We seriously eat this every week and it’s almost never the same. That’s the good thing about this super simple succotash: use the basic ingredients or throw in whatever you have in the fridge. Add in sliced okra, cubed potatoes, frozen peas, chopped peppers or broccoli…pretty much every veggie is good in it. PrintSuper Simple […]
You may have learned this about me by now, but I’m a math nerd. It’s my father’s fault, he could whip out a calculator and figure out compound interest on anything in less than a minute (with a 4-function calculator!!). Now years later, I love the hunt of finding the top earning bank account or […]
When starting out with a garden for the first time it can be a little intimidating. Even if you’ve done all the reading in the world, it’s a little hard to understand until you get out in the yard and give it a try. One of the easiest ways to make it less intimidating is […]
I love making salads, but I’m not necessarily talking about salads that include greens! I enjoy trying to create flavorful combinations with a base of pasta or potatoes (although I’m not opposed to vegetables). Here are all of my favorite Southern Savers salads, whether you use them for a main dish or a side dish! […]
It’s almost time for May the Fourth! If you’re a Star Wars fan, you know all about this day! For those who aren’t Star Wars fans, one of the famous lines from the Star Wars universe is, “May the force be with you!” So on May 4, Star Wars fans have co-opted the date and […]
If you are newly married or are about to get married, talking about money may not seem very romantic. However, conflict about money is one of the biggest stressors in marriage, so getting on the same page at the beginning is a great foundation to set. Here are more than 20 financial questions for newlyweds […]
If you are a regular reader of Southern Savers, then you know that one of the best ways to save money is to plan ahead. We mostly talk about it in terms of food, but there are other ways to plan ahead that will save you money! One of my best tips for doing this […]
Last year we threw all the kids in the car and took the iconic family road trip to the Grand Canyon! I love to plan trips, and this one was by far a favorite trip to plan the more I dug into locations and things to do. As we get close to summer, I wanted to […]
Calling all potato lovers! This recipe for crispy smashed potatoes is a great side dish with crispy edges and buttery insides. The smashing part of this recipe makes for lots of nooks and crannies in the potatoes, which creates lots of places for extra crispiness. Note: Use baby yellow (or gold) potatoes for the best […]
