I grew up in Florida and now I live in South Carolina… I have to be near a beach! Every year we take a beach trip and after only a couple of trips I realized that I had sea shells coming out of my ears. You can only comb the beach for sea shells so […]
If I wanted to save the most money possible while shopping for groceries and other items, Walmart would not be my first choice. I can get much better deals at other stores like Publix and Target by combining coupons with store offers. But that doesn’t mean Walmart is a bad place to shop! It’s great […]
Having extra freezer space can be helpful for stocking up on sales, but it’s also great to have the room so you can do freezer cooking. I was first introduced to this concept when my twins were babies over a decade ago. A store moved into the area where you could pay $15-$20 a meal […]
It’s almost time for summer vacation! Before you head off to the beach, park, or splash pad, remember to take some time to say thank you to the person who has stood along beside you in rooting for kid this year: their teacher. Now, most teachers probably have enough mugs to host coffee for the […]
Digging through the archives, this was a post from 2011 that still so helpful to getting control over your freezer! Your freezer can save you a ton of money! Today I want to share my best tips freezer storage techniques. While it’s great for storing all your ice cream… put your freezer to work storing extra […]
This spring and summer I’m working on stocking my freezer, but not in the way that you might be thinking of when you think about freezer cooking. Instead of making a bunch of casseroles and putting them in the freezer, I’m mostly freezing components of meals to make the dinner time hour easier. (But I […]
Everyone needs classic recipes in their repertoire: this recipe for our favorite mashed potatoes is included. The great thing about this recipe is that there doesn’t need to be precise measurements. Basically, if you put a whole bunch of butter, salt, and sour cream into some cooked potatoes, it’s going to be delicious. Tip: On […]
Are you ready to increase your savings, pay off debt, and make 2021 a great year for your finances? This is the perfect time of year to start new habits and really kick your savings into high gear. Saving in your piggy bank was for 4th grade, check out a number of great FREE apps […]
