our meal planner this week. If you are like me, i…
Grilled Vegetable Hummus Wraps
January 19, 2018 | No Category | Shandra
This past summer I started making these grilled vegetable hummus wraps. you know when you are still making a recipe several months later, it’s a good one! Every week I try and serve at least one vegetarian meal to my family to help cut down our food budget, as well as …
Sausage and Cream Cheese Omelets {Keto Friendly Recipe}
January 18, 2018 | No Category | Ellen Johnson
Ellen is sharing with us today another Keto Friendly recipe that looks amazing! I can’t wait to give this a try. Who doesn’t love sausage in their omelet, let alone covered in cream cheese…
Healthy Asian Turkey and Cabbage Stir-fry
January 10, 2018 | No Category | Deals to Meals
It’s a new year and I am excited to share some healthy recipes your family will love, and so will your diets! I am not great at sticking to strange fad diets, but I do know when I eat lean meats, plenty of fruits and veggies, whole grains, I feel a lot better. Sadly, s…
Best Every Cranberry Orange Sweet Bread
December 19, 2017 | No Category | Shandra
Christmas isn’t Christmas without a warm batch of Cranberry Orange bread coming out of the oven, don’t you agree? There really isn’t anything better this time of year. This bread is my favorite! But, I have to admit, sweet breads can be so temper-mental.&nb…
Layered Peanut Butter Cheesecake Brownies
December 9, 2017 | No Category | Shandra
With all of these amazing BAKING DEALS, I decided I wanted to come up with a dessert recipe that could use EVERYTHING on sale. It was kind of fun. I felt like I was on a cooking show. I got out the brownie mix, sugar, powdered sugar, butter, eggs, milk, peanut butter, cream …
Save 30-70% On ALL Baking Groceries you Use on a Daily Basis!
December 6, 2017 | No Category | Deals to Meals
Hi Friends! Do we have some deals to share with you?! There are some CRAZY-amazing baking deals this week. I’m talking, chocolate chips for ONLY $0.99!! How fantastic is that deal? Seriously, so…
Flashback Friday: Tuscan Chicken and Sausage Bean Soup
December 1, 2017 | No Category | Deals to Meals
There are few things I love to make for dinner this time of year more than a warm bowl of homemade soup. There is just something cozy about sitting down for dinner with a stick-to-your ribs soup, the …
Jordan’s Tips for ‘Shelf Cooking’ {Save Money & Time!}
November 30, 2017 | No Category | Jordan Page
Hey friends! Jordan is sharing some awesome grocery shopping and cooking tips on her website today. As I was reading over her post, I realized what sh…
Meal Planner Monday: Creamy White Chicken Chili
November 6, 2017 | No Category | Deals to Meals
There are few things more perfect for this time of year than a warm bowl of delicious chili. Although I am a big fan of our traditional, tomato based chili, there is nothing quite as comforting as a creamy bowl of white chili. We’ve been making this recipe for several …
Fluffy Apple Waffles with Apple Cider Syrup
October 24, 2017 | No Category | Deals to Meals
There is nothing more fall than apples, apple juice and apple cider. This is the time my sweet tooth craves anything apple flavored. Apple Cake, Apple Puff Pastries, Spiced Apple Wassail, Apple Dips, Apple Pancakes, etc. You name it, if it has apples in it, I will love …
Meal Planner Monday: Fresh Tomato Basil & Garlic Pasta Sauce
October 23, 2017 | No Category | Ellen Johnson
If you have tomatoes from your garden needing to be used up, this is the recipe for you! Ellen has created a vegan, vegetarian pasta sauce that is nothing short of amazing! It is fresh at it’s b…
Seasonal Fall Produce Favorites: Cranberry Orange Quinoa Salad, Roasted Squash and Curried Cauliflower
October 20, 2017 | No Category | Deals to Meals
My friend Ellen Johnson has completely inspired me to incorporating more vegan and/or vegetarian recipes into my families diet. I have always loved co…
Caramel Apple Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
October 18, 2017 | No Category | Shandra
One of the great benefits to living in the basement apartment of my parents home is getting to enjoy some of my Mom’s delicious recipes. She doesn’t love to cook as much anymore, but she i…
AMAZING Fall Grocery Deals & Case Lots at stores near you!
October 18, 2017 | No Category | Deals to Meals
There are some AMAZING grocery deals continuing this week. I LOVE this time of year when all of your favorite baking items go on sale for GREAT prices! There is no way I can highlight all of them, so …
Meal Planner Monday: Copycat Cheesecake Factory Spicy Cashew Chicken & Broccoli
October 16, 2017 | No Category | Deals to Meals
I am super excited to share this recipe with you today! This week on our meal planner is a copycat recipe from Cheesecake Factory you don’t want…
Best Bake Sale Prices EVER!
October 9, 2017 | No Category | Deals to Meals
I can’t wait to share with you some of these AMAZINGLY-FABULOUS baking deals you won’t want to miss! These are some sales you need to stock up on before they end tomorrow. I am SO sorry this shout-out is late, but with us being out of town, I didn’t have a …
Meal Planner Monday: Green Curry Chicken and Rice
October 9, 2017 | No Category | Deals to Meals
Now that we are back home from our vacation, I’m excited to get back to grocery shopping and meal planning. It feels like it’s been awhile since my family has had a normal week with no big events that kind of mess up my meal plan. It’s so good to be home an…
Meal Planner Monday: Spicy BBQ Pork Sandwiches with Sweet Sriracha Coleslaw
September 18, 2017 | No Category | Deals to Meals
Okay friends, this recipe is a keeper! Sometimes I just get so tired of certain recipes that I rack my brain until I can come up with something with a little twist. I think I have recipe ADD. I get bo…
Flashback Friday: 12 Bake Sale Favorite Recipes and How-To Videos
September 15, 2017 | No Category | Deals to Meals
Very Best Cinnamon Rolls EVER Bars, Bars and more bars are by far the biggest sellers of our annual charity bake sale. Here are a few of our all-time favorite bar recipes. Butterscotch Bar…
Game Day Snack Sales
September 11, 2017 | No Category | Deals to Meals
Game day snacks are all on sale this week at your local Kroger grocery store. These deals are on sale for stock-up prices and a great to buy extra and add to your pantry supply. Login to Deals to Meals to get the best grocery deals in your area.
