I'm a 4x cookbook author and 6x mom. I know what it is to be in a hurry and on a budget. I believe anyone can prepare delicious meals -- no matter what's on their plate. I've been featured on Good Morning America, PBS News Hour, and NBC.
🍉The Good Cheap Eats Gazette - July 25, 2026
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Hey, hi, happy weekend! Did you know that this year marks 20 years since I started blogging? At first it was a family blog that morphed into Life as Mom. 20 years?! That's wild. At the start, blogging was this thing that some people were excited about and some people thought was ridiculous. I don't think anyone knew what self-publishing and social media would do. Or that things like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok would ever even exist. Or that newspapers and Blockbuster would go the way of the dinosaur. I'd studied writing and publishing since junior high, more as a hobby than a career choice, but I'm pretty thrilled that the two became one. And I have you to thank for it! Many of you reading this have been readers from the start. Can you believe it's been 20 years?! That's so wild. Anyhow, THANK YOU.
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This Week's Top TEN RecipesDid you know we have over 1000 recipes on Good Cheap Eats and another 600+ in my cookbooks and meal plans? That's a lot of taste-testing. With search engines the way they are, there are plenty of recipes that you haven't seen that I want you to know about! If you find something you love, I'd so appreciate your sharing it on Pinterest. Thank you! 10. Wondering what to do with leftover coffee? I got you. Make this asap. 9. Too hot to turn on the oven? These sweet treats are just the thing! 8. We are loving this grill weather. This side dish is a great one to put on repeat! 7. Ignore the old pictures; this is still one of my fave mom lunches. 6. Want to sweeten cold drinks without a clump of sugar at the bottom? Try this! 5. This veggie dish is a must-make if you love umami flavor. 4. Got Trader Joe's hot dog buns? Make this dish for breakfast! 3. Now that egg prices have settled, I've got these recipes on repeat. 2. I loaded up on this lean protein last week on sale and will be getting this dinner on the menu pronto. ONE. Looking for a fresh side dish or an easy dinner? This recipe is tops in my book. Check out Life as MomI've been writing at LifeasMom.com for a very long time. It's my place to share money-saving tricks, DIYs, and lessons I've learned from parenting. Like these posts: And don't forget The Weekly Ramble, a behind-the-scenes look at the life of a 50-something Christian wife, mom, and homemaker, updated weekly. If you'd like to get the Life as Mom newsletter sent each Friday afternoon, just click here. You'll have an option to unsubscribe if it ends up not being a great fit. Make it Easier to Eat at Home!Our Summer Savings Bundle includes 4 PDF meal planning resources that you can access on any device or print and bind as you like. It's designed to help you simplify your meal planning so you can enjoy great food on a budget. Remember to use your code save10 to get 10% off! It's free to members of the Good Cheap Eats Club in July.
Okay, that's all for me. I hope you're freshly inspired to PLAN, SHOP, COOK in ways that do your budget good! I can't wait to hear what you cook up this week. Leave a comment on one of the posts and we'll chat! |
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I'm a 4x cookbook author and 6x mom. I know what it is to be in a hurry and on a budget. I believe anyone can prepare delicious meals -- no matter what's on their plate. I've been featured on Good Morning America, PBS News Hour, and NBC.
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