Family Fare is a smaller grocery store chain that is part of SpartanNash and operates about 83 stores in the 6 states. Hornbacher’s is a very small grocery store chain that is part of Coborn’s Inc and has 8 stores in 2 states. To determine if Family Fare or Hornbacher’s is cheaper for groceries, we…
Fall is almost here, and I am ready for chilly weather and a little pumpkin spice! This week we will start incorporating some cold weather classics. We are going to grab the crockpot this week and make some super easy dinners that taste great too. If you don’t have a crockpot, you can still make…
Walmart is a common grocery store that is located in all 50 states. Smith’s Food and Drug is part of the Kroger Company and currently operates 142 stores in Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona, Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming. Walmart and Smith’s are both well known for good prices, so let’s see who is cheaper. We…
Meatballs are a great addition to any dinner. Whether it is meatballs on top of spaghetti, Swedish meatballs, or a meatball sub: they are all tasty! I am a huge fan of homemade meatballs, but I started wondering if premade fresh meatballs or frozen meatballs would be a cheaper option. Let’s break down and compare…
If you are prone to stomach problems, you may have been told to cut gluten from your diet. A gluten free diet sounds okay until you see the price tag of common items like sandwich bread, pasta, and cereal. After a trial of gluten free, it made me wonder if it is cheaper to make…
Mashed potatoes are the ultimate comfort food. Whether you serve them plain, top with gravy, or add some cheese and bacon to them, mashed potatoes are just a super tasty side dish! Most people make mash potatoes from scratch, from instant potatoes, or buy premade mashed potatoes from the grocery store. This made me wonder…
As much as I don’t want to admit it, I have a major sweet tooth. Eating a slightly warm fresh basked brownie with all the gooey fudginess is my idea of heaven! This made me wonder what the cheapest way to eat brownies can be. We will break down the costs to make homemade brownies…
Hummus is a middle eastern dip made with chickpeas (garbanzo beans) and is traditionally served with pita bread. You can also use hummus as a healthy alternative to mayonnaise on sandwiches or just a snack with vegetables or crackers. I am a huge fan of hummus and I recently started making my own version at…
Trail Mix is the super easy and yummy snack that is often associated with hiking and outdoor activities. Thankfully it also tastes great in lunch boxes and afternoon snacks too. Trail Mix is so easy to make and doesn’t require any heating, so it makes me wonder if it is cheaper to just make it…
Granola is a great addition to yogurt, fruit, or with milk as a hearty breakfast. Some even just eat it for an easy snack on the go! The cost of granola has started to slowly rise, and this made me wonder if it would be cheaper to make my own granola at home. Let’s break…