The arrival of spring and summer means that those of us with gardens are about to have arms overflowing with fresh produce! And even if you don’t have your own garden, farmers’ markets and produce co-ops are another way to find inexpensive produce to feed your family. The problem comes when you have more than you can […]
What kid doesn’t love chicken nuggets? Mine aren’t picky at all and will eat pretty much whatever kind I find on sale at the store. There’s not much easier than popping a pan of dino nuggets in the oven. It’s actually not that tricky to make your own chicken nuggets and they are much higher […]
If you’re a regular reader of Southern Savers, then you’re probably the kind of person who likes to save money and is always on the lookout for a way to make extra money. I recently did a Facebook Live where I covered some of the best ways I’ve found to earn extra money, but wanted to […]
Every other week we get a produce basket from our local produce co-op. This is the only way I buy produce, but it does have a few surprises that will get thrown in—like every 3rd or 4th co-op we will come home with 20+ jalapeno peppers!?! That’s about 20 more than my mouth can handle, […]
Looking for some Staycation ideas this summer? I recently asked readers for some of their ideas, and I thought I would share! These are some great ideas that don’t take a bunch of money but are still filled with fun times for the whole family. Check out these Staycation suggestions. Let me know if you […]
Let me start by saying that I don’t freezer cook very often. I tried it years ago and found that we only ate about half what was in there and then eventually had to throw things away because we snubbed them for so long. Freezer cooking, which I consider freezing whole meals, is a great […]
Living in South Carolina, we’ve had many opportunities to visit Greenville, and it is a great spot for family fun and entertainment without having to spend a lot of money. The city has invested a lot of money into green spaces, and around the Greenville area there are other spots that will provide a great […]
Looking for a classic meatloaf for a yummy dinner? I love this meatloaf recipe because it’s simple and makes TWO meatloaves that you can stick in the freezer. It comes together so easily, and the payoff is completely worth it. The last time we had this, a few kids weren’t super excited, so I pulled […]
I’m all about working smarter, not harder. And making this freezer lasagna is one of those things that’s just as easy to double as it is to make one. If you make two at a time, then you can either put them both in the freezer or eat one for dinner tonight and save the […]
