Fight Rising Food Costs By Making it Yourself

When I was 16 I would often grocery shop with my mom. I remember her saying that if she averaged about 1 bag of groceries for each $10 spent, she felt like she did a good job managing costs. Nearly 3 decades later, I still think about that when I am checking out at the grocery store. As you probably already know, it would be a rare event to average $10 per bag with today's prices (my mom even agrees). I recently wrote about having coupon fatigue and how I have noticed our grocery prices … [Read more...]

25 Amazing No-Bake Dessert Recipes

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When the weather is hot and you want a sweet treat, it's nice to have some no-bake dessert ideas. And while healthy treats to help you keep cool are best, sometimes you just want something a little more, well, decadent. Check out this collection of 25 amazing no-bake dessert recipes that are perfect for hot evenings, busy days and potluck gatherings! … [Read more...]

Make Your Own Seasoning Mixes and Save Big

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I truly love the simplicity that comes from making things for myself. Once you have basic ingredients on hand, you can create a lot of similar items. Just like my homemade cleaner recipes, these three seasoning mixes use common ingredients and some are used in more than one of the recipes. … [Read more...]

Easy Crunchy Baked Chicken

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My favorite meals are the ones that are tasty AND easy, and this super easy crunchy baked chicken recipe fits the bill. The recipe is one that my mom shared with me years ago when I was a newlywed. I'm not sure where she got it, but it's a family favorite of ours to this day. … [Read more...]

Super Simple Fruit Salad

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My husband's Grandma asked me to bring fruit to the family Easter gathering. She wasn't specific, and not being a really enthusiastic fruit eater, I was a bit stumped on what to bring. So I did what any modern day woman would do. I looked around on Pinterest. Several hours later, I found a great recipe for a super simple fruit salad. … [Read more...]

Easy Homemade Banana Bread Recipe

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One of my family's favorite treats for breakfast or a snack is homemade banana bread. My mom has used this easy homemade banana bread recipe for years, and now we have another generation of kiddos who ask for it often. … [Read more...]

Valentine Meal Ideas for Families

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When it comes to Valentine's Day, most people have visions of couples eating a candlelight dinner in a fancy restaurant. But for a lot of us, that vision disappears when kids enter the picture. It's hard to think about spending a week's grocery budget (or more!) on a night out when you've got little ones around. That's why we've put together these Valentine meal ideas for families. We've pulled together some great meal and dessert recipes for you to share with all of your loved ones and … [Read more...]