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Grilled London Broil Recipe: A Delicious and Simple Dinner

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Judge Less by Budgeting More

by Ashleydwattupdated on October 5, 2021October 4, 2021Leave a Comment on Judge Less by Budgeting More

So, a strange phenomenon occurred when Josh and were really in thick of getting our budgeting routine down. I recognized a change in myself. Of course, I was feeling that peace that comes from being …

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Grilled London Broil

Grilled London Broil Recipe: A Delicious and Simple Dinner

by poordrwifeupdated on August 27, 2021August 27, 2021Leave a Comment on Grilled London Broil Recipe: A Delicious and Simple Dinner

I usually reserve our grilling recipes for the weekend because then my grill master of a husband is home to grill. He is so skilled at cooking, grilling, smoking meat that it really discourages me …

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It’s Waffle Time!

by Ashleydwattupdated on February 2, 2022April 16, 20203 Comments on It’s Waffle Time!

[A NEW IMPROVED WAFFLE RECIPE!!] I’m always on a quest to improve my recipes and although I felt my frugal waffle recipe worked, it wasn’t quite what I wanted. Now the waffles are less dense …

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The Poor Doctor’s Wife… my Story

by Ashleydwattupdated on May 28, 2021February 27, 20201 Comment on The Poor Doctor’s Wife… my Story

Paying off Student Loan Debt To preface, I know that I am not poor in the traditional sense of the word. The world is full of people who actually face true poverty. However, when you …

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Teen Christmas Gift Guide 2024

by poordrwifeupdated on December 20, 2024December 1, 2024Leave a Comment on Teen Christmas Gift Guide 2024

Getting for gifts for people can be stressful at times. We all want to get the perfect thing for our loved ones and at the same time, we don’t want to break the bank! Here …

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The Best Amazon Christmas Pillow Covers

by poordrwifeupdated on December 20, 2024November 17, 2024Leave a Comment on The Best Amazon Christmas Pillow Covers

Pillow covers are the way to go when it comes to adding decorative throw pillows to your space! Nobody wants to store 30 throw pillows and so covers are a great way to use the …

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Weekly Meal Plan Ideas for March 2022

by poordrwifeupdated on March 30, 2022March 30, 2022Leave a Comment on Weekly Meal Plan Ideas for March 2022

Here ya’ go! This what my meal plan has been this week. It’s been crazy to see the rise in food costs and so I hope these ideas help. I have increased my food budget …

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My Weekly Menu: March Week #3

by poordrwifeupdated on July 11, 2022March 17, 2022Leave a Comment on My Weekly Menu: March Week #3

Yo I’m coming at you twice in one week because I need to share the meal plan I made for this week and share a few highlights of the deals that I found that made …

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What’s for Dinner? Ideas for your Weekly Dinner Menu!

by poordrwifeupdated on July 11, 2022March 15, 2022Leave a Comment on What’s for Dinner? Ideas for your Weekly Dinner Menu!

What’s for dinner? Ah yes, the question that has plagued man since the beginning of time. Of course, in earlier days it was a much simpler answer to that infamous question, “we are eating whatever …

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A Cheap Vacation: Hiking Holy Cross Wilderness

by poordrwifeupdated on September 12, 2021June 28, 2021Leave a Comment on A Cheap Vacation: Hiking Holy Cross Wilderness

We are on a detailed budget in order to pay off our student loans as quickly as possible. As we go along this debt-free journey, we have to find ways to enjoy and celebrate life. …

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Awesome Sams Club Hack: Free Food Storage Bins

by poordrwifeupdated on July 16, 2021May 15, 2021Leave a Comment on Awesome Sams Club Hack: Free Food Storage Bins

My good friend gave me this Sams Club “hack” years ago while we were living Memphis and our husbands were attending Optometry School. We were students on a tight budget and so we were always …

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The Perfect Soft and Chewy French Bread Recipe

by poordrwifeupdated on September 12, 2021April 27, 2021Leave a Comment on The Perfect Soft and Chewy French Bread Recipe

This French Bread Recipe is simple and so delicious! It’s makes the perfect French Bread: soft and chewy with a crispy outer crust! Of course, it’s so much easier to pick up french bread at …

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Classic Balsamic Pot Roast : Slow Cooker Meal at its Finest

by poordrwifeupdated on May 28, 2021April 16, 2021Leave a Comment on Classic Balsamic Pot Roast : Slow Cooker Meal at its Finest

Do you guys ever feel like you need a plate of delicious mashed potatoes, roasted carrots and a perfectly proportioned pile of pot roast? (How’s that for an alliteration?) Certainly, I must not be the …

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Hi there! My name is Ashley. I'm a wife and mom of six awesome kiddos. Life is a party at my house! I have a deep love for food, being creative and having fun! We decided two years ago to pay off our massive amount of student loans. I try everyday to love life while living on a budget.

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