I’m always asked, “Is it cheaper to just eat the convenience boxed foods at couponing prices or to cook from scratch?” The truth is, if you’re using coupons and following sales, the price probably ends up about the same either way. One way to enjoy cooking from scratch, though, is to always have a pantry […]
Have kids in school? Those kids are going to be hungry after they get home! These homemade bagel bites are just like the ones you’d find in your grocery freezer section except better. You can use fresher ingredients and make your pizzas just how you like them (and you can always find B1G1 sales on […]
Can you believe fall is almost here? While it will be here before we know it, there are some things you should buy before fall while they are on sale during August and September. With school starting, there are lots of great back to school sales to take advantage of; plus, Labor Day is a […]
Did you know that August is National Sandwich Month? We love sandwiches at our house, so we eat them all year round, but if you’re looking for a good excuse to try a new kind of sandwich, I’ve rounded up 20 sandwich ideas. Eat one every day for the rest of the month if you […]
In the current global economy, many people are interested in learning a foreign language. But many of us are out of school and lead busy lives, so it may seem impossible or too costly to learn a new language. Thankfully, modern technology offers so many free foreign language resources that could fit into your life, […]
This homemade hummus recipe is super simple to make: throw everything into a blender and blend it up until smooth! Note about one of the ingredients: Tahini is a paste made of ground sesame seeds. You can find it in most grocery stores (I find mine in the international aisle, but you could also look […]
Reminder! This weekend is tax free weekend for the following states: Arkansas, Florida, Iowa, Missouri, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia. Every little bit of savings adds up! If you live in an area that is offering 2024 back to school tax free weekends it can definitely be worth waiting to get your large […]
We’re more than halfway through the year, and this month felt mostly just expensive. I am thankful that not every month is like this month was in terms of unexpected spending. That said, I am grateful for sinking funds that helped us work through some of these expenses, even if it meant having to move […]
