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Meal Plan for easier meal times, healthier eating and spending time with the family. Another busy week is upon us as we come to the final weeks of a school year. Our daughter qualified...
This dessert was served on Mother's Day and I've made it again for the week. Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 3/4 cup flour 2 eggs, large 2 tbsps lemon zest 2...
Meal Plan I meal plan at the beginning of each week. For me, it’s Sunday mornings (yes, even on Mother's Day) when the house is quiet and everyone’s still sleeping. Even though I meal plan...
This week, it's time for me to replenish my pantry with some pre-made mixes for breakfast and for dinner. Today, I'm starting with re-vamping my Homemade Oatmeal Packets. After doing a little bit of...
With as busy as we've been for the past two weeks, getting our online and local thrift & consignment business running it's so helpful to have meal plans that are flexible and easy. This week,...
Remember when I shared with you that you could cook a few different meals from roasting a chicken in the crock pot? The first night you could serve your family a more healthy version...
Dollar Stretcher Family Meals sounds unrealistic to some, but if you are looking to cut costs on your grocery bill or simply just can't afford to spend the money, these types of meals come in quite...
I think I've mentioned a few times our schedule at home has been pretty busy. The re-start up of our Thrift & Consignment Store has kept us quite busy over the past few weeks and come...
When I started thinking about this week's menu, I had one thought on my mind...Cooking Meals On Less Money. I've always tried making our meals for less and for the most part, I think I do...
Happy Friday everyone! Ok...so I missed last Friday and didn't post a Friday Favorite. Oops. We were so busy getting the nooks and crannies taking care of for our online consignment and...
This delicious chowder is on our weekly family menu. It can be put together in a matter of minutes and on the table in 30 minutes. It's comforting and delicious! Loaded Potato, Broccoli and Corn...
When I originally jotted down my title for this frugal living tip post, I labeled it "Throw Away Your Paper Towels!" But since then, I realize that paper towels can still be quite useful...
Happy Monday! Here we are again with another week of organized meal planning! It's amazing, April is here! Spring is in full bloom around here and the blossoms on the trees are in full...
We are a house divided when it comes to chocolate. Our younger son and I are very picky about the chocolate that we like. Everyone else loves any type of chocolate. Funny as that may sound,...
I've tweaked my recipe for Spaghetti Sauce numerous times adding a little bit of this or that and I find just the simple ingredients of garlic, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, seasonings and...
So tonight, we're having Fried Rice with Chicken and Homemade Sweet & Sour Sauce. When you have an abundance of rice, fried rice is a good choice if you're looking for a different twist on...
Well this week, I'm feeling more inspired to make a majority of our meals from scratch and continue the frugal family lifestyle we've been living. It's really been fun coming up with new...
A lot of the recipes I been making lately have called for a can of cream of chicken soup, mushroom soup or celery soup. But, I've noticed lately that those soups are pretty expensive in the...
Last night, we had one of those nights where we decided to go with a back up menu plan for dinner. I just wasn't feeling the potato casserole that I had planned. Last night just felt like a...
Rice-a-Roni has been a boxed pantry item for as long as I can remember. It's a very quick and convenient side dish for many family meals. Adding a main ingredient like chicken, beef or pork...
I made these breakfast muffins yesterday because I was looking for a quick breakfast for the hubby and I while I while we were getting tasks done around the house. They are made with scrambled eggs...
Happy Monday friends! Hope you enjoyed your weekend and St. Patty's Day! This month is just zipping by. I'm keeping the weekly menu pretty simple this week, using what's left in the freezer to...
Today, I'm not making the traditional St. Patrick's Day Corned Beef and Cabbage for dinner we would normally have. We're still frugally cooking from our freezer and pantry for the next few days. For...
These crispy Ranch chicken tenders are baked instead of fried, but they're just as tasty! Chicken strips are simply a crowd pleaser and no matter how often I make them, the family gobbles them...
