Healthy Kids’ Meals
Kids are often the choosiest eaters in the family. They are drawn towards unhealthy foods such as salty or sugary snacks and fast food. If getting your kids to eat healthy meals is a battle in your home, here are some tips that will make your kids happy and give you the satisfaction of knowing […]
Cheap Party Food – Cold Pasta Salad
by Angela Tyler Has this ever happened to you? You’ve been invited to a party and realize you don’t have a meal to bring. Not only that, but the party starts in an hour. What should you do? You have four options: 1. Don’t go, and miss out on a really fun time. 2. Show […]
Cheap Party Food – Throw A Great Party Without Spending A Fortune
by Angela Tyler If you are planning a party, you already know that food can be one of your biggest expenses. However, you can take several steps to cut your party food costs. It is not necessary to purchase expensive appetizers and beverages to throw a great party. A little imagination and effort can make […]
Banish Boring Brown Bag Lunches
by Cyndi Roberts One way that money slips through our fingers without our realizing it is by eating out at lunch every day. Did you know that by taking your lunch 3 days a week instead of eating out, you could save as much as $800 a year? Think what you could do with that […]
Frugal Nutritious Snacks for Children
by Cyndi Roberts Lately, there has been a lot in the news concerning obesity in America. And not just in adults–our children are over-weight, also. It’s not surprising, considering the advertising dollars that are spent each year aimed at persuading children that potato chips, candy bars and other “junk food” are good for them. While […]
Freezer Cooking – What is THAT all about?
Freezer Cooking, also referred to as Once A Month Cooking, is a way to cook less often, but still enjoy the health benefits of a home-cooked meal, and save money. Some moms take one full day each month and cook a month’s worth of food. Others, like me, do batch cooking and quadruple many of […]
Stocking Your Pantry: Meals in Minutes
Do you keep in your pantry items to make a meal in minutes? Take-out food is so expensive. When you do a little preparing, you can actually fix meals in minutes. While meals in minutes are probably better for you and your family than a burger and fries. The good thing is that you are […]
Save Money and Grow Your Own Herbs
I’m sure you have noticed the high price of herbs at the grocery store; a small bottle can sometimes run $4 or $5 or more. Why not save some money and grow your own? It’s simple, provided you have a sunny area to grow them. How to Grow Them To grow herbs, all you need […]
Cheap Romantic Meals
Food and romance go hand in hand. A romantic meal shared with someone special will leave a lasting impression on both of you. The food you choose is not nearly as important as the atmosphere you create. You could make a very romantic meal from hamburgers and French fries if you take the time to […]
Thrifty Frugal Meals
Simple Living, Frugal Eating submitted by Moms like You Thai Ramen Soup Instead of making plain, ol’ cheap Ramen Noodle Soup… I take the Spicy Chicken Soup… and, just when the noodles are almost cooked all the way, and there is only a little bit of water left, I drop in a tsp of peanut […]