Earn, Save & Live Smart
I’ll admit it: I was pretty far into my adult life before I learned to appreciate coffee. I had dropped my son off at a morning class and had 45 minutes to kill before picking him up. Having nothing else to do, I stopped in a local cafe and–against my better judgment–ordered a cup of … Read more
Whether you want to do it for yourself or you’re supporting someone in your family who has health or food issues, eating healthy is important. It can also be hard, but it doesn’t have to be. Many people panic when thinking about changing the way they eat because it feels impossible. It’s not, I promise. Here … Read more
I’m usually in charge of organizing Thanksgiving dinner in our family. While I love having our extended family over, I’m really not keen on spending a week’s grocery budget on one meal. I’ve come up with practical ideas for hosting a delicious Thanksgiving dinner without burning a hole in my pocket. Here is how we … Read more
My mother taught me that prices at the store can vary widely, depending on the time of the year. She told me it was best to buy produce in season when they are cheapest and freshest. I follow her advice when grocery shopping since I want my family to enjoy meals that are delicious, healthy, and affordable. What … Read more
I absolutely hate it when I go to the fridge and find that the crisp fruits and veggies I just bought had turned soggy and wilted. Fresh produce and dairy products (especially the organic varieties) aren’t cheap! I’m not a fan of throwing money in the trash, so I enlisted the wisdom of my mom and … Read more
We spend a large amount of time and energy preparing and eating food every day, and often there is a lot of waste. It is time to change the way we cook and eat. Make kitchen life fun, easy and innovative with these clever food hacks. 1. Prevent brown sugar from clumping together Put a few marshmallows into the jar to … Read more
Healthy eating and saving money. For many, these concepts are not associated in any way. Why is that? The food industry focuses on meals that are cheap to produce and easy to sell: high-calorie, low-nutrient, convenient fast food. But highly processed foods can affect our health in numerous ways. They make us fat, ill, and incapable of … Read more
I can remember laughing when packaged salad first appeared on grocery store shelves years ago. It seemed crazy. Who would pay a premium price for chopped up lettuce in a bag? Apparently, almost everyone is willing to pay a premium price for chopped up lettuce in a bag. The packaged salad industry is booming judging … Read more
Processed food has risen into popularity. Life is fast paced and more people opt for restaurants rather than cooking and eating at home. Unrealized, this trend has caused our health to slowly deteriorate. If you want to get the best out of life, being mindful of what goes into your body will surely pay off … Read more
So you want to save money on groceries – doesn’t everyone? A trip to the grocery store – even for just a few kitchen staples – can add up quickly, but what if you’re not a coupon cutter? Well, don’t worry. There are still plenty of ways that you can cut that grocery bill significantly. … Read more