Grocery prices have increased a whole bunch in the past few years and while the price increases have slowed, the chances of them actually dropping are pretty low (let’s be honest, companies rarely decrease their prices). Given this reality (not to mention the harsh financial truthes I have faced now that both of my boys are teenagers), I wanted to share some of my favorite easy ways to save on groceries.Note: This page contains affiliate
Our family has a tendency to commit a lot and get very busy. It’s usually due to good things and in many ways we have felt very blessed, but it can also be exhausting. After years of struggling to find a way to both embrace our busy lives and get the restorative time we need, I have come up with some tricks to build in balance. I wanted to share those tricks with you, as
A great salad is a true treat. Sometimes they’re a meal—a hearty salad with chicken or beans, hard-boiled eggs, and an assortment of bright, colorful vegetables, for example—but usually they’re enjoyed as a great side dish for a healthy and delicious dinner. The truth, though, is that all too often, the salads we make at home consist only of lettuce and dressing, which can be a bit of a bummer. The good news, however, is that
While it may seem excessive or unnecessary, there are many virtues to having a well-stocked pantry. Here’s why and how I recommend you build your own. Table Of Contents How a Well-Stocked Pantry Saved the DayThe Virtues of a Well-Stocked PantrySaves Money 1: Less Take OutSaves Money 2: Take Advantage of SalesSaves TimeLess Food WasteConsistently HealthierBuilds Your Confidence in the KitchenHow to Build a Well-Stocked Pantry How a Well-Stocked Pantry Saved the DayRecently, my family
As my kids get older (and bigger), the need for hearty snacks has only grown. And, while they love muffins and breakfast cookies, as they’ve matured I’ve noticed that they prefer savory snacks. So, in the midst of a summer of snacking, I decided it was time to find some new options for the snack rotation and decided to try my hand at homemade soft pretzels... Table Of Contents How to Make Homemade PretzelsMake the