If you have kids, you’ve been there. It’s 4 p.m. and you’re starting to think about what you’re going to make for dinner, and then you hear the call from the other room… “Mom, can I have a snack?” Most parents feel the tension of wanting to feed hungry kids but also wanting to […]
This is not the most upscale pasta salad recipe, but whenever I serve it, it disappears. Maybe because it doesn’t contain any potentially undesirable ingredients (like vegetables!), it’s a kid favorite. It’s almost like the salad version of macaroni and cheese. Our macaroni salad recipe doesn’t have to be made with macaroni, of course, but I […]
How many times have you thought, “I need a quick, grabbable snack!” and you go to your kitchen to either not find anything or end up finding something that’s maybe not the healthiest option? These no-bake energy bites solve those problems! They are made with five pantry ingredients and have no refined sugars. They are […]
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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 […]
