I’m a longtime Starbucks addict, I admit it. But, my Starbucks addiction is not wallet-friendly. It’s particularly hard to pass up the elaborate drinks Starbucks showcases during the holiday season, because they’re just so sweet and frothy. It was hard enough when Starbucks unveiled its pumpkin spice latte (“PSL”) for the fall season. Now, the […]
Can you believe it’s almost October? The year has flown by, but we’re ready to embrace warm, comforting meals this October. Below you can check out all of the cheap meals that we here at Cheap Eats and Thrifty Crafts plan on making this month. These recipes are easy, affordable, and great for celebrating fall. […]
When you’re trying to cut down spending on food, it’s difficult to get enough protein in the process. Cheap meals do not always satisfy, and they often don’t have all of the nutrients you need. Protein, especially, gets lost in the shuffle. It’s extremely intimidating when a lot of forms of protein seem expensive or […]
The stereotypical ramen noodle soup that comes in a little Styrofoam cup might be budget-friendly, but it’s scarcely appetizing. But, you can make a variety of easy ramen noodle recipes that are still budget-friendly and much tastier! In fact, everyone these days appears to be experimenting with ramen! A stringy, Japanese noodle, most traditionally used […]
It’s always a challenge to plan meals when you’re shopping on a budget, particularly when planning a holiday meal. With Easter now a month away, it’s not too early to thinking about your holiday meal preparation. It’s perhaps, more difficult to cut corner when it comes to planning your main dish–whether it is ham, lamb, […]
We’re all busy trying to stick to our resolutions this January (even if only for a month). If one of your resolutions for 2014 included shopping more frugally, your grocery list is a great place to start. It’s best to plan your meals for the week ahead of time, because you can then make a […]
I’m a longtime Starbucks addict, I admit it. But, my Starbucks addiction is not wallet-friendly. It’s particularly hard to pass up the elaborate drinks Starbucks showcases during the holiday season, because they’re just so sweet and frothy. It was hard enough when Starbucks unveiled its pumpkin spice latte (“PSL”) for the fall season. Now, the […]
Fall is in full swing, which means that it’s time to buckle down with some easy fall recipes and crafting projects. Celebrate fall while it’s still here with frugal fall recipes and easy fall crafts. If you’re already anticipating winter now that Halloween is over, you can get a sneak peak of some of our favorite […]
You don’t have to spend a fortune to get a five-star meal. These recipes will fill you up without emptying your bank account. 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 Eats and Thrifty Crafts newsletter. With […]
Just because you are on a budget, it doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy really tasty food. Make any of these recipes for cheap meals that taste like they came from 5-star restaurants. To make sure that you never miss another budget project or recipe, click here to find out how you can sign up […]