Having a night with the family night doesn't have to cost you an arm and a leg. Gathering in the living room for a movie or around the kitchen table for a board game is a great way to spend time with...
Happy Monday! This past weekend was so beautiful and a great way to start off Spring. The daffodils are already in full bloom around the property and the birds are singing and chirping away. I took...
Happy Monday Friends! How was your weekend? It was beautiful here, listening to the birds sing and chatter back and forth. I heard rain in the forecast by mid week, which will be good for...
I don't know about you, but I love shopping at thrift stores. You just never know what treasures you might find. Even on the days when I don't find something, I just amazed by the huge range of...
Happy Friday! Can you actually believe it's March already? And spring is just around the corner! Yay! That means beautiful Spring flowers and we can get a much earlier start on our garden. I realize...
I can truly never go wrong when it comes to pasta around our house. Lazy Weeknight Lasagna is always a favorite. One recipe that we love is this red sauce. It's simple to make and delicious. I don't...
So many families have a goal to eat better foods and live a healthier lifestyle in 2013. Is your family one of them? If so, have you started moving toward this goal yet? Just because it's the end...
I can't remember the last time we ordered our favorite take-out chicken dishes from a Chinese restaurant. Going out to eat never really seems to cross our minds. We've become so adapted to the life...
Happy Monday my friends! When I shared our family's weekly meal plan last week, I mentioned that our family is going through some lifestyle changes and cutting down our costs to live more frugal. For...
How does your family define a successful dinner? I'm sure some families would comment any one of these three things: Every member of the family is accounted for and seated at the dinner...
When I'm blessed with an abundance of produce, I'm always looking to make something really good. Yesterday, I mentioned on my Facebook page I was testing a Creamy Cauliflower and Vegetable soup to...
One of the easiest recipes I make from scratch is chicken stock. Every time we have a whole chicken for dinner, I save the bones, skin, and strain the drippings for a wonderful flavorful broth or...
This year, as our family decides to live more frugal, we decided on kicking it up a notch in our composting. We're looking forward to a bigger and better family garden this year and that's going to...
Happy Monday my friends! Did you enjoy your weekend? It was beautiful up here in the sierra foothills. After the cold bit of weather we were having, the sun feels very good. When I woke up this...
So far my grocery budget has worked well. I haven't had to run to the grocery store for anything yet but I noticed we were running low on milk. When we had our second fridge/freezer in the garage, I...
I've been a full-time working mom since my oldest (turning 21 in August) was born. I worked up until two weeks before he was born then went back to work when he was just 6 weeks old. Not because I...
When I wrote my first e-cookbook back in 2010, I had absolutely no idea how much fun and easy it would be to share some of my family's comforting foods that are our family's favorites. I feel...
I no longer use those harsh chemicals to clean my home. I've become quite the green living guru when it comes to the cleaning products I now use in my household. First, I started making my own...
One of my favorites childhood memories of Sunday Supper was sitting around the huge family table and having Roast, potatoes, carrots and gravy. It was such a comforting meal, our family had it often...
When brainstorming family recipes for my new cookbook in the works, I wanted recipes that were frugal, simple and easy to put together on a busy weeknight. This recipe is one of them...Tater Tot...
Our family is living more frugal these days and we're starting off with a monthly grocery budget and sticking to it. A Monthly Grocery Budget On Saturday, I had the opportunity to do a little bit...
In previous posts, I mentioned that our family will be living more frugally these days. Not only do I make my own breads, butter and jams but I've tried my hand at making laundry soap from...
Beans are a great asset to the frugal kitchen. Keep several pounds on hand for a cheap protein and a delicious frugal family meal. I always have a variety of dried beans on hand to cook with in...
It's been a long time since I truly sat down to watch a football game. Since High School in fact. I was a die hard Raider fan. I know, I know but I've always liked them. My husband doesn't usually...
Recent events in my family's life have made us change the way we think about spending money each month. So instead of panic, we've decided to discipline ourselves to become better at being frugal...
