Menu Plan Monday ~ May 14th
Where did the first half of the month go? It’s really moving fast and with just two weeks left of school for the kids I’m getting a little nervous about how to keep them entertained all summer. It...
View ArticleMenu Plan Monday ~ June 11th
We’ve had record setting levels of rain over the weekend along the gulf coast and we’re having problems getting out down our six mile long dirt road which is no fun at all! I’m very happy to have a...
View ArticleTasty Tuesday: Freezer Cooking
We’ve been freezer cooking for a couple of years now and I’m still amazed at how much more money we save on our budget by making up a bunch of meals in advance and then use menu planning based on our...
View Article5 Meal Planning Tips for the Frugal Family
Meal planning can be a difficult task, especially for busy families. If you’re trying to lower your food budget, it may seem ideal to plan your weekly menu based on the items for sale at the grocery...
View ArticleCut Your Budget with Plan Ahead Weekday Dinner Prep
We all know how easy it is to get sucked into the drive-through or to pick up that takeout menu and order dinner, but it’s hard on our wallets. With a little planning, we can avoid those traps. 1) Make...
View ArticleTasty Ways to Add New Life to Leftovers
So what do you do with those odd leftovers…you can freeze them, sure. But how about giving them a new life and turning them into a new dish altogether? Instead of re-inventing the wheel when creating a...
View ArticleHow to Make Homemade Meal Kits at Home
We’ve all seen the commercials for the fancy meal kits that are supposed to make cooking easier. But what if you could create your own meal kits at home? Not only would you save money, but you’d have...
View ArticleFreezer Cooking 101: Breakfast Sandwich Edition
Mornings are super busy around our house – after getting myself up and ready for work I have to herd cats, I mean wake my five kiddos and get them ready for school. By the time I drop them off at the...
View ArticleMenu Plan Monday ~ May 7th
I got home last night from a blogging conference over the weekend and was so tired I could barely move and now I have another meeting to go to tonight – it is weeks like this that make me SO happy to...
View ArticleHow to Make Your Own Biscuit Mix
Sure, you can buy pre-made biscuit mix at the store, but why not make your own at home? Having this mix on hand not only makes it a breeze to make biscuits and pancakes (you can use it just like the...
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