Here’s a simple but tasty slow cooker chicken recipe that you can make in the crock pot and have ready for a busy night. I used boneless skinless chicken thighs because they were on sale at a great price, but…
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Super Bowl Pepperoni Cheese Ball What is not to love about a cheese ball? Nothing! I promise you, this one does not disappoint. It has the simplicity that you need in a recipe, with just five ingredients, and it is…
With the weather getting colder this week, it feels like soup weather to me! This Broccoli Cheese Soup recipe is one that both kids and adults seem to like, and it’s fairly simple to prepare. To simplify things even more,…
I love recipes that let you use up leftovers to make something really delicious. This Ham and Bean Soup recipe is a great example! If you have a leftover hambone and some ham from Easter (or Thanksgiving, or Christmas), make…
After all the sweets available at Christmas time, I look forward to some of my delicious savory favorites for New Year’s Eve! Our annual party is a little unconventional, since it includes at least 15 kids ranging in age from…
Christmas Morning Recipe Roundup! Need something special to serve the family on Christmas morning? We love recipes that you can make ahead, so there’s minimal prep work when you’d rather be hanging out with the family. Here are some of…
We’re always looking for travel options that fit into a “Shoestring” budget, and Spirit Airlines‘ new flights out of Akron-Canton airport are an intriguing option. We’re excited to share about their new flights, and to partner with them for a…
Our family recently had the opportunity to test out the new Skylanders Imaginators game, which was released in mid-October. My panel of testers (my four kiddos) have tried the game out on the Wii U for the past two weeks,…
Disney World is a fantastic family vacation destination, but it’s not always budget-friendly. We’ve rounded up our top tips for doing Disney World on a budget–it is possible to save when you visit the house of the Mouse! 1. Know…
As much as I want to make sure my kids have a well-balanced, healthy lunch, I also like to send a little something sweet. We’ve all had days when we could use a little chocolate, haven’t we? These brownies are…
Apparently we have bad aim in our household. We think we’re spraying styling products onto our hair, but instead we end up with crusty walls. Is this just us, or do you have hairspray residue on your bathroom walls too?…
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Cooking on a Shoestring: Poor Man’s Lasagna Recipe
Poor Man’s Lasagna Recipe In our family, we have two different lasagna recipes. Grandma’s lasagna (my mom’s) is a delicious traditional one, but with all the meat, cheese, and other ingredients, the cost can add up. Nana’s (my mother-in-law’s) recipe…
It’s Frugal Friday! The time when we take a few moments to focus on tips and hints for frugal living. It’s no secret that raising kids is expensive. As a mom of four, I’m definitely aware of this, and try…
Here’s a family favorite recipe that serves a crowd! These are great to prepare in the crock pot for a quick dinner between ball practices, and you can easily double the batch to go in the freezer for another dinner…
It’s Frugal Friday! The time when we take a few moments to focus on tips and hints for frugal living. When summer comes, it’s a great time to do some cleaning, and in our house, cleaning involves a lot of…