Skip the prepared packets and dressings - make these homemade spice mixes with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry! Mixing up your own spice mixes will help you save money on your grocery bill - because what not use what you already have?! My guess is you have most (if not all) of the ingredients you would need to mix up these different homemade spice mix … [Read more...]
How to Pack Protein-Rich Lunches Without Breaking the Bank
The Lunch Box Struggle is REAL (But I've Got Your Back!) Let me tell you something about lunch box packing that nobody warns you about when you become a parent: it's WAY harder than it looks. When my boys were younger, I felt this crazy pressure to pack the "perfect" lunch. You know the one I'm talking about - the lunch that would make them the envy of the cafeteria, wouldn't … [Read more...]
Homemade Freezer PBJs vs. Store-Bought Uncrustables
How to make homemade freezer peanut butter & jelly sandwiches - save time and money in the back to school season! During a recent livestream video, I kept having this thought flash through - I need to do a cost comparison of making these yourself vs. buying them in the store. Yes, you have to weigh cost and convenience...but this one is one where cost wins … [Read more...]
Back to School HQ
The Ultimate List of Budget-Friendly Back to School Resources for You & Your Family! As usual, the summer is going by FAST and Back to School season is looming. And if you know me, you know I'm obsessed with being prepared and I like to stick to my budget. So, here's what I'm focusing on this year and a bunch of hand-picked resources so we can get through this back … [Read more...]
Homemade Powder Laundry Soap
Store-Bought vs. Homemade LAUNDRY SOAP: Is It Really Worth It to Make Your Own Homemade Powder Laundry Soap?! Is it worth it to make your own homemade laundry powder soap, or should you just buy it pre-made at the store? In this video and series, we will analyze the cost, convenience and ingredient comparisons between homemade and store-bought powder laundry soap. I will … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Back to School Recipes List
Freezer Friendly Dinners, Lunchbox Ideas, School Snacks, Make-Ahead Smoothies and On-the-Go Breakfasts! It's that time of year again. The craving for routines returns. The school supply shopping, shoe shopping and new clothes shopping takes over. You spend more money than you want to, even with braving the crowds on tax-free weekend. And you STILL HAVE TO FEED … [Read more...]
Is it Time for an Online Grocery Price Comparison?!
Comparing Grocery Prices Online Can Save You Loads from Your Food Budget - Here's How and Where to Start! Are you buying the right ingredients but from the wrong stores? In today’s challenging economic prices and with food prices continuing to rise, now is the time to get control of what you’re buying and where you are buying it. Now is the time to accept Erin's … [Read more...]
Gift Ideas for Everyone on your Prime Holiday Shopping List
Best 2023 Amazon Prime Finds for Your Holiday Shopping! Friend, It's really hard to pick which of my favorite things to share with you. So this curated list is slightly long, but it had to be. Before we get to the list, a few notes... The Snowdrop scent from Mrs. Meyers (in the Cleaning Category below) is something I am obsessed with all year long. I was so … [Read more...]
The Best Fluffy Homemade Pancakes
This not-so-secret ingredient will help make your homemade pancakes fluffier!! You'll see science in action in this pancake batter! Let's gooooo bubbles!!! The buttermilk in this homemade pancake batter will "aerate" the batter with extra bubbles that will make your pancakes fluffier as they cook. Add buttermilk to your next shopping list and then make these … [Read more...]
2022 Back to School Essentials
From school lunch boxes to notebooks to meal planners and cleaning supplies - Erin has you covered with all of the best back to school essentials in 2022 As we begin the prep for the busy back to school season, I wanted to share a list of my ESSENTIALS for the school year. These are items that help me be more efficient with meal prep, cleaning, and managing the day to … [Read more...]