How does Walmart pickup work? This honest review has everything you need to know, with pros, cons, and tips for the best experience possible. I’ve spent a lot of time in grocery stores, trying to find good deals on real food so my family and I can eat well on a budget. I’ve been able to share my shopping experiences from all my favorite stores: ALDI, Trader Joe’s, Lidl, and Sprouts Farmers Market, as well ... Continue Reading
Perfect Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
These Instant Pot hard boiled eggs turn out great every time! They only cook for 6 minutes, so you’ll have perfectly cooked eggs for your egg salad or an easy snack for the whole week. Have you ever thought something should be simple – like cooking hard boiled eggs, or grocery shopping – only to find out that when you actually do it yourself, it’s a lot harder than it looks? It seems like everyone has a ... Continue Reading
17 Ways to Stretch Ground Beef and Save Money
Learn how to stretch ground beef with 17 meat filler options, so you can stretch 2 pounds of ground beef over 8+ meals! Follow these easy steps to stretch your beef and save money. When you’re trying to eat real food on a budget, chances are one of your biggest grocery budget categories is meat. I’ve talked about how to save money on meat at the grocery store before, how to save on meat without buying a ... Continue Reading
Easy Homemade Cracker Recipe
Make this delicious homemade cracker recipe using just 3 ingredients (or add dried herbs for a yummy, seasoned cracker)! Crackers are a quick and easy healthy snack that your family will love, whether you pair them with cheese or dip them in hummus. A few years ago, Mr. Crumbs brought some friends home after surfing. After a few hours, hunger began to set in. He asked if we had any cheese and crackers. Yes, ... Continue Reading
Honest Review of Butcher Box
The Butcher Box reviews are in! If you wonder about the prices, quality, and even what comes in a box, keep reading! My family has used ButcherBox for several years, and we love the quality of the meat. It’s been a few years since I first tried ButcherBox. At the time, I was a huge skeptic about buying grass-fed meat online. I was even more so unsure if it was possible while trying to work within a budget. ... Continue Reading
Gluten-Free Sourdough Starter
This gluten-free sourdough starter, made with whole-grain brown rice flour, will give you the benefits of sourdough without the gluten. It’s easy to start, and it makes delicious sourdough baked goods! You know there’s a great love for sourdough when people all across the real food arena unite in asking the same question: Can you make a gluten-free sourdough starter? 1 in 5 Americans eats gluten-free ... Continue Reading
Instant Pot Yellow Rice
This simple yellow rice comes together super fast in the Instant Pot. It’s delicious and versatile – serve it as a side with anything from tacos to salad or make it a meal on its own by adding chicken and veggies. However you serve it, your family will love it! My family loves rice. Lemon Rice, Cilantro Lime Rice, and even Coconut Rice. No boring rice here – we like our rice with loads of flavor! I used ... Continue Reading
A Beginner’s Guide to Bake with Yeast
If you’re not quite sure how to bake with yeast, find the answers to all your questions with this beginner’s guide to yeast baking! Learn how to proof yeast, the different types, how to store yeast to keep it fresh longer, and my number one tip for getting started with yeast baking. Anytime I ask someone why they don’t bake bread, they usually offer one of two excuses: We solved the first issue with ... Continue Reading
30+ Ways to Save on Produce
Learning how to save money on food doesn’t have to be hard. Save money on produce with over 30 tips and tricks to help you spend less and eat well! There’s a myth that eating healthy food is expensive. It’s true that if you walk into a fancy grocery shop and buy whatever suits your mood at the time, you’ll likely spend more money. However, there are PLENTY of ways you can save money on food, especially on ... Continue Reading
Crispy Baked Potato Wedges
These crispy potato wedges are the best you’ll ever taste! Super easy to make, this frugal healthy recipe turns out perfectly roasted and crispy every time. Enjoy with burgers, chicken, or even soup & salad! When we first met, Mr. Crumbs took me to the beach and bought me French fries. More specifically, he bought me boardwalk fries. Boardwalk fries?! Never heard of ’em. To this Texas-raised gal, ... Continue Reading