This southwest shrimp salad recipe with homemade honey-lime dressing makes a filling, yet healthy dinner. If you are a long-time reader you know I am a pretty big football fan. Since my favorite football team is over 6 hours away, we have to Home Tailgate. Home tailgating has its advantages. When I home tailgate, IRead More
How to Eat Organic on a Budget
Eating organic on a budget may seem daunting, but it is easier than you’d think. These tips will help you save money on organic food! If feeding your family healthy food is a priority for you, then you have probably already started thinking about organics. Organic foods are grown with fewer pesticides, fewer chemicals, andRead More
Roasted Pumpkin Soup Recipe with Cauliflower Rice
While this Roasted Pumpkin Soup Recipe with Cauliflower Rice is a savory, meat-free meal in a bowl. Smooth, hearty, and delicious this Roasted Pumpkin Soup Recipe makes the perfect addition to your low carb winter menu. Healthy carbs like pumpkin are the perfect way to indulge a little and it makes a great base forRead More
Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
Fresh, bright, and full of flavor, this Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice Recipe is the low-carb side dish that you have been looking for. We all fell in love with Chipotle’s Cilantro Lime Rice, but rice has so many carbs! So we came up with a low-carb substitute using cauliflower rice so we can enjoy ourRead More
7 Ways to Streamline Your Morning Routine on School Days
Use these ways to streamline your morning routine on school days to reduce stress and enjoy a more peaceful morning. With school back in session, it is time for you to be on top of things and a bit less lax about routines. Getting the whole family up, dressed and out the door with everything they needRead More
Loaded Coleslaw with Bacon and Apple
This loaded coleslaw recipe has two types of slaw: traditional cabbage slaw and broccoli slaw. It also has bacon, apple, onion, almond slivers, and is topped with a delicious balsamic coleslaw dressing. Need an easy salad for your next party or barbecue? This loaded coleslaw recipe with bacon, apple, and almond slices is a realRead More
How to Cook White Basmati Rice in an Instant Pot
If you like to cook white basmati rice in a pressure cooker and are wondering how to adapt the recipe for the Instant Pot, then use this Instant Pot White Basmati Rice recipe and tutorial. White basmati rice is my favorite rice! It is light and fluffy and less sticky than other rice varieties, soRead More
How to Make Dairy-Free Ice-Cream in a Bag
Ice-cream in a bag is a staple at summer camps and Vacation Bible Schools. It is an easy and fun treat, but one you have to abstain from if you are dairy-intolerant. I decided to try making a dairy-free version using Silk Soymilk, so my son could participate in this fun activity this summer. IRead More
How to Make Chicken Broth in a Slow Cooker
Making homemade chicken broth is not that time consuming and is a great way to stretch your groceries budget a little farther. Use this tutorial on how to make chicken broth in a slow cooker. Chicken broth is easy to make in a slow cooker. I buy organic, free-range, whole chickens because I can oftenRead More
Tips for Buying Chicken in Bulk
These tips on buying chicken in bulk will help you stock your freezer with quality chicken. There are many good reasons to purchase chicken in bulk. You can stock up when you find a good deal and freeze the chicken for later use. Maybe you just need to make a bulk purchase to cook aRead More
Pulled Pork Nachos
This Pulled Pork Nachos recipe is a hit at parties and gatherings! Football season is almost here! Which means it is time for game day appetizers and snacks. It probably won’t surprise you to learn that leftovers make their way into appetizers at my house. I shredded leftover pork roast and combine it to makeRead More
Tips for Buying Beef in Bulk
Buying a whole or half cow will save you a lot of money on beef in the long run. These tips for buying beef in bulk will help you get started. If you are trying to save money on your grocery bill, chances are you have considered buying your beef in bulk. If so, youRead More
Raspberry and Blueberry Popsicles
This raspberry and blueberry popsicles recipe is proof that kids will willingly consume fruit! My kids love frozen fruit. I can freeze grapes or berries and then serve them while still frozen to my kids and they will gobble them up. I am not sure what the makes frozen fruit more appealing than fresh fruitRead More
How to Make Lemonade
Use this recipe and tips for how to make lemonade with fresh lemons to quench your thirst on a hot summer day! I walked into the kitchen and discovered my son juicing lemons. He had already located the sugar and told me he was going to make lemonade. I took a picture because I wantedRead More
Jalapeno Popper Potato Salad Recipe
This Jalapeno Popper Potato Salad recipe is a delicious twist on traditional potato salad recipes. It combines the flavors of jalapeno poppers (cream cheese, jalapenos, bacon, and cheese) with a potato salad. Warm or chilled, this Jalapeno Popper Potato Salad is the perfect side dish for your next barbecue or potluck! Do you know how to makeRead More
How to Reduce Food Waste and Save Money on Groceries
Use these easy tips on how to reduce food waste and save money on groceries. Have you resolved to save money? Reducing food waste can help with your goal. Before you can eliminate food waste, you first need to figure out why you are wasting food. Analyze what you are throwing away to see if thereRead More
School Bus Rice Krispies Treats
These School Bus Rice Krispies Treats make a fun dessert for back to school parties. School is back in session and one of the best ways to start the year off right is some fun treats for kids and their teachers. These School Bus Rice Krispie Treats are fun to assemble and they will makeRead More
Roasted Tomato Soup Recipe with Cauliflower Rice
Fresh kale, roasted tomatoes, and cauliflower rice combine to create this delicious roasted Riced Cauliflower and Tomato Soup with Kale Recipe. Roasting the cauliflower and tomatoes before adding them to this Tomato Soup Recipe Cauliflower Rice and Kale gives it a deeper rich flavor that you won’t be able to resist. Low-carb soups can haveRead More
Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix
f you find you are out of taco seasoning while cooking dinner, you don’t have to run to the store. Instead, you can make homemade taco seasoning mix using this recipe. My taco seasoning mix recipe was born out of necessity. Years ago, I had started preparing dinner when I realized I didn’t have a packet ofRead More
How to make Rice Krispie Treats and Rice Krispie Treats Recipes
Rice Krispie treats are an easy treat that kids love. Here’s how to make Rice Krispie treats, plus 17 delicious Rice Krispie treat recipes for every season. Rice Krispie treats are a classic recipe that just about every kid has tried. They work well for bake sales, birthday parties, and packed school lunches. My mom usedRead More
