Frugal meal planning is great every time of year but for many people, the holidays are one of the seasons we all need frugal meal planning ideas the most. What would be more fitting than to have our third meal plan in the series on the weekend holiday shopping commences? This meal plan is great…
It seems hard to believe that just a week ago I was surrounded by fresh produce. There were fruits and vegetables as far as the eye could see, and then some. I had the privilege of working with Mucci Farms leading up to and during The Produce Marketing Association’s Convention and Expo, Fresh Summit. (PSA:…
Chocolate, glorious chocolate. The ancient drink of royalty, the rich creamy addiction of today. Where does it come from and how does it make its way to our homes? We received a sneak peek at Chocolate: The Exhibit, on display at The Academy of Natural Sciences, and embarked on a journey of chocolate, from tree…
This post has been sponsored in partnership with Whole Foods Market Devon who has helped us get “road trip ready”. School is in session and it’s time to plan back to school snacks. When school first starts it can be super easy to pack a lunch or have an afternoon snack waiting at home, but…
Where has this year gone to? Next week is already Memorial Day Weekend. Are you ready for summer? Barb from a Life in Balance wrote a great article for party planning for me, and we have some great recipes that will wow your guests for your next BBQ. Are you kicking off summer with a…
Happy St. Patrick’s Day. This is one of our holidays to celebrate with food except I slacked on getting the corned beef, and the store I was able to get to this morning SOLD OUT right before I got there. How dare they! Anyway, since I am suffering from loser like slacker-ness in regards to…
Food prices continue to rise, making it harder and harder to eat healthy meals on a budget. Here are my frugal food tips that will help you save money on quality ingredients and enjoy mealtime with your family. This article contains affiliate links.Over the last few years food supply and prices have been a little…
We are reaching that chilly time of year here in the Northeast which is synonymous with freezing temps and the end of our growing season. If you try to eat as fresh and locally as possible that means there are few local options. One way I try to help boost my winter is by preserving…
**This business has closed.** I was happy to receive an invitation to preview Farmer’s Road Drive Thru, a new “better for you” fast food restaurant and drive thru that has come to the Chadd’s Ford, Glen Mills area. Specializing in fresh, local, organic and delicious, they get an A+ after this mama’s taste test. The…
“I’ve got slushie in my ear.” If you have watched Veggie Tales’, Josh and the Big Wall, it makes total sense. If you haven’t, well, it won’t make any sense at all. I hear it in my head every time we make anything slushie related. These watermelon slushies are super easy to make. This time…
I haven’t been around much for several days. I work Wednesdays mornings and since I went to a food auction on Tuesday I have been spending the rest of my time chopping, cooking, freezing, and dehydrating. Here’s what I got – 12 yellow summer squash – $1.00 3 long neck pumpkins – $3.00 1 cantaloupe…
Well, the long awaited day is here. The day my son has waited for all week. We are having Kiwi Apple Smoothies. I am not a huge fan of kiwi. I use to be but in the past few years kiwi has made my mouth all prickly and itchy. I decided to give it a…
My dilemma is really what to name these things. It isn’t like I have just 2 ingredients or one overpowers the other. I really loved today’s smoothie and it felt good to know I got several servings of fruit/veggies in our day with breakfast alone. Strawberry Pear Smoothies are a great way to start the…
When Cucumber Apricot Smoothies come to mind I think light fresh and summery. Along with that, this smoothie recipe leaves me feeling energized and hydrated for the rest of my day. Cucumber Apricot Smoothie 1 small cucumber (appr. 4 inch kirby) 4 apricots 1/4 pineapple 1 stalk kale 1/2 cup fat free milk We skipped…
Chicken – 50% off Ronzoni – .88 Capri sun – 1.88 Thomas English Muffins – 1.89 Yoplait kids – 3/$5 – .75/2 GM cereals, asst. – 1.99 – 1.00/3 America’s choice ricotta, mozzarella – 1.99 Cantaloupe – 1.50 Cheezits/Keebler – 1.99 – 1.00/2 cpn, .75/2 cpn if you are lucky Kelloggs rice krispie treats –…
It all adds up so fast. Ok, I did get a lot for my buck but I am cheap. I was hoping for less. I didn’t take time to do all the math. I just did the math as in “this item costs X, use a coupon, brings it down to X and I am…
I am excited. BTFE (Box Top For Education) Deals are coming back. You don’t want to know my reaction to the mail today. Anyway, moving right along….. ACME chicken, bone in – .99# Hatfield center cup porkchops – 1.99# Red Raspberries, blackberries, 6 oz. – BOGO Fresh Express mid-line salads – BOGO (mid-line??) Nabisco chips…
