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Simple crock pot meals can be easy and affordable, not to mention healthy and tasty! Find our favorite budget friendly, simple crock pot meals here to save time this school year! Bonus: they are\u00a0great for the whole family!<\/i><\/h4>\n

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Meal planning in the summer months just seems more challenging. \u00a0But then, when the start of school rolls around, a whole new crazy hits too! \u00a0Am I the only one? \u00a0Simple crock pot meals to the rescue!!!<\/p>\n

I like to have a lot of flexibility so we can have some spontaneity.<\/strong>\u00a0 And if possible, time for some extra fun and relaxation too! \u00a0Easy and simple crock pot meals are this mom’s best friend!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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Who’s ready for some easy slow cooker ideas?!<\/em><\/h3>\n

While I could enjoy a delicious summer salad (find some of my favorites HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/span>) for my dinner, my kiddos are always famished<\/strong> after a day at the beach or swimming in the pool and playing outside.\u00a0 And if it happens to be a rainy summer day, like we get here in Florida, they are ready for a hearty, hot meal.<\/p>\n

Mom, over here, is ready for a simple recipe<\/strong> that I can get started in the morning\u2026so it\u2019s ready no matter what we end up doing for the day! \u00a0Simple crock pot meals for the win!<\/p>\n

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Simple Crock Pot Meals to the RESCUE!!!<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n

I don\u2019t even have a fancy, pretty crockpot to show you in this post.\u00a0 I am still using the one we received for a wedding gift\u202620 years ago now, believe it or not!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Good news?\u00a0 These simple recipe meals taste amazing in our 20-year-old crockpot and are family favorites for all 5 of us!<\/p>\n

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Simple crock pot meals are perfect for just tossing everything in!<\/em><\/h3>\n

Before sharing these super simple crockpot recipes with you, I should add a disclaimer.\u00a0 I don\u2019t like recipes where I have to measure or be too precise.<\/strong>\u00a0 Also, I just use what I have on hand! \u00a0I consider myself more of a cook than a baker, which means I like to experiment, toss in a little of this and that, and see what happens!<\/p>\n

This is especially true with easy slow cooker recipes. \u00a0It makes for some really simple crock pot meals when you can just toss in some favorites and know they will be great together!<\/p>\n

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However, after experimenting with these easy slow cooker recipes over the years, plus knowing they are sure to be loved by our whole family, I do keep certain ingredients on hand!<\/p>\n

What cooks well in a slow cooker?<\/em><\/h3>\n

That being said, feel free to use what you have on hand,<\/strong> add and take away flavorings that you know your family loves. \u00a0Most of all, just get some inspiration to grab your crockpot and enjoy a simple dinner! Use that extra time to do something fun instead!<\/p>\n

Meat, vegetables, potatoes, and beans are my staples to mix and match. \u00a0At the same time, you can just toss them in with some seasoning for a guaranteed win!<\/p>\n

With school starting soon, it is so helpful to toss the ingredients into my crockpot in the morning and have dinner ready to put on the table when we get home!<\/p>\n

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How to Make the Best Affordable and Simple Crock Pot Meals for the Whole Family<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Simple Crock Pot Meals with Chicken: Easy Slow Cooker Taco Chicken<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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