If you are anything like me you will find some use of this post! Cleaning is a HUGE chore to me, and something that I am always putting off to the last minute.
Often thought as a chore, cleaning can be a boring and repetitive activity. At the same time, you do not want your house to look disorganized and messy. Your only solution is to make cleaning as much fun as possible, which can be done by following these simple tips.
Life is known to throw curve balls every once in awhile. Perhaps work is slowing down. Maybe your vehicle suddenly needs attention or maybe you have found yourself needing to make an emergency visit to your doctor. Regardless of what issue has popped up, it’s time to start being a little more frugal with your spending.
Change Your Eating Habits
It is so much easier to head out to eat for dinner every night than it is to stay home, dirtying up a kitchen full of pots and pans. But it can also get very expensive. Instead of chasing down your burger craving with a Big Mac from McDonald’s, opt to stay in and cook burgers yourself. If you have leftover buns, use those the following evening for sloppy joes, or sandwiches.
The long hot summer days always has me craving some cold easy to throw together salads! I like to prep this in the morning and poof dinner or the side dish is ready to go at dinner time! Not only that, you can quickly and cheaply throw these together for a cookout. Everyone at the cookout will appreciate you bring a lighter side!
Let’s face it, setting a budget for your household seems restrictive and depressing. When you have to look at your income and make lifestyle changes in your spending habits, reality sets in! Making a budget actually frees up your spending years down the road. This does not mean you will have to live as a peasant until retirement. You will just have to be wiser with any unnecessary purchases and learn to say no to them.
You may think that kids should be playing with their Barbie dolls and playing Fornite, not worrying about money at this point in their life. It’s never too early for your kids to start learning about money. Money is something that kids are taught about. It’s hard when they turn into young adults and their parents have given them zero knowledge about money. Here is what your children need to know about money.
Even if fast food is not the healthiest choice, believe it or not, Americans spend almost $12,000 a year on fast food! Does that number shock you?? It does me!
This warm weather and with summer coming, I am excited about the idea of watermelon! My family loves watermelon and I don’t know it just screams cookouts and long summer days to me! So, when you add in these delicious looking desserts you can’t be a more summer themed cookout! And, those watermelon whoopie pies are the cutest ever!!! I’m dying to try them!
Are you looking at starting a garden for the first time? If so, get excited! Gardens are so much fun and a great experience. Starting a garden for the first time can be a bit of a challenge, but once you have it down, you’ll be good to go. Here is how to start a garden for the first time.
Summer is here and there is not quite anything better than having a cookout. You get to fire up the grill and have tasty food. However, if you hastily put together the cookout, it can be incredibly expensive. Throwing a cookout on a budget is actually easier than you ever thought possible and here is how to do it.
The Farmer’s Market is a great place to go when you want to get the freshest produce, meat, and homemade items. Most big towns have a farmer’s market of some sort. You may be wondering how you can save money at the Farmer’s Market.
One of summers best treats are blackberries! Blackberries are high in antioxidants and fiber which makes them a great choice for your summer desserts! Plus, when you find them in peak season they are cheaper and easier on your budget! You could venture down to your local farmers market and grab a pint or two of these fresh blackberries to help you make these 15 Beautiful Blackberry Desserts!
Summer is here! And, that means that it’s time to feed the family and keep the meals ideas fresh! I don’t know about you but as summer gets closer and the weather warms up I am always craving some new recipes, with fresh products! And, summer is the perfect time to add those in. Think of all the berries, fruits, and even fresh vegetables that you can add in to your meals! Nothing like a morning trip to your local farmers market and then coming home to whip up something delicious with your bounty! And, these waffles won’t disappoint! I rounded up 20 Summer Waffles to Make Right Now.
One of my favorite things about the warmer weather is that all the fresh fruits and vegetables come out to play! And, berries are one of my favorite treats. We usually make a few trips to farms to pick them on our own! I don’t know what it is but berries just scream summer and long days to me! It reminds me of pools, and cookouts and all things fun. . I rounded up some recipes for you to use on those fresh Raspberries that you picked! I was searching for some new and different ideas and came across these for you! Check out these 20 Delicious Raspberry Sweet Treats.
