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!
If you have leftover mashed potatoes after Thanksgiving, try this frugalicious and fast recipe for Leftover Mashed Potato Pancakes! Put your leftover mashed potatoes to good use and serve Leftover Mashed Potato Pancakes for dinner! Serve with a cup of applesauce on the side.
Pumpkin Cheesecake is my favorite fall dessert and ideal for your Thanksgiving dinner! This Pumpkin Cheesecake is frugalicious (frugal and delicious) because it will cost you less than $10 to make. Compare that to just under $50 for The Cheesecake Factory’s Pumpkin Cheesecake, and yes – it’s as good as The Cheesecake Factory! Actually it’s … Read more
I love, love, love La Madeleine’s Tomato Basil Soup, BUT I don’t love the calories and fat! Did you know that La Madeleine’s Tomato Basil soup boasts 340 calories and 32 grams of fat in just 1 cup? I was on a mission to create a tasty, creamy, low fat version of La Madeleine’s Tomato … Read more
Need a quick and easy Halloween treat to take to a party? Candy Corn Haystacks have just 5 ingredients, and you can whip them up in no time! A quick and easy Halloween or Fall treat with just 4 ingredients. If you’re looking for another quick and easy Halloween Treat, try Halloween Snack Mix or … Read more
Looking for a quick and easy snack to take to a Halloween party? You can whip up this sweet and salty Halloween Snack Mix in 10 minutes, so what are you waiting for…get cooking! Be warned…it’s ADDICTIVE!
This Pumpkin Fudge Recipe has been a work in progress for about a month! My family has enjoyed taste testing many variations, and this one’s the winner! Pumpkin Fudge is a quick, easy recipe that’s great to bring to a Halloween party, tailgate party or even Thanksgiving. A rich and creamy fudge perfect for fall!
If you are looking to save money when buying groceries or drugstore items, did you know being brand loyal could be a budget buster? Consider this, when you are shopping for, let’s say canned tuna. Do you always buy the same brand just out of habit? Would you buy an alternative brand if it was … Read more
Why do they only sell Girl Scout cookies once a year? Why do I never, ever buy enough? Why am I always craving Girl Scout Thin Mint Cookies? I don’t have the answers, but I do have the solution – a Thin Mint cookie recipe with only 2 ingredients! Your waistline may curse me for … Read more
Very often, people who feel uncomfortable with a change of diet use one simple argument – healthy foods cost too much. It is actually true that obesity levels among people having limited budgets are higher, but there are affordable super foods. In fact, healthy foods are often simple and inexpensive items that can be purchased … Read more
Do you enjoy dining out but can’t afford the cost? Don’t fret. Follow a few simple tips and you and yours can enjoy a great meal out. 7 Savvy Tips to Eat Out for Less #1. Coupons – I think this one almost goes without saying. Find a coupon for your favorite restaurant. Search online. … Read more