If you have been a reader of my blog for a while now, you know I love cooking. One thing that is extremely important in improving the taste of your food is adding the right amount of salt and when you add it. I had it told to me on a daily basis in school, […]
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Growing your own Onions in Your Kitchen
Did you know you can re-grow some of your produce you buy at the store no matter what season it is? No need to waste money buying produce you can reproduce several times is there? I tried to grow green onions after hearing about it on Pinterest. I was amazed! I don’t have much of […]
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How To Afford Luxuries You Never Thought You Could Afford
How To Get Luxuries You Never Thought You Could Afford You may not think you can afford high end clothing, weekend get-aways and maid services. Really, you might be able to with a little creativity, especially if these things are not something you want or need all the time. Here are some tips for getting […]
Tips for Making Food Last Longer
Food is one of the biggest expenses in most people’s budget next to their home and cars. So, it makes sense to not waste it and find ways to make it go further and last longer. Other than storing it in the refrigerator in containers, what else can you be doing to make your […]
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10 Foods to Keep in your Freezer
Keeping your freezer stocked is easy, but knowing the right foods to freeze can get a bit tricky. Did you know you can’t freeze certain foods like lettuce, citrus fruits and whole eggs? What should you keep in your freezer and how do you freeze them the correct way to maximize freshness? What to […]
Ten Reasons To Eat Bananas
Bananas are a pretty universally loved fruit. They are low cost and you can do so much with them! One famous dessert, Bananas Foster, even puts them in a starring role! You probably already know that bananas are good for you and full of potassium, but what else are they good for besides making a […]
Hemp-Flax Granola Bar Recipe
I am a big fan of granola bars. They are the perfect snack on the go and I love that I can take one with me in my bag or in the car for a good snack that gives me energy and temporarily curbs cravings. The only problem is, the ones sold in stores are […]
15 Healthy Spooky Snacks for Halloween
Healthier Halloween Snack Options While candy is central to Halloween fun, there are some fun and spooky healthy alternatives. These simple recipes will be great to take to classroom parties, have at your own Halloween get-together or even just make with the kiddos at home to celebrate the spooky season. Some of these recipes call […]
9 Fun Things You Can Do With Kool-Aid
Kool-Aid is a kid’s staple. Not only is it fun to make and drink, but there are so many things you can do with it! Check out this list of 10 things to do with this cheap pantry staple. 1. Make play-dough and color your recipe with it. It smells fun and fruity and the […]
Bubble Pizza
If your family loves pizza, but you’re on a budget and can’t order take out every week, then you’ll love this pizza recipe. My family really loves pizza, but since we’re on a budget I have an ongoing list of homemade pizza ideas to keep them happy. This particular recipe is one of my […]
Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe
My family eats tacos like they are going out of style. What gets expensive (although it is not usually too bad if you can find it on sale) is the taco seasoning. To solve this problem, I started making my own and came up with this easy homemade taco seasoning recipe. It is really very […]
Pure Wisdom
Thanks to Nestlé® Pure Life® Purified Water for sponsoring today’s discussion! It’s amazing how the generations before us have so much to share to help us live an awesome life. I am lucky to have had some awesome women in my life that have filled both my mind and heart with all I will […]
Menu Planning Made Easier
Like most busy moms, I find taking the time to do menu planning hard to fit in my schedule. Too many times, we opt for take out and I hate this because I have culinary training under my belt. Lately though, in an effort to spend less, because taking the easy way out with take […]
Proper Food Storage
While many of us rely on the “sell by” or “use by” date on food to determine if it is safe or optimal for eating, there are some foods that do not come with a label telling us this info and even with the labels, there are some foods that are still usable past their […]
20 Minute Meal Idea: Curried Chicken and Rice
As a busy mom and wife, I am always on the hunt for meals I can just throw together when I am exhausted from work. Often times, as I hate to admit, if I am too tired, it becomes a “pizza night”. I feel guilt about this as I would love to make home cooked […]
Chicken Avocado Quesadillas
Just because Cinco De Mayo was yesterday, doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy delicious Latin style foods all month, heck, all year long! I made a delicious quesadilla yesterday for my family to enjoy on the holiday. I want to share this with my readers and tell you about the wonderful products Goya has to help […]