I’m a big fan of budgets, which probably isn’t surprising. Writing out a budget only works though if you check in on your spending. If I don’t regularly check in with my spending and budgeting, I’m going to fall off the wagon. I find it helpful to check in at the end of the month […]
It’s time for our monthly chance to stock the freezer with easy recipes. Chicken breasts are a meat staple, and you can use them to make tons of different recipes. Here are 5 freezer chicken breast recipes to make a casserole, a soup, stuffed peppers, skewers, and even quesadillas! Stock the Freezer: Freezer Chicken Breast […]
If you enjoy cooking a great way to save money is to make your own spice blends and mixes! It is fun to be able to control exactly what you are putting in them. You can make changes based on your family’s preferences or what you have on hand. As a general rule of thumb, […]
These chicken and grain lettuce wraps are healthy, quick, and so delicious. To make it super easy, this recipe uses those 90-second microwavable whole grain pouches you can buy in the rice section of your grocery store. Plus, use whatever veggies you prefer in the filling! PrintChicken & Grain Lettuce Wraps Ingredientsbig romaine lettuce leaves, […]
The more people that live in your house, the more stuff you accumulate. The more stuff you have, the more you have to clean. So, you have two options. One: put up a bio-hazard sign. Two: embrace this fact and tackle it head on. If option two works for you, here are 10 easy ways […]
Although it is not always the favorite holiday for some people, I always enjoy when Valentine’s Day comes around. It can be a fun way to celebrate your spouse, and there are also lots of fun options for things to do with your kids. If you don’t have a significant other, you can still use […]
Over the years I’ve posted tons of tips about planning for summer vacation, so this year instead of reinventing the wheel I’m going to summarize my best tips as well as share reader tips that were shared on a recent Facebook post. Some old posts you might want to check out are: 4 Frugal Planning […]
