We buy in bulk to save money, but which items won’t go bad over time? Here’s a great list of 20+ healthy foods that will last at least a year in storage. Check out my other articles on how to afford organic food and my 20 ways to save money on real food in the kitchen. Buying in bulk is one of the fail-proof grocery tips that works consistently, time and time again. However, the biggest counter to the ... Continue Reading
September Seasonal Produce Guide 2022
Here's your September seasonal produce guide! Check out the best in season fruits and vegetables to buy at the Farmer's Markets and grocery stores. Use with your September Meal Plan for quick dinners this month! September is that time of year where hints of Autumn start to spring up. My garden is still producing plenty of summer veggies but we are yearning for cooler weather and PUMPKINS! Many of these ... Continue Reading
One Month Meal Plan for September 2022
Make your September easy with this one month meal plan! Full of real food your family will love like rosemary olive oil bread and homemade chicken alfredo. Use as is or for inspiration to make your own meal plan! Ah… September. The month when summer heat meets autumn cool. Zucchini mingle with squash, tomatoes hang out with apples. I think September is one of my favorite months really. Any of these slow ... Continue Reading
Chocolate Chip Scones
Seriously the best recipe on the planet for chocolate chip scones. They are super easy to make, slightly sweet and very addicting! You can also make them gluten-free or mini! Enjoy with a cinnamon dolce latte! You guys, I might have an obsession with scones. I big red puffy heart them and typically feast on cranberry orange scones all year (because until now, it was the only flavor I've ever ... Continue Reading
Creating a Price Book
A price book can be a great help in seeing trends, keeping track of lower prices, and the actual cost of items. Check out these step-by-step instructions for creating & using one. It’s one of the tips I teach in my course, Grocery Budget Bootcamp. Also, don't forget to read my guidelines on how to create a frugal grocery budget! How often has this scenario happened to you? Armed with your short grocery ... Continue Reading
High Protein Trail Mix Recipe
An easy recipe for the best homemade trail mix that's high in protein, with the perfect balance of sweet and salty. Made with simple & healthy ingredients, like dried fruit, chocolate, nuts, and more! A few years ago someone asked how our family balanced our protein intake given the little amount of meat my family eats. Until she asked, I hadn't really thought much about our protein intake. We eat ... Continue Reading
Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili
Try this delicious recipe for slow cooker white chicken chili. It’s easy, creamy, and flavorful plus it’s freezer-friendly, and always a family favorite! Try topping it with cilantro, shredded cheddar cheese, and a dollop of lime crema for extra zest! Check out my easy Instant Pot vegetarian chili. Great honor and prestige have been awarded to people all across the country for having the best chili recipes – ... Continue Reading
Homemade Laundry Detergent (for sensitive skin): DIY
This homemade laundry detergent really works! Simple ingredients, frugal, and washes better than store-bought detergent! Our clothes are brighter and more colorful, no stains, and whites aren’t dingy anymore. Try my recipe for natural fabric softener, DIY Epsom salt laundry booster and how to make an indoor clothesline. Goat milk soap and I have just a short, 8-month-long history together, but let me tell you ... Continue Reading
Healthy Homemade Lunchables
Ditch the processed boxes and make healthy homemade Lunchables instead. They cost less than $1 and contain nothing but 100% real food! Try out my recipe for DIY homemade lunch meat also! As a kid, one of my favorite lunches to take to school was the Lunchable. The fact that my lunch could be stacked on a cracker and it WASN’T a sandwich made me the cool kid for like, 20 minutes. We moved often in my ... Continue Reading
How to Make Tomato Powder
Do you have an overabundance of tomatoes? Try making tomato powder! It's versatile, doesn't take up space in the fridge or freezer, and uses all those great tomatoes before they go bad! Don’t forget to try my other tomato recipes like 15-minute spaghetti sauce and tomato Caprese salad. Let’s just get this out of the way. The IDEA of harvesting bucketfuls of tomatoes when I’m planting seeds in April is a whole ... Continue Reading
