All that’s right in the realm of cookie ingredients, rolled into one delicious bite-sized treat. Peanut butter, chocolate chips, M&Ms and oatmeal make these a family favorite, and using seasonal M&Ms makes them the perfect treat for Christmas! Not that…
Here’s a delicious, make-ahead recipe that’s fancy enough for a holiday brunch, but simple enough for any weekend morning. Definitely a great choice if you want something special for Christmas morning! You can assemble the ingredients ahead of time, even…
This Pecan Tarts recipe is one of the “treat” recipes I only make a few times a year, and I’m making them today so I thought I’d share this recipe again. They’re special enough to make for Christmas or another…
I’m totally game for a meal or two of re-running the Thanksgiving feast, but after a while, I think most of us get turkey-ed out! So what’s a frugal girl (or guy) to do when it goes against every frugal…
Most years, we attend five (count ’em…FIVE!) Thanksgiving dinners. Starting with the church Thanksgiving meal a few Sundays before the day, then various other family celebrations on the big day or the weekends before and after…yep, the turkey dinner count…
Sometimes the grocery deals are so tempting…and they’re in your budget…and it’s stuff you’ll use…but is there ever a time to Just Say No? We’re all about reasonable stockpiling here: enough to get you by until the next sale…
Guide to Buying Freezer Beef When I shared on Facebook that I’d picked up my beef quarter to put in the freezer, I was overwhelmed with the response of Sisters and Misters who wanted to learn more about this. We’ve…
Today was applesauce day at our house! It’s something we do every year, and I always look forward to a big bowl of warm applesauce made with freshly-picked apples. Then I fill the freezer with the rest, and we have…
If you haven’t already noticed, I love fall food, especially all the great things that can be made with freshly-picked apples. This one isn’t terribly complicated, but it’s one of the best ways in the world to eat a crisp…
Last year on my kids’ first day back to school, and after stocking up on a bunch of their favorite lunch choices, I asked them what they’d like for lunch on their first day of school. “Pizza Lunchables!” Umm…that wasn’t…
Kielbasa, Potatoes and Peppers As a mom who works two full time jobs (yes, the site is a full-time job 🙂 and has a family to take care of – meal planning is essential. Here’s one of my easy fast-five…
Snag those 50¢ boxes of Cake Mix (details HERE) ! You and your family will love these super simple and creative Fourth of July Almond Cookies with Cake Mix Super easy and look impressive to bake and take! Save Print…
I love being able to cook homemade comfort food from scratch. I love eating it even more. 😉 (Cleaning up after using every pan, bowl, and utensil in my kitchen, not so much!) Chicken Pot Pie is one recipe that’s…
Strawberry season is right around the corner, and I can’t wait to make this recipe again! I love that you can make a big ol’ pan of the old fashioned strawberry shortcake. The texture of the shortcake is just perfect,…
These are light and delicious! A favorite simple treat! Save Print Lemon Crinkle Cookies from Cake Mix Recipe Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 10 mins Total time: 15 mins A light, simple, and delicious family favorite cookie! Ingredients 1…
