Do you buy convenience items to save time? To save money? Or just because you never learned to cook from scratch? The real question is, does it really make a difference in your budget? By couponing, you can can often find killer deals on pricy convenience items, but would you still be better off making […]
These days, pretty much everybody has a smartphone. And while some of us may feel the need to use them less, there are some ways you may not be using your smartphone that could be earning you some extra cash. Using this apps is not going to replace a part-time job or pay for all […]
I love any recipe that is versatile. This quick and easy quiche recipe is a great example of a versatile recipe: You can eat it at any meal, you can add whatever veggies you have on hand, and it makes TWO! Either invite people over and eat them both, or freeze one after it cools, […]
I love cookies that are slightly crisp on the outside, but are super chewy on the inside. These peanut butter cookies fit the bill and are easy to make. PrintThin & Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies Ingredients3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 brown sugar, packed 1 […]
It truly seems like there’s an app for everything, doesn’t it? If you can think of it, there’s probably an app for it. That includes all the places where you regularly shop, like grocery stores and drugstores. But some are better than others, and wading through all of them can feel overwhelming. I’ve tried out […]
Baton Rouge is the hometown of Louisiana State University, and I love visiting university towns because there are always so many great opportunities for fun things to do. The best thing is, many of them are free! I’ve researched all the options and come up with the top 25 free things to do in Baton […]
I’d call this a frugal recipe because it uses pantry ingredients and the two cheapest fresh herbs at the grocery store: parsley and cilantro! This chimichurri is easy, but super, super flavorful. Use it on grilled steak, but it would also be good on chicken, pork, or toss a few tablespoons in with potato salad. […]