MendingthePiggyBank

Hi, I'm Brianna, frugal living blogger & single mom of 2 active boys who recently relocated to the Midwest. LOVE making delicious meals on my $50/wk budget!

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A bit chilly, but still a great day for a bike ride. @ Kenosha https://t.co/jh7UZdt5rm

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This handsome man loves his propane griddle. Making sausage and potatoes on it for a late dinner. https://t.co/SorXqKXwEM

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Pretty pathetic how excited my reaction was to find the ONE and ONLY pack of Clorox wipes on the shelf. This is the first one I've seen since early March. https://t.co/wcLns0htQb

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Happy freakin' Mother's Day to me!! Took a long family bike ride with the stepkids; just waiting for my sons tomorrow and it'll be the best!! https://t.co/mHUbEzhHDm

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My beloved #fiance /favorite #essentialworker of all put in a 14 hour shift today (beyond grateful and impressed he wakes up SO early everyday) so the least I could do is have some #chocolate covered treats at the… https://t.co/YgmLx0aHWI

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If we can't go out for Cinco de Mayo, we bring Cinco de Mayo to us. #quarantinelife #cincodemayo #tacotuesday #chimichanga @ Tacos El Norte in Kenosha https://t.co/VDRbsVxsgP

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Making organic free-range hard boiled eggs in the Instant Pot with a silicone rack.... sigh.... I've reached peak level "adulting". #boredinquarantine #adulting #instantpot #hardboiledeggs https://t.co/HiJ1kRt4pm

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And just like that, all my babies know how to ride a bike! #blendedfamily #newbikerider #bicycle #lovethem https://t.co/rQ3NzeoPDs

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Because we've clearly lost our mind... #minibike #motorbike #lostourminds #beautifulweather https://t.co/Y80GeS2Brn

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I guesssss I'll forgive Costco for temporarily discontinuing the chicken pot pie since I was able to get my son and I butter chicken, Indian rice and naan. #hubbyandsonaregettingtacobell #ohwell #itried #costco… https://t.co/4C2YR6iv7Y

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Just got a beautiful church pew in to refinish! Love the details on the top and sides. She's gonna be stunning soon enough!! https://t.co/LOTsrvA4QE

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This beauty is in my lap for the ride home. Smells soooooo good. #deepdish #loumalnatis #yum #pizza @ Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - Gurnee/Grayslake https://t.co/V6AhLDFa3f

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Can you tell I'm getting excited to have a new last name? Haha. https://t.co/CAYkS7T0x7

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The nerd in me comes out when theres a new tool or gadget to play with. This puppy has been in waiting for months and I already started using it to take paint off my deck in preparation to repaint it. #costcofind… https://t.co/eNP2gkv458

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He's been full of treats since toddlerhood... https://t.co/GjO3S2D4b3

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The leftovers will last for days. Yikes.

Made smoky wings, spicy wings and big smoky split breasts, baked potato and corn bread. So. Freaking. Good.

My 7 year old said it was better than Wing Stop and he was… https://t.co/pvJWvigP8U

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Up past my bedtime getting a brine ready for about 6 pounds of chicken breasts and wings to then put in the #bradleysmoker at noon. Some hickory wood and patience, and we are going to be have a #feast tomorrow! @… https://t.co/sW5LfItROL

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Well here goes three hours of my life. #placebetsonhowsoonthereisafight #monopoly #familygamenight @ Kenosha https://t.co/LahzxIZif0

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This wasn't even a little bit fun to put together. The last step involved hand weaving glorified shoelaces through two nets and around the 96 spring attachments. The sweet text from my oldest son makes it all worth… https://t.co/xbViPcvdek

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Late dinner to start off a fantastic Fall Fest wrekend. @ Sonny's Pizzeria https://t.co/Q5W5s0z4LV