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
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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 ... 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 ... Continue Reading
How to Save Money with a Pantry Challenge
Great tips to help you create frugal recipes and a menu for a no spend pantry challenge. Learning how to eat from the pantry can really save a lot of money! A few years ago we embarked on the most unusual challenge: we tried to go one month without spending any money. Our no spending challenge covered our entire budget, but you can apply this concept to just your grocery budget – it’s called a ... Continue Reading
25+ Healthy Dinners for Under $10
25+ Healthy Dinners for Under $10! These cheap healthy meals are easy & frugal and fit perfectly into your monthly meal plan. Pair them with a simple dinner salad and my fluffy dinner rolls to complete each meal. Have you ever thought to yourself, "I wonder how much this weeknight dinner would cost if took a moment to break it all down?" It could turn out that your current comfort food meal (that you ... Continue Reading
Remove Labels from Jars: A Simple DIY with One Ingredient
Learn the simple trick to remove labels from jars using a common ingredient you already have on hand! Ready in minutes, cheaper than buying new jars! Consider reusing your jars to stock your real food pantry! Do you have any empty bottles and jars from grocery stores in your house? You know, the jars ones that you've emptied and washed, secretly hoping the dishwasher would get rid of the paper label and ... Continue Reading
Homemade Pizza Bagel Bites
These Homemade Pizza Bagel Bites are super easy to make & taste much better than store-bought! Made with just 5 simple ingredients. They're perfect for snacks, or as a main meal paired with a Kale Caesar Salad! When I was a kid, my mom used to buy a box of frozen bagel bites. It was a HUGE treat at the time, and it didn’t happen very often. Looking back, I can see why. The boxes weren’t cheap, there ... Continue Reading
The Best Tex-Mex Migas
The Best and Easiest Migas recipe using leftovers! These Tex-Mex Migas use chips, tortillas, eggs, meat and toppings for a new favorite healthy breakfast. Top with my easy homemade guacamole and fresh lime crema! I don’t know if there’s anything “traditional” about migas, but I do know this: migas is one of my FAVORITE ways to use up leftovers. In fact, I have been known to intentionally put meals on the ... Continue Reading
Slow Cooker Mexican Potato Soup
This Slow Cooker Mexican Potato Soup recipe is a delicious, hearty and frugal meal that is naturally gluten-free with a dairy-free option. It pairs perfectly with my Simple Guacamole or my Spinach and Chicken Enchiladas. I've mentioned before that Mr. Crumbs isn't a huge fan of meals made in the slow cooker. He thinks that they all come out tasting the same, with a "slow cooker taste," regardless of ... Continue Reading
How to Eat Seasonal Produce
When you eat seasonal produce you will save money AND be healthier. Use this guide to learn why and how to eat seasonal produce! A great way to eat real food on a budget. Could it be mere coincidence that the two foundational concepts of this blog - better food and saving money - are the exact same two reasons why we all should be eating seasonally? All food that comes directly from the ground grows ... Continue Reading