We all want to teach our kids important skills, but sometimes in the hustle and bustle of the school year it can be tough. Whether you homeschool or your kids are away from home most of the day, being home more in the summer can create the space to build some consistency. The first thing […]
Every month I like to share a quick reminder about what’s in season and what is on sale according to current grocery store trends. As I’ve said before, everything goes on sale eventually, so if you plan your purchases around what’s in season, you’ll get the best bang for your buck. If you are looking […]
Sometimes it’s hard to use a whole watermelon, even if you have a large family. Turn that extra summer fruit into some refreshing watermelon popsicles! Note: I used an IKEA popsicle mold, but you can use whatever mold you have or even paper cups with good, old-fashioned popsicle sticks. If you’re having trouble getting your […]
I needed a quick dessert for a gathering at our home recently, and I needed to prep it earlier in the day. I threw this together based on some other desserts I’ve made and I think some of our guests were tempted to lick the pan clean! This tastes like it took a while to […]
Sometimes you can look at your spending month after month and feel like you’re always coming up a little bit short. In some situations, it might be more of an income problem—maybe you need to think about a part-time job to get through a season. But in more cases than you might expect, cutting spending […]
Being frugal doesn’t mean you have to stay home all the time. There are so many ways to enjoy travel while also sticking to a budget and keeping with your values! Over the years I’ve written so much about travel, whether it’s how to plan ahead, how to save on flights, or how to use […]
Here’s the thing about most homemade lasagnas: it takes a long time and you go through a lot of dishes and effort to get that loved meal on the table. This skillet lasagna recipe only uses one dish and it’s ready in 30 minutes (plus, you don’t have to use the oven). Win! PrintOne-Pan Skillet […]
Despite rising meat prices, beef is still a popular meat option for dinner. While we don’t eat it every night, we eat beef at least once a week. Here are some of our favorite beef recipes! Southern Savers Favorite Beef Recipes Bacon Cheeseburger Pie Beef and Veggie Egg Noodles Beef Meatballs Beef Stew Beef Stroganoff