Meal Planner Monday: Greek Chicken Souvlaki
September 11, 2017 | No Category | Deals to Meals
Good morning friends! Hope your weekend was wonderful. I’m ready for a new week and excited to share with you one of my favorite recipes from our meal planner this week. My family will be eating this tomorrow night and I can hardly wait!! If you don’t make any of…
Meal Planner Monday: Maple Balsamic Chicken Marinade
September 3, 2017 | No Category | Deals to Meals
Happy Labor Day! Hope you and your family are having a wonderful time celebrating this holiday weekend. We’re going to be up camping, so I’m scheduling this post to share with you a little…
Monday Meal Planner: Pina Colada Crepes
August 28, 2017 | No Category | Deals to Meals
If you’re looking for a meatless meal and are a fan of breakfast for dinner, this is the recipe for you! I wasn’t in the mood the other night for thawing or cooking meat, so I decided to whip up these Pina Colada Crepes that have been a favorite of ours for years…
Flashback Friday: CupBop Copycat Pork Bowls & Asian Shredded Pork Sandwiches
August 25, 2017 | No Category | Deals to Meals
For our Flashback Friday today I wanted to highlight two of my favorite pork recipes since pork is on sale at Smiths for only $1.99 a pound. This is a…
Back to School Membership Sale & $50 Walmart Gift Card Giveaway
August 24, 2017 | No Category | Deals to Meals
Now that kids are back in school, it’s time to simplify your life at home with a membership to Deals to Meals. Who has time to plan your week’s meals, search through the grocery ads each w…
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
August 23, 2017 | No Category | Shandra
It’s official, as of today all five of our kiddos are back to school. It’s a bitter sweet day. I thought all I wanted was some peace and quiet and now that we have the house to ourselves, Todd and I feel a little sad. We’ve watched several Hallmarks and now…
Easy Cheesy BBQ Chicken
August 19, 2017 | No Category | Deals to Meals
Looking for a meal that seriously couldn’t be any easier? We had leftover mashed potatoes from our meal the other night and I wanted a simple chicken dish to serve with them. I only have about 20 minutes to get dinner on the table and I wasn’t in the mood to slav…
Deals and Recipe Match Up: Grilled Peaches, Grilled Tomato Sandwiches, Chipotle Turkey Wraps
August 18, 2017 | No Category | Deals to Meals
Hey friends! Check out some of the amazing deals at our local Smiths grocery store. If you have a Smiths or Kroger store near you, take a look at some…
Simple Pita Taco Pizzas
August 14, 2017 | No Category | Deals to Meals
While we were back East this summer we went to a restaurant that served the best taco pizza. Every time I see taco pizza at a buffet I am leery of giving it a try. Not sure that’s a combo that should be together. I thought that anyway, until I gave it a try. It [&helli…
BBQ Chicken Pizza Salad
August 12, 2017 | No Category | Deals to Meals
I was looking through my menu planner this week and remembered a salad I shared many years ago that is still one of my favorites. I love the combination of flavors and how when I eat this salad, I feel like I am eating a delicious slice of BBQ Chicken Pizza–without all…
Healthy Buffalo Chicken Salad Sandwiches
August 8, 2017 | No Category | Deals to Meals
For those busy nights I don’t know what to make, I love to pull out the grilled and frozen chicken from my freezer and whip together a quick sandwich for lunch or dinner. The other day I was looking to jazz up our traditional Chicken Salad Sandwich recipe to bring on a…
Flashback Friday: Winger’s Sticky Amazing Chicken Salad
August 3, 2017 | No Category | Shandra
I was searching for our recipe for Winger’s sauce to make one of our favorite salads, and I couldn’t believe I’ve never posted a better picture and put the recipes together. This sal…
Awesome Kroger Grocery Deals! Saved $81.73
July 31, 2017 | No Category | Deals to Meals
Finally did some grocery shopping this past weekend to fill up our new fridge in our apartment (yep, I’m ashamed to say we’ve eaten pizza for three nights in a row). It was time I jump into being a real mom again and get settled in our cute, new life 🙂 I made …
5 Favorite Camping Meals to Simplify Your Summer (So easy your kids can make them!)
July 27, 2017 | No Category | Shandra
This post is probably coming a little too late, but in case you have a trip planned later this summer, I wanted to share a few tips to make camping ea…
Meal Planner Monday: Fajita Burgers and Mango Margarita Chicken
July 24, 2017 | No Category | Deals to Meals
Looking for a delicious, new recipe from our meal planner this week? Check out our recipe for Fajita Burgers and Mango Margarita Chicken. Login to Deals to Meals to get these recipes, along with all o…
Southwestern Quinoa Spinach Salad
July 18, 2017 | No Category | Shandra
Here’s the recipe I promised you for the Southwestern Quinoa Spinach Salad I told you about yesterday. If you are looking for a healthy, hearty side salad, this is the one for you! If you are a vegetarian, this would also make for a fresh and delicious main dish salad …
Meal Planner Monday: Cheesy Jalapeno Chicken
July 17, 2017 | No Category | Deals to Meals
Looking for a simple chicken marinade with tons of flavor and a meal that comes together in minutes? This Cheesy Jalapeno Chicken is the perfect ticket! Do you ever get tired of thinking of how to make boring chicken something special? I know I do. The other day I was rackin…
How to buy groceries, save money and favorite food hacks!
July 15, 2017 | No Category | Deals to Meals
Hey friends! Head over to Jordan’s blog and check out her latest post and video about how she grocery shops using Deals to Meals, what to do now that price matching has stopped and she shares he…
Healthy Quinoa Spinach Pesto Frittata
July 7, 2017 | No Category | Shandra
If you are looking for a healthy, homemade, vegetarian breakfast, this is the recipe for you. I just made it this recipe this morning and my sisters and I are in love with this recipe! For those mornings you’re not wanting a syrupy, sugar filled breakfast, this is a re…
Summer Stock Up Items on Sale!
