Homemade Lunchables For kids, packaging is important. My son is a big fan of the Oscar Meyer Lunchables, but at $2 a pop for a few little crackers and cheese, they aren't the best value. Somehow packing crackers and cheese in a Rubbermaid container … [Read more...]
What's Old is New: Garlic Bread Shapes
If you've got a half-eaten loaf of bread in your home that's getting stale, here's a way to turn it into something new and tasty while giving your kids something to do. Soften a stick of butter and stir in about 1/2 tsp. of garlic powder to taste. … [Read more...]
BBQ Chicken Pizza: Gourmet Taste with a Walmart Price Tag
I first tried this dish at Granite City Food and Brewery in Maple Grove, Minnesota. On their menu, it's called the BBQ Chicken Flatbread Pizza. It was DELISH! What made it taste exceptional was the cilantro and red onions. I recently tried making … [Read more...]
Don’t Throw Away the Pickle Juice! Repurposing Leftovers
Don't throw away the pickle juice! In this video, I show viewers how to re-use and repurpose some common leftovers you'd normally throw away. Plus, I'll show you some cute things you can do with leftover food packaging. These tips are from my … [Read more...]
Frugal Road Trips: Mom and Pop Eateries
Frugal Road Trips: Mom and Pop Eateries On our road trip from Minnesota to South Carolina last year, we made it a point to only stop at independently owned restaurants -- the more unique, the better! This photo is from Hillbilly Hot Dogs in … [Read more...]
Saving Big Bucks at Aldi: Supermarket Strategies
I recently made my first trip to the brand new ALDI Grocery Store in my town. I had big expectations – moms have been raving about ALDI on Mommysavers for years. My first impression didn’t generate fireworks – in fact, I was a little disappointed. … [Read more...]