What does organic mean? Get the textbook definition, plus 14 facts the organic industry doesn’t want you to know. Use this information to make the best decisions for your family when it comes to buying organic products. When my daughter was born, Mr. Crumbs and I committed to buying organic milk, chicken, and eggs. Shortly thereafter, we also decided to buy organic produce according to the Dirty Dozen and ... Continue Reading
Frozen Smoothie Packs
Keep frozen smoothie packs in your freezer stash for super-fast breakfasts and snacks. Waste less, save money, and get your fruits and veggies in for the day with these smoothie packs frozen ahead of time! From high protein smoothies to everyday green smoothies, nothing beats having a healthy breakfast already done for you! My family and I have been drinking smoothies on a daily basis for a long time. Once I ... Continue Reading
50+ Fast Healthy Breakfast Ideas
Busy mornings mean we need healthy breakfast ideas. This list includes over 50 quick & easy ideas for healthy breakfasts that are ready fast and bursting with flavor! I don’t know about you, but for me, it’s easy for breakfast to fall through the cracks. I’m good with planning out our dinners each week. And we’ve got packing lunches down to a science. I can even get 5 school lunches ready in less ... Continue Reading
Stove Top Potpourri
Make potpourri at home with this easy tutorial and have your whole house smell like Christmas! Simmer on the stove, or use your crockpot, for this lovely scent that’s cheaper than Williams Sonoma and adaptable to what you have on hand. I love the way the holidays smell. With Homemade Pumpkin Bread and Cranberry Orange Scones baking, and hints of Cinnamon Granola in the air…there’s something about all ... Continue Reading
Homemade Bisquick
Homemade Bisquick comes together in less than 5 minutes, giving you all of the convenience and classic flavor of the yellow box, without the unnecessary additives and sweeteners. Save money and mix up a batch today! Even though I make most of our foods from scratch now, it’s still nice to have some shortcuts. Cooking every single meal from scratch is hard work, and every now and then I just want something ... Continue Reading
The Best Healthy Food to Buy in Bulk
Buy in bulk to save money on a variety of grocery items. Here’s my list of 20+ healthy foods that will last a least a year in storage, plus helpful tips on HOW to store all your bulk buys! Buying in bulk is one of the fail-proof grocery tips that works consistently, time and time again. You get a lower price per unit of the item that you’re buying because you’re buying a larger amount at one ... Continue Reading
The Best Stovetop Mac and Cheese
Craving the ultimate comfort food? Try the BEST homemade mac and cheese recipe! Made on the stove top with only real food ingredients, this mac and cheese is quick & easy, oh-so-creamy, and perfect for the entire family! There is a several-year gap in my life when I didn’t make mac and cheese because the only way I knew how to make it was from a box, and I had thrown away all the boxes because they were ... Continue Reading
Homemade Alfredo Sauce Recipe
Make this easy alfredo sauce recipe from scratch in only 15 minutes! Using only 6 simple real-food ingredients, this recipe is budget-friendly and perfect for pairing with your favorite pasta for a quick dinner on your busiest night of the week. It feels like every family has one night a week where there is ZERO time for dinner. For us, that’s Wednesday. So, I declared every Wednesday pasta night. It was ... Continue Reading
5 Fail Proof Ways to Reduce Grocery Spending
Saving on food and still eating well can be done! These 5 fail-proof ways to reduce grocery spending can help you get the most bang for your buck month after month. As a busy mom of two kids, I know how easy it is for grocery spending to get out of control. The grocery budget is the most flexible expense that I have in my home. I can always run around the house to turn off lights and unplug appliances, ... Continue Reading
Man Bread: Homemade White Bread
This easy white bread recipe, AKA man bread, is so easy to make! Create an awesome, man-sized loaf or a dozen rolls of homemade bread in just a quick 90 minutes. This is the perfect bread recipe for beginning bakers. Written by Mr. Crumbs Usually, Mrs. Crumbs is the one experimenting in the kitchen, but occasionally I take a turn too. And this is one kitchen experiment that turned out pretty awesome: Man ... Continue Reading