Hopefully our Instant Pot for Beginners Guide got you excited about using your Instant Pot more! Besides “how does it work” the next most common question is if the Instant Pot can replace your slow cooker. While I don’t know if it will replace it, there are some simple ways to convert most slow cooker recipes to the […]
I discovered this recipe when I was trying to do Whole30 for a month, and while some of the things I tried during that month have faded away, this recipe has stayed on our family’s regular rotation. It’s not hard to see why—anything with bacon tends to be a big hit! While meat-heavy dishes may […]
I don’t think I’m alone when I say that I feel like the Instant Pot has taken over the Internet. It seems like all my favorite food bloggers are suddenly only posting recipes for the Instant Pot. I got one a few years ago but it sat in the corner collecting dust for quite a while […]
It’s wedding season, so today I want to share a frugal wedding story from reader Chelsey that includes some great budget wedding tips. We got engaged in November 2008 and got married in April 2009. I can honestly say that of all the things I’ve done since then, planning a wedding has to be one […]
Have you heard of Resurrection Eggs? They are kind of like to Easter what Advent calendars are to Christmas: a way of counting down the days by focusing on the real reason we celebrate the holiday. What I love about Resurrection Eggs is that they are perfect for children of all ages. Young children love the […]
We are always on the hunt for delicious desserts not only for us, but for church lunch. Recently, as we pondered what to bring, we realized that we had a small problem… we only only had 1 egg. Going through all our favorite dessert options, there aren’t a lot that only call for 1 egg. […]
Taking a few minutes to plan out your meals for the week with save a lot of money plus a lot of time! Skip all the extra trips to the grocery store for little things you need, and go in with a plan that will handle all the meals this week. I shared 8 tips […]
Choosing cheaper cuts of meat is one of the most basic ways to save money on groceries. A long time ago I began to buy boneless, skinless chicken thighs more than chicken breasts, mostly because the flavor is better, but thighs are also cheaper than breasts! If you buy chicken thighs that are bone-in and […]
