Have you ever seen recipes call for brown butter? Brown butter takes the flavor in recipes to a new level, but it’s actually super simple to make. You’re basically cooking butter until the milk solids caramelize, creating a super rich, nutty, and caramel-y butter that’s great for desserts and more. Here are my easy steps […]
Buying what’s in season and on sale is the best way to help maximize your dollars and stretch your budget. Buying produce in season is somewhat obvious, as long as you know what to look for, but it’s also good to know what other products are in season. You can get items at huge […]
If you’re trying to save money on groceries, sticking with more frugal meat options is one way to do it. Chicken is one of the more inexpensive meat choices, plus it’s a healthy meat option! To save the most on chicken try to find a way to buy in bulk. We grab ours from a […]
Have you heard of Amazon’s First Reads Program? This program allows you to read select books before their official release date! For Prime members the program is FREE! Every month you get to choose one Kindle eBook and many months we get a bonus short read too! September First Reads Picks These eBooks are regularly $5.99+ each. Not a Prime […]
There are lots of reasons to meal prep. Sometimes it’s for nutritional reasons–if the meal is already ready, you know what the nutrition info is. Other times it’s just for convenience. I know I’m much more likely to eat a balanced meal if it’s already in the fridge and all I have to do is […]
Head over to Walgreens Photo and get a set of (6) customized 5×7 Premium Photo cards for FREE when you use coupon code PREM6. These are regularly $23.99, so grab this deal while you can! You can upload your own design or choose from Christmas cards (it’s really not too early if you have your pictures), thank you […]
In my opinion, New Orleans’ biggest draw is its food. While I can’t find you any of that for free, I can direct you to some frugal ways to enjoy your trip to the Crescent City. With awesome architecture and a diverse culture, here are the top 25 free things to do in New Orleans! […]
Join me in just a few minutes for our weekly Monday Night Q&A session, starting at 8:30 pm. This week we will chat about the three major Warehouse clubs: BJ’s, Sam’s, and Costco. Find out what to buy (and not buy) and ways to save more. Current Membership Deals: Costco Year membership for $65 + get $40 Costco shop […]
Someone in my family recently asked for a trifle for their birthday. I asked what kind–there are so many! They thought about a Funfetti/birthday cake flavor, but they also really love Oreos. I googled around and couldn’t find anything quite like what they were looking for, so I decided to use my previous trifle experience […]
