Here are the 100+ best ways to save money. Simple, practical ideas to trim food & household, and other various expenses to save money in small easy steps! Most people make resolutions in their lives about one of 3 things: food, health, finances (to save each month or pay off debt). Or all of the above. It's easy to have big, lofty goals. The hard part though, is finding ways to implement change in our ... Continue Reading
No-Bake Cheesecake
This easy No-bake Cheesecake is so creamy and comes out just sweet enough! Top with any fresh fruit, or enjoy it plain! It's naturally gluten-free and pairs perfectly with my no bake graham cracker crust! My husband is a HUGE fan of cheesecake, but to be honest – I’m not very good at making them. They always seem to crack in the oven, and no amount of whipped cream can cover it up! That’s why I switched ... Continue Reading
Our Favorite Black Beans Recipe
This Black Beans Recipe tastes like authentic Mexican black beans. They’re healthy, vegan, and my kids LOVE them with rice and all the toppings! Enjoy them on Taco Night or as a side with my Chicken and Spinach Enchiladas! When I first started this blog, my husband told me he HATED beans. After he declared his hatred, I told him that if he wanted to keep our budget at $350/month, he’d have to learn to ... Continue Reading
Creamed Swiss Chard
This Creamed Swiss Chard recipe is the perfect healthy comfort food! It's super frugal, and easily adapts to vegetarian, vegan, Whole30 & Paleo diets. Plus, kids love it! Pairs perfectly with Almond Crusted Baked Chicken! I’m always looking for ways to get my family to eat more vegetables, but when winter comes, it’s HARD! We enjoy squash in my Instant Pot Curried Butternut Squash Soup, and Creamy ... Continue Reading
Graham Cracker Crust
A super easy Graham Cracker Crust recipe made of just three staple ingredients! Comes out thick, buttery and lightly sweet. Perfectly adaptable for vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free diets! Use it to make my healthy homemade chocolate pie! As much as I love a good pie (like pumpkin pie or blueberry pie), I think I might like the crust better. After all, if there’s any dough leftover or a particular piece ... Continue Reading
Step-by-Step Freezer Meal Guide
Whether you have an hour, four hours, or just 20 minutes, this Step-by-Step Freezer Meal Guide will work for anyone, anywhere, in any size kitchen! It's a well-known fact that freezer meal planning is an incredible way to save time in the kitchen. If you've never cooked for the freezer before, I’m here to show you how to plan for a freezer cooking session, so you can finally take this awesome time-saving ... Continue Reading
Buffalo Chicken Salad
My all-time favorite, Buffalo Chicken Salad, has 6 different veggies + healthy protein. It’s quick & easy, versatile, and so delicious! Even the kids love it! Serve with my easy dinner rolls, or my no knead overnight artisan bread. To me, there's no such thing as a "salad recipe,” which makes today's post stranger than it already feels. I'm very much so the toss-it-in, see-what-else-it-needs, and ... Continue Reading
Shrimp Creole
This spicy southern classic, shrimp creole, is so flavorful, delicious, and completely packed with vegetables. Gets a healthy and satisfying weeknight dinner on your table in less than an hour! Serve over Instant Pot White Rice or Instant Pot Brown Rice. This spicy southern classic, shrimp creole, is so flavorful, delicious, and completely packed with vegetables. Go all out with every vegetable listed, or ... Continue Reading
Homemade French Bread
This super easy recipe for Homemade French Bread is soft & chewy, slightly sweet. and freezer friendly! It's perfect in my French toast recipe! I think we can all agree that few things beat a homemade loaf of bread fresh from the oven, whether it’s artisan bread or sourdough bread or even buttery biscuits. Maybe that’s why those loaves of French bread at the garlic store are so hard to pass up! Turns ... Continue Reading
Ultimate Guide to Shopping with a Farmers Market Budget
Shop with a Farmers Market Budget and use practical and straight-forward tips - including what to do before you leave and while you're shopping the market. Check out my posts on meal planning and seasonal shopping, for more support on real food budgeting. In the past, I’ve had a CSA subscription - where you get a box of fresh produce from a local farm. Everything was either certified organic or grown ... Continue Reading