July 4, 2017 | No Category | Deals to Meals
This is a great time of year to stock your food storage and pantry shelves with all of your favorite summer items! Buy extra of all of the items on sale this week so you don’t have to buy them again later in the year when they aren’t on sale. Login to Deals…
Meal Planner Monday: Vermont Blueberry Maple Chicken Salad
July 3, 2017 | No Category | Deals to Meals
I can’t help but highlight my all-time favorite salad that is on our meal planner this week. This Vermont Blueberry Maple Chicken Salad is a copycat recipe from a local restaurant I love to go h…
Jalapeno Popper Chicken Quesadillas
June 30, 2017 | No Category | Shandra
Like I mentioned earlier this week, I am all about easy and fast meals lately. What is quicker than quesadillas? This is not your normal quesadilla though. These are taken to a whole new level. Great news though, although these quesadillas are simple, they aren’t lacki…
Blue Bacon Hawaiian Burger
June 28, 2017 | No Category | Shandra
Can you believe it is almost the 4th of July? Where is this year going to? We have been so busy this summer getting our home ready to sell, showing it (ugh…keeping a house clean with kids out of school is an impossible task!) and packing up, that I haven’t had mu…
Meal Planner Monday: Asian Marinated Chicken and Sesame Noodles
June 26, 2017 | No Category | Deals to Meals
I’m excited to share this recipe with you from our Deals to Meals Meal planner this week. Login to our website to get this recipe and check out all of the local grocery deals in your area. Our m…
Meal Planner Monday: Bruschetta Balsamic Chicken Pasta
June 19, 2017 | No Category | Deals to Meals
I was trying to decide which of our meal planner recipes this week to share with you and when I noticed this Bruschetta Balsamic Chicken Pasta was on there, I knew this was the one. I posted this reci…
Meal Planner Monday: Pork Pastor Street Tacos
June 12, 2017 | No Category | Deals to Meals
Looking for a recipe this week that has ALL of the ingredients on sale? These Pork Pastor Street Tacos have been a favorite of our families for several years now. Pork is on sale this week for some SUPER low prices, so it’s a great time to make these tacos. Top the spi…
My Go-To Quick Meal: Potato Bar
June 10, 2017 | No Category | Deals to Meals
Can you believe it’s the end of the school year for most kiddos? Our two youngest boys had their last day of school this week and it has been AWESOME being able to sleep in and enjoy a relaxing morning. However, once the day begins, it seems like life gets a little hec…
Meal Planner Monday: Pesto Balsamic Chicken Sandwiches
June 5, 2017 | No Category | Deals to Meals
Happy Monday everyone! Hope you had a great weekend. Our was super great, but busy. Lots of family gatherings, graduation parties, bbq’s, soccer games, and fun enjoying the warm weather and suns…
Doug’s Famous Mojito Lime Fajitas
June 1, 2017 | No Category | Shandra
It’s just about summer and around here that means the next few months will be filled with family vacations, church camps, a youth pioneer trek, young men adventure camps, girls camps and much more. That is something I love about our church. My teens don’t have a …
Meal Planner Monday: Cheesecake Factory Bang Bang Chicken
May 30, 2017 | No Category | Deals to Meals
Since yesterday was a holiday, I wanted to still highlight one of our delicious recipes from this week’s meal planner. There are recipes that I create in my kitchen that as soon as I make them I…
Meal Planner Monday: Creamy Ground Beef Stroganoff
May 22, 2017 | No Category | Deals to Meals
It’s Monday and that means I get to highlight another new recipe for you to enjoy from our meal planner on Deals to Meals. Isn’t it crazy that in my 18 years of being married I have never made beef stroganoff. How is that possible?! Not sure why I have never made…
Meal for a Family of 7 Under $10 {Cowboy Spaghetti}
May 18, 2017 | No Category | Deals to Meals
Looking for a quick, weeknight meal for your family? This Cowboy Spaghetti is the perfect solution. Have you heard of this before? This was my first time making it, and it was a huge hit! Not sure how…
Cheesy Chicken Lasagna
May 17, 2017 | No Category | Deals to Meals
The other day I was making dinner for a friend who doesn’t eat red meat. I had all of the ingredients for a homemade lasagna but was a little perplexed how to make it without using Italian sausage or ground beef. I put on my thinking cap and remembered I bought some gr…
Cut Your Grocery Bill in Half and Deals to Meals Giveaway!
May 16, 2017 | No Category | Shandra
Check out Jordan Page from Fun Cheap or Free on Rachel Ray yesterday! See how she uses Deals to Meals to cut her grocery budget in half–even clear across the country in New Jersey 😉 To …
Meal Planner Monday: Pulled Chicken Sandwiches with White BBQ Sauce
May 15, 2017 | No Category | Shandra
It’s Monday and that means I get to share with you a new recipe from our weekly meal planner. I am super excited to share this recipe for Pulled Chicken Sandwiches with White BBQ Sauce. Not sure…
Meet Jordan Page and Learn How She Uses DTM to Save BIG Money!
May 10, 2017 | No Category | Jordan Page
Yep, it’s Tuesday and that means I get to introduce you to another one of our fabulously talented blog contributors. This is my beautiful (yes, inside and out) friend Jordan Page. She is the aut…
Cheesecake Factory Copycat Thai Coconut-Lime Chicken
May 8, 2017 | No Category | Shandra
Ready for our Meal Planner Monday recipe? If you love Asian or Thai flavors, you’re going to love this one! A couple months ago Todd and I went to the Cheesecake Factory for our anniversary. Alt…
Best Cinco De Mayo Grocery Sales
May 5, 2017 | No Category | Deals to Meals
Happy Cinco de Mayo everyone! Not only is it a great day because it’s my daughters, sisters and nieces birthday today, but it’s a great day for grocery shopping. Cinco de Mayo is a great time of year to stock up on all of your favorite hispanic food…
Walmart Price Matching Update & Savings Catcher Program
May 5, 2017 | No Category | Deals to Meals
Thank you for all of your emails and questions about Walmart’s new price matching policy (from our last post). Here’s the skinny… *Walmart will not tell their customers which stores …
How to save money on groceries WITHOUT price matching at Walmart!
