Thanksgiving is coming up and it’s a great time to celebrate family and friends and food and all of the things we are thankful for. But just because it’s an important holiday doesn’t mean it has to be an expensive one. Here are a couple of budget-friendly Thanksgiving menu ideas that can help you have […]
The holiday season is upon us, which can often mean lots of opportunities and situations where you need to — or just want to — provide a small gift. All of these together can add up, though! I’ve come up with a list of simple and frugal gift ideas for holiday gift exchanges. This might […]
Every month I give you a monthly meal plan with lots of different recipes, many of which are favorites at our house. But in reality, we eat a lot of the same things over and over again. As the holidays approach and the weather cools off, I crave simplicity as well as cozy food. Instead […]
Whether it’s the holiday season or not, I love a potluck. It might be for church, a kid activity, or just a bunch of friends getting together. One of my go-to potluck recipes is macaroni and cheese. Other people usually bring the same thing, but I’ll tell you something–there is never any macaroni and cheese […]
Who doesn’t love a good snack? My kids sometimes seem to want to eat all day, but I don’t want them eating cookies and chips all day. Over the years I’ve come up with some healthy appetizer and snack recipes that are now part of our family’s regular snack routine. We also sometimes have a […]
At this time of year, it seems like we have a steady stream of candy coming into our house. With multiple kids in different activities and all the approaching holidays, it’s nonstop! I decided to try using my simple cake mix cookie recipe and see if I could use up some of the candy. […]
Sweet potatoes aren’t just for casseroles (though those are delicious, too)! In the fall and around the holidays, you can find sweet potatoes for great prices. Here’s a list of 21 different recipes you can try with them! Tip: use the Item Search to find where sweet potatoes are on sale at stores near you! […]
Buying within grocery store trends is one of the best ways to stay within your budget and get the best bang for your buck. Seasonal changes and upcoming holidays all affect what’s on sale. This list will tell you what you should buy in November to stock up your kitchen! Of course, this is also a […]
I know many of you are die-hard Aldi fans, but I want to show you that you truly can get better deals if you buy on sale at stores like Publix and use available coupons. I’m going to start showing you some of the deals at Publix each week and how they compare to the […]
