I recently heard an idea to make a list of meals that you find easy to make and that most of the people in your family like. You don’t have to eat these meals over and over again, but it’s great to have a list to reference when you’re drawing a blank. So here are my 30 easy dinner ideas. These are things my family enjoys and that I find simple to make. Not all of these may make your list, but I encourage you to come up with your own. You can use my list for inspiration!
One of the main tricks about something being an easy dinner is that you don’t have to think about it and reinvent the wheel every time. I’ve started always serving the same side dishes with certain main dishes, simply because that’s one less decision I have to make.
Looking for one of the other 30 meals posts?
30 easy breakfast ideas
30 easy lunch ideas
30 Easy Dinner Ideas
Spaghetti and meatballs
No recipe for this one as it’s pretty simple. I like frozen meatballs, jarred pasta sauce, and pasta. Serve with a salad.
Grilled chicken | Recipe
If you live in a milder climate, you can even grill in the winter. Grilled chicken goes with just about any side.
Tacos, black beans, corn | Recipe (for black beans)
You don’t really need a recipe for tacos—just brown some ground beef and make sure you have all the fixins’. Read More→
Print a San Pellegrino coupon and use it with a B1G1 sale starting tomorrow at Publix to get a 6-pack of San Pellegrino Italian Sparkling drinks for just $1.47 — that’s just 25¢ per drink!
Note: this week’s Publix sale starting tomorrow will run through 12/24.
Publix Deal (12/16 – 12/24):
- San Pellegrino Mixers or Sparkling Fruit Beverage or Momenti, 4-6 pk, B1G1 at $5.45 ($2.72)
-$1.25 off San Pellegrino italian sparkling drink cans, 6 pk+ printable
(makes it $1.47)
Check out the full Publix ad for more great deals.
Need a last-minute gift idea? Zulily is offering 50% off on Vera Bradley. Prices start at $7.99. Find sunglasses, throws, bags and more.
Deal Ideas:
Regal Rosette Tote $19.99 (reg. $60)
Mulled Wine RFID Turnlock Wallet $19.99
Foxwood Zip ID Lanyard $9.99 (reg. $30)
Offer valid through 12/17. Shipping is one time fee then free the rest of the day.
See more online shopping.
Today only, head over to the Popsockets website where they are offering 50% off orders of $60+ and you’ll get FREE shipping!
Just add $60 in items to your cart and use code DAY10 at checkout. Note that outlet deals and cases are excluded from this coupon code.
There are so many fun things to choose from, inluding the original Popsocket PopGrip, phone stands and more. The wireless charger would make a wonderful gift!
Deal Idea:
Buy:
(1) PopPower Home Wireless Charger Mountainscape – $40
(2) PopGrip Stand and Phone Holders – $10 ea.
– Spend $60, get 50% off with code DAY10
Makes it $30 shipped!
This deal is good today only, 12/15. Shipping is FREE!
See more great online shopping deals!
Here are the deals from the new Kroger weekly ad that will run from 12/16 to 12/24! Get All detergent for $1, pineapples for $1.27, and more.
Note: Stores will close early on Christmas Eve at 7PM and remain closed on Christmas day (a new ad will start on 12/26).
Weekly Digital Deals
- Edy’s Ice Cream, 48 oz, $2.49 with eCoupon, limit 3
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Mission Street Tacos or Tortilla Chips, 12-24 ct. or 9-13 oz, 99¢ with eCoupon, limit 3 - Kinder Joy Egg, .7 oz, 99¢ with eCoupon, limit 3
- Crest Toothpaste, 4.2 oz, 79¢ with eCoupon, limit 3
-$1 off Crest toothpaste or liquid gel, 3 oz+, excl 4.6 oz Cavity, Baking Soda, Tartar Control/Protection, and Kids, limit 2, RMN 12/06 (EXP 12/19)
-$1 off Crest Toothpaste 3 oz+, excl 4.6 oz Crest Cavity, Regular, Base Baking Soda, Tartar Control/Protection, F&W Pep Gleem, Gum Detoxify, Gum Enamel Variants, Whitening Therapy Variants, Kids, Brilliance or trial size, Kroger (EXP 12/21) eCoupon (limit reached) - Private Selection Gourmet Potatoes, 1.5 lb, $1.99 with eCoupon, limit 3
- Atlantic Salmon Filet, farm-raised, $5.97 lb, with eCoupon, limit 3
Buy One Get Ones
- General Mills or Chex Cereal, 8.4-19 oz, (price not listed)
-$1/2 General Mills Big G Cereal, Kroger eCoupon
–FREE Delivery WYB (5) Participating General Mills Products, Kroger Delivery ONLY eCoupon
