This chili seasoning recipe made with pantry staple spices is the best and most frugal way to spice up your pot of chili. Skip the packet from the store and use this homemade chili seasoning instead! Cold weather calls for making chili, like my quick and easy Instant Pot Vegetarian Chili. Oh my goodness, it is so good, especially when it is served with fresh Homemade Skillet Cornbread! But what about the ... Continue Reading
Save on Electricity
Looking for simple ways to save electricity and reduce your energy bills? I’ve got you covered with these 5 easy and effective tips that will help you conserve energy and make a positive environmental impact while saving money. One of our more recent electric bills was $76.75. While that’s not super high, we still figured we could reduce it by cutting down on our energy usage. So, the next month, we ... Continue Reading
Chicken Pot Pie Recipe
This chicken pot pie recipe has all the classic comfort food flavor without unnecessary preservatives. From the yummy biscuit top to the creamy filling (no canned soup!), it’s a frugal, healthy, filling meal that your family will love! I don’t know what it is about this season, but when it’s blustery and cold outside, I want the ultimate comfort food recipes inside. Mac and Cheese? Yes, ... Continue Reading
Vegetable Curry
This slow cooker vegetable curry is loaded with veggies and pineapple. Spicy, sweet, and hearty, this easy vegetarian curry tastes amazing and is quick to put together. Do you ever feel like you’re making the same thing for dinner, over and over again? I know I do! When I’m in a meal planning rut, sometimes I want to make something that tastes DIFFERENT from everything else I’ve made lately. Something ... Continue Reading
The Ultimate Bulk Buying Guide
If you are considering bulk buying food or household items, you need this ultimate guide for the best healthy foods to buy in bulk, how to store your bulk purchases, and buying in bulk on a budget! 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
Zucchini Muffins with Apples and Carrots
These healthy zucchini muffins contain no refined sugar and are packed with whole grains and vegetables. Perfect for a quick breakfast or snack, and freezer-friendly so you can make a delicious kid-approved meal for now and later! We’ve all been there. A giant bag of zucchini arrives on your doorstep, thanks to your sweet neighbor, or you realize all 40 zucchinis in your garden are ready for picking in a ... Continue Reading
Nutella Collagen Homemade Protein Bars
Make yummy homemade protein bars with just a few ingredients. Enjoy a rich, indulgent chocolate bar AND boost your protein – no oats or protein powder involved. Have you ever had something so good that you hid it from the rest of the family so you could eat it all yourself? And when you did eat it, you were in the bathroom or in the pantry or in the closet or basically OUT OF SIGHT, so no one else could ... Continue Reading
Costco Grocery Shopping Guide
What should you add to your Costco grocery shopping list? See my list of what to buy at Costco, from staples to organic items to gluten-free products to sales, plus what I skip! Costco is practically a household name. It’s the go-to place for families with kids who eat all the snacks! Or shoppers who want to find the lowest prices on bulk items. I started shopping from Costco when I quit using coupons. I ... Continue Reading
Taco Toppings
What are the best tacos toppings? From salsas to veggies to protein-packed fillings, choose all of your favorites for taco night! Make it a complete meal with a stack of tortillas and flavorful sides. Taco night is one of my favorites. In fact, we’ve been known to go beyond taco Tuesday and have some variation of tacos all week long! Pork Carnitas Tacos on Tuesday, rice bowls on Wednesday, Southwestern ... Continue Reading
Buttermilk Oatmeal Muffins
These yummy buttermilk oatmeal muffins turn out super moist, tall, and fluffy with a slight crunch on the outside and a soft, tender inside. Enjoy the basic oat muffin recipe or try one of 6 yummy flavor variations! Muffins have been a staple in my house since my kids were toddlers. Whether it’s Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins, Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins, or Banana Bread Muffins, I don’t think we’ve found ... Continue Reading
