As you know, I'm on an eat-at-home kick. It's been going on for awhile now. Prices have gotten ridiculous where we live, so it's just not worth it. Even those $5 meals that FishChick16 and I tried from the fast food joints earlier in the fall just weren't worth it. {Shudders at the memory of those weird chicken nuggets.} So, if you're game, let me suggest 5 things you can do to avoid take-out this month. I even made a handy dandy PDF for you to peruse. How to Avoid Take-out This Month Plan to...
5 months ago • 2 min read
Hello! And Welcome to November! This is one of my favorite months of the year. I have no idea why Jo March was so meh about it. We've got a lot of ground to cover this month, but let's start with the biggest money-saver... No Restaurants November Yes, really! Now don't get me wrong, I love my lattes and hot fresh donuts and taco supremes and double-doubles just as much as the next girl. But I love having extra money in the bank MORE. Dining out is such a budge-kill and gets in the way of that...
5 months ago • 2 min read
Ready to play a game? It's called, "What's for dinner?" It's really easy to play -- and you can win every.single.time. I created a meal plan generator that is super fun to play when you find yourself stumped for what to make for dinner. You answer a couple questions by clicking buttons, it's as fast as a video game, and then... Voila! You've got an easy, budget recipe right there looking at you ready to be served for dinner! Check out the FREE meal plan generator and let me know what you...
6 months ago • 1 min read
Last month at our open game night, I served pasta. Little did I know that 29 people would show up and that I'd be making a second round of food after the crowds demolished the huge pans of lasagna and Alfredo bake I had made. Pasta is a quick and simple dish that feeds a crowd and pleases the masses. Ahem. Hallelujah! Budget-friendly pasta meals can range from super healthy recipes to uber-indulgent. It’s such a versatile ingredient! Check out these easy budget pasta meals next time you need...
6 months ago • 1 min read
Wondering how to travel and enjoy good things in life when your budget doesn’t exactly match up? Over on my personal blog, I've shared some strategies we used on our recent trip to Hawaii so that we could eat well but stay on budget. They will work for you, too, no matter your destination! Read the post --> How We Saved $100s on Food on Our Hawaiian Vacation I'd love to hear what's worked for you, so please take a minute and leave a comment. PS Every Tuesday I share something that's working...
7 months ago • 1 min read
Knowing what you’re going to make for dinner each week, even if it’s just a few nights, can help you save time and money and avoid decision fatigue. This week’s free meal plan includes a hearty main dish salad, a quick veggie curry, and an easy hamburger dinner. Get it here --> Meal Plan 15 and remember there are loads more free meal plans on the blog!
9 months ago • 1 min read