These 3-ingredient yogurt popsicles are super fun and easy to make! Mix and match any combination of fruit, yogurt, and sweetener for a healthy, simple, and perfect summertime treat. I don’t know about you, but I love finding a great clearance deal at the grocery store. Recently I found LOTS of yogurt and Greek Yogurt marked down, and I stocked up. Usually, I make my own yogurt but I couldn’t resist! When ... Continue Reading
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Chickpea Cookie Dough Hummus
My kids cannot get enough of this Chickpea Cookie Dough Hummus. It’s so easy to make, and perfect for snacks, lunch, and even dessert! Made with chickpeas, cashews, oats, and maple syrup, this edible cookie dough recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and dairy free! Someone pinch me, I think I’m having another dream. Just like the one I had when my kids were eating Chocolate Hummus. It’s the dream when the kids ... Continue Reading
Almond Crusted Chicken
Inspired by Whole30 cashew crusted chicken, this almond crusted chicken is full of fantastic flavor. A naturally gluten-free breaded chicken recipe, it’s also paleo, Whole30, and low carb. Use chicken breasts, tenders, cutlets, thighs, or pork chops! No sauce is needed, this chicken is a favorite among the kids too! You can also serve it with Non-Dairy Ranch or Homemade BBQ Sauce! I laughed when my husband ... Continue Reading
How to Soak and Cook Dried Beans from Scratch
Learn how to cook beans from scratch at home. This super simple step-by-step tutorial will give you creamy, delicious beans every time at a fraction of the cost of canned beans. Plus 7 bonus methods for de-gassing beans too! Cooking from scratch is one of the best ways to reduce grocery spending. And pound for pound, beans are one of the most affordable staples you can keep in your pantry. However, not ... Continue Reading
Instant Pot Steamed Vegetables
Instant Pot steamed vegetables are the EASIEST side dish for dinner! Just add your veggies and hit go! See how easy it is to make Instant Pot broccoli, or other vegetables like carrots and/or cauliflower. I’ve included tips if you don’t have a steamer basket! I think the perfect dinner might be one where I hit “go” on the Instant Pot, walk away for the day, and come back to dinner being done. Doesn’t ... Continue Reading
5 Minute Chocolate Hummus
Make this yummy chocolate hummus in less than 5 minutes with pantry staples. This easy, healthy dessert hummus tastes like brownie batter – you’ll want to eat it right off the spoon! For the longest time, I wished my family would eat beans. Then I experimented with stretching ground beef using lentils and making Black Bean Brownies and White Bean Blondies, and the results were delicious! I realized ... Continue Reading
The Best Things to Buy at Costco
This list of the best things to buy at Costco is gold! Meats, frozen foods, fresh veggies, and staple items – Costco is a GREAT place to save money on healthy food! Costco is practically a household name. It’s the go-to place for families with kids who eat all the snacks! Or shoppers who want to find the lowest prices on bulk items. I started shopping at Costco when I quit using coupons. I wanted to ... Continue Reading
DIY After Sun Spray
My all-natural after sun spray not only soothes and restores your skin, but it’s also super easy and quick to make. With only four ingredients and two minutes to mix up, this little gem is my best sunburn treatment. Most people think sunny days mean suntans, but when you have fair skin like me, sunny days mean sunburns. I protect my skin with homemade sunscreen when I’m out for extended periods under the ... Continue Reading
How to Freeze Yogurt
Can you freeze yogurt? Absolutely! Whether it’s Greek yogurt, plain yogurt, or yogurt cups, here are 5 methods for freezing yogurt, plus how to thaw and use yogurt after freezing. One of the best ways to save on groceries is to keep track of grocery prices in your area. When something hits its “rock bottom price,” buy extras. This concept works great for pantry staples and frozen foods, but what about ... Continue Reading
Leftover Pork Roast Recipes: 7 Delicious Meals From One Roast!
Seven tasty meals from one pork loin? Stretching your meat for several meals is a great way to stick to your budget and feed your family real food! Plus a list of leftover pork roast recipes! Don’t forget to try maple-glazed pork chops and hemp and herb-crusted pork chops. I don’t know about you, but for me, the less cooking and grocery shopping I have to do for a busy week, the better. Especially with our ... Continue Reading