All posts filed under: Meal Planning

With recipes selected and canned items purchased, what’s next for holiday meal shopping list? Dry Ingredients! Now is the time to rack up on shelf stable items.

Now that holiday recipes have been chosen, let’s focus on purchasing some non-perishable food items, canned goods! Prepare in advance to save cost!

The Holiday Season is quickly approaching! Now is the perfect time to prepare to make sure you get the most of your money. Follow this six part series!

Part 1-Holiday Spices Fall is here and the holiday season is quickly approaching. Whether you’re planning a meal for one or ten, it’s never too early to start preparing. Planning[…] Read More

The end of spring and beginning of summer is always my favorite time to buy fresh produce! Strawberry season is in full swing in North Carolina. You can find fresh[…] Read More

This is the second blog in a series about budgeting. If you haven’t read the first post yet, please take some time to read Developing a Household Budget. This current[…] Read More

Are you ever surprised by how much you spent at the grocery store because you picked up a few extra items? If you don’t adjust your future shopping trips, you[…] Read More

There are times where your weekly trips to the grocery store may feel like a challenge and a chore, especially when factoring in a busy schedule and tight budget. Whether[…] Read More

Cooking meals at home instead of going out to eat is a great way to stretch your food budget. I enjoy cooking, but with two young kids at home, it can be difficult to cook a meal without distractions. Sometimes it seems easier to just go out to a restaurant or get take-out! Eating out is convenient, but the costs can add up quickly. It’s also healthier to prepare meals at home because you can control the ingredients.

This is the third blog in a series about meal planning. If you haven’t read the other posts, you read these first: Benefits of Meal Planning and Meal Planning in[…] Read More