Sometimes it’s fun to try something new! In this case, it’s gluten-free and vegan molasses cookies. That means there’s no gluten (obviously), but also no butter or eggs. This is not how I usually bake, so it seemed a little strange at first, but it came out really well! Notes: -Instead of an egg, I […]
Thanksgiving has its pies, but when it comes to Christmas desserts, I think cookies are the classic Christmas treat. Once Thanksgiving is over, I love picking four or five cookie recipes to make over the weeks leading up to Christmas. We take them to parties, give them as gifts, and even invite friends over to […]
I love cookies that are slightly crisp on the outside, but are super chewy on the inside. These peanut butter cookies fit the bill and are easy to make. Thin & Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 brown sugar (packed) 1 […]
Remember those little cups of pudding you’d get on your tray at the school cafeteria? This pudding recipe tastes just like that! I gave some of this pudding to my kids when it was finished and it was gone, literally, within 15 seconds. This recipe uses basic pantry ingredients and would be delicious with whipped […]
This is my take on a classic recipe: it’s broken up to be easy to serve individually! The recipe is already super easy, so it’s a win-win. Also, you really can’t mess this up and you can change things up to make it your own (it’d be delicious with nuts or with pears or sweet […]
How many times have you thought, “I need a quick, grabbable snack!” and you go to your kitchen to either not find anything or end up finding something that’s maybe not the healthiest option? These no-bake energy bites solve those problems! They are made with five pantry ingredients and have no refined sugars. They are […]
Want to feel fancy with your hot cocoa? Try out a simple recipe to for homemade marshmallows that is not only corn syrup free (and thereby healthy right?), but also frugal and perfect to even give as gifts with homemade cocoa mix! Obviously it’s super simple to go to the store and buy a bag, […]
Yesterday I shared some frugal kids birthday party ideas. I mentioned that one thing you can do is make a special cake for your child without breaking the bank, so today I’m going to expand on that and share some fun and frugal birthday cake ideas! It’s up to you whether you want to do […]
This Organic Hot Chocolate recipe is an awesome gift for any organic folks who love a sweet treat!  This is the basic recipe, but make a larger batch, split it up into mason jars and tie a bow around it. Organic Hot Chocolate Recipe Ingredients: 1 cup organic raw cacao (or cocoa) powder 3/4 cup organic […]
