Did you know that May is National Egg Month? I’m not sure who decides these things, but I love eggs because even when prices go up, it is still often one of the cheapest protein options. They are also so versatile! You can make them savory or sweet; you can cook them in so many […]
Most of us are perpetually on a journey to improve our health. And while we’re all in different seasons and have different health goals, a good salad is a pretty universal way to have a healthy meal that includes all the nutrients you need. The only problem I find with having regular salads is all […]
It’s the end of a month again, so we’re here to take a look at the state of our finances. I like to go through a list of end of the month budget questions at the end of every month to see if there is anything I need to—or want to—change as we move into […]
You may have learned this about me by now, but I’m a math nerd. It’s my father’s fault, he could whip out a calculator and figure out compound interest on anything in less than a minute (with a 4-function calculator!!). Now years later, I love the hunt of finding the top earning bank account or […]
When starting out with a garden for the first time it can be a little intimidating. Even if you’ve done all the reading in the world, it’s a little hard to understand until you get out in the yard and give it a try. One of the easiest ways to make it less intimidating is […]
If you are newly married or are about to get married, talking about money may not seem very romantic. However, conflict about money is one of the biggest stressors in marriage, so getting on the same page at the beginning is a great foundation to set. Here are more than 20 financial questions for newlyweds […]
Last year we threw all the kids in the car and took the iconic family road trip to the Grand Canyon! I love to plan trips, and this one was by far a favorite trip to plan the more I dug into locations and things to do. As we get close to summer, I wanted to […]
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 […]
