This is the time of year when I really enjoy baking, and I wanted to try something new this year. I had seen versions of “poptart” bars on social media, and once I had the basic idea, I made my own. These taste just like the popular brown sugar cinnamon toaster pastries, which were one […]
As Christmas break approaches, I’ve been looking for some easy crafts to do with the kids. Going in with a plan and having the supplies on hand makes a fun family craft time more doable (and more fun). Turn off the television and gather around the table to make some crafts! If you make sure to store them carefully, […]
This easy Chex Mix recipe is a great addition to your holiday season! This recipe is a very basic Chex Mix recipe, but you can add lots of additional yummy ingredients like pretzels, peanuts, or cheese crackers. PrintFrugal Recipe: Chex Mix Party Mix Ingredients3 cups corn Chex cereal 3 cups rice Chex cereal 3 cups […]
It’s getting closer to Christmas, and maybe you still have some hard-to-buy for people on your list. For both last-minute gifts as well or if you want to give something really unique, I recommend some kind of experience gift. I find these to be the best investment not just for adults but also for kids—the […]
I’ve run into so many people recently who do all their grocery shopping at Walmart. While they do have the lowest prices on some items, if you are someone who is loyal to name brands, you are much better off shopping at a regular grocery stores that runs actual sales. To prove this fact to you, […]
A friend introduced me to dough using only two ingredients: self-rising flour and plain Greek yogurt. She used the dough to make round hot pockets, and hers were filled with pizza toppings. They were delicious and my family loved them, so I decided to try making my own with breakfast ingredients so we could have […]
In December, the weather is starting to get cooler and Christmas is right around the corner. If you are trying to save money on produce, the best thing to do is buy what’s in season, especially in the winter. This may mean learning to eat things like kale, but there are lots of great recipes […]
All the Thanksgiving festivities are so fun, but sometimes by the time the weekend comes we need something to do but don’t want to expend too much energy. Whether you’re still with extended family and friends or just hunkered down with your immediate family, here are 18 fun family activities for Thanksgiving weekend that are […]
