This Virgin Piña Colada Smoothie is a move off of my normal smoothies where I have at least one kind of hidden vegetable. I have been meaning to make a Virgin Piña Colada Smoothie for months, literally. Sometimes things get put off, for whatever reason. But I finally got to this, and I was so… Continue reading Virgin Pina Colada Smoothie Recipe
Crock-pot Chicken Stock or Broth
Have you ever made chicken or turkey stock or broth? Talk about a frugal idea!! This is a great way to save $10 or more using food scraps and recycled pasta sauce jars that would be otherwise deemed as garbage. **Pictures updated 11/13. **Update 10/1/12: I have been freezing my vegetable scraps and bones in… Continue reading Crock-pot Chicken Stock or Broth
The Cost of School Lunches & 20 Frugal Back-to-School Lunch Snack & Side Ideas for On-the-Go Times
One of the biggest money savers in the family budget is to make your own snacks and food for on-the-go, whether you are sending your kids off to school or you are planning to be out all day. Think ahead!! You would be amazed and surprised on how much eating school lunches (which aren’t always… Continue reading The Cost of School Lunches & 20 Frugal Back-to-School Lunch Snack & Side Ideas for On-the-Go Times
Spinach Feta Omelet
Spinach Feta Omelet~a great protein packed start to the day or a fantastic upside down day (breakfast for dinner) idea. I love adding veggies to our omelets. When I make something with veggies, it’s hard for me not to add all the veggies we have. I feel like I already have the cutting board and knife… Continue reading Spinach Feta Omelet
WinCo Wednesday Great Seedless Grape, Asparagus, Red Potato Prices & More!
Staples like broccoli, cauliflower and some tomato prices have started swinging upward, along with bell pepper prices, although the bell pepper prices are still quite good. Get free e-mail updates by subscribing here. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. I have listed below some selected “Extra Savings” prices (WinCo’s version of a sale), as seen… Continue reading WinCo Wednesday Great Seedless Grape, Asparagus, Red Potato Prices & More!