Hacks and Tips for Striking the Right Balance of Clean and Convenience in Your Routines As we turn this corner into a new year, a question about cleaning that keeps coming up in conversations is "how much is too much?" How often should I be disinfecting?! How much bleach is too much?! I'm going to break this all down for you below. The pendulum certainly … [Read more...]
Merry Christmas & A Word about Perseverance through Trials
Daisy, Erin, Austin, Ryan, Charlie, Tyler, Steve & Cody It's been one year since “the series of unending crises" began for our family. One year ago, our upstairs hot water heater sprung a massive leak that woke us up at 2 am to 2 stories full of water. We moved out into a hotel, then into a rental home for 6 months while our home was renovated. In February, … [Read more...]
What’s Trending on Instagram
I thought it would be fun to share what photos and videos are trending on our Instagram profiles once a month! These are your current favorites. Are you following all of our accounts? Check out $5 Dinners, Instant Pot Dinners, FreezEasy, Make Ahead Freezer Meals, Vonnie App, Intentional Bites Planner,Erin Chase and WhisKidCooks IG Accounts. We would LOVE to feature … [Read more...]
Best Grocery Savings Mobile Apps
Check out the Best Grocery Savings Mobile Apps! These are also Erin's favorites. (She might be a bit biased about the first one!) MyFreezEasy With MyFreezEasy, it really is as easy as 1-2-3. Get organized, choose your recipes, use the shopping list provided, and then follow the instructions to get your make ahead freezer meals into your freezer! You'll save on groceries … [Read more...]
Coupons – Print & Save Big Every Week
Save Money on Groceries with Printable Coupons! Smart shoppers can save big every week by using the latest coupons. With the growth of smartphones, loyalty programs and mobile tech, there more and more ways of getting your coupon on, but don't overlook the savings you can find through printable coupons! I love them so much - and have saved so much money with them over the … [Read more...]
Best Subscribe & Save Deals from Amazon
I'm all for convenience, when the cost isn't elevated, and that's exactly what the Subscribe & Save program is all about. You can save when you commit to the subscription of getting that product you always need (at our house, it's toilet paper!!) and seem to run out of and not notice. This program helps you not forget, and helps you not run out, and you save too! I'm … [Read more...]
Prime Pantry Coupons
Did you know that you can clip coupons for items in your Prime Pantry box? And you can save a lot of money with them too! Add in the convenience and time-savings of having your stuff delivered to your door, and it all adds up to Amazon being a terrific addition to your arsenal of strategies to save your time and money. There are thousands (yes, THOUSANDS!) of coupons … [Read more...]
Do you know someone expecting a baby soon? Why not host a “Stork the Freezer Meals Shower”???
Do you know someone that is expecting a baby soon? Want to give them something you can be sure they will use, something that will show them how much you support and care for them? Freezer meals are the perfect gift for new moms! A freezer meal provides nourishment and comfort when a family needs it most. It can provide them with one less thing to worry about as … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Mississippi Beef Roast
I'm not sure I've ever had a more flavorful beef roast from the slow cooker. I think it's the combo of the ranch, the deep flavors from the beef broth and the tangy juices from the pepperoncini peppers that slowly seep into the beef, as it cooks all day long. Seriously, this beef roast will knock your socks off! I used homemade Ranch dressing mix in place of the packet … [Read more...]
Amazon Accepting SNAP EBT on Qualifying Orders – See My Grocery Haul from Amazon!
SNAP recipients get amazing value, great selection, and accessible convenience on qualifying orders with SNAP EBT card on Amazon! Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Amazon. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Big news!! This thrills me to no end, and I hope you'll join me in shouting this from the rooftops. SNAP recipients can add their SNAP EBT card … [Read more...]
Baked Ravioli
So...baking ravioli. Let's chat about this for a minute. I've seen a number of recipes that call for boiling the ravioli ahead of time and then baking it with the sauce. But I don't have time for that. I really don't...I'd forget that you need to do that...then I'd run out of time. (What I mean by that...is that my boys would end up having to wait an extra 15-20 minutes for … [Read more...]
The Best Ever Make-Ahead Freezer Meals Cookbooks!
If you love getting ahead with dinner prep, and you love cookbooks, these Make-Ahead Freezer Meal Cookbooks are the books for YOU! The Freezer Meal Stereotype Often times when people think of freezer meals, they think of mushy casseroles. Or slow-cooker-only recipes. Or bland, tasteless, freezer burned meals. It is also the assumption that these bland, mushy … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Baja Shredded Chicken Tacos
Baja Shredded Chicken Tacos are slow cooked to perfection! A must-try for your next Taco Tuesday meal! This is probably one of my family's favorite taco recipes. And it's a go-to for me, because it's SO EASY. It's just a lovely combo of flavors that makes for a delightful taco! P.S. Use warmed corn tortillas for “street tacos” and gluten-free version of … [Read more...]
Chicken Veggie Stirfry
This Chicken Veggie Stirfry is a fresh and easy meal to feed your family! Chicken Veggie Stirfry A simple and quick skillet/wok meal that everyone will love! 2 Tbsp canola oil1 lb. chicken breast (diced)1 red bell pepper (seeded and dcied)1 cup baby carrots (chopped)12 oz. bag broccoli florets (trimmed)1 1/2 cups teriyaki or stirfry sauce2 cups rice Cook … [Read more...]
{Free PDF Checklist!} Spring Cleaning: Must-follow strategy + must-use products!
Learn Erin's must-follow strategy for your spring deep cleaning, and how to tackle your spring cleaning projects with ease and speed! It’s spring cleaning time and I’m ready to help you tackle the deep cleaning and take care of those “things you clean once a year” types of projects. I want to help make your spring cleaning easy and FAST this year. And I'm going to share my … [Read more...]
Easy Easter Brunch Recipes
Planning your Easter Brunch menu? Try one of these easy recipes! Easter Brunch is so special to us. I adore gathering around the table with my family and sharing a delicious homemade meal before we head out for "late church." I am a sleep-in-on-the-weekend kind of girl...and therefore am a regular attender of the last service available at our church. Even on … [Read more...]
Rhubarb Dream Bars
Rhubarb? Not sure what to do with it? You definitely need to make these Rhubarb Dream Bars! My mom LOVES rhubarb anything. When I came across this Rhubarb cookbook (in a Facebook group, I think), I wanted to get my hands on one. PROBLEM BEING... They were out of print and very difficult to find. And a friend pinged me to let me know that a small community … [Read more...]
One-Dish Penne & Ham Skillet (Step by Step Photos!)
Watch and See How Fast and Simple This Dinner Comes Together This one-dish dinner is going to LIGHT UP in your kitchen! Simple ingredients. Delicious meal. Little dishes. This is my favorite kind of dinner! How to Cook Penne & Ham Skillet Dinner Melt the butter in large skillet with tight-fitting lid. Add the chopped onions … [Read more...]