-$1/2 General Mills any flavor Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Lucky Charms, Reese’s Puffs, Cocoa Puffs, Trix, Cookie Crisp, Golden Grahams or Kix boxed cereals, SS 11/22
-$1/2 General Mills any flavor Chex, Fiber One, Multi-Grain Cheerios, Wheaties, Basic 4, Raisin Nut Bran, Oatmeal Crisp, Total boxed cereals, or Nature Valley Granola Pouches in the cereal aisle, SS 11/22
-$1/2 General Mills Cheerios cereal, any flavor, SS 11/22
-$1/2 General Mills Cheerios, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Lucky Charms, Reese’s Puffs, Chex, Cocoa Puffs, Trix, Cookie Crisp, Golden Grahams, Kix, Fiber One, Wheaties, Raisin Nut Bran, Total, Basic 4, Oatmeal Crisp Cereals or Nature Valley Granola pouches printable
-$1/2 General Mills any flavor Cheerios cereal, SS 12/13
-$1/2 General Mills Chex, Fiber One, Multigrain Cheerios, Wheaties, Basic 4, Raisin Nut Bran, Oatmeal Crisp, or Total cereals, or Nature Valley granola pouches in the cereal aisle, SS 12/13
-$1/2 General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Lucky Charms, Reese’s Puffs, Cocoa Puffs, Trix, Cookie Crisp, Golden Grahams, or Kix cereals, SS 12/13
-$1 off General Mills Peanut Butter Chex Cereal, Kroger eCoupon Read More→
Now through 12/19 when you join Bed Bath & Beyond’s new Beyond+ , you will get the full value back in a Bed Bath & Beyond eGift Card!
Sign up for Beyond+ for $29 a year and you’ll get a $29 gift card sent to the email you register with. The email will arrive within a week of signing up and the bonus gift card good for 30 days.
Beyond+ gives you 20% off every purchase you make all year (no coupon hunting needed) plus free shipping on most of their products and any order amount!
Note: Offer is only good for those that have never been a Beyond+ member.
‘Tis the season to get matching holiday pajamas for the whole family! You can get Christmas pajamas starting at $7.49 from Carter’s right now.
There are a lot cute options, but sizes will start to sell out. Shipping is free on orders of $35+.
Deal Ideas:
2-Piece Fair Isle 100% Snug Fit Cotton PJs, $7.49 (reg. $16)
2-Piece 100% Snug Fit Cotton PJs, $12.99 (reg. $30)
See more online shopping.
Here are the Target unadvertised deals I found this week! Get BIC razors for 32¢, FREE Popsicles, 50% off beauty gift sets, and more.
Look through the full Target weekly ad to see all the current deals.
Gift Card Deals
- $5 Target Gift Card WYB (3) BIC Disposable Razors (ends 12/19)
BIC Soleil Comfort Women’s Disposable Razors, 3 ct, $4.99
-$3 off Bic Soleil, Flex or Hybrid razor pk. , excl trial size (sign up) printable
(buy 3, use (3) $3 off, makes it 32¢ ea. after gift card)
BIC Flex 4 Disposable Razors for Men, 3 ct, $5.49
-$3 off Bic Soleil, Flex or Hybrid razor pk. , excl trial size (sign up) printable
(buy 3, use (3) $3 off, makes it 82¢ ea. after gift card) - $5 Target Gift Card WYB (2) Purina ONE Dry Cat Food Items (ends 12/19)
Purina ONE Dry Cat Food, 7 lb, $13.79
-$5 off Purina One Cat Food, sign up – comes by home mailer printable
-Free Target $5 GiftCard with Purina pet food, treats or litter purchase of $25+ (Target coupon), limit 1, RMN 12/06
(buy 2, use $5 off, makes it $8.79 ea. after gift card)
Purina ONE True Instinct Dry Cat Food, 6.3 lb, $14.49
-$5 off Purina One Cat Food, sign up – comes by home mailer printable
-Free Target $5 GiftCard with Purina pet food, treats or litter purchase of $25+ (Target coupon), limit 1, RMN 12/06
(buy 2, use $5 off, makes it $9.49 ea. after gift card) Read More→
Right now, save $10 off $30 at Amazon on the purchase of select health and beauty items! Choose from items like dental care, soap, makeup, haircare and more! Go ahead and grab the rest of your stocking stuffers!
Plus, some items are on sale and you can combine some items with the subscribe and save discount for an even better deal. Just make sure you choose subscribe and save at checkout and not on the item page.
Shipping is free on orders $25 or FREE for Prime members.
Some ideas of what you can choose from:
Colgate Kids Battery Powered Toothbrush, Trolls – $4.98 (reg. $8.40)
Listerine Total Care Anticavity Fluoride Mouthwash – $6.29 (reg. $9.23)
Dr Teal’s Foaming Bath with Pure Epsom Salt – $4.87 (reg. $5.99)
Satin Care Ultra Sensitive Shave Gel twin pack – $3.74 (reg. $5.99)
