This is a comfort food that is always on my cravings list. Make it at home with simple ingredients to satisfy that craving (and feed your family, too). I like this broccoli cheddar soup recipe because it’s not overly thick like you get in some restaurants. You can still taste the broccoli (which I love). […]
The year is more than halfway over, and I find this is a great time of year to look at my spending so far and see if I’m on track with where I had hoped to be. Maybe you set some goals at the beginning of the year–now is a great time to see if […]
When we have a large group over for dinner, I usually want to serve dessert, but if I’m already making all the other food, I want a simple dessert that feeds a crowd. We love to practice hospitality, but I don’t like feeling exhausted by the time everyone arrives and we sit down to eat. […]
A new month is upon us, and as summer progresses, different fruits and vegetables come into season. You’ll always get the best bang for your buck by buying what’s in season, so I’ll be sharing what to buy in July that should hopefully be on sale at your local grocery stores. Consider checking out some […]
Everyone knows that San Francisco is home of the Golden Gate Bridge, but there are so many more things to do in the city! Here are 25 FREE things to do in San Francisco. Top 25 Free Things to Do in San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge A nice stroll or bike ride across Golden Gate […]
Right now you’ll find watermelon on sale in every store! I’ve seen as low as $3.77 for seedless watermelon, so stock up and make some great treats. My crew is happy to eat it just as a good old fashion slice of fruit, but anytime you can get “fancy” and make watermelon into something else is a […]
Sometimes it’s hard to use a whole watermelon, even if you have a large family. Turn that extra summer fruit into some refreshing watermelon popsicles! Note: I used an IKEA popsicle mold, but you can use whatever mold you have or even paper cups with good, old-fashioned popsicle sticks. If you’re having trouble getting your […]
Can you believe the year is already halfway over? It feels like 2023 is flying by. But we’re all still here, and we all still need ideas for what to eat. I’m not trying to reinvent the wheel, but I do want to give you fresh inspiration each month if I can. So here’s this […]
Reading is one of my favorite hobbies because it is one of the most frugal hobbies there is! If you know how to utilize your local library or even just swap books with friends, then you can enjoy the pleasures of reading without spending a dime. It can also be an individual or group activity, […]
