When the 10 years then and now pictures posts started a couple of months ago, I got to thinking about my last ten years and how much has changed. Ten years ago I was living in Utah with Andrew. Part of my family was in Georgia, and my mom was in California taking care of […]
Work at Home Balance While Caring for a Toddler
One of the issues I see a lot of in the work-at-home-mom world is the balance of time between working and taking care of your family, especially if you have young kids running around. I have a toddler. He’ll be three in about three weeks. I’m a service provider (graphic designer) for my main income. […]
Goulash and Its Many Variations…
According to Wikipedia… Hungarian goulash is a stew of meat and vegetables usually seasoned with paprika and other spices. Originating from medieval Hungary, goulash is a popular meal predominantly eaten in Central Europe but also in other parts of Europe. Its origin traces back to the 9th century to stews eaten by Hungarian shepherds. American […]
How to Meal Plan – Tips and Ideas
Whether you’re looking to save money or prepare meals quickly, you often see suggestions for planning your meals. If you’re unfamiliar with meal planning then this can be frustrating and confusing advice. Here are some tips on how to meal plan. #1 Use your supermarket ads – Take a look at the sale items for […]
Meal Planning Wednesday
My meal plan starts on Wednesday because the ads for my local grocery stores come out on Tuesday. Use what day works best for you. Wednesday: Instant Pot Mushroom Stroganoff, Pork Chops, Roasted Broccoli Thursday: Rice with Hamburger Gravy, Green Beans Friday: Pizza Saturday: Hot Dogs with Chili Beans Sunday: Spaghetti and Garlic Toast Monday: Leftovers Tuesday: Christmas Dinner Interested […]
Frugal Living Tip of the Month: Cooking Substitutes to Cut Grocery Expenses
Making It Work: These food substitutions can save you time and money. Switch out recipe ingredients with less expensive items and prevent extra trips to the store. Switch them out on a regular basis and save $50 or more per month. Try these cooking substitutes: 1. Easy substitutes for butter. I know, I know! Sometimes it’s […]
M&M Christmas Sprinkle Cookies
I needed a quick cookie recipe for a cookie exchange at our homeschool co-op tomorrow. We don’t really have a favorite Christmas cookie, and I don’t really have a lot of time or energy right now. After some searching, I combined a few ideas and came up with this. M&M Christmas Sprinkle Cookies Print […]
Frugal Living Tip of the Month: Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is an important holiday for many families because it provides a rare opportunity for family members and friends to gather for a feast. Unfortunately, because you’re likely to be feeding many people a several-course meal, Thanksgiving dinner can become expensive quickly! With a little bit of effort, you can cut down on costs and […]
Meal Planning Wednesday
My meal plan starts on Wednesday because the ads for my local grocery stores come out on Tuesday. Use what day works best for you. Wednesday: Angel Chicken in the Slow Cooker, served over rice, Green Beans Thursday: Pork Chops, Butter Noodles, Roasted Broccoli Friday: Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner with Our Homeschool Co-Op – I’m taking Slow Cooker Macaroni […]
Meal Planning Wednesday
My meal plan starts on Wednesday because the ads for my local grocery stores come out on Tuesday. Use what day works best for you. Wednesday: Meatloaf, Stuffing, Green Beans Thursday: Rice with Hamburger Gravy, Green Beans Friday: Philly Cheese Steak Sloppy Joes for Sandwich Day with Potato Wedges and Sliced Cucumbers Saturday: Hot Dogs with Chili Beans Sunday: Spaghetti […]
