How Freezer Meals Can Help You Save Money on Groceries in 2022 I have to share this with you! Because if I'm feeling it, you're feeling it... the more than slight rise in grocery and food prices. (Here in the US the inflation is creeping in quickly!) I've been sharing ideas and ways to navigate this for the past few months on our podcast, in our weekly email … [Read more...]
Best Meat Prices in 2022: Meat Prices On the Rise…Except at This Store?!?
One place you can look to get the best meat prices in 2022 - where you can save $$ on meat, despite the rapid meat price inflation?! I stopped to grab a few snacks and lunchbox items for my boys at Costco, before they go back to school after the holidays. I decided to take a quick look at the meat prices, and tbh, I was very surprised. I was fully expecting … [Read more...]
24 Budget Friendly, Inflation Proof Recipes for 2024
With rising grocery prices and more inflation looming, here are tried and true, budget friendly recipes that we call "inflation proof!" We are all feeling the pinch at the grocery store right now. Personally, I've started buying less beef, adding in more "rice and beans" kinds of meals, and focusing more on homemade snacks and treats (vs. the more expensive … [Read more...]
Merry Christmas from the Chases!
May the joy that filled the world at Christ’s birth be found in your home and in your heart this Christmas season. May the hope and wonder of His love carry us into the new season of the next year. With love, Erin P.S. As I looking for photos to have printed for cards this year, I came across a few family Christmas photos from years past. Then I found a few more, … [Read more...]
Rice & Beans Recipes to Help Fight Inflation in 2022
Why Rice and Beans? Even though the recipes we share on this site are mostly on a $5 per meal budget, there are times in the month that you might really need to tighten the belt on the expenses even more...making it more like a $3 or $4 meal for a family of four! To make this happen easily you can turn to a "Rice and Beans" budget that only uses grains (rice, quinoa … [Read more...]
2021’s Top 10 Recipes on $5 Dinners
Here are the Top 10 Recipes of 2021 from $5 Dinners! As always, the year went by FAST. I was pretty surprised to see how many delicious recipes have passed through our kitchen this year. It's really difficult to pick a favorite! Also, I included the BEST and "most viral" recipe of the year for last - you'll find it on the end of the list below. Get these new … [Read more...]
2021 Holiday Deals
Erin's 2021 Cyber Weekend Deals & Other Amazon Favorites! All of Amazon and Erin's Holi-Deals in One Place for You! Yes - there are deals flying every which direction and we're in on it too. We have amazing deals and discounts on all our resources... From grocery savings to getting organized in the kitchen to eating healthier, we've got you covered. My … [Read more...]
Whis-Kid Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo Bake
Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo Bake is an easy and cheesy weeknight pasta dinner recipe! This pasta bake is the perfect way to use up leftover chicken! My boys love this so much, it's featured in our Whis-Kid Cookbook & Video Lessons! It's a great recipe for the kids to help with! Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo Bake Easy to toss together with … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Fight the Rising Grocery Prices – Inflation & Supply Chain Issues
Easy, Practical Ways to Keep Your Grocery Budget on a TIGHT LEASH!! The real reason is that you need to TIGHTEN THINGS UP RIGHT NOW to counterbalance the inflation and supply chain issues that are causing a major food price creep. At present (October 22, 2021), the baseline average for grocery prices is 5% higher than this time in 2020. The cause points to a few reasons: … [Read more...]
Dark Chocolate Almond Turtle Clusters – Healthy Holiday Dessert
A healthy holiday dessert the entire family will love - Dark Chocolate Almond Turtle Clusters! This post is sponsored by Amazon, all thoughts are my own. I don't know about you, but this holiday season I'm looking to have a few sweet treats here and there. I've found the perfect dessert that is so simple to make and is packed with the perfect flavors and textures. … [Read more...]