I am a big basil fan. I grow lots of it in my garden over the summer months, but once September comes I need to harvest it before the first hard frost. A great way to do this is by making a batch or two of fresh basil pesto and freezing it for use … [Read more...]
Cooking with Kids: M&M Chocolate Pretzel Twists
This recipe doesn't get much easier, so it's perfect for cooking with your kiddos. Preheat oven to 275 degrees. Place a Hershey’s Kiss on top of each pretzel twist. Bake for 3 minutes, or just until the chocolate starts to soften. Remove and … [Read more...]
Kids and Cooking: Making Eating Healthy Frugal and FUN!
If feeding your children healthy foods on a budget seems next to impossible to you, you're not alone. Finding quality food at inexpensive prices (that kids will actually eat) seems to be a universal struggle with many moms. Sometimes making a game … [Read more...]
Microwavable Eggs = A Hot and Frugal Breakfast!
If you have school aged children, you know how hectic it is in the morning to get them up, dressed, school items all together and still have time to feed them a hot breakfast. Eggs, are something that my Mom would make for me, for breakfast before … [Read more...]
How To Make Amazing Homemade Meatballs
How To Make Amazing Homemade Meatballs This meal would be a lot of fun to get the kids involved. They could roll the balls in the oil or help kneed the meat mixture. I used to love helping my mother in the kitchen. I also did some quick math. I … [Read more...]
Hibachi Chicken Without the Flaming Onion (or the Price!)
There is a new soy sauce coupon available that can land you Kikkoman Soy Sauce for only $.71 each at Target! I am beyond excited because I use soy sauce several times a week. I prefer the Low Sodium Kikkoman Soy Sauce. Kikkoman Soy Sauce Target … [Read more...]