5 awesome tips for how to meal plan once a month! I share the method I use for monthly meal planning as well as other tips to make meal planning easy! I’m a huge advocate for meal planning – so much so that I’ve even created a course called Meal Planning Bootcamp! But I know that not everyone likes meal planning as much as I do. I mean, they like the benefits… like saving money, saving time, and saving ... Continue Reading
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100+ Easy Ways to Save Money
Here are the 100+ best ways to save money. Simple, practical ideas to trim food & household, and other various expenses to save money in small easy steps! Most people make resolutions in their lives about one of 3 things: food, health, finances (to save each month or pay off debt). Or all of the above. It's easy to have big, lofty goals. The hard part though, is finding ways to implement change in our ... Continue Reading
Fail-proof Grocery Saving Tips That Work Every Time
These grocery saving tips are timeless & absolutely fail-proof. Plus they work no matter where you live or how many people are in your family. To learn more about saving on your grocery budget, join the waitlist for my foundational course Grocery Budget Bootcamp! I've been sharing how we save money on food for several years now on this blog, but all of these ideas were put to the test when my family ... Continue Reading
Chinese Noodle Soup (Kung Fu Panda Soup)
My kids love Chinese Noodle Soup (AKA: Kung Fu Panda Soup) & I love that it's ready in less than 30 minutes! A perfectly healthy & frugal weeknight meal with authentic Asian flavors. Serve with my Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli. I love soup. Love, love, LOVE soup. My family, on the other hand... not so much. To them, there's no difference between Potato & Corn Chowder and Minestrone. Other ... Continue Reading
13 Ways to Use Food Scraps
Save money in your budget by finding ways to use your food scraps in the kitchen! Avoids food waste by using what you have on hand! Also learn 10 Ways to Regrow Food in Water, which gives you more food for free! Ever wondered what to do with those beet tops? How about ways to use fruit and veggie scraps? Do you feel like you are wasting half of your food? The more I learn about the way today's food is ... Continue Reading
Stocking a Frugal Real Food Pantry To Save Time and Money
Stocking a frugal real food pantry saves time & money! Learn how to stock a pantry on a budget & basic pantry staples/ingredients every kitchen should have. Make meal planning go smoother with a well-stocked pantry. As a frugal foodie, I’ve kept a habit of keeping a well stocked pantry. I snag an extra jar when peanut butter is on sale, recognize a great price from the weekly circular, and make it a ... Continue Reading
Easy Key Lime Pie
Easy Key Lime Pie, made with only 3 ingredients! Real food key lime pie recipe, without the preservatives of store-bought and so tangy you'll come for more! Paired with homemade pie crust, you can't go wrong with this tasty treat! Quick: Name your top three favorite fruits of Spring! I'm going to take a wild guess and say most of you chose one (or more) from the berry family, cherries and grapes. ... Continue Reading
5 Simple Ways to Stay Healthy this Winter
Here are 5 Simple Ways to Stay Healthy this Winter with tips for parents on boosting immune function with elderberry syrup, detoxing with mineral baths, and freshening your home with non-toxic cleaning supplies. Ahh... winter. Time to cozy up by the fire and watch the snow fly. Time to sip hot chocolate and do everything possible to avoid going out in the cold. But what's that I hear? A cough. A sniffle. ... Continue Reading
How to Roast Beets
Learn How to Roast Beets in the oven with this simple and easy foil method. Red and golden beet are sweet and delicious in season, especially in my Roasted Vegetable Kale Salad! People tend to fall into one of two camps when it comes to beets: they either love them, or they hate them. Personally, I love them! Ever since I learned how to roast beets, I’m ALL OVER these things. Plus roasting beets ... Continue Reading
One Week $50 Meal Plan for a Family of Four (number 2)
Every month I write meal plans that are designed to feed the average family of four for about $350. While that number is low for many families, it's a dream budget for others. There's no doubt about it. The cost of food is steadily going up. Organic milk has gone up by one dollar per gallon in the past year and eggs have doubled in price in the past 3 months alone. It's only $4, but even this small ... Continue Reading