Do you meal plan? After way too many nights of not having a plan and running 15 miles into town for unhealthy, expensive take out, I got tired of bad food and being fast food poor. Meal planning has many benefits! I save money by not buying take out. I know what to buy at […]
5 Easy Ways To Save Money This Year
No matter what goals or resolutions you set for this year, most people either wanted to save money to buy something new, go somewhere, or try a new experience! Did you have any of those on your list? The big question is: how are you going to save enough money this year to be able to complete […]
Meal Plan Monday
Why do you make a meal plan? After way too many nights of not having a plan and running 15 miles into town for unhealthy, expensive take out, I got tired of bad food and being fast food poor. 5:15 P.M. to 6:15 P.M. is known as the witching hour at my house. It never […]
Meal Plan Monday
Well it’s not exactly Monday…but I’m publishing this anyway because I need to make my plan for the week! Last week’s meal plan was a step in the right direction for staying on budget and having a plan. I hope if you’re inspired to create your own plan, you have the same results! Breakfast: Cinnamon […]
Meal Plan Monday
It has been quite awhile since I’ve posted a meal plan and with a new school year upon us, I need some organization and meal planning is one of the areas I’m starting with. These are all meals that the 7 of us will be eating when we are all home (except for lunches during […]
Meal Plan Monday
This is a week where at least one child has an activity each evening. Because of that I’m going to have to get creative not only to get us to eat together but also to just get a meal on the table each evening. Luckily, the weather looks lovely for most of the week so […]
Meal Plan Monday
I’m hoping to keep my family on track with eating at home this week verses eating out. It’s a wonderful way to not only save money but to eat healthier as well. Breakfast: Scrambled Eggs & Toast Cereal Yummy Baked French Toast Blueberry Muffins Pancakes Strawberry Shortcake Muffins Smoothies & Granola Lunch: Chili Soup, Crescent […]
Meal Plan Monday
This week we have quite a few evening commitments where someone will either be gone after school or later on that evening so I wanted meals I could put in the crock pot or oven and let them be, instead of rushing around trying to get a meal on the table. There’s nothing worse than […]
Meal Plan Monday
Having a meal plan last week really helped keep me on track…until Jason had a craving for pizza and ordered it! 🙂 Oh well, most of the days we stuck to the plan and it did help not only save money but also kept me organized and I didn’t have to ask anyone what they […]
Meal Plan Monday
I haven’t posted a Meal Plan Monday for quite awhile but because I’ve been in a cooking rut, it’s the beginning of the year, and I want to get back in the habit of having my meal planned in advance, I’m back! Here is our meal plan for this week. Breakfast: French Toast Sticks Cereal […]