Cutting meat from a meal is a huge way to reduce your grocery budget. Black bean tacos are a very frugal (yet delicious) meatless meal. Ingredients: - 1 can of black beans - 1 can of Ro-tel (use $1 off 3 coupon) - 1/2 package of taco seasoning … [Read more...]
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How to Make Homemade Bath Bombs
DIY Bath Bombs (AKA Bath Fizzies) Bath bombs (aka bath fizzies) are a fun project to make at home and a fun gift to receive. They can be a frugal addition to a spa gift basket -- or, creatively packaged, they're a great gift idea just by … [Read more...]
Create a Holiday Blessings Jar
Holiday Blessings Jar After Thanksgiving is over and all the turkey leftovers are gone, we may forget about keeping our blessings in the forefront of our minds. Most of us have a lot to be thankful for this year. Our attitude about what we have vs. … [Read more...]
Beecher’s Mac and Cheese Copycat Recipe (Featured on Oprah’s Favorite Things)
Beecher's World's Best Mac and Cheese My eleven-year-old daughter recently watched the latest episode of Oprah - you know, the one where she lists her favorite things. Never mind the cool electronics and gadgets that Oprah gave away, my daughter … [Read more...]
Caramel Puffcorn: A Super Easy, Super Frugal Holiday Treat
I was first introduced to the concept of Caramel Puffcorn about ten years ago while on a play date with my then-toddler daughter. She took one bite, and it was over: she had a new favorite treat. Over the years, it's become one of our standard … [Read more...]
Instant Bargains on Indy Style
Last Friday, I had the opportunity to appear as a guest on the Indy Style show in Indianapolis, Indiana as one of the final stops in my fall 2010 media tour. I had never been in Indianapolis before, and it was a much bigger, more cosmopolitan city … [Read more...]