May 3, 2017 | No Category | Deals to Meals
It’s true friends, the day has come that most Walmarts are no longer price matching (there are a few stores left, so you need to just call your local Walmart and find out their policy). I p…
Cubby’s Copycat Tetonka Chicken Sandwich
May 1, 2017 | No Category | Shandra
There is a new place in town that is our go-to ladies lunch (or breakfast) destination. It’s a place called Cubby’s. Their philosophy is to make fresh, healthy food that both your husband, and yourself would like. Instead of only serving ‘chick’ food,…
Turn Your Deals into Meals: BBQ Chicken Quesadillas under $10
April 28, 2017 | No Category | Deals to Meals
Ready for a really inexpensive, delicious meal you can make in less than 30 minutes for under $10? This is the recipe for you! Login to Deals to Meals to see all of the great grocery deals in your are…
Garlic Sundried Tomato Chicken Marinade
April 19, 2017 | No Category | Shandra
It’s Wednesday and that means I get to share with you one of our recipes from our Deals to Meals meal planner. Most of our recipes we try and make so you can feed your family for well under $10 (for a family of 6-7). This chicken marinade is no exception. We made this …
Grocery Savings, Easter Highlights & Pintrest ‘Nailed-Its’
April 17, 2017 | No Category | Deals to Meals
How was your Easter weekend? I hope you had a wonderfully relaxing time with your family and friends. Our children’s school break was last week so we decided to go hang out in St. George with ou…
How to save 30-70% on groceries and the BEST deals this week!
March 29, 2017 | No Category | Shandra
People ask me all the time how I keep a well stocked food storage on a budget. For our family, having a reserve of food is an important aspect to our preparedness goals. This can be tricky however, if…
HUGE Case Lot Sales
March 1, 2017 | No Category | Shandra
If you live in the Western United States, this is the week for you to take advantage of some AMAZING great deals. Many stores are having case lot sales and others are just having some great deals on pantry items you probably use on a regular basis. Items like tuna fish, ketc…
$260 for 2 Week Plan for 7 People!
February 15, 2017 | No Category | Deals to Meals
After coming back from a 13 day trip it was imperative I do some grocery shopping to get some food in our house again. My sister and I headed out shopping and made it to three stores with her two little boys and it was a fun adventure! There were a few basics I needed [&hell…
Flashback Friday: Spicy Queso Dip
January 28, 2017 | No Category | Shandra
It has been so fun to spend the past couple months going through all of my recipes from the past 8 years. It’s fun to see how my recipes, pictures and style has changed. It’s also been fun to remember some of my favorite recipes that I haven’t made for awhi…
Amazing Grocery Deals THIS week!
January 27, 2017 | No Category | Shandra
There are so many great grocery deals this week I had to share a few. If you live in the western United States, you have a great chance to take advantage of some rock-bottom grocery prices. Smith’s Grocery Stores and Harmon’s have their case lot deals happening t…
Salami Chicken and Pasta Salad
January 27, 2017 | No Category | Shandra
Check out our website this week for this healthy, delicious Italian Salami Pasta Salad. This is a delicious whole foods recipe that will be great for any of your diets or healthy eating goals. Get this recipe at www.dealstomeals.com. Not to mention, pasta is on sale for a FA…
10 Day Meal Plan for 7 People for $153!
January 5, 2017 | No Category | Shandra
How cute is my husband to go grocery shopping with me at the end of our anniversary getaway? After a fun several days together in Midway, I decided it was time to go home and face reality of post-holiday healthy eating. You know you’re in need of a grocery shopping tri…
Best Deals to Meals Pricing
December 1, 2016 | No Category | Shandra
The BEST Christmas deals are here! Give your loved ones the gift of saving time and money with a gift certificate to Deals to Meals. These low prices are our gift to YOU this Christmas. We are so grateful for your support of Deals to Meals for the past 9 years that we are of…
Thanksgiving Favorite Recipes
November 19, 2016 | No Category | Shandra
Since I have been working on our new blog layout (entering 1500 recipes takes forever–yikes!), I thought I would share a link from a post last year with some of our favorite Thanksgiving recipes. Now, if you want ALL of our favorite recipes, you need to login to Deals …
Thanksgiving Baking Deals and Recipes
November 17, 2016 | No Category | Shandra
Can you believe there are only a few more days left until Thanksgiving? If you haven’t logged into Deals to Meals to get our Thanksgiving and weekly meal plan, it’s not too late. Sign up today and take advantage of EVERYTHING you need for your Thanksgiving meal p…
Buffalo Chicken Pizza and Thai Chicken Pizza
August 26, 2016 | No Category | Shandra
Last weekend we had the best time making homemade pizzas with my extended family. We experimented with lots of different flavors and combinations and were in LOVE with these two gourmet pizzas. The first pizza we used our favorite quick pizza crust recipe and topped i…
Cheesy Tomato Avocado Pesto Paninis
August 23, 2016 | No Category | Shandra
Ready for one of the most simple, healthy, delicious sandwiches you’ve ever had? You are going to love this meatless meal you can make in less than 15 minutes. Not to mention, it uses fresh tomatoes and basil from your garden so it’s fresh and summer-licious. We …
BLT Barbecue Chicken Salad
August 12, 2016 | No Category | Shandra
On our meal planner this week on Deals to Meals you will see one of my favorite summer salad recipes. We had this last week and we couldn’t get enough! We were literally licking the bowl clean. I love everything about the combination of this salad–salty, c…
Beach Street Chicken Lemon Linguine
August 5, 2016 | No Category | Shandra
I mentioned on Instagram earlier this week one of my all-time favorite meals. In case there is someone out there who hasn’t tried this recipe, you are missing out. Don’t wait another week to give this recipe a try. It is such an unusual pasta dish with dif…
