Slow Cooker Greek Yogurt
Greek yogurt is a great source of protein and probiotics. It’s thick and creamy even when made with skim milk. The only problem is it can get expensive! A 48 ounce container from Costco is around $6, but I can…
The Breakfast Cookie Formula
Thursday I showed you a yummy strawberry breakfast cookie recipe. I’m the kind of girl who loves to experiment with new flavors and combinations. I use recipe formulas to do that. I’m aware that there are people out there…
Frugal Friday #11
rgIf you are new here, this is the day I share some of the frugal things I’ve done recently and then you share yours in the comments. the idea is to encourage and inspire each other. Happy Friday! I’m so…
Strawberry Breakfast Cookies
If you ever have a busy morning and wish there were somthing nutritious to grab and eat in the car on your way to wherever….these are for you. They are mildly sweet and have a good amount of fiber and…
Frugal Friday #10
Happy Friday!!! If you are new here, this is the day I share some of the frugal things I’ve done recently and then you share yours in the comments. the idea is to encourage and inspire each other—not to make anyone…
Peach Mint Iced Tea
We save a lot of money by drinking water instead of juice, milk, or soda. I keep a pitcher of water full in the fridge so it’s cold and inviting. Even then, sometimes, it’s nice to have something flavorful to…
How to Fix Pilled Clothes
I’m cheap, I’ll admit it publicly. I love getting a great deal on clothing and if you compliment my outfit I’ll say, “Thanks! It only cost $5!” Or something equally embarrassing. Most of the time I won’t even have the…
The $20 Birthday She’ll Never Forget
This post isn’t really about birthdays. It’s about how relatively unimportant is the amount of money we spend on our kids. It’s about how kids spell love, T.I.M.E. and how having a friend to come along beside you to give…
The One Important Thing
If you could cut your grocery spending in half and remove all your debt payments, how would your life change? When I was a young bride with 3 small children, we asked ourselves that question. We were struggling along on a…
Sweet Potato & Black Bean Flautas
This low-cost entree is fast to make and really yummy. They travel well, if you find yourself needing a meal on the go. A few tablespoons of cheese in each one brings out flavor and adds protein without breaking the…