Did you know that January 23 is National Pie Day? I don’t know who comes up with these holidays, but I don’t need an excuse to have some pie! One amazing thing about pies is that they can be either sweet or savory. You might have first thought of things like pumpkin pie and apple […]
I’m not sure if I’m ever going back to another tomato soup recipe again! This is so good, has simple ingredients, and is perfect for grilled cheese dunking. What makes it so good is the soup base you make by roasting tomatoes and red peppers, bringing out their natural sweetness. PrintRoasted Red Pepper & Tomato […]
Valentine’s Day may make you think of doing something romantic, but it can also be a fun day to celebrate with your kids. Whether you do it for a morning snack, “afternoon tea,” or an after-dinner dessert, I found 30 simple Valentine’s treats to make with your kids. When considering what to put on this […]
One of the biggest tips for saving on clothing is to never buy it new! We love thrift shopping and through the years have made it a fun hobby as well as a frugal lifestyle. Here are 29 tips to help you save more and have fun shopping thrift stores. 29 Thrift Store Shopping Tips Before […]
Welcome to our monthly post on how to stock your freezer! I have found over the years that I do not enjoy doing a huge cooking day where I make and freeze 20 casseroles. Instead, I like doing smaller batches using one main protein or ingredient and doing that slightly more often. Last month I […]
Skipping lunch isn’t a great idea if you want to avoid the afternoon slump, but if you’re already thinking about breakfast and dinner, sometimes lunch doesn’t seem that important. Or maybe you’re a stay-at-home parent who finds themselves just eating scraps off the kids’ plates… A simple way to remedy this situation is to plan […]
Sometimes you can look at your spending month after month and feel like you’re always coming up a little bit short. In some situations, it might be more of an income problem—maybe you need to think about a part-time job to get through a season. But in more cases than you might expect, cutting spending […]
Take your brownie box mix to a new level with this recipe for peanut butter brownies! It’s really easy and great for anyone who loves the peanut butter-chocolate combination. Make the brownies according to the box directions, then simply swirl in a peanut butter and powdered sugar mixture before baking. PrintPeanut Butter Brownies Recipe Ingredients1 […]
The new year is a great time to plan some ways to stretch yourself and expand your mind. Whether you’re an avid reader or someone who just wants to read more, these 2023 reading challenges will give you lots of ideas as to how to expand what you read and challenge yourself to read more! […]
