Knowing that not wasting food is one of the best ways to save money, I’m always looking for ways to re-use leftovers. My family loves oatmeal, and it’s one of the few grains that sits well in our bellies (in moderation) after completing the Whole30. My famous cinnamon blender waffles are always a hit, but my kids also enjoy Instant Pot oatmeal a few days during the week. No matter how hungry my people are ... Continue Reading
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Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe
Mix up this homemade taco seasoning recipe in only 2 minutes! It’s not too spicy, not too mild, and WAY better (and cheaper!) than the packet. We use it for ground beef taco meat and my kids always clean their plates! We are a taco family. Whether they’re in Corn Tortillas, Flour Tortillas, served with Instant Pot Brown Rice or Coconut Rice, or on a bed of Cilantro Lime Coleslaw – we LOVE tacos. What we ... Continue Reading
How much does the Whole30 cost?
I’m sure you’ve heard somewhere along the line that the GAPS diet or the Whole30 or Paleo style of eating is expensive, right? Let me set the record straight - it is!! At least it's more expensive than what we're used to. My family and I did the Whole30 earlier this year and it was one of the most expensive six weeks in our grocery budget history! Readers who have been following us on this journey have ... Continue Reading
Protein Banana Nut Bread
Turn brown bananas into protein banana nut bread for a tasty way to get more protein! Moist, tender, and nutty, you’ll want to sneak a second slice. We always end up with brown bananas. One week, everyone likes bananas, and the next week, they all sit on the counter untouched. First, we turned them into Caramelized Banana Bread. Then we added chocolate for Healthy Chocolate Banana Bread. Now, we’re ... Continue Reading
Mango Salsa
This fresh and bright mango salsa, full of color and flavored with onion, bell pepper, lime, and cilantro, is sure to become a staple for taco night or any time! Have you ever gone out for dinner and had something so good that you couldn’t help but want to lick your plate? That’s how I feel about mango salsa. Long after the Homemade Tortillas and Shredded Chicken are gone, I’m still spooning homemade ... Continue Reading
Fail-Proof Homemade Mayo Recipe
This creamy homemade mayo recipe is even better than store-bought, and with just 4 ingredients, you’ll be able to whip up a batch of fresh, tangy mayonnaise in less than 5 minutes! Over the years, I have learned how to make several condiments from scratch, but something about homemade mayo has always daunted me. Maybe it was the raw egg. Or maybe it was my worry about the mayo not mixing properly. I mean, ... Continue Reading
Easiest White Sandwich Bread Recipe
Make this easy sandwich bread recipe for perfectly fluffy white bread for toast, sandwiches, and more! Ever since my husband created his infamous 90 Minute Man Bread, so many readers have emailed saying that Man Bread is the only bread they make, and they use it for nearly all their bread purposes, including sandwich bread. But it’s a little denser than your typical sandwich bread. So I took Mr. Crumbs’ ... Continue Reading
Man Bread: Homemade White Bread
This white bread recipe, AKA man bread, is so easy to make! Create an awesome, man-sized loaf of homemade bread in just a quick 90 minutes (or a dozen rolls!). This is the perfect bread recipe for beginning bakers. Written by Mr. Crumbs Usually, Mrs. Crumbs is the one experimenting in the kitchen, but occasionally I take a turn too. And this is one kitchen experiment that turned out pretty awesome: Man ... Continue Reading
Save on Electricity
Looking for simple ways to save electricity and reduce your energy bills? I’ve got you covered with these 5 easy and effective tips that will help you conserve energy and make a positive environmental impact while saving money. One of our more recent electric bills was $76.75. While that’s not super high, we still figured we could reduce it by cutting down on our energy usage. So, the next month, we ... Continue Reading
The Ultimate Bulk Buying Guide
If you are considering bulk buying food or household items, you need this ultimate guide for the best healthy foods to buy in bulk, how to store your bulk purchases, and buying in bulk on a budget! Buying in bulk is one of the fail-proof grocery tips that works consistently, time and time again. You get a lower price per unit of the item that you’re buying because you’re buying a larger amount at one ... Continue Reading
