Today I’ve got my health nut best friend here to give us some smoothie basics for newbies — a smoothie 101! She tells us step-by-step what ingredients pack in the most nutrients and gives us four delicious recipes. I do her kids recipe a few times a week, seriously! They love it and it’s packed… Read More How to make the perfect smoothie
Looking for an easy dinner for tonight? I am always looking for a simple meal that will please everyone in the family. And the best part is that this only takes about 20 minutes and hits the spot. Get ready for the super yummy sauce you can’t believe you have never thought of at the… Read More Easy peasy taco salad dinner recipe
In general, I would say soup is not a meal. When you’re starving at the end of a long day soup just doesn’t cut it. But this chicken noodle soup is hardy, filling and it kicks that notion to the curb! My mom’s has always been my favorite, so this winter I’ve decided to make her write down her… Read More Mom’s chicken noodle soup recipe
I’ve been experimenting, studying and learning how to lower our grocery budget and it’s working! My monthly budget is at least $200 less than I was spending two years ago, and even with one more kid, our pantry is fuller and we eat healthier. I’ve covered some of what I do in How I Save Money to be a… Read More Grocery shopping and feeding a family on a tight budget
Did you get a waffle maker for your wedding? Is it covered in dust in the back of the cupboard? Do you buy frozen waffles? You should consider making your own frozen waffles. They’re healthier, cheaper and taste way better! My kids love waffles for breakfast and can go through a box in a couple days.… Read More Healthy applesauce waffles to freeze
We had a barbecue at our house last weekend and Marcello decided last minute to make summer in a glass! I was so impressed with his lemon and cucumber cocktail, I have to share. It was the perfect, refreshing barbecue accompaniment. Ingredients lemonade (2 ounces for one drink, 16 ounces for a pitcher) vodka (3 ounces for… Read More Lemon, cucumber and mint cocktail
Ready for a fun and exciting New Year’s Eve?! If you are then I’m jealous — please tell me all about it so I can live vicariously. If you’re not headed out for a night on the town, you’re in good company with yours truly, but that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy a little bubbly!… Read More New Year’s bubbly on the cheap
The biggest reason I started making baby food is to give my kids the most fresh and nutritious food I could in their first year of life. The second is to save money. And the third is for the environment, because God knows I owe it after putting three babies in diapers! My husband and I have… Read More How to make baby food in 45 minutes a week and save 50 percent
When there’s nothing planned for dinner, my husband can open the fridge and cobble some things together for a delicious meal. I, on the other hand, open the freezer and pray there’s a pizza. I’d say I’m a creative person, but it seems to be lost in the kitchen. It helps me to have a menu… Read More Dinner idea list and menu
