School is back in session and I can’t tell you how good it feels to have time to cook dinner again. Our summer was spent at the pool and we rarely made it home in time to prepare a nice dinner before it was time to eat. As exciting as it is to have a …
We are coming up on our one year anniversary for the Eat Well, Spend Less topic. I’ve loved writing on this topic over the past year. (Psst! Jessica has a cookbook coming out this fall!) What started out as a simple three week series evolved into a whole year of useful, practical topics where we …
From personalities, to interests, to eating, my children are two very different little people. Logan is an incredibly picky eater and always has been. In the past two year’s he’s made tremendous progress in the right direction. How many 6 year old boys will eat a plate of baby spinach? Read his story here: Picky …
Cranberry Pumpkin Bread tastes delicious during the fall and winter months. It features multi-grain flours, plenty of fall spices, and dried cranberries. It is the best healthy pumpkin bread. Thick slices taste delicious toasted for breakfast with a slather of butter. Read on to learn everything you need to know about making this Pumpkin Bread …
Beans are a wonderful addition to the pantry and come in handy for emergency preparedness. This post shares why beans are a great food source and shares 5 easy bean recipes. This month’s Eat Well, Spend Less topic is emergency preparedness. Part of emergency preparedness is having a well-stocked pantry. Whether through natural disasters, job …
Anyone who’s ever hosted a party knows that a lot of work goes into it. It doesn’t matter the occasion, every hostess deserves a little token of your gratitude. Summer is often a time for entertaining. This month for the Eat Well, Spend Less topic we thought we’d focus on ways to make that fun, …
Well this is a little embarrassing. It seems like I just posted about Organizing A Well Stocked Spice Cabinet not too long ago. And here I am today sharing with you my Extreme Pantry Makeover. What have I done? Truth is, I go through periods of being really organized in the kitchen and others where …
This about wraps it up for the Eat Well, Spend Less series. I’m so proud to have been part of such an amazing group of women. I encourage you to check out the other contributors posts. I’ve certainly learned a lot from them. I hope this series on grocery shopping and cooking for families proved …
For those just joining in, I’ve been participating in a blogging series (Eat Well, Spend Less) with several other lovely ladies this month where we’re talking about how to eat well without exceeding your budget. This week, the bloggers on the Eat Well, Spend Less series decided we would share a little bit about how …
Today I’m continuing the Eat Well, Spend Less series that Aimee, Alyssa, Carrie, Katie K, Mandi, Shaina, Tammy and I are participating in. Over the next few weeks we’ll be discussing topics such purchasing (and storing) food in bulk, budget recipes, meal planning, and, making the most of where you live, and more. Week 1 …
I so loved reading all of your comments on the Eat Well, Spend Less post about DIY Homemade Pantry Basics. If you have a question or something you’d like to see addressed later on, please leave me a message in the comments section. I’d also love to hear about what helps your family Eat Well …
Yesterday the hosts of the radio morning show I listen to on my way home from dropping the kids at school asked: “You cook ____ times a week?” Answers were sent in via email and the hosts read them on air. I was shocked at the number of people who said things like: Does putting …