13 Favorite Peanut Butter Recipes & JIF Peanut Butter on sale for only $.99!!!
July 29, 2016 | No Category | Shandra
For those of you who live near a Kroger, Smiths or other Associated Kroger Stores, this is the week to stock up on Peanut Butter!! Who doesn’t l…
Easy Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Tacos
July 27, 2016 | No Category | Shandra
Want a simple, weeknight meal you can make for under $10? Don’t settle for a boring pot roast with little flavor. With a few simple ingredients, you can take a beef roast from boring to incredible! I love using this shredded beef for simple tacos, burritos or I u…
NEW Mobile Friendly Website is up and running to take Deals to Meals on the go! Your life just got easier 😉
July 13, 2016 | No Category | Shandra
Happy day! Our NEW mobile-friendly website is up and running. This has been a year in the making and lots of time and thought have been put into this …
Asian Chicken Burgers with Coleslaw
July 12, 2016 | No Category | Shandra
I am so excited to share this recipe with you! I am a new fan of ground chicken. Have you tried cooking with it yet? It is so fun! You can infuse the ground chicken with so much flavor it is versatile and fun to cook with. I buy my ground chicken at Sprouts. [……
Summer Grocery Deals–Save $100s on your food budget!
July 11, 2016 | No Category | Shandra
These past couple weeks I have saved literally $100’s of dollars on groceries. Summer is my second favorite time to grocery shop next to the fall holiday baking deals. There are just so many thi…
Summer Stock Up Items! Save $100’s on this week’s meal plan and your favorite bbq items
July 1, 2016 | No Category | Shandra
This is the week to stock up on EVERYTHING having to do with summer and holiday barbecues. These are just a few of the sales happening this week, so l…
Rumbi Island Grill Voo Doo Chicken Salad {Copycat Recipe}
June 28, 2016 | No Category | Shandra
Now that summer is well on it’s way, I thought I would share with you some of my favorite summer-salad recipes. I am a HUGE fan of salad’s for dinner in the summer. When I use the g…
Southwestern Chicken Paninis
June 15, 2016 | No Category | Shandra
The other night we had one of those nights when it is either eat a Little Ceasar’s pizza for the second time during the week (yes, we frequent there nearly every Friday night for our children’s date-night dinner :)–or, come up with a dinner that coul…
Costco Comparisons: 6 simple tips to help you save money at warehouse stores!
June 6, 2016 | No Category | Shandra
This past weekend I did my two week meal plan and wanted to share with you some tips I use to help keep my grocery budget low. If you are like me, you…
Thai Peanut Coconut Rice Bowl or Wrap
June 3, 2016 | No Category | Shandra
Anyone who knows me, knows that Thai food is probably my favorite type of food of all time. There is something about a creamy, peanut coconut sauce that speaks to my heart. Pair that with some seasoned chicken, brown rice, cabbage, carrots and bell peppers and you hav…
Spent $92 and saved $95 on my grocery shopping trip today–that’s over 50% off!
June 3, 2016 | No Category | Shandra
Went out today for a midnight munchie run with my teenagers and found some great prices at Smiths I wanted to share with you. Yes, I’m not sure …
Memorial Day Grocery Deals–Save $100’s!
May 27, 2016 | No Category | Shandra
Let the grilling and barbecue season begin! Memorial Day kicks off all of the best summer sales. Watch for everything you need for your upcoming barbecues, ALL on sale this week! Everything from hambu…
2 weeks of groceries for a family of 7 for $132! Great grocery deals this week!
May 25, 2016 | No Category | Shandra
Awesome grocery deals this week! Spent $132 and stocked my freezer with chicken and ground beef, and then got all of the produce items I need for the …
Grocery Deals: Week’s groceries for 7 people for only $142!
May 12, 2016 | No Category | Shandra
Amazing deals this week on fresh produce and meat. It’s a great week to stock your fridge and freezer with all of the healthy ingredients you need for your family’s meal plan. I logged int…
Week’s Groceries (for 7 People) for only $138 using Deals to Meals
April 16, 2016 | No Category | Shandra
Had a great time shopping today and saved some serious money!! Not only did I get all of the groceries I needed for the week for my family of 7, but I also was able to stock up on cheese (yes, that is…
Week’s worth of groceries for a family of 7 for $89 using Deals to Meals
April 2, 2016 | No Category | Shandra
You know, sometimes I love doing a large grocery shopping trip with price matching and a huge grocery list. But then, there are times I just want to d…
Amazing Easter Grocery Deals–an Easter Feast for under $50 for a family of 7
March 23, 2016 | No Category | Shandra
There are several weeks out of the year, that I get ecstatic to grocery shop. Christmas, Thanksgiving and Easter. If you follow the trends of gr…
Case Lot Extravaganza: How I case lot shop and the best $400 Investment you will ever make!
March 11, 2016 | No Category | Shandra
You’re probably getting tired of me talking about the case lot sales going on right now, but I can’t help myself! I want EACH and EVERY on…
10 Days of Groceries for $150 by using Deals to Meals {for family of 7}
March 8, 2016 | No Category | Shandra
How was your weekend? I hope you had a great one. After being home for a week, I guess it was time I went grocery shopping, right? Our fridge was totally empty when we got home and I’m not sure …
Real Mom Kitchen goes shopping with Deals to Meals and saves 50% on groceries!
