What would you do with a cool extra $500 in your pocket? This little nest egg could jumpstart the vacation of a lifetime or come in handy during the holidays. In this guide to save $500 in 30 days, you’ll be able to fire-up your savings for whatever life throws your way. Ways to Save…
We just wrapped up Week Three of Pantry Challenge 2019. I’m sharing our meals, grocery trip and challenges. Pantry Challenge 2019 Week Three Recap Week Three was an uneventful end to our Pantry Challenge. We didn’t run out of food. The whining was minimal. And we saved more money. I couldn’t ask for more. As…
We just wrapped up Week Two of Pantry Challenge 2019! Despite a few challenges we ate all meals at home and saved a little money in the process. Pantry Challenge 2019 Week Two Recap We are halfway through Pantry Challenge 2019! Can I get a woo hoo?! Week Two presented us with a couple unexpected…
The first week of Pantry Challenge 2019 is done! It was a successful week in terms of using food we had on hand and not eating out. Pantry Challenge 2019 Week One Recap We made it through the first week of Pantry Challenge 2019 easily enough. Food is plentiful at the beginning of the challenge…
Easy Chicken Spaghetti – who says comfort food can’t be easy? A few shortcuts turn this much-loved recipe into an easy weeknight dinner for families. EASY CHICKEN SPAGHETTI Like many of you, I am always on the hunt for easy meals to feed my hungry family. Especially simple recipes I can prepare during the busy…
Got leftover party food? Don’t throw it away! Check out these tips for easy ways to repurpose your party leftovers. With all the entertaining this time of year, it’s no surprise your refrigerator is bursting at the seams with leftover food. So many parties, so much food. What does a smart Mama do to avoid…
Cousin Betty’s Best: Easy Overnight Breakfast Treat Casserole – break out of the breakfast casserole rut. A surprise ingredient separate this make-ahead overnight breakfast casserole from the pack. Cousin Betty’s Best: Easy Overnight Breakfast Treat Casserole My Cousin Betty was a wizard in the kitchen. The woman could make magic from crumbs. Truly. She came…
Looking for gifts for the Foodie in your life? The Affordable Gifts for Foodies list contains gift ideas that won’t break your budget – most are under $20! With only a few weekends left to shop before Christmas, many of us are scrambling for last minute gift ideas. Today I’ve compiled a list of fun, useful…
Batch cooking is your ticket to creating hot meals in 15-30 minutes. Today I’m showing you how to make Easy Meal Prep Chicken. Let’s get to it! Batch Cooking: How To Make Easy Meal Prep Chicken Sometimes I question whether or not I should share an idea or recipe. Not because I think you won’t like…
Cousin Betty’s Best Pistachio Pudding Recipe – you’ll love the combination of sweet and salty flavors in this retro sweet salad. COUSIN BETTY’S OLD FASHIONED PISTACHIO PUDDING I’m sharing a retro salad from the family recipe box today, courtesy of my Mom’s Cousin Betty. Cousin Betty was a phenomenal cook. Everything she made was off…
Are you planning a Cinco de Mayo party or a festive family dinner? I’ve gathered over 60 of the best Cinco de Mayo recipes to help you celebrate. Happy Cinco de Mayo! If you are planning a fiesta for friends & family, you have come to the right place today. I’ve compiled over 60 (yes,…
Join me for Pantry Challenge 2018! Let’s use what we have on hand and reap the benefit of a little extra money in our pockets. The first week of Pantry Challenge 2018 is done! With ample food on hand, my family didn’t even realize a Pantry Challenge was in progress. And that’s just fine with me! Week…