Here is the perfect one week meal plan for easy Airbnb meals! Includes super easy-to-find real food ingredients that are perfect for the whole family, plus it's budget-friendly! Also check out my 2 month camping meal plan this summer! I’ve been making meal plans for over a decade now, so I feel like I have a pretty good grip on how the process works. In fact, you can get EVERY meal plan I’ve ever published ... Continue Reading
Classic Homemade Spaghetti O’s
I grew up loving spaghetti O's, but this homemade spaghetti O's tastes so much better and it’s much healthier than the store-bought version. Plus, it's super budget-friendly and always a family favorite! Confession: I love spaghetti O's. The kinda cheese-y but definitely tomato-y sauce with all the fun little noodle ‘O’ pasta shapes that would nestle into each other… I used to pick out all the tiny o's ... Continue Reading
25+ Real Food Snacks Ready in 5 Minutes or Less
Great ideas for real food snacks that don't take a lot of time to prepare! 5 minutes is all it takes and you can serve healthy delicious snacks that won't break the budget! Be sure to check out 24+ best hiking snacks (easy, healthy, family-friendly) and 25+ best snacks for road trips. Every year when school is in session.. if you're like me, you could always use a few more ideas for quick breakfasts, ... Continue Reading
Perfectly Tender Slow Cooker Ribs
These are the best slow cooker ribs! Easy prep, frugal, and tastes just as good as grilled. They get tender all day long and then a quick broil in the oven and BOOM! Dinner! Pairs nicely with the best stovetop mac and cheese and Instant Pot steamed veggies. If you could tell already by the Instant Pot honey garlic chicken, 30-minute maple glazed pork chops, and the overnight einkorn pizza dough, I’ve been on ... Continue Reading
2 Month Camping Meal Plan
Need an easy camping meal plan? I've got the perfect camping meal plan with 10 delicious meals to rotate throughout your summer trip. We recently took the kids on an EIGHT WEEK road trip to hike the National Parks. We camped the whole way in basic cabins and ate out only THREE times! This is my perfect, tried & true, menu for camping! My husband and I have been taking our kids camping since they could barely ... Continue Reading
Ridiculously Easy Potato Skins
Quick Potato Skins are an easy way to take an ordinary vegetable and turn it into something the whole family loves. These are crispy, healthy, and loaded with delicious toppings! To enjoy them with some spicy tang, top them with our 15-Minute Homemade Hot Sauce! I’ve shared how you can cook a baked potato crazy fast, and today I’m showing you why. Allow me to introduce the amazing, incredible, always a hit ... Continue Reading
Buttery Sourdough Biscuits
Make this buttery sourdough biscuits recipe in minutes, not overnight! Use whole wheat, spelt, or even Bisquick, and can be made ahead for the refrigerator! Try my sourdough discard recipes for pancakes and sourdough waffles too! Knowing how much we spend on food every month, I absolutely hate throwing anything out. That includes any sourdough starter discard that I may happen to have. I generally save all ... Continue Reading
11 Ways to Save Money on Meat at the Store
From steak to bacon, coupons to discounts- love these budget tips for saving money on meat at the local grocery store. It's part of a series on meat, from saving to finding good quality in your area. Several ideas you probably hadn't heard of before! Be sure to check out 10 steps to stretch meat and 12 simple ways to avoid food waste. Unofficially, I’m tackling meat this summer. And you’re coming with ... Continue Reading
24+ Best Hiking Snacks (Easy, Healthy, Family-friendly)
My family and I spent EIGHT WEEKS hiking 22 National Parks, so you know I did quite a bit of research on the best hiking snacks beforehand. Use this guide to help you plan the healthiest, most convenient, and kid-friendly snacks for your hiking trips this summer! Check out my post on the 25+ best snack for road trips as well! Before my family and I spent EIGHT WEEKS hiking 22 National Parks, I did quite a bit ... Continue Reading
What Produce is in Season for May 2022?
Curious what produce is in season? This produce guide will help you find what is currently in season! Buying seasonal produce will help you cut your grocery budget and put good food on the table. Spring is in full swing around here! I love the month of May because the weather gets warmer, it’s time for planting gardens, and school is wrapping up and Summer is around the corner! My garden’s have always been ... Continue Reading
