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Save Big on Groceries: 12 Money-Saving Tips

Save Big on Groceries: 12 Money-Saving Tips

Prices are going through the roof and the struggle to keep food on the table is real! Every penny we can save on food costs makes a difference. If you’re looking for the best cheap shopping tips, here are 12 strategies you need to start …read more

Spaghetti Squash – The Pasta Proxy from Produce

Spaghetti Squash – The Pasta Proxy from Produce

  Whether you’re trying to lose weight, eat more veggies, lower your carbohydrates, go paleo or gluten free; say hello to my little friend – spaghetti squash.    In short, this squash cooks into long tender strands like, well . . . spaghetti. I’m not …read more

Dating On A Dime

Dating On A Dime

    Do you think it’s hard to plan an impressive a date on a limited budget? Well, think again!   After all, creativity and thoughtfulness can’t be bought at any price.   These ideas can be used whether you’re dating someone new or the …read more

Five Easy Ways to Minimize Food Waste

Five Easy Ways to Minimize Food Waste

  It’s happening right now in refrigerators across America:  Lifeless lettuce, moldy muffins, squishy squash and festering fruit – all headed toward the trash.  I hate wasting food and I’m guessing you do, too!   Statistics show the typical American family wastes 25% of the …read more

Budget Shepherd’s Pie

Budget Shepherd’s Pie

  This is how we’re dishing up comfort for under $2 a serving   Growing up as I did, with a very British mother, shepherd’s pie was regular fare at our dinner table.    But most memorably, it became a tradition that Mom would make …read more

A Cheat Sheet for S-t-r-e-t-c-h-i-n-g Meat

A Cheat Sheet for S-t-r-e-t-c-h-i-n-g Meat

AKA – How to serve less meat to your “meat and potatoes” family. It’s a fact – the cost of meat is skyrocketing and the frustrating question everyone is asking is –  “How can I possibly save money on meat while keeping my meat and …read more

Two Ingredient Ice Cream

Two Ingredient Ice Cream

      DIY premium ice cream at half the price.    Never have only two ingredients made so many people so happy. This is premium ice cream at half the cost of name brands.   So easy to make – no ice cream maker …read more

Trade Secret from Professional Party Planners – How to Make Amazing Boxed Wine Sangria

Trade Secret from Professional Party Planners – How to Make Amazing Boxed Wine Sangria

  Summer weekends were made for gathering friends in a shady spot where the breeze is warm and the drinks are cold. To throw a spirited little party that won’t break the bank we’ll enlist the help of our frugal little friend – boxed wine.  …read more

The Best Un-fried Chicken

The Best Un-fried Chicken

    Let’s compare, shall we?   Fried chicken – makes a splattery mess, you have to constantly adjust the oil temperature, and you have to stand there while you fry a few pieces at a time then keep the first pieces warm while you …read more

Taking stock of stocking up

Taking stock of stocking up

  Whenever we read about frugality, we find a lot about what “not” to buy. Well, I’m going to tell you what you should buy.   This is what to stock up on when it goes on sale. If you can budget even just a …read more