Try this quick and easy Cinnamon Dolce Latte recipe. Tastes just like Starbucks, without the expense or unhealthy ingredients. Perfect for the holidays or any time of the year. Pairs well with my pumpkin cookies or spiced carrot bread. Call me crazy, but wasn't the Cinnamon Dolce Latte once available only during the holiday season? For some reason, I can't shake the idea that it used to be a limited ... Continue Reading
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13 Ways to Use Food Scraps
Save money in your budget by finding ways to use your food scraps in the kitchen! Avoids food waste by using what you have on hand! Also learn 10 Ways to Regrow Food in Water, which gives you more food for free! Ever wondered what to do with those beet tops? How about ways to use fruit and veggie scraps? Do you feel like you are wasting half of your food? The more I learn about the way today's food is ... Continue Reading
25 Food Substitutions That Will Save You Money
Here are 25+ Healthy and Easy Food Substitutions that will save you money, time, and space in your pantry! Learn more here on stocking a real food pantry to save time and money! I know you've been there. We've ALL been there. At some point in time, you've brought home from the grocery store an oddball ingredient listed in a recipe, only to use a tiny little bit. Then as you stick the rest in the fridge ... Continue Reading
Snickerdoodle Hummus
My kids love this sweet dessert hummus recipe for snickerdoodle hummus. It's a slight twist on cookie dough hummus, but just as fast, easy, and delicious! I know, MORE HUMMUS! I'm really not trying to spam you with dessert hummus galore… chocolate hummus, cookie dough hummus, cake batter hummus, and now snickerdoodle hummus… But when you find a recipe your kid loves - AND IT'S MADE WITH BEANS - I'm ... Continue Reading
10 Ways to Regrow Food in Water
Hold the phone. I just found out you can regrow food in water without dirt. Could gardening get any better when you have two black thumbs? I think not. And my black thumbs aren't the only reason I've been hesitant to garden. It can be costly too, but ever since I found ways to water my garden for free, I'm all over it. Then my step-mom showed me how to regrow food in water - she had a couple ... Continue Reading
19 Easy Homemade Gift Ideas to Make at the Last Minute
This list of 19 easy, creative homemade gift ideas has something for all of your friends and family. The gift ideas include DIY projects, delicious treats and baked goods, handmade beauty products, kitchen tools, and more! Who doesn't love handmade gifts? Many of my favorite gifts I’ve received have been of the DIY type. I also love giving gifts that I've made or created. I'm sure many of you are the same ... Continue Reading
White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge
This 4-ingredient White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge recipe makes for a perfect winter treat! It is dairy-free, gluten-free, and tastes better than old fashioned fudge. Pair with my healthy brownies and crockpot hot cocoa for a great assortment of treats! I've got two words for you. Peppermint. Fudge. Do I really need to say more? Just in case there's a grinch or two out there, I've got a backup ... Continue Reading
Candy Alternatives for Halloween
Simple, practical tips for Halloween candy alternatives for kids! Ideas on healthy DIY non-candy treats, party favors, and no-sugar snacks to hand out, like homemade gummies and brownie bites. Plus helpful tips on how to limit candy for kids. When I was a kid, filling up a pillowcase with as much candy as possible was the goal on Halloween. Now that I have kids of my own, my goal is to limit Halloween ... Continue Reading
Feeding a Crowd on a Budget
Simple and practical tips for hosting company on a budget and ideas for feeding them well without going broke or sacrificing quality. One of the most common questions I get from my Grocery Budget Bootcamp students is, how do I budget for feeding a crowd? Whether it’s a holiday meal, company coming into town, or a family & friends dinner after church, I keep all our meals within our regular monthly ... Continue Reading
Homemade Pesto Hummus
This basil pesto hummus recipe is a Zoe's Kitchen copycat and is better than both Sabra and Costco! Make it easy from scratch (or just mix pesto and hummus) and serve over pasta or as a dip. Do you ever find a restaurant that you just LOVE, and you can’t help but want to make all the things you order there at home? When we did the Whole30, we searched EVERYWHERE for a restaurant that was Whole30 compliant ... Continue Reading
