Yes. It's possible. To take a rock solid, frozen ball of delicious. And be ladling it into serving bowls in 58 minutes. You're going to need an Instant Pot or electric pressure cooker. Times and notes below based on Instant Pot DUO, 6 qt. Here's how. Step 1 - Fill freezer bag with ingredients using, using FreezEasy Bag Holders. Step 2 - Seal bag and … [Read more...]
Are Your Overspending on Groceries Because You’re Making One of These 5 Mistakes?!?
Chances are you're making 1 or more of these common grocery shopping blunders....and overspending as a result! I'd love to teach you about these mistakes and what you can do to fix them in my free grocery savings workshop. In the workshop, we will be talking about these mistakes, how to fix them, as well as take a closer look at the different parts and pieces that go into … [Read more...]
7 Paper Products Penny Pinchers Never Purchase (And 1 That You SHOULD!)
The 7 Paper Products Penny Pinchers Never Purchase Consumers are wising up when it comes to buying paper products, because they are hesitant to pay for anything that will get used once and thrown away. Instead, smart consumers such as penny pinchers are steering towards reusable products, so they not only save the planet but save some money in the process too. Are … [Read more...]
If you want to go from “hot mess express” to confident in serving healthful meals to your family, you need this…
I’ve been sharing the 20 meals for $150 meal plans here on $5 Dinners…and those just received a ginormous shot of meal plan steroids… But first, you know what always irked me about them. You didn't get a choice. I set up the list of recipes, and then over time you could choose from the different plans and pick one with the "most number of recipes my family would … [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...]
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...]
What are your “bad habits” in the grocery store?
Can I ask you something personal? Can I ask you about your bad habits...specifically about your bad grocery shopping or grocery spending habits? I know you probably don't want to think about your bad habits...or even want to change them. But when you do make changes to your grocery planning routine before you get to the store...and your shopping habits when you are in … [Read more...]
NEW! 6-Week Summer Slow Cooker Meal Plan…Now Available!
Looking forward to those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer??? Don't want to stress about dinner? Or feel guilty about your kids having cold cereal for dinner every other night??? We’ve put together an special new "Summer Slow Cooker Meal Plan" designed to create delicious, wholesome meals without a ton of fuss and bother, and without heating the house up! This meal plan is … [Read more...]
How I “Time Block” in the Kitchen to Keep Up With My Hungry Family!
They say that the kitchen is the heart of home and that is certainly true in our home. I think that planning "time blocks" in the kitchen is one of the most important keys to keeping my home running smoothly, keeping "one step ahead" of myself, and not feeling like I'm drowning as I keep up with the never ending food needs of my 4 boys. When things aren't going well in the … [Read more...]
3 Simple Ways to Make Everyday Meals Healthier
One of the biggest complaints that I hear from people when it comes to making low-cost meals is that they often feel like they have to sacrifice nutrition in order to keep from spending a fortune on their weekly grocery bill. Sadly, this results in preparing and serving dishes that aren’t quite on par with your health goals, or the goals of your family. Fortunately, by … [Read more...]