February 12, 2016 | No Category | Shandra
I love my job! It is so fun to meet so many people and help families save money. To think I get to help people, and get paid while doing it. Seriously…
Best Grocery Deals this Week! Spent $59 and saved $56 on my groceries this week
January 21, 2016 | No Category | Shandra
I went shopping today. Surprisingly, my last big grocery shopping trip has lasted 18 days and I still have tons of produce left. How fun is that?!? I …
Deals to Meals Q&A–Learn the answers to some commonly asked questions about how our service works
January 15, 2016 | No Category | Shandra
We have received some great questions this past week about how Deals to Meals works and how to make our service work for your family. We wanted to sha…
2 Week ‘Healthy’ Meal Plan for $250
January 5, 2016 | No Category | Shandra
Shopping yesterday was so fun. It felt like I hadn’t been ‘real’ grocery shopping for several weeks. It was nice to buy healthy food again instead of all of the holiday treats and party food I bought last month. With a new year I am ready to jump into my me…
Great New Year’s Grocery Deals and Case Lot Prices start today!
December 31, 2015 | No Category | Shandra
Hi friends! It’s time to start the New Year right and login to Deals to Meals and save $100’s on your week’s groceries. Yes, you see that right, Smiths (and Kroger) are having their …
Deals to Meals Gift Certificates
December 7, 2015 | No Category | Shandra
SPECIAL HOLIDAY PRICING! Give the perfect gift this holiday season- a Deals to Meals gift certificate. This gift will save money, simplify mealtime, and enhance the dinner experience through hundreds of the most delicious recipes for whomever you gift it to. …
2015 Complete Thanksgiving Meal Planner & Grocery List up on Deals to Meals
November 20, 2015 | No Category | Shandra
Hi Friends! I hope you are having a wonderful week. Just wanted to let you know that our 2015 Thanksgiving Meal Planner and Grocery List are all uploa…
5 Simple Tips to Save You Time and Money this Thanksgiving!
November 18, 2015 | No Category | Shandra
1. HAVE A PLAN The holidays are in full swing and all of us are looking for ways to save a little money and keep from pulling our hair out from unwanted stress. I am excited to share a few of my…
Save 50-65% on ALL of your holiday baking items! See how I saved $166 and spent only $109
November 6, 2015 | No Category | Shandra
Hi friends! Of all the weeks of the year, these next couple weeks are some of my all-time-favorite grocery shopping weeks. There are SO many great dea…
Meal Planning Done the Easy Way
October 14, 2015 | No Category | Shandra
Head on over to my friend Janica’s website Utah Deal Diva to see how she uses Deals to Meals and how it makes meal planning easy for her busy family! Who doesn’t need some help getting dinner on the table? With a little help and some simple tips, you can make mea…
Target will now price match Walmart, Costco, Sam’s Club & Amazon!
October 1, 2015 | No Category | Shandra
Have you guys heard the big news? As of today, Target will now be price matching stores like Costco, Walmart, Sam’s Club and Amazon, along with …
#1 Meal Planning Tip of ALL time! Also, chicken on sale for ONLY $1.59/lb.-stock up!
October 1, 2015 | No Category | Shandra
Hi Friends! I know I promised some favorite bake sale recipes, but I wanted to first share with you some great deals this week! When I entered the gro…
Deals to Meals Cookbook is NOW Available {81 Favorite Slow Cooker Recipes}
September 18, 2015 | No Category | Shandra
Hi friends! This day is a long time coming and I am SO excited to share this super exciting news with you. Ahh! It’s official–I have a cookbook. How fun is that?!? As many of you know, I h…
2 Week Meal Plan for $180 and a Brief Tutorial of How I Meal Plan and Shop
September 4, 2015 | No Category | Shandra
It’s that time again. Out grocery shopping I went yesterday. I had a cute lady leave me a message asking a question that I thought I would answer briefly today. Barbi said, “Hello! I was w…
Deals to Meals Giveaway and Shopping Success! Save Time and Money–it’s EASY!
August 29, 2015 | No Category | Shandra
Hi friends! I had the pleasure of taking my good friend Jamie, from Jamiecooksitup grocery shopping. We had such a great time and were able to save LO…
$80 of Groceries and some of the BEST deals this week
August 20, 2015 | No Category | Shandra
How did those last 14 days go by so quickly? I couldn’t believe it was time to head out shopping again. Good thing I LOVE it! This week was a simple stock up week. All I needed was some more pro…
Q&A for our new Website–How to make Deals to Meals work for you!
July 29, 2015 | No Category | Shandra
Hi friends! I just wanted to say thank you to everyone for being patient with our new website as we have been working to get it up and running. We know with change comes some frustration and we totall…
Orange Sesame Chicken Stirfry
July 11, 2015 | No Category | Deals to Meals
Ahh, isn’t that pretty? It still amazes me that kids don’t like vegetables, they are really the prettiest food around town don’t you think? Well, this is a dish that even your picky-nonvegetable-eating kids will love! This sticky, slightly spicy, sweet, ora…
4th of July BEST Grocery Deals–Summer Stock Up Items!!
July 3, 2015 | No Category | Shandra
Before you head out to do your last minute 4th of July grocery shopping, you need to STOP and login to our website. There are hundreds of great deals and several that you will want to stock up on and …
10 Day Meal Plan for ONLY $138! Saved almost 50% off Walmart’s Low Prices
June 14, 2015 | No Category | Shandra
We just got back yesterday from one of the most fun weeks of my life! My husband, sister and many of my best friends were able to spend the week…
10 Days of Groceries for $131! That’s 30 meals for only .71 per person–or $5 a meal
June 3, 2015 | No Category | Shandra
There are some great deals this week! I went shopping and picked up all of these groceries for only $131. This will feed our family of 7 for 10 days a…
This week’s groceries $98–Great deals on Skippy Peanut Butter and Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ
May 19, 2015 | No Category | Shandra
After a long weekend and lots of family parties, we woke up to an empty fridge. Off to the store I went to stock up on some of the great deals this we…
Great grocery deals this week! 10 days of groceries for only $198
January 8, 2015 | No Category | Shandra
There are AWESOME deals this week! If you haven’t had a chance to login to Deals to Meals to see what’s on sale, you need to do it. Everything you need for your week’s meal plan is o…
Best Thanksgiving Grocery Deals–get your feast for $50!
