Having extra freezer space can be helpful for stocking up on sales, but it’s also great to have the room so you can do freezer cooking. I was first introduced to this concept when my twins were babies over a decade ago. A store moved into the area where you could pay $15-$20 a meal […]
Picture this: it’s been a super busy day and you haven’t had the time to even think about what you’re feeding your family and yourself for dinner. But that’s okay because you remember that you have some simple ingredients stashed away in your pantry that can make for a quick and easy dinner! Having some […]
This recipe for Olive Garden alfredo sauce is really going to help you out when you’re wanting Olive Garden, but can’t get there (or don’t want to pay almost $20 for a bowl of pasta). It’s rich, creamy, flavorful and is great on pasta, veggies, meats, etc. Plus, it’s super simple and will beat jarred […]
It’s almost time for summer vacation! Before you head off to the beach, park, or splash pad, remember to take some time to say thank you to the person who has stood along beside you in rooting for kid this year: their teacher. Now, most teachers probably have enough mugs to host coffee for the […]
Digging through the archives, this was a post from 2011 that still so helpful to getting control over your freezer! Your freezer can save you a ton of money! Today I want to share my best tips freezer storage techniques. While it’s great for storing all your ice cream… put your freezer to work storing extra […]
Summer is coming, and even though it’s a time to have less structure and more downtime, you may want to make sure your kids’ brains are still working to some degree! You don’t need to have them do workbooks all summer long, but what about encouraging reading? Reading builds vocabulary, attention span, and problem solving […]
Join in tonight we discuss the best ways to handle your stockpile (aka pantry), and your freezer. Knowing what food you have on hand is super important, so let’s chat all the tips. If you have your own tricks I’d love to hear about them too! Watch right here or head over to Facebook. We will […]
This spring and summer I’m working on stocking my freezer, but not in the way that you might be thinking of when you think about freezer cooking. Instead of making a bunch of casseroles and putting them in the freezer, I’m mostly freezing components of meals to make the dinner time hour easier. (But I […]
Everyone needs classic recipes in their repertoire: this recipe for our favorite mashed potatoes is included. The great thing about this recipe is that there doesn’t need to be precise measurements. Basically, if you put a whole bunch of butter, salt, and sour cream into some cooked potatoes, it’s going to be delicious. Tip: On […]
