With the holidays just around the corner, saving money has been priority number one for me. I’ve been making room in my budget by taking a good look at my food costs; it’s amazing how much the occasional trip to Starbucks or cruise through the drive-thru adds up over time! If you’re thinking ahead to […]
Refusing to break the bank does not mean your dishes need to suffer. One of the heartiest, hassle-free, and budget-friendly recipes you can make is chili. It’s also incredibly easy to transform and easily feeds a crowd. You can tweak your dish from the traditional ground beef version to substituting shredded chicken or even omitting […]
Mom is a superhero when it comes to prioritizing. She knows that making a home-cooked meal takes time that could be spent helping with homework, going on date night with her SO, or having fun with the rest of the family. It’s not always the best option to spend all evening in the kitchen—and sometimes […]
Best-kept secret alert: the best cooks usually make their own seasonings. Your first thought might be “That’s too much work” or “I’m not that fancy” or “Who has the time?” and I’m right there with you, buddy. But listen, there’s another part to this secret. It’s actually really quick and easy to make homemade seasonings! […]
This is the first post in our short series of easy potato recipes! Check out the other recipes at the bottom of the post! By now, it’s pretty much a universal truth that potatoes make for the most budget-friendly recipes as they’re the cheapest vegetable ever. Seriously. Whenever I’m strapped for cash or trying to […]
This is the second post in our series of easy potato recipes! Check out the other recipes at the bottom of the post! I love making potatoes as side dishes. They’re perfectly satisfying and the best complement to any meal. Plus, they’re super cheap, so buying a bag of potatoes is no big deal. So, […]
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 […]
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, […]
When it comes to budget-friendly meals and ingredients, you really can’t beat cabbage. Seriously though. I don’t think I’ve ever heard of cabbage being a “high class” dish or ingredient. Ever. It’s so easy to come by and it’s even easier to cook with. Obviously, just because it’s not considered “high class” doesn’t mean it […]
As much as I love baking dessert recipes from scratch, it’s really, really hard to beat the allure of recipes with cake mix. Not only does cake mix make for a pretty delicious treat, but it also makes baking so easy! Instead of needing a ton of different ingredients (which, to stock them in your […]
