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 […]
My husband and I went back on Keto a few weeks ago. Getting back into the swing of low carb meals we can get into a rut of a basic meat and broccoli or other green side. It gets old fast! This week I needed flavor and some good old fashion comfort foods, so we broke our […]
Many parents fret about the amount of time their kids spend on screens, so one idea is to encourage more educational activities! There are tons of apps out there, and it can get overwhelming, so I’ve done the work for you. Here are 20 free educational iPhone apps for kids, from language learning to math […]
Thinking about getting a new grill for the summer? Check out outdoor griddles too! Griddles have been gaining in popularity, but the outdoor griddle is still not as well known as a traditional grill. Grills and griddles can provide similar cooking experiences, but have different cooking surfaces so they each have their pros and cons. […]
