Try this easy homemade vanilla ice cream recipe made with vanilla beans and vanilla extract – it’s the best ice cream made at home, and with just a few simple ingredients, you’ll be able to enjoy a delicious creamy treat! Pairs perfectly with brownies or homemade apple pie. In the summer, I keep a never-ending stash of homemade ice pops in our freezer, and my kids think I’m the greatest mom ever. Yogurt ... Continue Reading
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Cajun Seasoning
This easy homemade seasoning Cajun gives a zesty spiciness to Cajun cuisine, but don’t stop there! Add this Cajun seasoning whenever you’re looking to kick the flavor up a notch. Ever since I started making my own seasoning blend of all the flavors, I haven’t looked back! Compared with grocery store brands, they’re way healthier, much more cost-effective, and they taste so much better. Since I’ve already ... Continue Reading
Garlic Cheese Bread
This crowd-pleasing cheesy garlic bread will have your family asking for seconds…or thirds! It’s cheesy, garlicky, and the perfect budget-friendly side dish for any meal. Made with just a few staple ingredients, you’ll come back to this cheese bread recipe again and again! When my kids were little, we used to go to my dad and stepmom’s house for dinner on Sunday nights. My stepmom would make a feast that ... Continue Reading
Homemade Bread in a Slow Cooker
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
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