November 18, 2014 | No Category | Shandra
I am so excited! This is one of my favorite weeks of the entire year. Not only because I love the Thanksgiving holiday, time with family, traditions, lots of delicious food, chance to slow down and co…
Week’s Groceries ONLY $102! Great deals this week!
October 21, 2014 | No Category | Shandra
Fabulous deals this week on groceries and non-grocery items! I was sure grateful toilet paper was on sale this week. I sure hate to run out of that stuff! Walmart had their Charmin 24 roll pack for $6…
Cranberry Apple Salad with Sweet Lemon Dressing
September 23, 2014 | No Category | Shandra
Home sweet home! It’s so great to be back home after a great trip to California. So glad to come home to more sunshine too, that’s a fun bonus! Hope you had a great weekend and I am excited to share some of the great deals this week you need to take advant…
10 Day Meal Plan $110–Case lot sales & great deals this week!
September 3, 2014 | No Category | Shandra
Are you ready to shop?!? Yes, you guessed it, it is case lot time again here in Utah (and in many other states…NV, MT, ID, WY, etc.). There are hundreds of deals you should be stocking up on and…
Want to save on groceries? Find out how to save $1,000’s every year!
August 5, 2014 | No Category | Shandra
I have great friends. I have patient friends. I have friends who love me even though as long as I’ve known them I bug them about everything having to do with grocery shopping and saving money. D…
4th of July Grocery Savings & Summer Stock Up Items
July 2, 2014 | No Category | Shandra
Before you head out to do your last minute 4th of July grocery shopping, you need to STOP and login to our website. There are hundreds of great deals and several that you will want to stock up on and …
Memorial Day Grocery Savings–save up to 60%!
May 21, 2014 | No Category | Shandra
Before you head to the store to get items for your Memorial Day weekend plans, you need to login to our website to find out all of the best deals! Everything you need for your upcoming bbq’s are on sale this week….ketchup, mustard, relish, soda pop, hot dogs, gro…
What to buy at Costco (And What NOT to buy)
April 3, 2014 | No Category | Shandra
After our last post about Costco I thought it was ironic that I had to do my monthly shopping trip to Costco the next day. As I was there, and was observing all of their prices, I thought I would share with you some of my favorite items at Costco. I really try to not [&helli…
Don’t EVER pay full price for groceries!
January 22, 2014 | No Category | Shandra
What a fun weekend I had! My sister and friend joined me at Jordan’s Frugality Boot camp and we had a great time. Jordan did a fabulous job hosting another successful boot camp and I was honored to be one of their presenters again. Any time I can talk about grocery sho…
Creating your Grocery List using your own Meal Planner or Recipes
January 1, 2014 | No Category | Shandra
There are several ways you can create your grocery list using the Deals to Meals website: Click on any of the links for a tutorial… Using the Deals to Meals Meal Planner Using your own Meal Plan…
Use the quick-print PDF or Excel
December 31, 2013 | No Category | Shandra
There are several ways you can create your grocery list using the Deals to Meals website: Click on any of the links for a tutorial… Using the Deals to Meals Meal Planner Using your own Meal Planner (or modifying the Deals to Meals Meal Planner) Using the weekly grocery…
Creating your Grocery List using the Deals to Meals Meal Planner
December 31, 2013 | No Category | Shandra
There are several ways you can create your grocery list using the Deals to Meals website: Click on any of the links for a tutorial… Using the Deals to Meals Meal Planner Using your own Meal Plan…
Gift Certificates
December 26, 2013 | No Category | Shandra
Remember that our Special Holiday Pricing on gift certificates is good through January 1st. Still time to make sure that next year is full of time and money savings as we make our new-year resolutions. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Grocery Budget Extenders and Mexican Black Bean Corn Tacos
October 8, 2013 | No Category | Shandra
Have you ever heard the phrase ‘make your dollar stretch’? Of course you have, you’re reading Jordan’s amazing blog! Well, there are a few simple tips I’ve learned over the yea…
4 Simple Steps to Cutting Your Grocery Bill in Half
June 10, 2013 | No Category | Shandra
This past week an awesome blog (One Good Thing by Jillee) asked me to do a guest post on ways to save money on groceries. I was able to take Jillee’s daugher in law shopping and we had a g…
Welcome aboard Ellen!
May 31, 2013 | No Category | Diana Suker
There are times in life when you meet people and you know that somewhere, before this life you were friends. This is how I felt the first time I met my new, dear friend Ellen. I feel so blessed already, to have so many great friends, but I couldn’t have been happier wh…
Lemon Chicken Costoletta
February 21, 2012 | No Category | Shandra
$115 Shopping Trip–GREAT deals this week! After a fun and relaxing vacation it was back in the saddle again this weekend in the kitchen. I love coming home to an empty fridge and being able to fill it up with all of the great deals of the week. This week there are SEVE…
Thanksgiving Feast for UNDER $85!
November 17, 2011 | No Category | Shandra
This time of year is so wonderful to think about all of our many blessings. My children and I love the tradition of writing down one thing each day that we are thankful for during the month of November. It is so fun to watch through the years how the children’s grattit…
Canned Goods & a Can-Do-It Attitude
February 2, 2011 | No Category | Shandra
Tax return time can be either a stressful or an exciting time for families. My husband just finished our taxes late last night and we were ecstatic that we were getting a small refund. You never know what the outcome will be with being a small business owner. I was thrilled …
Meal Planning Tip–Healthy & Homemade Dinners in a hurry!