This morning I got up early and got myself together and went out for my favorite Saturday morning routine! What is it you might ask? Well, it’s a trip to the local farmers market! I love nothing more than strolling the booths looking for whatever is fresh and calling my name! Today, it was strawberries! They are so ripe and plump and sweet right now. I had to rush home and gather up some ideas to use the strawberries that I bought! I rounded up 27 Strawberry Treats to Sweeten your World and I just knew that I had to share them with you.
Securing a financial foundation and building your own wealth starts with saving money. However, a lot of people have yet to learn about the importance of saving.
But this shouldn’t stop you from teaching your children the value of saving money. You can empower your kids for their future financial stability starting at any age.
Teaching children about money and saving can be a difficult task, but it’s an important step to set them up for long term financial success. If you’re a parent and you want to instill the value of saving, here are 7 tips for teaching your kids about saving money.
Anyone who loves scoring sales and huge discounts on designer items should visit T.J.Maxx. You can enjoy huge selections of designer goods at great prices.
If you’ve ever stepped foot inside a T.J.Maxx store, you already know that theyoffer great ways to save money on things you need and also those you didn’t know you really needed.
The next time you head to T.J.Maxx, keep these secrets in mind to make the most of your trip. You can score the best deals every time you shop at T.J.Maxx.
Healthy Cooking Tips For The New Year
Cooking is a skill that can be learned. However, many cooking approaches don’t always take into consideration best practices for healthy cooking. Here are some simple tips you can apply to your favorite meals to give them a healthier twist.
Do you love oatmeal? Little Miss Mama’s On A Budget LOVES oatmeal! It’s one of her favorite breakfast foods. Not too long ago she found out for the first time that you can eat breakfast foods at times other than breakfast!
Her little mind was blown when she realized that she could have oatmeal for dinner! So, I’ve rounded up some delicious and healthy oatmeal recipes for you to keep those little bellies full!
Morning Glory Overnight Oats by Cook Nourish Bliss
Coconut Cream Pie Chia Overnight Oats by Flavor The Moments
Apple Pie Overnight Oats by The Lemon Bowl
Slow Cooker Chocolate Cherry Steel Cut Oatmeal by Running To The Kitchen
Blueberry Peach Oatmeal by Eating Bird Food
Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats by Detoxinista
Turmeric Oatmeal Glowing Breakfast Bowl by Lauren Caris Cooks
LumberJack Oatmeal by Tastes Of Lizzy T
Overnight Chilled Plum Oatmeal Pudding by Brown Eyed Baker
Savory Baked Oatmeal With Bacon Mushrooms and Caramelized Onions by Savory Simple
Healthy Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal by Well Plated
Date Sweetened Apple Pie Oatmeal by Minimalist Baker
Blueberry Baked Oatmeal by Crazy For Crust
Vegan Baked Oatmeal by Blissful Basil
Baked PB & J Oatmeal by Lexi’s Clean Kitchen
I’ve also made a simple printable that you can snag to keep a few simple oatmeal recipes at your finger tips! You can find the printable here!
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In our household we are cheese lovers! We really enjoy eating all things that include the word “cheesy”. We go through an insane amount of cheese each week!
I thought I would share with you some of our favorite cheesy recipes that we make!
Cheesy Chicken Pasta by Inside BruCrew Life
Four Cheese Pizza by I Am A Food Blog
Baked Scalloped Potatoes With Cheese by Zesty Olive
Cheesy Meatball Skillet by The Cooking Jar
French Onion Grilled Cheese Sandwich by How Sweet Eats
Five Cheese Skillet Mac and Cheese by Love And Olive Oil
Keto Spinach And Feta Stuffed Chicken Breast by My PCOS Kitchen
Pull Apart Cheesy Garlic Bread by Cook Eat Go
Baked Ricotta Dip by The Crumby Kitchen
Cheesy Spinach Quiche by Sally’s Baking Addiction
Cheesy Ham And Potato Soup by Lil Luna
Pizza Grilled Cheese by Spend With Pennies
Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks by Low Carb Yum
Saganaki Greek Fried Cheese by Salt And Lavender
Cheesy Baked Ziti Recipe by I Heart Naptime
One of the most common things I hear when discussing my weight loss is, “Isn’t it expensive?” In all honesty, I spend less now than I did before I started losing weight. I thought I would share with you my tips on how to lose weight without spending a fortune.