Save money and eat healthier when you make Homemade Spaghetti Sauce. It’s easier than you think! We use it often with our favorite family meals. When you have kids with food allergies, you get used to cooking from scratch so you can control the ingredients. Even if you don’t have dietary restrictions, I encourage you to …
This Western Birthday Party was a frugal and fun way to celebrate my twins turning 7 years old! Happy 7th Birthday to my twin girls! As they have been obsessed with horses for many months, since we read the Laura Ingalls Wilder books, they’ve wanted a “horse party.” They very much wanted to be a …
This Birthday Balloon Wreath costs a little more than my usual crafts, but it is displayed many times each year, always garnering lots of compliments from neighbors and friends. It’s easy enough for a non-crafter to make, so don’t be afraid to give it a try! It also makes a lovely gift for a family …
My family loves this Green Chile Chicken Casserole, and I love how easy it is to make! This Green Chile Chicken Casserole recipe is one of my family’s favorites because the flavor is comforting and homey, and it’s super-easy to put together as long as I have pre-cooked chicken and rice in the fridge. Where …
As of today, I have packed over 350 lunches so far this school year. Holy cow! And there are still how many to go? While my kids eat the same general foods week after week, I do try make things interesting. Here are my kids’ favorite healthy school lunches from this week: Regular bread can …
It may take a little more time to cook from scratch, but it tastes so good! I found an old Taco Cornbread Casserole recipe in my binder that called for Jiffy Mix, a packet of taco seasoning, and a jar of salsa.






