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As prices rise, people begin to look for ways to stretch their budget. Both my husband and I grew up in homes that for the most part didn't waste much. Stretching the meat and turning leftovers into the next day's meal were a part of everyday life. Here are a few ideas to get you thinking about ways to stretch your meat budget. These ideas are certainly nothing new, but sometimes it helps to revisit old ideas to  when trying to eek every bit of nutrition out of a budget that no longer stretches as far as it used to. Use Meat Stretchers When we were children, ground beef was an inexpensive meat option so tacos, hamburgers, and meatloaf were often on the menu. With the rise in beef prices across the board, that is no longer the case. Nevertheless, there are certain dishes we enjoy that feature hamburger. Here are some ways we still enjoy those dishes while lessening the impact of meat costs. Taco meat - We have used both ground beef and leftover roast as the meat basis for tacos

With Mother’s Day around the corner, we are choosing to focus on gifts for Mom this week. Here are a few options we love. We hope you will love them too! We have grouped them into two categories – beauty-minded and prepper-minded. Cover your bases and pick something from both categories! Note: This post contains affiliate links. Purchasing through these links helps support our website and blog at no cost to you. Thank you for your support. FOR THE BEAUTY-MINDED MOM   Lilla Rose Products Lilla Rose has something for every lady on your list! Most of you know how much I love the flexi clips for a quick and easy hairstyle that affords a bit of flair – whether with a classy or fun look. You may not know that Lilla Rose offers other quality products as well. Here are a few fabulous options for Mother’s Day: Organic Geranium Hydrosol #4362 – Can be used as a facial toner and moisture boost. Spray on your hair to keep it shiny, refresh your curls, or use as a no-heat setting spray for your