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 […]
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 […]
In my humble opinion, asparagus is the unsung hero in the vegetable community. When it comes to side dish recipes, I always reach for asparagus recipes. Asparagus is just so easy to make and you can pair it with so many different flavors and spices without really losing its unique texture and taste. Quick Lemon […]
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 […]
We love cooking, but we don’t love grocery shopping. Can I get an amen? First of all, grocery shopping can be a chore. Second, if you open your wallet afterward, little dust bunnies float out because it is empty. Not fun. That’s why recipes with a handful of ingredients are the best – you don’t […]
When a recipe has been passed down for generations, you can bet that it’s trustworthy. Old-fashioned recipes are time-tested and Grandma-approved. Best of all, they usually remind you of your childhood – when Grandma would actually make them for you! The recipe that makes me most nostalgic is probably my family’s beef stew and biscuits […]
If you have always wanted to learn to cook like your grandma used to, then you are in luck! This issue is full of vintage dishes that are sure to remind you of your grandma’s cooking. To make sure that you never miss another budget project or recipe, click here to find out how you […]
Winter is one of my favorite seasons of the year…to stay indoors. Don’t get me wrong—there are few things more beautiful in nature than the sight of untouched sparkly snow and icy trees. But I much prefer admiring the snow from a distance, wrapped in a warm blanket and drinking a cup of hot cocoa. […]
Anyone who entertains little ones on Thanksgiving knows that decorating the kids’ table is just as important as decorating the dining room table. The decorations are a little different, though. They’re much more colorful, for one, and they’re usually edible! Have a blast collaborating with your kids to make these ideas for easy Thanksgiving table […]
