Oh how I love Thanksgiving and all the leftovers! I look forward to Thanksgiving dinner all year long because I love cooking for my family. The kinds of food we eat for Thanksgiving are so special and unique to the holiday because we only make it once or twice a year. Eventually, however, we get… Continue reading Thanksgiving Leftovers Recipes
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November Meal Plan – What’s For Dinner
Your November meal plan will give you 30 days of weeknight dinner ideas and desserts too. I have included our Thanksgiving planning tips too. My November meal plan also includes 30 Dinner ideas and some snack or appetizers for game day, bonfires or just a cozy night in. How to Use This Meal Plan Recipes are… Continue reading November Meal Plan – What’s For Dinner
HOW TO SAVE MONEY ON GROCERIES IN 2022
We are 6 months into 2022 and when I did our budget for the year - the two biggest areas I have seen changes are in gas and groceries. I don't know about you but I cringe every time I go to the store. The prices are insane - and keep going up. I do… Continue reading HOW TO SAVE MONEY ON GROCERIES IN 2022
Make Your Own Cash Envelopes & A Giveaway!
The biggest game changer for our family budget was when we started using sinking funds and cash envelopes to better manage our money. If you don't know what a sinking fund is, it is a fund that you contribute money to over time for a future or recurring expense such as Christmas, holidays or birthdays.… Continue reading Make Your Own Cash Envelopes & A Giveaway!
Great Wolf Lodge – A Weekend of Family Fun
Last Sunday we took the kids to Great Wolf Lodge in the Poconos for a mini getaway. We needed a break from our norm and the busy so we thought it would be a great way to unwind. We went to Kalahari back in November of 2019 and had a great time, but we wanted… Continue reading Great Wolf Lodge – A Weekend of Family Fun
My Grocery Budget & Weekly Meal Plan
Grocery prices are crazy high - so I try and do what I can to save money and stay within my budget. Due to the rising cost of food, I have had to increase my budget from $100 a week to $150 a week. It takes careful planning, sale shopping, and making food stretch to… Continue reading My Grocery Budget & Weekly Meal Plan