Birthday’s can add a lot of stress to a tight budget, and throwing birthday parties can really mess things up. There are some great frugal birthday party ideas to help you celebrate and hopefully keep you on budget! In the past week, I had a conversation with a friend whose daughter is about to turn […]
Star Wars fans! It’s almost Valentine’s Day and I’ve found some great DIY Star Wars Valentine’s ideas you and your kids can work on together! Tip: Print the printables on cardstock instead of regular computer paper: the crafts will be durable for little hands and last longer. Find more kids’ Valentine’s ideas by visiting my […]
One of our family’s favorite Saturday morning breakfasts is sausage gravy and biscuits. This is not a meal I ever remember eating until I got married, but he learned from his mom and grandmother how to make them, and I have to say, it’s become one of my favorite hot breakfast choices. If you don’t […]
Hands down the favorite in our family is Chick-fil-A. We could eat there every day and I’m pretty sure no one would complain. It’s also the easiest fast food restaurant to eat healthy at! With all the Chick-fil-A love we have… it can be one of the most expensive fast food places. There are tricks […]
As you ponder what streaming services to have, there comes a point where you realize that you can’t have all of them. The $10-$20 a month for each one starts to add up quickly! There are over 30 different streaming providers now. So let’s start with just one decision at a time and compare Amazon Prime vs. Netflix. […]
Red Beans and Rice is a comfort food and a favorite in our house! We cook this all in one pot and while we have the rice going in the rice cooker. This is a meal you can have on the table in less than 15 minutes. I don’t often freezer cook, but red beans and […]
Looking for an easy meal as this week gets started? Try out a family favorite recipe, our easy oven fajitas. I originally found a version from Budget Bytes’, but found a few areas we could cut to reduce costs and use our own seasoning blend that I keep mixed up for tacos and enchiladas. A few […]
