Don’t have an ingredient you need to finish your recipe? No worries! With these easy baking tips, you can get the ingredients you need in minutes! Do you ever find yourself in a situation where you’re baking and you run out of one ingredient? Enter panic mode. I’ve been there too. But, over the years, I’ve picked up on a few of the best easy baking hacks that have saved me from a trip to the grocery store ... Continue Reading
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Carrot Zucchini Muffins with Apples
These healthy zucchini muffins contain no refined sugar and are packed with whole grains and vegetables. Perfect for a quick breakfast or snack, and freezer-friendly so you can make a delicious kid-approved meal for now and later! We’ve all been there. A giant bag of zucchini arrives on your doorstep, thanks to your sweet neighbor, or you realize all 40 zucchinis in your garden are ready for picking in a ... Continue Reading
Chickpea Cookie Dough Hummus
My kids cannot get enough of this Chickpea Cookie Dough Hummus. It’s so easy to make, and perfect for snacks, lunch, and even dessert! Made with chickpeas, cashews, oats, and maple syrup, this edible cookie dough recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and dairy free! Someone pinch me, I think I’m having another dream. Just like the one I had when my kids were eating Chocolate Hummus. It’s the dream when the kids ... Continue Reading
The Best Things to Buy at Costco
This list of the best things to buy at Costco is gold! Meats, frozen foods, fresh veggies, and staple items – Costco is a GREAT place to save money on healthy food! Costco is practically a household name. It’s the go-to place for families with kids who eat all the snacks! Or shoppers who want to find the lowest prices on bulk items. I started shopping at Costco when I quit using coupons. I wanted to ... Continue Reading
50+ Awesome Blender Uses
Over 50 blender uses, from the ones you’re probably already using a blender for (like smoothies) to the more unique uses for a blender (making carpet deodorizer and preparing garden fertilizer, to name a few). Read the whole list and find new uses for your blender! I’ve always said that if I was stranded on a desert island (and assuming the island had electricity), the three kitchen appliances I’d pack are ... Continue Reading
My Honest Review of a Blendtec Blender
An honest review of the Blendtec Total Blender Classic with fourside jar I bought at Costco. Learn how Blendtec stands vs Vitamix! Learn a few of the 45+ ways you can use a Blendtec. Read my post on how to use your blender to make green smoothies. Alright, folks. It’s about time I gave you a legit review of a Blendtec Blender. I’ve shared with you 45+ Ways to Use a High-Powered Blender. I’ve shared photos of ... Continue Reading
Overnight Einkorn Pizza Dough
Friday night pizza has been our family tradition for over a decade. From buffalo chicken pizza to cast iron skillet pizza to pizza on the grill - we’ve made them all! Unfortunately, we stopped having pizza while working through the Whole30 and during re-introduction, we learned that both my husband and my daughter are sensitive to gluten. Pizza night is truly an event in our house, so we’re finding workarounds ... Continue Reading
How to Make Italian Bread Crumbs
Making homemade bread crumbs is so quick and easy! Use whatever bread you have, enjoy the delicious crispy flavor, and save money. With all the bread we make in our house (Man Bread, No-Knead Artisan Bread, Rosemary Olive Oil Bread…just to name a few), it drives me absolutely insane to have to buy breadcrumbs. In case you’re wondering why I would BUY them when it’s so easy to make homemade Italian bread ... Continue Reading
3 Week Real Food Menu on $50/Week
These cheap supper meals will help keep your grocery budget on track! With 3 weeks of cheap and easy dinner meals, you’ll save money and feed your family well. One time, I blew our November budget out of the water. And NOT in a good way. We were over by a third of our overall budget for the month. Looking back at what we purchased, the only thing that stands out to me is that we bought lots of things in ... Continue Reading
13 Cheap Dinner Ideas for Hosting Company
These frugal party dinner recipes are big on taste, family-friendly, and budget-savvy! Find inspiration for your next dinner party menu. You may think it’s impossible to host company and still stick to a budget. What if I told you that, in the past, we hosted 9 people for over a week and shopped, prepped, and cooked 40 meals, all within our $330/month grocery budget at the time? We did. And now I’m here ... Continue Reading