This week’s menu is filled with easy recipes because I will be out of town Thursday through Sunday. I am making  casseroles at the beginning of the week, so they can eat the leftovers if necessary. And for the end of the week, I have chosen recipes that my kids can easily make, though my [...]

I have a printable weekly menu plan and shopping list as well as other useful printables that you can download to make organizing your meal plan and grocery shopping a little easier. Monday – Teriyaki Chicken, Basmati Rice with Onion and Garlic, and Glazed Carrots. Tuesday – Spinach and Mushroom Quesadillas Wednesday -Use the leftover teriyaki [...]

Nothing quite inspires frugality than having to mail off a big fat check to the government. Fortunately for my family, I have some delicious items tucked away in the freezer like frozen artichokes, so they won’t feel deprived despite the fact that I have declared this week a “pantry week”. Was anybody else surprised by [...]