Anchorage, Alaska, may be part of the “last frontier,” but that doesn’t mean that it’s empty of things to do! There are a ton of free things to do in Anchorage that will keep your costs low—since traveling there in the first place will probably eat up a big part of your travel budget! Many […]
I love to bake from scratch, but sometimes you don’t have a lot of time and need to find a way to make baking simpler. At this time of year, there are so many events that you need to cook for that having some easy recipes on hand is helpful. One of my favorite ways […]
Dining at fondue restaurants such as The Melting Pot is always delicious, but it doesn’t ever fit into our budget. It’s actually one of the easiest meals to make at home, plus you don’t have to keep waiting on your waiter to bring you more of your favorite dipping foods! Fondue Need to Know: For each […]
Even if you live in the South like I do, practicing hospitality—that is, having people in your home—isn’t something that necessarily something that comes naturally. When you think about practicing hospitality, you might be picturing what would be better called a dinner party, and the idea of doing that sounds stressful and complicated. But it […]
Do you have a garden overflowing with squash or zucchini? Or perhaps you just have some you need to use in the fridge? Here’s a list of some great summer squash recipes! 25 Summer Squash Recipes Zucchini Pizza Boats | Budget Bytes Squash and Onions with Brown Sugar | The Kitchn Savory Summer Squash with […]
These oven-baked meatballs are big on flavor and so, so good simmered in tomato sauce and then piled on top of some pasta. One of the reasons they’re so good: you’re using crushed Ritz crackers instead of breadcrumbs! You can certainly sub in breadcrumbs if you don’t have the Ritz, but the crackers really bring […]
No matter the time of year, it’s always a great time to focus on getting more money in savings! One of my favorite apps for getting more in savings is Acorns. You can tuck away a chunk of money without ever really feeling it. Acorns rounds up your purchases from any accounts you link and automatically invests […]