November 9, 2010 | No Category | Shandra
Would you agree as women (and men I am sure) one of the hardest jobs of the day is getting a warm, healthy, home cooked meal on the table at a reasonable hour. Life with kids, jobs, hobbies, homework,…
Making Mealtime Manageable
May 12, 2010 | No Category | Krista
I’m sure most of you have experienced the feeling of being overwhelmed during the mealtime hour as a million things seem to demand our attention. Whether it is homework, your children, phone calls or work needs; mealtime preparation can get a little hectic. I don’…
$100 Hall of Fame
February 18, 2010 | No Category | Shandra
Last week I saved over $150 on all of the GREAT deals from the major grocery stores! I got ALL of the above items for under $90–it was fabulous!! There were several items last week that when combined with FREE coupons from www.coupons.com it made them even BETTER deals…
Good Things Utah Link
March 15, 2009 | No Category | Shandra
What a blast that was! Thank you to all of my friends & family who came to support me. It was a lot of fun and they have asked me back May 28th to cook in the kitchen (my FAVORITE thing!). Personally, I think they invited me back to have our enthusiastic audience back&#…
Good Things Utah Link
March 14, 2009 | No Category | Shandra
What a blast that was! Thank you to all of my friends & family who came to support me. It was a lot of fun and they have asked me back May 28th to cook in the kitchen (my FAVORITE thing!). Personally, I think they invited me back to have our enthusiastic audience back&#…
I LOVE grocery shopping!
March 10, 2009 | No Category | Shandra
Check out my ‘loot’ this week! We were on a vacation last week and I came home to an empty fridge. I have to say, I LOVE My Food Storage Deals (soon to be Deals to Meals :)…I know it is my company, but I love it 🙂 I came home from our trip (I […]
We are changing our name!
March 4, 2009 | No Category | Shandra
Watch for BIG changes to My Food Storage Deals coming in March! We are excited to introduce our new name and logo! We are excited to share the new details by the end of this month. Thank you to everyone for your support this last year. We are excited to offer new & impr…
Deals to Meals–saving you TIME & MONEY!
February 28, 2009 | No Category | Shandra
Visit our website for more information on how we can help you save $100s at the grocery store AND take the headache out of the dreaded question “What’s for dinner”! We do ALL of the work for you, scour the ads to find the best deals (WITHOUT coupons–u…
KSL 5 News Tonight at 10:00pm
January 23, 2009 | No Category | Shandra
My Food Storage Deals is going to be on KSL 5 with Nadine Wimmer tonight at 10pm! Yes, you heard me right! We are being heard. Thank you for all your emails you have sent. This is how it all happened. I sent an email to KSL last night informing them about our website and [&h…
Grocery Budget
January 21, 2009 | No Category | Shandra
Frequent question: “I just have two quick questions for you, how much do you spend on a monthly basis on grocery/household expenses(on average, I know it probably fluctuates) and how big is your family? I just stumbled onto your site and I’m trying to take it all…
Ways to save money at Costco
October 28, 2008 | No Category | Shandra
If you are a ‘warehouse’ store shopper, you know like many of us do, that it is hard to leave those stores without spending your MONTHS grocery budget. Yes, bulk can save you money on certain items, but you have to be careful when shopping at this type of a store…
One of my favorite time saving tips!
August 22, 2008 | No Category | Shandra
This is one of my favorite tricks to help save you time and frustration during dinner! If you are like my family, we eat chicken based meals about 2-4 times a week. Sometimes you don’t have the time to cook chicken, cut it and add it to a recipe. Well…here is a q…
Costco Shopping Tips
July 8, 2008 | No Category | Shandra
Have you ever been to Costco or Sams Club and walked out spending $150 and wondering what in the world you have bought? There is a distinct difference in the amount of money I spend each month on groceries on the months I don’t go to Costco, verses the months I do. Nee…
COUPONS–TO BE OR NOT TO BE???
June 18, 2008 | No Category | Shandra
This is a question I get quite often…so, here is my philosophy on coupon clipping (PLEASE no one be offended 😉 If coupons work for you, then that is great! This is what I have found though… I used to be a ‘coupon clipper’ and still do on occasion, …
Meal planning tips to help you SAVE money
June 18, 2008 | No Category | Shandra
WHAT’S FOR DINNER? Here are a few ways I have found that help me save money on my monthly groceries and help make menu planning a cinch! Of course you can become a member of My Food Storage Deals and I will do ALL the work for you–but if not, here are some easy t…
One Stop Shopping
June 1, 2008 | No Category | Shandra
I’m sure all of you already know this, but in case anyone doesn’t, I want to fill you in on the BEST tip around! Walmart matches prices to ALL major grocery stores. A Walmart less than 5 minutes down the road just opened and it has been AWESOME!! With gas prices …
A meal time saver in our home are the flat bread pita sandwiches from Costco. I keep these in my freezer at all times for quick wraps, sandwiches or pita pizzas. They freeze great for up to 6 months and work perfectly with this recipe.
I also talk a lot about my 
Looking for a simple and healthy recipe for tonight? These Hawaiian Turkey Meatballs are a favorite of our clan and pretty healthy too! This recipe will feed about 8 people, so cut it in half if you need, or just freeze extra meatballs for later. Turkey, pineapple and green onions are all on sale this week so this is a great meat for under $10 for a family of 6. 
If you are looking for a healthy option for your super bowl parties, these Buffalo Chicken Sloppy Joes have Game Day written all over them! Switch up your traditional sloppy joe recipes with a little kick of Frank’s Hot Sauce and a little dash of sweet brown sugar. Serve these sandwiches with some baked sweet potatoes and a yummy salad, and dinner is ready to go.
Not sure how to make homemade bread? Visit our 
Have any tomatoes from your garden? These grilled cheese tomato sandwiches are a favorite around here. Buy several of Smith’s sliced cheese for only .99 each and keep some in your freezer for later. You’re going to love this simple recipe!
What’s more perfect for summer than Homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches? You’re going to love these and with ice cream only $1.99 for a half gallon, it’s a great time to splurge 😉
I love having several bone-in turkey breasts in my freezer for those days I need a quick, slow cooker meal. Since they are on sale for only $1.49/lb., it’s a great time to stock your freezer. I also love when I have leftover shredded turkey for sandwiches or wraps. Try these Chipotle Turkey Avocado Wraps for a simple weeknight meal your whole family will love!
This is a great time of year to stock your food storage and pantry shelves with all of your favorite summer items! Buy extra of all of the items on sale this week so you don’t have to buy them again later in the year when they aren’t on sale. 
