5 Food Budget Lessons that I learned in August! August came and went so quickly. I celebrated my birthday, anniversary, my brother’s wedding and my kids started school. Talk about a full month! Miraculously, we …
11 Reasons Why Getting out Debt is the Worst…
Getting out of debt is actually the worst. Don’t get me wrong, I’m totally invested in becoming debt free but that doesn’t mean there isn’t sacrifice and it’s not hard. So, today I’m honoring this …
Dairy Free Oatmeal Cookies: You can’t just eat One!
I love Oatmeal Cookies! When we found out that a few of our kiddos needed to avoid dairy, I became a mom on a mission, to find the best dairy free oatmeal cookie recipe out …
Tasty Mongolian Beef [A Quick and Simple Recipe]
Mongolian Beef is one of my favorite dishes to order at P.F. Changs. The Beef is tender and so flavorful. But due to our “getting out of debt” situation (find story here), I’m not eating …
How to make Amazing Grilled Chicken Lollipops
Are you totally confused about the title? What in the world are chicken lollipops? Maybe you know exactly what I’m referring to but in case you do not, don’t worry! You are not alone. When …
Classic Banana Cream Pie: A Tasty and Cheap Dessert
Do you love eating pie? Does the $13 price tag at Village Inn prevent you from eating all the pie you wish? Or do actually wonder if there are pies out there that are actually …
Real Life Grocery Budgeting June and July 2020
The Truth about Budgeting for Groceries Let’s talk grocery budgets. And I mean the truth, the cold hard truth about budgeting for food. Can’t you hear the famous line from A Few Good Men blaring …
Your Favorite M&M Cookie Bars
M&M cookies are a classic that most people love. What I love most about cookie bars is that you get the same great taste as with the cookies but you get the added convenience with …
Simple and Tasty Zucchini Muffins
It doesn’t matter if you are a gardener with a surplus of zucchini from your harvest or you purchase your zucchini from the store, these muffins are a great snack, lunch or dessert. They are …
Easy Homemade Strawberry Syrup
Once upon a Saturday morning I decided to make pancakes for breakfast. After I started pouring the batter onto the griddle, I realized we were out of syrup. Dang! I started to brainstorm possible solutions …