A Dozen Meal Planning Myths Debunked   Meal planning doesn’t have to be hard. Together we learn what works for you, then do more of that. I’ll help you curate a collection of easy, affordable meals and side dishes. You’ll also learn how to efficiently …read more

What Are the Top Imported Items from Mexico and Canada and Why You Should Care As tariffs begin to impact the cost of goods from Mexico and Canada, it’s more important than ever to stay informed about which items are most likely to rise in …read more

How tariffs could affect your bottom line as of January 27, 2025 Here is my take on Tariffs Imports and the Ongoing Impact of Trump-Era Policies. In recent months, the economic landscape has been shaped by a mix of ongoing tariff battles, shifting trade policies, …read more

The Science is Clear: Why Meal Prep is Essential for Your Health and Well-being In a world filled with fast food joints on every corner and hectic schedules pulling us in every direction, it’s easy to let meal prep fall by the wayside. But here’s …read more

How Tariffs on Foreign Goods May Impact Your Grocery Budget When it comes to grocery shopping, most of us have a list of staples we can’t live without. From coffee to olive oil, these pantry essentials make their way into our carts week after week. …read more

The Case of the Amazing Shrinking Cake Mixes: The Sneaky Problem and the Sweet Solution Have you noticed something off about cake mix boxes lately? No, it’s not your imagination—they’ve been shrinking! Leading to The Incredible Shrinking Cake Mixes Not too long ago, a standard …read more

  Join the Staycation Fixation! It’s that time of year. Summer’s right around the corner this means it’s time to plan the annual vacation. While some families may spend thousands of dollars on their getaway, an increasingly popular trend is choosing a stay-at-home vacation or …read more

  How to Break the Restaurant Habit and Save Money We gotta eat! That’s a fact. But how we handle this expense can make the difference between money in the bank or drowning in debt. If you find yourself spending too much money at restaurants, …read more

      Make your own DIY almond butter Nut and seed butters are getting lots of love from nutritionists touting their nutritional value. When eaten as part of a healthy diet, you’ll benefit from cholesterol lowering monounsaturated and polyunsaturated (good) fats, omega-3 fatty acids, …read more

  The Holiday Season is fast approaching and with it comes all the gift giving, the parties, travel hither and yon, decorating the inside and out of your house, and other assorted hoopla just waiting to derail your finances.    As tempting as may be …read more

  A Cheat Sheet for Stretching 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 …read more

  I was buying produce last week trying to decide between buying organic tomatoes and paying the mortgage. It made me wonder, are we wasting money buying organic?   Food is expensive. Period.  But buying organic food is astronomically expensive.   If you can afford …read more