These almost make you want to plant an herb garden, don't they?? Last week, I shared a simple DIY Herb Garden post with you...and now, here are the markers! I may be able to whip up dinner in a jiffy, or set up amazing meal plans for you...but I'm really not the most crafty person in the world! But this is a craft that I can get behind and get done. Craft sticks … [Read more...]
Buffalo Chicken Pasta Casserole
Pardon me while I hog this baking dish. No need to stare while I lick my plate AND the baking dish clean. Really, don't mind me. I fall hard for anything Buffalo Chicken - the spices, the creaminess, the delicious. And you're gonna fall in love with this amazing pasta casserole with all the great flavors of Buffalo Chicken! Get this one added to your next meal plan … [Read more...]
12 Must Buy Organic Ingredients from Costco
If you are wanting, needing, or interested in incorporating more organic foods into your diet, but are worried about your budget suffering...don't! While organic ingredients can be more expensive, not all of them are grossly overpriced. A few years back, I shared the complete Price List for Organic Ingredients from Costco (along with our family's story about why we started … [Read more...]
Orange Julius Ice Pops
Can we talk about Orange Julius' for a minute? I miss them. Where do you get them anymore? When I was in middle school and high school, it was my favorite reason to go to the mall. I didn't love the mall because I was shopping, or getting new clothes, or scoping out a cute group of guys. I loved the mall for the Orange Julius shop. It was the first stop I'd hit, every … [Read more...]
5 Common Myths About Freezer Cooking
Before I started freezer cooking, I didn’t know that I was missing out on healthier meals, less time in the kitchen, lower grocery bill, less gas wasted in the drive thru lane, overall food bill lowered too, my husband and kids loved the added variety of these new meals. I was desperate to free up mental space, time, money spent on fast food. And I wanted to protect the … [Read more...]
Chicken Caesar Lettuce Wraps
Here's my plan for my lunches this summer: Eat these every day. Protein...fresh veggies...tossed in Caesar dressing. It's the perfect summer lunch! You can make this super quickly, if you "batch grill the chicken" and keep it in your fridge. Easy-peasy summer lunch! Chicken Caesar Lettuce Wraps Fresh and delightful! 2 tomatoes, diced1 large … [Read more...]
DIY Container Herb Garden
Learn All About How to Grow a Container Herb Garden, Plus Some New Recipes for Fresh Herbs! OH. If only you could reach through your screen and add this beautiful container herb garden to your porch or backyard! I adore fresh herbs. I don't adore paying for those little packets. You can get an entire plant right now, for the same price as a packet. If you've … [Read more...]
Chocolate Chip Toffee Bars
I kinda wish I could eat these all day long. Or at least after lunch. And again after dinner. I'm a sucker for toffee. Especially, toffee mixed with chocolate. And these soft, chewy "chocolate & toffee chip" bars make for an outstanding dessert, or snack. Or both. I've got some baking time on Friday...and I think I'm gonna add these to the list and make them … [Read more...]
Lunches Your Kids Can Make Themselves This Summer
For years, I've done news segments sharing recipes, ideas and kitchen hacks for helping you spend less money on groceries. And for years, my oldest son has asked at the time of each segment - "Can I do one with you sometime, mom?" Originally, I thought it was his fascination with the studio, the production, the cameramen, etc. But as he kept asking and asking, I found it's … [Read more...]
I Should Have Done This 2 Years Ago…but everything in it’s due time, right?!
When I shared the first ever "20 meals" plan using ingredients from Costco back in September 2013, I had no idea that it would "go crazy" like it did. That page has been shared over a million times (the number counts aren't accurate because we had to change the pages around at one point to avoid some issues, so the count started over!) This is the website traffic on the … [Read more...]