Is buying in bulk aways the best way to save? I started this experiment thinking it was, but was surprised at the outcome! Publix BOGO deals can put items on deep discount and make them cheaper than anything you could get at a place like Sam’s Club or Costco. Spoiler alert – watching prices at […]
Every time I go into Sam’s Club, they have new toys and items out that would make great gifts this holiday season. A lot of the toy deals I’ve shared before are still there, but hurry up and go if you want any, because these aren’t likely to be restocked. More Holiday Gift Deals at […]
I’ve kind of been on a soup making kick because 1. it’s not super warm here, 2. you can pack lots of veggies into soups, and 3. one pot=a lot less dishes. Plus, leftovers freeze really well and it’s just plain happy to see a big pot of simmering supper on your stove. This cheese […]
It’s October and fall is in the air! I’m glad pumpkins will be on sale this month! I’m excited for HOMEMADE PUMPKIN SPICE LATTES, pumpkin bread, pumpkin pancakes…basically everything pumpkin! Recently I found cans of pumpkin puree at the store for about $1 a can, and I bought over a dozen. These won’t last too […]
Calling all potato lovers! This recipe for crispy smashed potatoes is a great side dish with crispy edges and buttery insides. The smashing part of this recipe makes for lots of nooks and crannies in the potatoes, which creates lots of places for extra crispiness. Note: Use baby yellow (or gold) potatoes for the best […]
This white chicken chili is a recipe that freezes well and it’s great for next-day leftovers. Use a store-bought rotisserie chicken and this meal is super easy! Notes: -If you don’t have chicken meat from a rotisserie, you can roast your own: coat two chicken breasts in olive oil, salt, and pepper and cook in […]
No matter what you need a costume for, whether it’s for a special event or just to have around the house, buying costumes and dress up items from the store can get expensive! Here are 20 easy DIY costumes for kids, covering babies up to teens (and even adults, if you adjust the sizes!). Many […]
The image of the person cooking everything from scratch is inspiring, but it’s not necessarily realistic for most of us. If you have the time and capacity to do that, great! But if not, it’s OK to use some workaround to make it less stressful to make dinner. Here are 10 dinner shortcuts that I […]
I’ve shared my slow cooker Mississippi pot roast recipe many times over the years. It is a family favorite and so easy to make. However, beef is a lot more expensive than chicken right now, so I wanted to see if I could do the same thing with chicken thighs. Most of the recipes I […]
