Cranberry Mandarin Spinach Salad

Cranberry Mandarin Spinach Salad I think I am lying again. I said I wouldn’t post another cranberry recipe back when I posted the Crock-pot Cranberry Spiced Cider during Christmastime. I said I’d wait until the next holiday season. Like a year later. But then I came into a few packages of organic cranberries from a friend back… Continue reading Cranberry Mandarin Spinach Salad

4 Week No Spending Challenge Results #2

4 Week No Spending Challenge Results #2 THRIFTY THINKING The time of year you take on a no spending challenge completely affects the results. That’s something I didn’t even think about prior to starting my second 4 Week No Spending Challenge. As I mentioned in my first results, we took the challenge during our tightest money month… Continue reading 4 Week No Spending Challenge Results #2

Crock-pot Enchilada Chili with a Stove Top Option

Crock-pot Enchilada Chili with a Stove Top Option Slow Cooker Days We LOVE chilis and soups around these parts, and this crock-pot Enchilada Chili rivals one of my favorite chilies, the Crock-pot Turkey Quinoa Chili. Why have I never thought of this before this year? It’s combining two of our favorite foods, enchiladas and chili, coming… Continue reading Crock-pot Enchilada Chili with a Stove Top Option

Real Numbers: Weekly Grocery Spending Snapshot

Real Numbers: Weekly Grocery Spending Snapshot How much does this family of five spend every week? Do you realistically know what you are spending on groceries these days? Well if you don’t, it’s high time to find out! You’ll probably be really surprised one way or another. The great thing about knowing what you pay… Continue reading Real Numbers: Weekly Grocery Spending Snapshot