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!
Next time your daughter comes home from school and says, “I need to bring brownies to school tomorrow” – you won’t have to race out to the store if you have this easy brownie mix in your pantry. Stir together 5 simple ingredients and in less than 5 minutes you’ll have enough brownie mix to … Read more
Today is my birthday, and each year my husband bakes the best carrot cake ever! It’s better than any bakery cake I’ve ever had! He doesn’t mess with a fancy presentation, but you can easily add the frosting swirls like in the picture – no cake decorating skills required! The trick? After you’re done frosting … Read more
My teens love to celebrate almost everything with a Cookie Cake, so this make your own cookie cake recipe is a favorite. The taste and the price can’t be beat. The decorations…well, I’m a bit challenged in that department! This Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake recipe will cost less than $4 to make compared to $20+ … Read more
Begin your quest for frugal dinner recipes with a $14 bag of frozen breaded chicken tenders or chicken strips from Costco or Sam’s Club. They’re easy to cook, they won’t go bad and your family will enjoy these five delicious dinners! Of course, your wallet will enjoy the price! I call these frugal recipes, but … Read more
When the big storm hits, the first thing to disappear from the shelves of the grocery store is canned goods. They’re cheap, they retain their nutrition, and they last forever. When it comes to cooked produce, the kind you buy in metal cylinders at the store can’t hold a candle in flavor and quality to … Read more
It’s back-to-school, back-to-sports and back-to-injuries! My daughter started cross-country last week, and on the third day she developed shin splints and needed ice them. Option #1: Ice cubes in a zip-top bag, wrapped in a towel – functional but melts fast! Option #2: Frozen peas – easy to shape. Option #3: Spend about $10 on … Read more
Next time your tempted to grab Chinese take-out…make your own! This Easy Moo Shu Chicken recipe starts with a rotisserie chicken, and you can have dinner on the table in less than 15 minutes! Frugal Tidbit: Many grocery stores sell half price rotisserie chickens after 7:30, so find out your store’s policy.
My family has declared Crock Pot Chicken Caesar Sandwiches the best sandwich ever…need I say more? Yes! It’s quick and easy thanks to frozen chicken breasts and a crock pot. recipe adapted from Chef in Training.
Make your own coleslaw dressing in just a few minutes…it’s fresh and it’s frugal. Next time you’re tempted to buy that $3 bottle of coleslaw dressing, back away from the shelf and try this easy homemade coleslaw dressing recipe…it will cost about 50¢ to make!
You may have heard the term Co-Op before but weren’t sure what it really meant. Often, the first thing people think of is farmers. You may have wondered also if it is a type of business. Let’s start with what a Co-Op is. A Co-Op (short for cooperative) is when a group of individuals or … Read more