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Christmas is next week, but dinners still have to happen. Between holiday plans, kids home for winter break, and already feeling stretched thin, this is usually the week when patience and energy are both running pretty low. So, this week’s meal plan is built for anyone who’s short on cash and patience. We leaned heavily…
Most of us with kids know what’s coming next week… winter break! And while the break is fun, it also means something else for a lot of families: our kids won’t be eating breakfast at school. Suddenly we’re on the hook for extra meals, extra snacks, and extra hungry kids at home first thing in…
I am not sure why National Bacon Day falls on December 30th, because I love to celebrate bacon all year long. Bacon is not just for breakfast or a sandwich. There are so many fun ways to use it. Whether you like it salty, sweet, or a combo of both, bacon is incredibly versatile and…
Personally, I love eggnog even straight from the bottle (shhh, don’t tell), but my family is not a fan of the thickness. So I’ve gotten pretty creative with using eggnog for the flavor while changing the texture. It turns out you can substitute eggnog for so many things in your everyday recipes, and it makes…
It’s almost two weeks until Christmas, which means crazy busy weeknights and trying to stretch every paycheck as far as possible this month! So this week we went super easy and super affordable. Our total this week came from Cocoa, FL and was only $47.62! As a bonus, we have lots of basic ingredients on…
Cream cheese is one of the most versatile ingredients you can keep in your fridge and this time of year it is usually on sale for holiday dips and party appetizers. But there is so much more you can do with it. Move over bagels because cream cheese adds richness, creaminess and body to meals…
Thanksgiving is over, the leftovers are gone, and now we’re in that funny little stretch before Christmas where life feels extra busy, but everyone still needs to eat! So, this week, we’re getting back to regular meal planning with simple, easy dinners that don’t require a ton of ingredients or time. You’ll notice that we…
Sometimes the best way to save money in the kitchen is to look at the simple items we already have and think about them in new ways. Tortilla chips are a great example. Most of us buy a bag, use it for one snack or one meal, and then the rest goes stale. But when…
I have a confession… I don’t really love maple syrup or pancake syrup and I usually avoid it at all costs. But some dishes like French toast really seem to need it on top. So over the years, I have experimented with all kinds of fun flavors to get all the French toast goodness without…
There is so much truth in chicken soup being good for the soul. A warm bowl can make you feel better on a rough day and can even help you recover from a cold or flu bug. But let’s be honest… plain old chicken noodle soup can get pretty boring! So today I’m sharing some…