If you’re looking for specialty foodie finds, look no further than Trader Joe’s! In this post, I’m divulging all of the best food at Trader Joe’s so you can stock your cabinets without breaking the bank! I don’t know about you, but I used to be intimidated by Trader Joe’s because I thought it was only for fancy foodies. However, after I went there for the first time one afternoon, I was blown away! The ... Continue Reading
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50+ Ways to Fertilize Plants for Free
Make your own plant fertilizer for free using things you already have! From food scraps to yard waste, save money and make natural fertilizer at home. I was admiring my friend Maria’s garden, especially her booming zucchini plants, and wondering why I didn’t have zucchini growing out of my ears as she did. She asked me what I was using for fertilizer. Fertilizer? I thought that was just for the super ... Continue Reading
Creating a Supermarket Price Comparison Book
Want to save money at the grocery store? Make a supermarket price comparison book to see trends, keep track of lower prices, and know what your favorite foods actually cost. Follow these easy steps to start saving in 15 minutes! How often has this scenario happened to you? Armed with your short grocery list, you head to your favorite grocery store. You buy two items from your list: a head of lettuce and a ... Continue Reading
How to Make a Grocery List for a Month
On a tight budget? Learn how to make a grocery list for a month with this helpful guide! I share tips and tricks that will save you money while shopping and meal planning. Buying healthy food for a whole family makes me feel like I’m constantly in the grocery store.More bananas, more apples, more spinach, more butter… (darn those Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies!). But I also know that fewer trips to the ... Continue Reading
Ideas for Summer Dinners: August Meal Plan
This easy August meal plan will give you plenty of ideas for summer dinners! Quick, tasty, and budget friendly meals the whole family will love! Plus enjoy treats like homemade vanilla bean ice cream and slow cooker peach cobbler. Enjoy the last of summer, get ready for school and come up with a new routine for the fall season. This is just one of the reasons why I like to keep ideas for summer dinners in ... Continue Reading
How to Plan for Meal Prep
Learn How to Meal Prep for the week based on your weekly or monthly meal plan! Helps you to stay organized in the kitchen, and saves time & money! If your days are crammed with chaotic schedules, tight timeframes, and the constant allure of not-so-healthy food options, then brace yourself for a game-changing solution: meal prepping. This beginner-friendly meal prep guide provides a detailed analysis of ... Continue Reading
Easy Fruit and Yogurt Parfait with Granola
Skip the yogurt parfait from McDonald's and make your own healthy yogurt parfait recipe at home! This recipe is so easy, it’s quicker than going through the drive-thru line. Plus it’s cheaper and so much healthier! My kids love yogurt and they love granola. Combining these two delicious foods sparked the idea for this yogurt parfait recipe! I’m all about quick and easy breakfasts, especially on busy ... Continue Reading
How to Freeze Raspberries
Learn the process of how to freeze raspberries with this easy tutorial, from washing to store to how to defrost! Keep fresh frozen raspberries on hand year-round for recipes like berry pie or fruit pizza! Ever find yourself craving a delicious raspberry pie or a delightful fruit pizza out of raspberry season? Or maybe you want to enjoy the burst of flavors in your breakfast bowl even when fresh raspberries ... Continue Reading
Composting: 3 Easy Steps for Beginners
Learn the basics for composting at home including how to compost, what to compost, what not to compost, tips for collecting food waste & dealing with problems. Create amazing soil for your garden! Learn how to save money on gardening, here. Each year, our family enjoys having a vegetable garden on our homestead. For most families, that means considering how much space you have versus what you want to ... Continue Reading
Easy Summery Dinner Ideas for June
Try these easy summery dinner ideas on your next meal plan! This four-week meal plan for June will help simplify your weeknight dinners and make cooking easy! Make quick meals like chicken southwest salad and buffalo chicken pizza. Although it’s not technically summer until the middle of the month, June is the kick off for summer activities in our household. The weather is hotter and we’re ready for the ... Continue Reading