With a house full of kids, it seems like someone is always eating. I can get granola bars pretty cheap with coupons, but they don’t seem to fill my kids up and there are only 8-10 in a box. I greatly prefer making my own from scratch. These no bake energy granola bars come together […]
If you’re craving pasta (and an easy meal), try this sausage alfredo pasta! It’s not hard to prepare and it tastes like a restaurant made it. PrintSausage Alfredo Pasta Ingredientsalfredo sauce (use my recipe for homemade alfredo) 1 package rotini pasta, cooked according to package directions 1 12-14 oz smoked sausage link, cut into 1/2″ […]
We’ve got a few days until Valentine’s Day, so it’s time for the kids to work on some DIY Valentines! These would be great to send with your kiddos to school for their friends. Most of these are candy and perishable food free and are perfect if you need to send them to school early. Here’s a […]
I don’t think every dinner has to be a super fancy affair. There are many nights when our only side dish is some frozen vegetables or a big bowl of fresh fruit. If you’re in charge of meals at your house, then dinner is something you have to do daily, so you shouldn’t make it […]
If you are new to Southern Savers, you may not realize that over the years I’ve done a number of posts on organic living (some written by others and some by me). While times have changed, what hasn’t changed is that many people are still very aware of what they’re eating, drinking, and using in […]
My kids have always loved LEGO, and these days there are so many cool kits available for movies and games. However, those kits can be expensive, and if you’re anything like us, you have a ton of unused LEGO bricks in a big box somewhere. There are tons of ideas for making things with LEGO […]
I don’t think I know a kid who doesn’t love to make glittery, love-filled Valentine cards. It’s a fun way for them to show the people around them that they care and get to be creative at the same time. Here are some great ideas to get their hands busy and help them spread some love […]
Have you ever had the chicken & rice soup at your local Mexican restaurant? It’s flavorful, light, and filling. I wanted to try to recreate it at home and it turned out so well! Note: I cook my rice separately, add scoops of it to bowls, and pour the soup over it. You could cook […]
Valentine’s Day is just a few days away! If you are still searching for that perfect gift that won’t break the bank, then check out my $20 and under gift ideas below. Whether your valentine loves coffee, journaling or flowers there is something for everyone! 1. Whole Foods Dozen Roses If you love to give […]
