I am going to share with you how we did the Whole30 with kids. You will learn tips on how to succeed and recipes that are compliant with this lifestyle. Try my Whole30 recipes, eggroll in a bowl, and no-bake coconut blueberry pie. When my family did the Whole30 earlier this year, I jumped in with two feet. I: … and I also jumped in with two kids! So many people asked me so many questions about doing ... Continue Reading
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18 Ways to Use Flaxseed
Need some great ideas for how to use flaxseed beyond smoothies? Check out these 18 easy ways to use flax seeds recipes in everyday cooking! It won't change the flavor of your recipes at all, and it’s healthy & affordable. Plus, it's perfect for vegan lifestyles! I don’t buy something unless I can figure out at least 2 different ways to use it. This is my approach to small kitchen appliances and the ... Continue Reading
How to Eat the Whole30 on a Budget
How to eat the Whole30 on a Budget. From making a meal plan, choosing recipes & making the grocery list - Learn what makes the Whole30 expensive and how you can avoid it to save money! For more inspiration on how to follow the Whole30 on a budget, here is the perfect Whole30 meal plan! My husband has been struggling with some health issues lately, and that’s one reason why one of my goals for this year ... Continue Reading
Kitchen Stocking Stuffer Ideas under $10
Great Stocking Stuffer Ideas for the kitchen or home chef. Practical ideas for under $10 with cute ways to gift them, plus ideas for affordable bigger gifts too! Also enjoy some great ideas for easy homemade gifts! Last year we made several all-natural homemade gifts for literally a dollar or two, but I know that sometimes you want to give something a little more. (Or perhaps you just need ideas for ... Continue Reading
Myths about Meal Planning
Meal planning can be a real struggle, but maybe we make it harder than it needs to be! Learn some common myths about meal planning, and how you can get back on track and keep it simple! Back in the day, a four-week meal plan used to take me less than 30 minutes to create. From start to finish, I had it down to a science, from planning my shopping list to saving money at the grocery store. It was ... Continue Reading
New Here? Pull Up a Chair!
It was 2012 when Mr. Crumbs said something that would forever change how I viewed food: “Honey, I feel like we don’t have any food in the house. We’re always eating out of boxes.” Hmmm… I really wasn’t sure what to think about that. That was the food I was buying with coupons. And I used coupons because we had a strict grocery budget. Was I missing something? Yes – the food! As I looked around the kitchen ... Continue Reading
Candy Alternatives for Halloween
Simple, practical tips for Halloween candy alternatives for kids! Ideas on healthy DIY non-candy treats, party favors, and no-sugar snacks to hand out, like homemade gummies and brownie bites. Plus helpful tips on how to limit candy for kids. When I was a kid, filling up a pillowcase with as much candy as possible was the goal on Halloween. Now that I have kids of my own, my goal is to limit Halloween ... Continue Reading
Homemade Pumpkin Larabar Bites
Make pumpkin Larabar bites at home in 5 minutes with a few basic ingredients. Great for school lunches, snacks and cost 50% less than the store. Ever since I started training for my first marathon, I’ve been more particular about the food I eat. Plain pancakes become protein pancakes, plain smoothies become protein smoothies and I’m making homemade Larabars when I have to replenish lost carbs ASAP. And ... Continue Reading
How to Can Applesauce
Learn how to make and can applesauce with this easy, freezer-friendly, step-by-step tutorial. Option for chunky applesauce and canning with peels! With fall comes apples… lots and lots of apples! If you haven't made at least a batch of homemade apple chips, then I’m going to assume you don’t like apples. Me? I love apples! (Almost as much as I love pumpkin.) But honestly? One of my favorite apple ... Continue Reading
Which is Cheaper: Trader Joe’s vs. Whole Foods
If you want to save money on real food, it's important that you evaluate where you're shopping. You can't just assume that one store has better deals than another. You have to do the leg work - make a list, get in the store and pull out the calculator. I've done the leg work for you in the past, with comparing Costco and ALDI, and then again comparing ALDI to Walmart to see which was cheaper. This time, I ... Continue Reading
