Add a hearty finishing touch to nearly any soup with these crispy, buttery crostini – they’re easy to make, frugal, and ready in less than 15 minutes! Some people eat soup year-round. I don’t mind doing that, especially since soup is usually a pretty budget-friendly meal, but we really get into the season of eating soups when the weather turns colder. Tomato Basil Soup, Chinese Noodle Soup, and White Bean ... Continue Reading
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Two Week School Lunch Meal Plan
These healthy school lunch ideas work for kindergarten, high school, and everyone in between! Feed your kids real food that doesn’t break the budget, with these yummy kid-friendly recipes they’ll love to take to school. Enjoy Homemade Spaghetti-os, Homemade Cheez-its, and more! When we switched from homeschooling to a traditional school several years ago, I had NO IDEA how tricky and troublesome packing a ... Continue Reading
7 Practical Ways to Save Money on Groceries Right Now
Want to know how to save money on groceries? These practical tips work for any family and any budget – use them every week to save on food! Sometimes saving on food is just plain ol' hard. One week you’ll have a plan to use up what’s in the kitchen and supplement with the great deals at the grocery store. Then the next week nothing is on sale AND you’ve got a bare kitchen (because you ate it all last ... Continue Reading
Winter Dinner Ideas: February 2024
These winter dinner ideas for February will help you feed your family real food meals for a whole month! Save money and eat good food with this one-month meal plan. With delicious meals like Pasta Primavera, Southwestern Salad, and Homemade Hamburger Helper, you can't go wrong! How do you feel about February? Are you keeping up with your new year goals? Do you need a re-do of the first of the ... Continue Reading
Easy Homemade Cracker Recipe
Make this delicious homemade cracker recipe using just 3 ingredients (or add dried herbs for a yummy, seasoned cracker)! Crackers are a quick and easy healthy snack that your family will love, whether you pair them with cheese or dip them in hummus. A few years ago, Mr. Crumbs brought some friends home after surfing. After a few hours, hunger began to set in. He asked if we had any cheese and crackers. Yes, ... Continue Reading
One Week ALDI Recipes Meal Plan
Using these ALDI recipes, you can feed a family of four for $75! This Aldi meal plan includes the slow cooker and Instant Pot, and even has ideas for using leftover ingredients to save more money! Who knew that when I published a $50 list of ALDI recipes, it would be one of the most popular posts on the blog?! I shouldn’t have been so surprised, since people love ALDI, people love eating real food, and ... Continue Reading
Slow Cooker Beans
Make these easy slow cooker beans to save money and get perfectly tender beans every time! Let the crock pot do the cooking for you and make a big batch of beans to eat now or freeze for future meals. Ever since I realized you can use a slow cooker to make basic ingredients for meals, I love my slow cooker more and more. And my top three slow cooker meal shortcuts? Chicken. Chicken Stock. And ... Continue Reading
No-bake Sweet Salty Energy Bites
These no-bake energy balls combine chocolate, peanut butter, and pretzels for an irresistible sweet and salty flavor! Pack these healthy energy bites in your lunch or take them along for a yummy snack. If you ask me, the best snacks taste like peanut butter and chocolate and pretzels, all mixed up together. As much as I enjoy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola Bars, I’m currently in love with something ... Continue Reading
Homemade Chocolate Pudding Recipe
This is the BEST chocolate pudding recipe you’ll ever find! Plus, it’s super easy to make, with just 4 main ingredients, no eggs, and NO added sugar. Take just 5 minutes to whip up this delicious treat! This homemade chocolate pudding recipe is AMAZING. I kid you not, I ate two jars of it while taking the pictures! Which seems to be the trend anytime I’m re-making some of my childhood favorites… Like ... Continue Reading
How to Make Honey Garlic
Honey and garlic might seem like an odd combo, but once you try this sweet and mellow honey garlic, you’ll want to keep making it to enjoy on its own or in a variety of recipes! What are your favorite duos in the kitchen? I love a good peanut butter and chocolate combination, like my Peanut Butter Chocolate Granola Bars. And you can’t go wrong with the classics: Mac and Cheese, and peanut butter and ... Continue Reading