If you're looking for homemade gifts for this season, you need this list of all-natural gift ideas. They're creative, simple to make, and inexpensive! Includes gifts like peppermint lip balm and instant hot chocolate mix. Question: Your neighbor, small group leader and hostess of the best annual Christmas party - what do these people all have in common? Answer: You want to give them a gift this year, but ... Continue Reading
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Apple Slab Pie
Easy apple slab pie recipe that is versatile, make-ahead, and makes over 20 servings in a 9"x13" pan! Use buttery homemade pie crust and a cinnamon topping. Have you ever volunteered to make Thanksgiving dessert, only to realize that you need to make something that will serve 20+ people? There’s no way in the world you’re ever going to get 20+ slices out of one pie, and with all the work that goes into ... Continue Reading
Feeding a Crowd on a Budget
Simple and practical tips for hosting company on a budget and ideas for feeding them well without going broke or sacrificing quality. One of the most common questions I get from my Grocery Budget Bootcamp students is, how do I budget for feeding a crowd? Whether it’s a holiday meal, company coming into town, or a family & friends dinner after church, I keep all our meals within our regular monthly ... Continue Reading
My Honest Thrive Market Review
Ever wonder if Thrive Market is right for you? Here's my open and honest Thrive Market review, with the good, the bad and the ugly. Can you save money? Is it really healthy? Come and read for yourself! Have you ever wondered if Thrive Market is a good deal or not? One of the best ways to save money is to dive deep into a store or service and see if it’s a good fit for you and your budget. I’ve tested ... Continue Reading
The 13 Groceries I Buy from Amazon
Hello! Call me weird, but I actually LIKE to go grocery shopping. I like to look at things, read the labels and ingredients, compare prices and see the competing brands on the store shelves. Now I know that online grocery shopping has been a tremendous blessing for a lot of families, and I use it myself monthly… the convenience can’t be beat! But since BUDGET IS KING, we have to be intentional even when ... Continue Reading
How to Budget for Bulk Purchases
Knowing how to budget for a bulk purchase means you can save money! Whether it's from a wholesale store or a farm, it's worth it to budget for bulk items! We all know that buying in bulk saves you money, and I've shared the best foods to buy in bulk to help you stock your pantry with plenty of healthy options. And I've shared how batch cooking can save you money AND time. But what about the BUDGET ... Continue Reading
Our Favorite Beans and Rice Recipe
My family LOVES this easy beans and rice recipe. Use your favorite Cuban or Mexican or Spanish staples, and it works with canned pinto or black beans, too! Last night while my husband and I were cleaning up after dinner and getting ready for the morning, my daughter asked me the same question she asks me every night after dinner: Girl: Mom, what’s for dinner tomorrow?Me: That beans and rice recipe ... Continue Reading
One Hour Freezer Cooking Meal Prep: Breakfast
Breakfast meal prep ideas for the whole week in one hour! Eight tasty recipes (some with no eggs!) that adapt for weight loss, low carb or bodybuilding. You'll love the homemade breakfast sausage and peanut butter granola bars! One of my goals for this year is to do more freezer cooking. I started to be more intentional with it when the school year started – making double batches of blender chocolate waffles ... Continue Reading
Ultimate Guide to Shopping at ALDI
18 reasons you should be grocery shopping at ALDI, including insider tips and what to expect before you. See why everyone raves about ALDI! For a long time, I got jealous anytime someone said they shopped at ALDI. These people were loving the options and quality from ALDI - and saving money at the same time! - and here I was, a frugal foodie at heart, feeling like I was stuck in a no-ALDI zone, 126 miles ... Continue Reading
Korean Beef Bowls (or tacos, or wraps, or salad)
My family LOVES tacos. I once made slow cooker carnitas on Sunday night and we ate tacos for dinner for the WHOLE WEEK. (And lunches too, if I’m being honest!) Part of the reason we love tacos so much is because everyone can pick out their own toppings. My daughter doesn’t have to pick out mushrooms and my son can put extra lettuce. I can put all the extra sour cream and 5-minute guacamole I want! The only ... Continue Reading
