My grandmother made corn muffins every week with the classic blue box of Jiffy cornbread mix. It’s actually super simple to make a homemade version that tastes just like the boxed mix! Tip: These muffins would also be good with some extra flavors stirred in the batter: corn kernels, diced jalapeno, chopped onion, etc. PrintHomemade […]
Groupon has a new Universal deal! Through April 9, get B2G2 days FREE with select tickets to the Universal Orlando Resort. That can score you as low as $64 per day! The Groupon must be used by April 30th, 2025. It is good for tickets using the Park-to-Park passes (visit 2-3 parks per day, depending […]
In the same way that many families like to do Advent and Christmas activities together as Christmas approaches, the spring brings a time when we can do the same thing with Lent, leading up to Easter. If you are looking for a way to focus on the true meaning of Easter, here is a solid […]
It’s great to aim to save more money, but we also need to have an idea of where our money is going. Join in as we dig into your budget and discuss ways to cut back in most categories. If you’ve got an area of your budget you can’t seem to get a handle on I’d […]
Every so often I like to give you ideas for ways to stock your freezer. This is not only budget friendly, because you can avoid eating out if you have options at home, but soup in general is a pretty cheap option. These five freezer soup recipes below also have a few unique flavors so […]
Did you grow up eating Hamburger Helper? It’s a nostalgic taste, but skip the box and try this delicious homemade version of beef stroganoff! This recipe uses ground beef, making for a quick and easy dinner. Use whatever pasta shape you like! PrintHomemade Hamburger Helper Beef Stroganoff Ingredients12 oz pasta (shape of your choice) 2 […]
I don’t think every dinner has to be a super fancy affair. There are many nights when our only side dish is some frozen vegetables or a big bowl of fresh fruit. If you’re in charge of meals at your house, then dinner is something you have to do daily, so you shouldn’t make it […]
Over the years I’ve posted tons of tips about planning for summer vacation, so this year instead of reinventing the wheel I’m going to summarize my best tips as well as share reader tips that were shared on a recent Facebook post. Some old posts you might want to check out are: 4 Frugal Planning […]
