With Back to School time here or just around the corner, it is the perfect time to talk lunch boxes. Whether your child packs a lunch daily or just once
Guest Post: Tips on Meal Planning
Katie is a stay-at-home mama of one little munchkin and a part-time nursing student. Just 2 semesters to go, and did we mention it’s free?! She’s been blogging since 2005,
Food Storage Friday!
Have you wondered how long things store? Have you wanted to get an organized storage of your food so you are ready if someone lost their job or if a
Weekday Lunch Savings
If you are working full time, one of your regular expenses is dining. Fast food, lunches out with coworkers, grabbing a soda at the vending machine—it all adds up quickly.
Tuesday Treat
We have a treat for you for today! The many, amazing deals at Meijer this week include most of the ingredients for a family favorite dessert. It is perfect for
Homemade Cleaners & More
One of the simplest ways to save money is to do things for yourself. From DIY home improvement to frozen dinners to clothing projects, homemade is inexpensive and often better.
Menu Planning: Creative Solutions
Image by jen_maiser via Flickr Planning a menu, as previously learned, is very helpful in cutting your family’s budget. You can make the process as simple or as complex as
Menu Planning: Meal Rotations
Image by jen_maiser via Flickr Part 3 of the menu planning series continues with meal rotations. The idea is that you plan your menu only once per season and rotate
Menu Planning: Calendar Cooking
Image by jen_maiser via Flickr Last week, Heather shared menu planning basics. We will continue the series each week with some creative ideas to get you started. Your weekly calendar
Menu Planning: Basics
Image by jen_maiser via Flickr Planning ahead is the basis of most cost savings. It is never more true than dinner time. When we don’t have a plan, dinner becomes