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...]
Whis-Kid’s Sausage & Hashbrown Quiche
This Sausage & Hashbrown Quiche is an easy and fun recipe to have kids help with in the kitchen! Savings tip: When I find sausage on sale for $2.50 or less then I stock up and throw them in the freezer. Or better yet, I'll go ahead and brown and crumble the sausage and then freeze it, so it's ready to use in a delicious breakfast recipe like this Sausage and … [Read more...]
Easy Holiday Side Dish Recipes – Slow Cooker & Instant Pot
Easy Holiday Side Dish Recipes for the Slow Cooker and Instant Pot that don't require oven space! During holiday meal prep, oven and stove top space fills up REALLY FAST. When the space starts to run out... the frustration and the overwhelm and the heat starts to rise. My solution to this? Toss as many side dishes into my beloved countertop appliances as I … [Read more...]