Intermittent fasting has become a very fad like anti-diet and more and more people have been trying it out. Some friends of mine recently told me that not only did they lose weight and lower their cholesterol, but they noticed their grocery bill also went down significantly. Intermittent fasting comes in many forms, but the…
As prices skyrocket in the grocery store, I am always looking for ways to save money on vegetables, meat, and fruits. This year the price of vegetables seems to have doubled and show no signs of going back down any time soon. Summertime is normally when you have a lot of seasonal produce to choose…
Pickles are a great addition to many dishes and tasty just by themselves. My 5-year-old son has loved pickles from a very early age and my husband is a self-proclaimed pickle connoisseur. Our fridge at any given time has pickle relish, pickle slices, whole pickles, and pickle spears. This got me wondering if it would…
We all have months that are grocery budget is super extra tight, and the trick is not to panic. I am going to give you my huge list of cheap foods that will fill you up! Bonus Tip: Not only are these foods filling, but most can be stocked up on ahead of time, so…
For the last 2 years the price of chicken breasts, drumsticks, wings, and thighs has been steadily climbing. At one point I switched from buying fresh chicken to frozen chicken to save a little money, but the cost of frozen chicken has increased a lot too lately. One thing that I have noticed recently is…
As more and more of us are trying to stay healthy and still eat cheap too, salads are the perfect lunch option! Not only can you customize a salad to your exact specifications, but they are also so simple to make and take anywhere you need to go. I used to be a huge fan…
Whipped cream is one of the best parts about dessert. Whether you are having pie, or ice cream, or a cake, you can add a dollop of whipped cream to make it something extra special. It’s not as heavy as traditional icing and whipped cream is typically less calories too. As summertime approaches it is…
Half and Half is a very commonly used for coffee, cooking, and baking. Unfortunately, the price of half and half has continued to climb. After finding out that the creamer I have been using is not actually dairy, I decided to give half and half a try for my morning coffee. Now I am wondering…
Sandwiches with deli meat is an American staple for lunch. On average 50% of Americans eat a sandwich every day. I love a good sandwich and apparently so does the rest of the US! With all of us buying deli meat every week, it starts to make you wonder how we can save money on…
Adding new curtains to a living room or bedroom can immediately upgrade the whole room, but curtains can get expensive and sometimes it is hard to match colors or styles perfectly. This makes me wonder if it would be easier and cheaper to just make my own curtains. The good news is that making your…