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 …
When my girls were toddlers, I never wanted to have an empty fridge. I never wanted to tell my kids that they couldn’t have something because I couldn’t afford to buy them anymore. I also wanted my girls to understand that you can’t constantly eat when you are bored, either. It’s a fine line and …
I didn’t feel like couponing this week and needed to grab a few pantry items. I go between Aldi, Tops, and BJ’s when grocery shopping. I do manage to squeeze Costco and Sam’s in because they can have some fantastic deals as well- but I shop there primarily for work. I’ve been doing super cheap …
Are your kids at the age where they open up the fridge and stare? Then, sigh, turn around, and say, ” We have nothing to eat.” Even though you give them at least five different options, those aren’t good enough? Yeah, I’m right there with you. So I decided to list simple, healthy snack ideas …
I’m always looking for ways to save money, especially when shopping for my family. One way to save money is by cooking at home instead of eating out. However, busy parents sometimes don’t have the time to cook complicated meals. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of 20 easy recipes anyone can make, even on …
Tomato sauce is the perfect comfort food. It’s rich, hearty, and can be made with many ingredients to suit the season or your taste buds. Making tomato sauce without peeling the tomatoes is a great way to save time in the kitchen – chop them up and get cooking! Here is how to start canning …
Happy almost fall! My girls are back in school, and I finally feel like I’m getting back into a routine. The summer went so fast, and the last two weeks of summer, I relaxed from my blogging duties, but I’m back and ready to bring more tips and tricks to help you live your best …