Earn, Save & Live Smart
Find tasty, budget-friendly food ideas here! This section is packed with tips on using SNAP/EBT benefits wisely and getting the most out of your grocery budget. From easy recipes that save you money to smart shopping strategies, we’ve got you covered. Learn how to eat well and save at the same time. It’s all about enjoying good food without breaking the bank. Dive into delicious, affordable meal solutions today!
A quick and easy 4-ingredient main dish that is company worthy and way less work than lasagna. Whenever my son comes home from college with his roommates, they request “the ravioli thing”! This is a frugal recipe IF you use frozen ravioli or tortellini. You can use any flavor of ravioli or tortellini, so experiment! … Read more
Do you plant an herb garden each spring, but by early summer your plants are happy, happy, happy and producing way more than you can possibly use? A frugal foodie will never let food go to waste especially those expensive herbs. So, what do you do when your garden is overrun with herbs? You could … 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
It’s Friday, and it’s Lent, so how about an easy meatless egg casserole for dinner? This easy meatless egg casserole always cooks up perfectly, and it’s a step-up from serving scrambled eggs. Round out your meal with a colorful fruit salad. Breakfast for dinner anyone?
We all love to be pampered and to feel like we’re doing great things for our skin and our beauty routine. However, the supplies we need to accomplish this are often quite expensive. These super fast and cheap beauty recipes will help you save money without sacrificing your beauty routine! 1. Brown Sugar Body Scrub … 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
If you want to kick your basic box brownie mix up a notch, this Hershey’s Symphony Candy Bar Brownie Recipe is for you! Don’t get me wrong, I love a basic brownie, but I love Hershey’s Symphony Candy Bar Brownies even more. Until you taste these brownies, it’s hard to imagine that simply adding candy … Read more
Craving a quick, homemade chocolate treat? These delicious cookies have been my go-to recipe since I learned to make them in Girl Scouts. The ingredients are all items most people have on hand, so you don’t even need to make a trip to the store. 10 minutes and they’re done! My teenage daughter seems to … Read more
According to Rachael Ray, going veggie just one night a week can save you over $1000 a year, and Lent is the perfect time to add some meat free meals to your menu! If you’re giving up meat for Lent or just on Fridays, The Budget Diet girl is a vegetarian, so I have plenty … Read more