Why do kids eat the same food over and over for months, years even, and then all of a sudden deem it “icky?” My kids eat well, most of the time, but they still have this quirk. Do yours? My solution is Toddler Tapas: The word tapas comes from Spanish cuisine, derived from the Spanish …
This post contains affiliate links. I’m always looking for creative, frugal gifts for the many kid birthdays we celebrate with friends. For the past two years, most 5 & 6 year olds received the Frugal Kid Art Gift. Now, my son and his friends are all into Pokemon cards. For a long time, they were …
What happens when you put two 6-year-old girls in charge of their own zoo animal birthday party? A lot of fun, as it turns out! My twin daughters turned 6 a few weeks ago and wanted a party at home. We talked about what was most important to them, and we agreed on friends and …
This Crustless Bacon Asparagus Quiche makes a delicious brunch or dinner. Egg dinner recipes are a favorite way to feed the family economically. Crustless Bacon Asparagus Quiche looks lovely plated with some Rosemary Potatoes, which you can roast alongside it in the oven. And as my son exclaimed at dinner, “Bacon makes everything better!” Note–if …
I’m always on the lookout for ways to stick to my grocery budget. While I do serve meatless meals a few times a week, we still eat meat. I like to buy chicken breasts, pork loin and beef at their lowest sale prices, but I supplement that with marked-down meat. Here are some tips: This …
Looking for a delicious gluten free dinner recipe? Here’s an easy casserole recipe that is naturally gluten free, packed with flavor, and great for meal prep. My chicken broccoli rice casserole has all the great flavors you want without any extra work or hassle! We keep this Broccoli Rice Casserole in the meal plan rotation …



