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7 Creative Ways to Repurpose Leftover Roasted Vegetables
It’s the end of the week and you have a refrigerator full of multiple containers of leftover roasted vegetables. Don’t throw them out! There are many ways to use up cooked veggies in other…
Easy Roasted Beets in Foil
Beets are nutritious and delicious root vegetables high in antioxidants, fiber, and other essential nutrients. They have an earthly flavor that can be enjoyed raw in smoothies, cold in salads, or as a hot…
7 Tips for Creating a Zero Waste Kitchen
Did you know that about 40% of all food is wasted in America? Waste isn’t only a product of food manufacturing and distribution. American households waste an estimated 46.5 thousand pounds of food a…
5 Things to Know Before Doing a Pantry Challenge
Are you looking for a way to cut this week’s grocery bill? A pantry challenge may seem like the solution. But is it worth it? Maybe not. During a pantry challenge, you plan meals…
KitchenAid Professional 600 Stand Mixer Review
Let me guess: You’re wondering whether KitchenAid’s higher-end stand mixer is worth the money. If you watch cooking shows, you’ve noticed that every counter has a stand mixer. Most of the time, it’s the…
Step By Step Holiday Meal Planner (and Free Cooking Timeline Template)
The holidays are a time for family, friends, and food. But, if you’re hosting Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner this year, you might be feeling a little overwhelmed at the thought of cooking a huge…
10 Best Kitchen Essentials for Meal Prep
Meal prepping is key to staying on top of your family’s meals, especially when you’re a busy mom. If you’re like me, you don’t want your kitchen cabinets and drawers full of gadgets that…
7 Foods You Shouldn’t Make From Scratch. Here’s Why.
There’s just something about the flavor of making food from scratch that makes it more satisfying. And while I would love to be one of those moms who has the time (and patience) to…
How to Stock a Pantry for the First Time
Are you overwhelmed by empty kitchen cabinets and don’t know how to stock a pantry for the first time? Having essential ingredients available in the house makes it easy to whip up a quick…
The Ultimate Guide to Eating Healthy on a Budget
Is eating healthy a priority for your family, but you’re worried that it’s too expensive? You’re not alone. According to a 2022 survey by FinanceBuzz, 65% of Americans say the cost of healthy foods…
35 Tips to Spend Less on Food
Is your grocery spending consuming too much of your family’s household cash and you want to know how to spend less on food? You’re not alone. In the U.S., the average amount a household…
How to Make a Grocery List on a Budget
Are you overwhelmed by making a grocery list for your growing family when the cost of groceries blows your budget? According to the USDA’s Economic Research Service, Americans spent 3.5% more on food for…
3 Easy Ways to Make Your Family’s Grocery Budget
Do you want to get more control over your family’s grocery budget? Are you running out of money at the end of the month? Most people know the money-saving benefits of making a grocery…
How Long Do Strawberries Last?
Strawberry season is here and it’s time to stock up. Farm stands and U-pick strawberry farms are overflowing with strawberries. And if you don’t live near a farm, you can still get fresh strawberries…
Complete Meal Planning Guide for Beginners
Do you want to try meal planning but feel overwhelmed and don’t know where to start? This meal planning guide helps breakdown the basics.. Meal planning is one of the best ways to save…
10 Meal Planning Tips to Save Time and Money
Do you want to save money on groceries but don’t know where to start? The best way to save time and money is to create a meal plan that takes your schedule, your family’s…
5 Ways I Want to Help Families Plan Healthy Meals on a Budget
Do you want your family to eat healthy and to spend less money on food? I’m a Registered Dietitian, so healthy eating is important to me. But so is staying within my food budget…
Creative Meal Planning Was Designed for Busy Families On a Budget
Welcome to Creative Meal Planning! You’re in the right place if you want to get control of your food budget and provide healthy meals for your family. I see overwhelmed families resigned to food…