Football season comes to mind when I’m thinking about good, cheap party food. It doesn’t matter what the reason for hosting a good party is; we all need some ideas at times for fun food that won’t cost a fortune. This list is also fun to pull from when you want to have a fun …
Who says healthy snacking has to be expensive? Oh yeah, our kids! My kids would snack all day long and be content. Some days I wonder if I need to make dinner at all?! So instead of reaching for the convenient and usually overpriced snack packs from the store, I’m sharing some of my favorite …
Mornings can be hectic, especially when preparing the kids for school. But breakfast doesn’t have to be a stressful affair. With some planning and creativity, you can whip up quick, cheap, and healthy make-ahead breakfasts that will fuel your children for a productive day ahead. In this blog post, we’ll explore some delicious recipes that …
School’s starting back up again, and the summer days of skipping lunch because you didn’t bother to pack one are now firmly in the past. But let’s face it: packing lunches for your kids can drag on time and resources. When life gets busy, healthy eating often takes a backseat. Thankfully, with some planning and …
Summer is one of the most chaotic times for meal planning. It’s the only few months I really loosen up on meal planning because there is usually so much going on. We are only a few weeks into summer break around here, and I’ve decided I have got to get back to meal planning this …
The one area you can always cut back on is your groceries! I know it may seem impossible right now with the increase in grocery prices and everything else, but I’ve been able to do it for years, and I’m hoping to inspire you to stick to your meal plan this week by creating a …
Gone are the days of buying convenient pre-packaged snacks and letting your kids eat them on the weekends. With the recent trend of grocery prices, I know I’m not the only one saying packaged snacks are for school only! It feels silly, I know, but for now, convenient snacks are for on the go; the …
Crocktober- one of my favorite times of the year. I love the start of every season here in Upstate New York, but fall is one of my favorites. Even though the summers seem to go faster year after year, I look forward to the slow-down and new schedule that fall brings to our home. If …
Flashfood is an app to save on groceries, but not like you’ve probably been using. It’s nothing like the popular apps Ibotta, Fetch or Shopkick. Flashfood has nothing to do with coupons. It sells food nearing its expiration date at a discounted rate, often up to 50% off. This helps reduce food waste while allowing …
It’s been a wild ride with grocery prices lately. I’ve been wondering how realistic it is to keep to my $65- $100 a week budget. I’ve had to let go of what is realistic and adjust my food budget accordingly. If you are struggling with rising food prices, know that there are STILL deals to …