Menu Plan

Many of us are interested in saving money on groceries. This is especially important as food prices inflation becomes increasingly problematic. Drought has struck across the country, causing problems with harvest yields, and resulting in higher prices. If you’re like me, though, the thought of clipping coupons isn’t one that is very attractive. I know … Read more3 Ways to Lower Your Food Budget without Using Coupons

A few years ago, this was an almost daily conversation in my home: My husband (sometime around 5 pm): “What should we have for dinner?” Me: “I don’t know. I haven’t really thought about it.” My husband: “What do we have?” Me: “I don’t know. Let me check.” What followed was a rummage through the … Read moreHow Meal Planning Can Save You Money

One of the best ways to save money on food is to plan your meals. A meal plan can help you avoid the last-minute rush to get takeout, resulting in meals that are fairly inexpensive, and healthier. Plus, when you have a meal plan, you are more likely to shop according to your list, ensuring … Read more5 Reasons Why I Love My Slow Cooker

In your day-to-day cooking, you are likely throwing away valuable flavor and nutrients every day without even realizing it. You cut an apple, peel an onion, and cut the hard skin off of a squash before baking or boiling it, or scrubbed the brown bits out of a roasting pan. If you’re frugal, you’re composting … Read moreStocking Up the Freezer For Virtually Nothing

I’ve been consciously avoiding the news all summer, as I was on news overload at the beginning of June. But this week I read my local online newspaper for the first time in weeks, and I saw an article that made me sad. With the unemployment rate in our county hovering around 12% (and around … Read moreDon’t Let the Kids Starve: Food Programs to Help Families

Can you believe Thanksgiving is two days away? Neither can I! This year has just flown by. My mom always used to tell me that time seems to move faster as you get older. I guess she was right! Since many of you will be dealing with Thanksgiving leftovers after Thursday, I thought a great … Read moreThanksgiving Leftovers: Make Your Turkey Stretch

My longtime readers know that the biggest problem I have in keeping a budget is in the area of cooking (or lack of) and eating out. Between homeschooling, blogging, and trying to keep up with cleaning the house, I hardly have time to menu plan. In addition, we’re a super busy family. We have activities … Read moreOnce-a-Month Cooking Family Favorites

Memorial Day is Monday, and for me, that means BB!! The weather is nice, and it’s great to spend time outside, enjoying the company of family and friends…or even just spending the afternoon together with your immediate family. Here’s a quick and easy menu for a tasty barbeque. Hamburgers & Hotdogs – I make my … Read moreMemorial Day BBQ Menu on a Budget

Stocking your pantry at rock bottom prices is a great way to save on your grocery bill. Today, I want to talk about saving money on groceries using the pantry principle. While the idea is not original to Amy Dacyczyn, she coined the phrase in her fabulous newsletter, The Tightwad Gazette. (The newsletter is now … Read moreMenu Planning and the Pantry Principle