Was that a click-baity title or what? 😂 We just got back from a minor thrift store shopping excursion and although I went in looking for some spring-appropriate jammies for my kids, I left with three bags full, and accidentally also bought myself two pairs of boots. Funny how that always happens… While I was …
Chicken Salad, A Thrift Haul, and Window-Sill-Lettuce: How I’m Saving Money This Spring Read More »
This soup is simple, but so surprisingly delicious. The flavor is mild and a little sweet, with notes of lime and garlic. After dinner my husband stands over the pot of soup and just keeps dipping in the chips! And honestly, so do I! Before dinner I was trying to decide what to cook, and …
Also known as carrot French fries 😂 Roasting vegetables is one of my most favorite ways to eat them. Add garlic and Parmesan to a roasted veggie and they taste so delicious, I actually crave them. I’ve noticed that the less added sugar I eat, the sweeter everything else tastes. Sometimes fruit is too sweet …
Sometimes when you’re on a budget you do crazy things. Like buy 30 lbs of raisins at a time. You know, I really thought those raisins would last us about a year. I give them 6 months, if that. Darn kids. Why does it seem like we are cursed with the “the more food you …
Why I Bought a 30 Lb Block Of Raisins To Save $20 Read More »
Did you know you can easily make your own delicious creamy yogurt at home? I’ve done it for years! Let me teach you the surprisingly simple method of how to make homemade yogurt! Yogurt making is very simple, and saves a lot of money. One gallon of whole milk is less than $3 around here, …
There’s an oatmeal raisin cookie for every occasion. This one is a for the breakfast type of occasion, or occasionally the snack-time occasion. Basically, this is the protein packed oatmeal raisin cookie that will satisfy your sweet tooth without being too dessert-y. It is honey sweetened, with about 9 grams of added sugar (in the …
This is one of those salads that looks so classy, but only takes a few short minutes to throw together. Make a big bowl to bring to a gathering, or a small bowl for your lunch, either way, the bowl will be empty quick! The subtle sweetness of the pear, paired with the tanginess of …
Effortlessly Classy Walnut & Pear Balsamic Salad Read More »
Balsamic Vinegar. You are my favorite of all the vinegars. When I want to eat a salad quick for lunch, I just make single serving of vinaigrette. Sometimes I bother mixing it all together, sometimes I just pour the ingredients right on my salad. Depends on how fancy I’m feeling. Now, a normal vinaigrette ratio …
Making healthy breakfast ahead of time means my husband can eat before he quickly heads out the door in the morning, without having to stop for a snack on the way to work! We save money and eat healthier, and that’s what I’m all about! This casserole is filling, quick, packed full of protein, and …
Quick & Delicious Breakfast Casserole: With Endless Customizable Options Read More »
We go through a lot of bananas around here, but sadly not enough loaves of banana bread! On those rare occasions where we do have some left over bananas, we are happy to turn them into a delicious loaf! I have tried a lot of banana bread recipes, and experimented with many of my own. …
The Easiest & Most Rustic Loaf of Banana Bread (100% Whole Wheat) Read More »
