We’re back for our monthly stock the freezer post! I’ve done a snacks post before, but consider this snacks part 2. I don’t think you can ever have enough snacks in the freezer, especially if you want to have something to offer your kids other than junk food. A good snack in my mind is […]
I’m not above buying already made breads from the store, but over the years I’ve come to find some staples that I really prefer to make at home. Here are all of our favorite carb filled recipes for breads, biscuits and dough. Don’t let the idea of cooking from scratch overwhelm you, these are all […]
Have kids in school? Those kids are going to be hungry after they get home! These homemade bagel bites are just like the ones you’d find in your grocery freezer section except better. You can use fresher ingredients and make your pizzas just how you like them (and you can always find B1G1 sales on […]
Our family loves desserts, and with a large family, I love simple desserts! We also, of course, love to find frugal ways to make all kinds of different foods, and over the years I’ve come up with many delicious dessert recipes that are also very simple to make. Some of them are healthier than others, […]
Did you know that August is National Sandwich Month? We love sandwiches at our house, so we eat them all year round, but if you’re looking for a good excuse to try a new kind of sandwich, I’ve rounded up 20 sandwich ideas. Eat one every day for the rest of the month if you […]
This homemade hummus recipe is super simple to make: throw everything into a blender and blend it up until smooth! Note about one of the ingredients: Tahini is a paste made of ground sesame seeds. You can find it in most grocery stores (I find mine in the international aisle, but you could also look […]
If you’ve got bananas and chocolate, you can make this yummy treat! You may have seen a product in the grocery store called Banana Dippers: they’re essentially sliced bananas dipped in chocolate. You can make them yourself for a lot cheaper. This would be a great treat for your kids to help with, too. The […]
It’s hard to believe summer is almost over, but back to school season is upon us. For us, that means being on the go some days and also needing easy breakfast and lunch options so we can be more efficient. Whether you home school or your kids leave home for school (or a combination of […]
