Slim Jims are a handy easy to eat snack that packs in the protein and the flavor! We love to take Slim Jims on day adventures, road trips, camping trips, and for packing lunches. Occasionally we find a great deal on a large container of Slim Jims, and we will eat a ton of them….
Pizza Rolls are a great late-night snack or a fun kid’s treat. Occasionally pizza rolls go on sale for a really good deal, and it’s hard not to stock up! There are some nights when I cook something super spicy that I know the kids won’t like, so we will bake some pizza rolls for…
Most people recognize Crispy Fried Onions as a topping on Green Bean Casserole at Thanksgiving. Don’t count these tasty crunchy onions as a Holiday Only food. Crispy Fried Onions can be sprinkled on top of cheeseburgers, salads, chicken dishes, soups, and potatoes. Unfortunately, many people end up throwing these onions out because they hit their…
Sometimes life gets busy that you decide to grab some fast food for your kids or yourself. Fast food chains can get very expensive, and it is always good to know where you can get the most bang for your buck! Chicken nuggets and Chicken strips/tenders are some of the most popular menu items served…
Whether you’re a mom running all around town for your kids or trying to hit an impending deadline at work, sometimes you need a caffeine boost. 5 hour energy drinks have been around for a long time and boast a sugar free caffeine shot to wake you up! 5 hour energy drinks come in handy…
As with everything else, more and more basic pantry staples are going up in price. We love peanut butter and regularly use it for sandwiches, sweet treats, and cooking with it. I decided to pull out the food processor and see if I could make my own peanut butter. I wanted to find out if…
Making your own peanut butter is not only a fun activity to do with your kids, but it is also a super tasty treat! The healthy fats in peanut butter also make it a great addition to any diet. Unfortunately, the shelf life of peanut butter is greatly different based on how it is made….
Even though veggie straws are touted as a healthy alternative to potato chips and tortilla chips, they are not as fragile as vegetables. There is even some debate as to whether there are any vegetables in veggie straws. Whether they are healthy or a vegetable replacement, veggie straws are a great handy snack for kids…
On a recent visit with my niece who is vegan, I have learned some very interesting things about foods that will work for a vegan lifestyle. You can’t assume that just because an item is made with vegetables that it is truly vegan. We are going to deep dive into the different flavors and most…
Soaring grocery prices are now causing more people to be willing to travel for their groceries. One of the moms at a recent playdate told me she travels 30 miles to the next big town in order to shop at Kroger. She says that even with the cost of gas, buying her groceries at Kroger…