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!
What is it about fall that makes me crave pumpkin desserts like Pumpkin Crunch Cake? A pumpkin dessert baking in my oven is the best aromatherapy, and when it’s done, Pumpkin Crunch Cake is dessert therapy! Pumpkin Crunch Cake is what I like to call this delicious concoction, but it’s also known as Pumpkin Dump … Read more
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
Key Lime Pie is synonymous with summertime! It’s cool, refreshing and a breeze to make! Key Lime Pie is a wonderful combination of sweet, tart and creamy in a delicious homemade graham cracker crust. Tomorrow you’ll want to check out my recipe for Frozen Margaritas, and you’ll be ready to kick off the weekend in … Read more
Are you savoring the last days of summer with classic summer fare? A simple Tomato Sandwich is truly one of summer’s simple pleasures in the South, so give it a try! A tomato sandwich is a simple and delicious summertime treat! Enjoy for lunch or serve as an appetizer at a summer party. Vine-ripened tomatoes … Read more
Looking for the perfect summertime salad? Spinach Salad with Strawberries, Peaches and Homemade Poppyseed Dressing will be your new “go-to” recipe! I frequently serve it at a dinner party because it’s beautiful on the plate and can be tossed together before guests arrive. This spinach salad is colorful and perfect for summertime. The homemade poppyseed … Read more
It may still be 100 degrees in Texas, but it’s time to savor the last days of summer at your dinner table. Soon we’ll be ready for chili, soups and hearty meals, so try this frugalicious and fast Cheese and Corn Quesadilla Recipe now! My daughter says that it’s makes a “pretty plate” when served with … Read more
Don’t tell me that you don’t like pimiento cheese if you’ve only tried the nasty tub of orange stuff at the grocery! That’s not the real deal! You can’t even compare it to homemade pimiento cheese. Give this easy recipe a try, and let me know if I’ve converted you into a Pimiento Cheese lover! … Read more