I’m a big believer in simplicity. I try to keep everything I do as simple as possible. I speak my mind as clearly as possible, try to keep my house clean and uncluttered, and I live for easy Amish recipes and crafts. As much as I love technology and freak out when I can’t find […]
You can never have too many cheap and easy casserole recipes in your wheelhouse (aka your recipe book). They make for the best weeknight dinners as well as potluck-pleasers. They’re so simple to throw together that, even if I’ve had a long and tiring day at work, I always have enough energy to whip up […]
It’s berry season! Strawberries and blueberries are cheap right now, which means it’s prime time to make some easy desserts and other Southern recipes. Berries are just perfect when the sun is shining and it’s a beautiful spring day. They’re so juicy and refreshing. It’s smart to pay attention to when fruit and veggies are […]
Spring is finally here and summer is on its way, so it’s time to fire up those grills! Nothing beats that distinct barbecue flavor, and it’s always nice to get outside and get out of the house. Here you will find some of our favorite barbecue and grilling recipes for the spring and summer. This […]
You know, when most people think of homemade candy recipes, they think mainly of chocolate bars like Snickers and Kit Kats. Those are all fine and good (and delicious), but I find myself thinking of different candies. While others are dreaming of chocolate candy recipes, I’m dreaming of penny candies. The funny thing is that […]
When I think of delicious food, I always think about those delicious home-cooked meals my Grandmother makes. She has a special talent for taking the simplest ingredients and making something uniquely delicious. For a lot of her dinnertime staples, she doesn’t even use a recipe because she’s had so much practice making them. It is […]
Cooking with ground beef is a great, budget-friendly way to get used to weeknight cooking. There’s no shame is admitting that you don’t know how to cook ground beef. Maybe you’ve cooked it, but mainly by guesswork. If you want your ground beef to have the perfect texture, flavor and moisture, it’s worth taking the […]
Eating on the cheap can be a challenge, especially if you only have a few meals to make over and over. Spice things up by taking a trip down south with these cheap Southern recipes! These five recipes are classic Southern recipes, but they are also undeniably cheap. Even if you aren’t from the South, […]
Spring is finally here and we here at Cheap Eats and Thrifty Crafts couldn’t be happier. We plan on celebrating by whipping up these fun and easy spring recipes. To make sure that you never miss another budget project or recipe, click here to find out how you can sign up for our free Cheap […]
Good morning princess! Let’s review your morning activity checklist: Awakening to small birds chirping at your window? Check. Getting dressed by woodland creatures? Check. Staring longingly at the sunrise? Check. Brushing your hair for what seems like years? Check. The perfect breakfast? Wait… is that eggs and toast? Girl, no. You deserve more! You deserve […]
