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At the end of a long day, trying to figure out what to feed your family is often more stressful than anything else; trying to find a meal that will please everyone and is healthy is not an easy task. Between work, school, kids, team activities, practice, housework and all the other things that keep […] More
Temperatures are rising and summer is just around the corner. Kids will be out of school and the pool will be the most occupied part of your house. The dilemma of finding healthy, delicious snacks for everyone to enjoy throughout the day is challenging this time of year, which is why the perfect summer salsa […] More
With Cinco de Mayo fast approaching, many people are putting the final touches on their holiday parties. This year, Cinco de Mayo falls on a Saturday, which means that many people are free to party well into the night. If you are planning on hosting a party to celebrate the fifth day of May, you […] More
Crock Pot Chicken Cacciatore is a recipe that makes its way to our table again and again. I think most mothers would agree that it is difficult to find a meal that everyone likes and this one is a hit with my family. Crock Pot Chicken Cacciatore: Ingredients: 2 tbsp. olive oil, 1 lb. chicken breasts, […] More
With spring right around the corner it’s time to dust off my fruit filled cupcake recipes. I don’t know about you, but I almost always lean towards a fresh fruity type dessert rather than something rich and heavy in the warmer months. Make sure you save this recipe because it will be a hit at […] More
If you have spent anytime clicking through Etsy.com lately I’m sure at some point you’ve probably come across at least one person selling cupcake toppers. When I first saw them I thought what a great idea it was and frankly, I was a little annoyed that I hadn’t thought of it myself. Cupcake toppers are […] More
Until a couple of years ago I never even thought to make cupcakes from scratch. Those cake mix boxes are so convenient, tasty, and cheap that it’s hard not to reach for them when you know you have special treats to make. Not to mention the pictures on the boxes basically make you drool all […] More
One of the best methods to stretch a grocery budget or prevent perishables from going bad is to toss them in the freezer. What dairy products besides ice cream and frozen yogurt survive the arctic temperatures? Surprisingly most do. Milk Pasteurized homogenized milk can be frozen for up to one month. Non-fat and low-fat milks […] More
Trick or treat? It’s Halloween, kids dress up and hit the streets collecting as much candy as they can carry and then some. Once they arrive home and have devoured enough to make Willy Wonka blush, what happens to the loot? Lord knows the kids don’t need it and throwing it away just seems like a […] More
Eating more fruits and vegetables is a staple required for a healthy well-balance diet. I have the best of intentions when produce shopping but tend to overbuy. When the end of the week rolls around, I’m tossing out over ripe or rotting produce that we didn’t eat and throwing the money spent out along with […] More
When grocery shopping, you’ve probably noticed meat and poultry to be one of the largest budget busters in your cart. Beef, poultry, pork  and fish rarely (if ever) have coupons, but most entrée recipes center around them.  So how do we reduce the grocery bill and still get our protein fill? Here are 5 quick […] More
When it comes to cooking meals quickly and inexpensively the best place to start is a well-stocked pantry. We’re not talking stockpiling, just the basic items that can be used in combination with meats, produce, pasta or grains to get a meal on the table on busy evenings. Having these basics on hand at all […] More