I love having quick snacks on hand for hungry kids, but I don’t love it when they are eating chips or expensive pre-packaged snacks. That’s what I love these no bake energy bites! They are easy to make, contain lots of protein, but still kind of feel like a treat. You can make a double […]
There are three rules to saving on produce, and they all kind of go together: 1) Buy in a farmers market instead of a grocery store, 2) buy in bulk, and 3) buy what’s in season. This may not sound too bad until you realize that bulk means the tomatoes come in a 25 lb box, cabbages […]
Did you eat Sloppy Joes growing up? I did, and it always came out of a can. To be honest, it wasn’t my favorite. Even if you don’t mind Sloppy Joes from a can, can I recommend that you try making them from scratch? It’s so easy, and it can be made in the slow […]
Join me our weekly Q&A! We’ll get started right at 8:30 pm eastern time and be discussing everything credit, loans, and debt. Money might be crazy tight for all of us right now, but it’s still a great time to work on your credit score and to look at what your options are for paying […]
Are you on the hunt for a house right now? One of our readers recently asked on Facebook what they should look for before buying an old house. Other Southern Savers readers responded in droves and had so many helpful tips! Here’s a round-up of the best advice you readers gave to this questioning reader. […]
The controversies about kids and eating goes back and forth, seemingly endlessly. There are tons of opinions about what you should feed your kids, how often, etc. starting from birth! All of us have different viewpoints and lifestyles, and there’s not one consensus on these issues. But if you’re trying to be frugal and keep […]
With casseroles being a pretty Southern thing, it’s likely that they show up at your family reunions, church picnics, and holiday parties. They’re generally pretty easy to make and they’re great for toting to a friend or gathering. But lots of times, they can be mysterious and goopy and filled with condensed soups. I’m not […]
Spring crafts for kids are a great way to celebrate Easter and give kids a tangible way to understand Jesus’ sacrifice. Crafting is also a great way to spend time together that will stick in their memories for a long time. Here are some fun crafts you can do with your kids this year! Easter Crafts for Kids: Hand […]
