One of my good friends is having to avoid dairy because she’s nursing a baby with a milk allergy. I’ve taken it upon myself to try out some recipes that I can take to her to help her with these exhausting days. I’m pleased to report there are so many ways to make familiar recipes […]
We always go to church on Easter morning, but we also enjoy having a good meal with friends and family after church. However, a big meal can mean dishes that take a long time to prepare and cook. So this year I went looking for ideas for a make ahead Easter dinner. I may not […]
So, for several weeks in a row now we’ve been talking all things freezer. Here’s what we’ve covered so far: –6 reasons you need a freezer –Saving time by Freezer Prepping You learned last week that I don’t typically freezer cook for a variety of reasons, but I totally understand why some of you do! […]
Celebrating birthdays can get expensive, and sometimes we can be pressured by the culture—or even family and friends—to go over the top. But there are so many ways to celebrate a special birthday without going into debt or spending more than you want. We find the best way to celebrate is to be willing to […]
This recipe is everything I love about Greek salads (cucumbers, feta cheese, onions…) except in pasta form! The dressing for the salad is simple to put together, but if you’re really in a pinch for time, toss the ingredients with some Italian dressing instead. PrintGreek Pasta Salad Ingredients1 medium tomato, diced 1 cucumber, diced 1/2 […]
Whether you have one kid or five kids, when it comes to extracurricular activities, it can really add up. We all want our kids to be stimulated emotionally and physically, and things like music lessons or sports leagues have a lot of value in teaching kids important life skills. Even if you limit each child […]
It’s time for another installment of our stock the freezer series. This time, we’re focusing on stocking the freezer with baked goods. You can enjoy all of these recipes with your own family, but I also love having these in the freezer to make hospitality easier. I can thaw the cookies before we have guests […]
I love seasonal crafts! There are so many fun things you can get at craft stores really cheaply to make festive holiday decorations. I’ve rounded up 10 easy Easter crafts for kids, most of which they should be able to do with only a little assistance from you (depending on their ages). Also, most of […]
When someone asks me what Southern Savers is, I often focus on the grocery store/couponing side of things. That’s where it all started and it’s still where we spend a lot of our energy! But my passion is to help you save money not just on groceries, but in other places as well. So it’s […]
