Ever buy a package of bacon that was just more than you needed? (I know, kinda seems silly right?!) Well - what do you do with the extra bacon that you don't use for that meal. (Again, seems like you wouldn't have extra bacon.) But when you do.......like that time I received 6 lbs. of bacon in my Savory Butcher sampler box?! I had extra - almost 4 lbs. … [Read more...]
Homemade Freezer PBJs vs. Store-Bought Uncrustables
If you'd like to grab the free printables mentioned in the video, you can do that by filling out the form below! Photo of some of the freebies below! This past weekend, I hosted a "live freezer PBJ session" over on our Facebook page and it was epic! During the video, I kept having this thought flash through - I need to do a cost comparison of making these yourself … [Read more...]
How to Cook “Foil Packs” When You Don’t Have a Grill
My favorite "freezer to grill" type of meal is the "foil pack." A foil pack is just as it sounds - a pack of food that is wrapped in foil. For the most part, they are meant to be cooked out on the grill. (Hello, hot summer months!) But, you can also cook them in the oven. More on that below. Before we get to the "but I don't have a grill and still want to make these … [Read more...]
Seasonal Stockpiling – What to Buy When at the Grocery Store
Seasonal Stockpiling is a fantastic way to save on groceries... Have you ever wondered what you should stock up on at the grocery store and when specifically? Packaged foods are seasonal - just like produce - and knowing what to buy when, can save you time, money, and hassle! There will be sales from the grocery store, and usually manufacturers will release coupons along … [Read more...]
6 Ingredient Substitutions for Healthier Cooking
If you love to cook and cook often, you might be looking for ways to make your meals healthier. Using a great deal of fat and sodium in your cooking isn’t a healthy way to live, but luckily there are ways you can tweak your recipes into healthier versions of themselves. Take a look below at 6 ingredient substitutions for healthier cooking, so you can keep creating the … [Read more...]
Are You One of the 212,000 People Who Still Hasn’t Opened Their Instant Pot?!
Did you know that on Black Friday alone, there were 215,000 Instant Pots sold? And by my approximations and by what I'm reading and hearing online, only about 3,000 of those have actually taken it out of the box. (LOL) That's my guesstimation - as I've seen MANY folks hop on this trend...but never actually try using it. Well, let me put you on the fast track to learning … [Read more...]
3 Easy Ways to Save on Cleaning Supplies
If you're looking to save in 2017, add these to your "to try" list... When it comes to an area of your grocery budget that you can save money without really feeling a hit, cleaning supplies is on the top of my list. I have shared many times that I like to save on cleaning supplies and toiletries so that I can free up more of my grocery budget for fresh, healthful and organic … [Read more...]
MobiSave App Will Help You Save Big in New Year!
If you've known me for more than 5 minutes, you know that I'm all about the grocery savings. (And any savings in general!) If we are just meeting - Hi, I'm Erin and I'm on a mission to help you cut your grocery bill and still eat delicious and yummy meals! I love all parts of saving money - I love the confidence it gives you, I love the way it helps you reach and achieve … [Read more...]
DIY Pie Crust Shield
On Thanksgiving, I had a bit of an "emergency" with our Fudge Pecan Pie. I arrived at my dad's house for the feast and he asked if I'd make my famous Fudge Pecan Pie. I agreed, because YUM. But there was a bit of a problem - he didn't have a pie crust shield. So I had to make my own... And I did it on FB LIVE - you can watch to see how you can make one easily … [Read more...]
Easy Craft Tutorial: Dirty-Clean Dishwasher Magnets
We've come to the point in our family life that we have multiply people doing the dishes each day. Sometimes it's my husband, sometimes it's me, sometime's it's my oldest or second or third son! Last summer we implemented a new paid vs. non-paid chore system and we've been able to stick with it pretty well. (And yes, the boys still love being the laundry … [Read more...]