Can you make slow cooker bread? You bet! Transform any bread recipe with two rises into a soft, delicious loaf that bakes unattended on your counter without turning on the oven. Over the years, I’ve used my slow cooker for all sorts of things. I mean, you can make meat, soups, stews, fruit butter, yogurt, spaghetti sauce, veggies – even dessert! I don’t think there’s anything you CAN’T make in a slow ... Continue Reading
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DIY Lime-Mint Salt Scrub
This homemade body scrub is just what you need to get rid of dull, dry skin and moisturize. Perfect for dried-out winter skin, sandals season, and everything in between, you can enjoy a mini spa day with this simple, 4-ingredient DIY scrub. Spring is officially here! In my neck of the woods, the cold is gone, the daffodils are up, and the trees are starting to bud. Over the next few weeks, everything will ... Continue Reading
Homemade Italian Dressing
This homemade Italian dressing recipe is zesty, fresh, and authentic – better than Olive Garden or Wishbone any day! Perfect for your favorite salad, pasta salad, or even as a marinade. Have you ever looked at Wishbone Italian dressing or other store-bought bottled Italian salad dressings and wondered what in the world all those ingredients were? Or licked your plate because the Olive Garden salad dressing ... Continue Reading
Sourdough 101: The Benefits of Sourdough
What is sourdough bread and why should you make it? Here’s everything you need to know about sourdough: making sourdough starter, the benefits of sourdough bread, the best sourdough tips and tricks, and of course, yummy sourdough bread recipes! If you’ve ever asked yourself “What is sourdough bread?” or “Is sourdough bread healthy?” or “What are the benefits of sourdough bread?” or even “Do I really need to ... Continue Reading
The 15 Best Egg Substitutes for Baking
If you’re running low on eggs, try one of these 15 egg substitutes and save a trip to the store. Read on for the list, including plenty of vegan egg substitutes, plus recipe recommendations and tips to help you decide which egg substitute is best for your particular baked good. One of the key points I teach in Grocery Budget Bootcamp for saving money on groceries is to use the food you already have. Any time ... Continue Reading
Lime Crema
This easy lime crema recipe comes together in less than 5 minutes. With just 4 simple ingredients, you’ll have a zesty, tangy, creamy sauce to take your taco night to the next level! Everyone in my family LOVES tacos. Whether it’s Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos, Easy Spicy Salmon Tacos, or Black Bean and Corn Salsa Tacos, we simply cannot get enough! What I’ve noticed though, is that most taco shops make their ... Continue Reading
Two Week School Lunch Meal Plan
These healthy school lunch ideas work for kindergarten, high school, and everyone in between! Feed your kids real food that doesn’t break the budget, with these yummy kid-friendly recipes they’ll love to take to school. Enjoy Homemade Spaghetti-os, Homemade Cheez-its, and more! When we switched from homeschooling to a traditional school several years ago, I had NO IDEA how tricky and troublesome packing a ... Continue Reading
7 Practical Ways to Save Money on Groceries Right Now
Want to know how to save money on groceries? These practical tips work for any family and any budget – use them every week to save on food! Sometimes saving on food is just plain ol' hard. One week you’ll have a plan to use up what’s in the kitchen and supplement with the great deals at the grocery store. Then the next week nothing is on sale AND you’ve got a bare kitchen (because you ate it all last ... Continue Reading
Walmart Grocery Pickup: My Personal Experience and Honest Review
How does Walmart pickup work? This honest review has everything you need to know, with pros, cons, and tips for the best experience possible. I’ve spent a lot of time in grocery stores, trying to find good deals on real food so my family and I can eat well on a budget. I’ve been able to share my shopping experiences from all my favorite stores: ALDI, Trader Joe’s, Lidl, and Sprouts Farmers Market, as well ... Continue Reading
17 Ways to Stretch Ground Beef and Save Money
Learn how to stretch ground beef with 17 meat filler options, so you can stretch 2 pounds of ground beef over 8+ meals! Follow these easy steps to stretch your beef and save money. When you’re trying to eat real food on a budget, chances are one of your biggest grocery budget categories is meat. I’ve talked about how to save money on meat at the grocery store before, how to save on meat without buying a ... Continue Reading
