My daughter was a tomboy growing up, so I was quite pleased when she discovered American Girl books and fell in love with Felicity…until I read the books and realized that the reason she liked Felicity so much was because she snuck out of the house at night, wore boy’s clothing, and “borrowed a horse”.Read More
Dairy-Free “Creamed” Spinach
My dad insists the person who was the inspiration for Popeye was a distant cousin of ours. Yep, my mom’s side is related to a Mayflower passenger and Revolutionary leaders and my dad’s side is related to Popeye. I haven’t researched my dad’s claim, but my husband believes him and frequently complains about how “freakishlyRead More
Homemade Strawberry Sorbet
Sorbet is delicious, low in sugar, naturally dairy-free, and so expensive at the store. Today I am sharing my easy, frugal homemade recipe for Strawberry Sorbet at $5 Dinners. Disclosure: I am a contributing writer at $5 Dinners.
Stuffed Portabello Mushrooms
Stuffed Portabello Mushrooms could be an expensive dish, but I am going to share how I kept it affordable. Often when I share tips for saving money on groceries, someone will mention that it is harder to find coupons on produce. And that is absolutely true. However, just because it is harder does not meanRead More
7 Easy Tactics for Saving Money on Groceries
You can seriously cut your grocery bill with these easy tactics for saving money on groceries. In recent years, consumers have been paying more for just about everything. With the increases in the costs of food, shoppers have noticed that feeding their families is consuming a substantial part of their monthly budget. Fortunately, there areRead More
The Impromptu Cook Strikes Again
Today I am sharing my recipe for Cilantro-Lime Chicken Casserole at $5 Dinners. I set out to make a different casserole, but I was missing some ingredients and then my spontaneous side took over and the only thing that was the same from the original recipe was that they both contained chicken. I wish IRead More
Dairy-Free Caramel Sauce
I am planning on making a few recipes that use caramel sauce. I want my oldest son to be able to enjoy them too, so I decided to modify my homemade caramel sauce recipe to make it dairy-free. We have been enjoying sweets made with Organic Coconut Sugar, so I decided to use it inRead More
Sharing my Love of Gardening with my Children
Whether you are growing flowers or a vegetable garden there are ways that you can involve even young children in the garden. Teaching them how to do a task takes time, but it is worth taking the time to do it while they still enjoy imitating you and are enthusiastic about playing in the dirt!Read More
Gallery of Favorites – Frozen Desserts!
April of The 21st Century Housewife and I would like to welcome you to our weekend blog hop: Gallery of Favorites! This week we are featuring two delicious frozen treats: Rhubarb Custard Ice-Cream from Aunt B on a Budget and Avocado Fudgesicles from Fox in the Kitchen. Beth shares some excellent reasons for making ice-creamRead More
Hummus Crusted Salmon
This hummus crusted salmon recipe is a quick and easy way to put dinner on the table! I know I mention this in every single article I write about fish, but fish has been an acquired taste for me. I just read through my fish recipes and it is interesting to see the progression fromRead More
Gluten-Free Doughnut Round Up for National Doughnut Day
Today is National Doughnut Day. The first doughnut day was created by The Salvation Army in 1938 to honor the women who served doughnuts to WWI soldiers. The holiday now falls on the first Friday of June. Doughnuts are one of my favorite desserts to make because they are so fast and easy to make.Read More
Healthified Sweet and Sour Pork
I love sweet and sour pork, but I can’t eat the breading and I always regret deep-fried foods. So I decided to create a guilt-free Sweet and Sour Pork recipe. It isn’t bright red and it isn’t authentic, but it is delicious and as an added bonus, I don’t feel horrid after eating it! ThisRead More
Staycation: Be a tourist in Your Hometown
Use the Staycation tips to view your hometown as a tourist. Have you still not seen all the great spots in your region despite living there for years? If yes, you may want to stay in town for your next vacation! Many people advocate staycations because they are frugal. And they are frugal! You don’tRead More
Laundry Tips
Every time I do laundry, I think: “Good hygiene is overrated!” I haven’t been able to convince my family to become nudists, but I have found a few tips to make laundry a little easier. Use Vinegar to Remove Mildew from Laundry: It is summer and in our house that means mildew. Somebody forgets aRead More
Steak and Artichoke Frittata
Confession: Sometimes I want my recipes to seem like I put a little effort into them even though I don’t really want to work very hard. That is when I turn to Frittatas. They are fast and easy, but they still have the wow factor, especially if you add unexpected ingredients like artichoke hearts. WhenRead More
Lemon Pasta with Chicken and Broccoli
I am sharing my Lemon Pasta with Chicken and Broccoli recipe at $5 Dinners. This recipe is fast, easy, and flexible. Although I prefer to eat it while it is hot, it is also good served at room temperature or chilled. Lemon Pasta is easy to adapt to just about any guest’s dietary needs. ItRead More
Financial Tips for Women
Over the years, I have occasionally written posts on personal finance including articles on Managing Investments, Saving Money on College Expenses, and Renting vs. Buying. But they don’t include chocolate, so I end up putting a lot of energy into posts that don’t generate much traffic. Although I devote most of my time to sharing recipes, personal finance is still aRead More
Cookies and Cream Candy Bar Recipe
Have you ever tried to make your own candy bars? It is actually quite easy! Not only is it easy, but it gives you complete control over the ingredients, so you can make better quality candy for less money. When I was making bark candy for my kids last week, I realized how easy itRead More
Are Your Pets Part of the Family?
Updated: The Motherhood has posted the highlights from our chat. You can read Pets Are Family Members Too and share your pet stories. Tomorrow, I will be co-hosting an all-text chat on the The Motherhood. We will discuss caring for our pets and how we treat them like members of our family. We would love for youRead More
How to Save Money on Souvenirs
If you aren’t careful, the cost of souvenirs can really add up when you take a vacation. Here are a few ways that we keep souvenirs from ruining our travel budget. First, make a budget! Discuss your budget with your children before you leave. This may mean that you have no money set aside forRead More
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