Money and food are the two topics that a lot of families talk about the most! What are we going to eat? How much does it cost? Those two questions go through your typical American mom's brain at least 3 times every single day. Feeding your family is a full time job, and doing it healthfully and budget consciously is another thing all together. Feeding your family healthy and frugal meals doesn't have to be as complicated as you ... Read the Post...
An Affordable Grocery Haul | Cycle 19
All of the groceries for the next 10 days for our family was $111.60! Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. It’s all here for our family of 4. By meal planning and using up all of the food in our kitchen (not letting anything go to waste!) I save a TON of money every single month! Read all about that here. If you haven’t tried Walmart Grocery Pickup, you really should. Here is a link to make your first order today! You will get $10 off ... Read the Post...
An Affordable Family Meal Plan | April 21-30
Last week our little family turned a leaf! We officially finish an entire skillet or pan or dish or full recipe of food. I couldn't believe it. I thought that surely we had a couple more years (or another kid!) before that would happen. It only makes me wonder what life will be like with teenagers someday! Will I have to cook 4 casserole dishes for every meal? Moms with older kids... let me know! I definitely couldn't feed my bottomless ... Read the Post...
Super Easy, Healthy, and Delicious Chocolate Oatmeal
I LOVE oatmeal. Oatmeal has been my breakfast of choice for YEARS. It all started with some instant oats when I was a first year teacher. Pouring a packet into a bowl and popping them into the microwave was a welcome warm treat on those 5:30AM commutes to my school. I held onto those instant oats packets until I got married and then I discovered quick oats. The same quickness as the instant oats, but WAY cheaper. This is also when I ... Read the Post...