If you’re like us, you buy the big bag of Halloween candy in hopes that you’ll have leftovers. Buying candy for kids is a pretty great excuse for binging on candy. But this year, instead of snacking on what’s in the candy bowl, make something new with your leftover Halloween candy! There’s nothing more thrifty […]
Nothing says cheap and affordable quite like the thrift store. Thrift stores are great resources because they allow you to satisfy your need for retail therapy without draining your bank account. We have brought you our favorite thrift store recipes and projects, as well as our fall favorites. Fall means cozying up under a warm […]
Nuke it. Zap it. Whatever you call it, microwaving anything is modern magic. You can find just about any food in microwave form… instant gratification! Bonus: microwave foods are usually super cheap, whether they’re frozen or made from simple ingredients you have on-hand. When your sweet tooth is acting up, a microwave dessert recipe is […]
A while back, we wrote about the amazingness of cheap churchy potluck recipes re-purposed as family dinners. You loved it, we loved it, and everybody was pretty happy. We’re returning to that topic with even more potluck recipes to help you save money and feed your family. Church potlucks are a time to gather and […]
A delicious slice of cake, a decadent chocolate-covered strawberry, a creamy piece of cheesecake. Is your mouth watering yet? When it comes to dessert, few people can resist a sweet confection at the end of their meal. On your big day, you want to make sure your wedding dessert options are on point. Nowadays, the […]
Let’s take a little drive down memory lane to the drive-in movie theater! If you’re lucky enough to still have a drive-in nearby, then you know it’s basically a summer ritual to load up the car with easy appetizers and candy, then settle in for a double feature. I live just 15 minutes from a […]
It’s berry season! Strawberries and blueberries are about to get cheap, which means it’s nearly 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 […]
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 […]
Yes, being single can suck, but no one likes a Valentine’s Day naysayer. If anything, forget about Valentine’s Day being about finding that extra-special someone who will spend the rest of his/her life by your side. Just be thankful that Valentine’s Day desserts exist (and that they’re absolutely glorious). To be frank, Valentine’s Day is […]
It’s no secret that pretzels make for the best snacks. They’re just the perfect amount of salty that they could be paired with pretty much anything. Savory dips, sweet chocolate, other salty snacks… So many things. I have a habit of always having at least one bag of pretzels in my pantry. Twists, rods, sticks… […]
