About me
👋 Hi, I’m Mirjana — and I Get It
I’m a Croatian mum of two teenagers, living in Ireland since 2020. I work full time while my husband is on disability — and like a lot of families, we live on a single income and a tight grocery budget.
I started Mum’s Pantry Meals to share the meals I actually cook:
💡 pantry-based
💡 Aldi-friendly
💡 teen-approved
💡 and budget-proof
This isn’t a polished food blog with professional lighting and 40-ingredient recipes. It’s the real, everyday food we make to stay full and sane — even when money is tight and time is tighter.
If you’ve ever stood in front of your press thinking “What do I make with this?”, this blog is for you.
🍽️ What You’ll Find Here
- €50 Aldi hauls that stretch the week
- Real dinners that don’t need special ingredients
- Tips for feeding teenagers (without going broke)
- Honest talk about living on a budget in Ireland
🍽️ Start Here:
Thanks for stopping by. I hope you find ideas that help make your week a little easier.