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
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How to Find Rebates for Healthy Food in Ibotta
I don’t keep it a secret that I quit using coupons years ago because there weren’t many coupons for healthy foods back then (and because it took WAY too much time). I still don’t use coupons (unless Kroger sends them to me), but manufacturers have caught on that there are a lot of people are trying to save money AND eat healthier too. So instead of coupons, I use just one app that has consistently saved me TONS ... Continue Reading
Leftover Oatmeal Cakes
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
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
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Muffins
As much as I love homemade pumpkin spice coffee creamer, pumpkin swirl black bean brownies and pumpkin chili, the temperature is getting chilly and my taste buds are ready to move on. I’m already making a batch of homemade cinnamon granola every week. It totally hits the spot on that comforting yet healthy food craving. I’m also making lots of peanut butter chocolate chip muffins. Because… um, hello? PEANUT ... Continue Reading
Health Benefits of Collagen for Hair, Skin, Nails and More
It’s been nearly a year since I first introduced grass-fed collagen to my daily routine. I originally wanted to find a way to increase the protein in my smoothies without using processed powder, but along the way my hair noticeably grew longer and my nails were suddenly really long… and they weren’t breaking. I definitely wasn’t expecting either of these, but it started to make sense the more I read about the ... Continue Reading
25 Insider Cruise Tips to Save Money
My husband and I have a "thing" with cruises. We took one early on in our marriage, and for various reasons - like paying off debt, having kids, moving across the country and saving to buy a house in cash - we didn't take one for 10 years. Then we celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary with another cruise. Not only was it an amazing way to celebrate, but it confirmed how much we love the food, the sound ... Continue Reading
Living on a Food Budget: June 2016
Starting over in a new city with new stores is not easy. There's lots of testing, lots of research and a good chance of going over budget. But if there's anything I've learned from living on a food budget, it's that you can count on tried and true methods of saving money and eventually you'll come out ahead. ... Continue Reading
Cooking in a Minimal Kitchen for Two Weeks
If I didn't have friends and family nearby, I would have given the issue of "What am I going to do without a kitchen for two weeks" more thought BEFORE I packed it all up. But as things often do, it didn't work out that way.I ended up thinking about the "what will I need" and "what will we eat" questions as I emptied each kitchen drawer into a box. Literally. ... Continue Reading
18 Hacks for Packing School Lunch – A Parents Guide
It's been one full week since my kids started school and oh.my.goodness. No amount of training or mental preparation could prepare me for the mother of all wrenches in your real food plans - a.k.a. packing school lunch. I mean, I THOUGHT I was prepared. I knew it would take work, some planning and a few cursory talks with the kids to make sure we were all on the same page... but in all seriousness, reading ... Continue Reading