Written By Nicole Humphrey Cook
Gas? On a food blog? Oh yes my friends. With these higher gas prices, we are also seeing an increase in the price of certain foods. So how do you save money on both at the same time? Here are a few tips.
Just like in the past, make a list when grocery shopping. Don’t just wing . . . → Read More: Saving Money on Gas and Food at the Same Time
Written By Nicole Humphrey Cook
It’s been a super long time since I have had a secondary refrigerator. We have a deep freezer in the basement that is huge and holds a lot and I love it. I usually have it filled with meals I have prepared in a big freezer cooking session. Of course that means there isn’t that much . . . → Read More: An Extra Refrigerator
Written By Nicole Humphrey Cook
Now for something a little different. In English, it means Grilled Shrimp and Bacon Kebabs. But no matter what you call them, they are awesome!! I make them a lot and most of my kids actually eat them!
Brochettes de Crevettes
24 extra large shrimp (follow instructions below)
12 slices of bacon
juice of one lemon
1 tablespoon of honey
4 tablespoons . . . → Read More: Brochettes de Crevettes Recipe
Written By Nicole Humphrey Cook
I’ve heard about it for awhile now, but I needed to do some research before I was convinced that I was going to try it. What am I talking about? Well, apparently there are all these recipes that can be made/cooked in a mug in the microwave. I think it all started with some cakes that . . . → Read More: Kids In The Kitchen: Mug in a Microwave Recipes
Written By Nicole Humphrey Cook
Seems that not everyone is back to school just yet, but in my neck of the woods they returned back on August 11. With the return to the classroom, our schedules have become busy and structured, and not so carefree and easy like the previous summer days we’ve left behind. At school, my kids eat lunch . . . → Read More: Back to School Freezer Cooking Meals
Written By Nicole Humphrey Cook
Today is my son’s birthday and it’s a big one. But in honor of his birthday, I decided to post a cheap birthday party idea that we have used in past years. We are doing something similar with a little more bang this year since it’s such an important one.
In past years, we have planned a . . . → Read More: Cheap Birthday Party Ideas
Written By Nicole Humphrey Cook
Meal planning in an exceptional way to save a little money on your food costs. With the cost of everything rising these days, food has not gone untouched. In fact, things cost quite a bit more than they did this time last year. So how do you save a little cash by using meal planning?
Begin by . . . → Read More: Quick Meal Planning Tips to Save Money
Written By Nicole Humphrey Cook
It is finally that time of year again, where picnic’s and barbecues become almost the norm, and those hot summer days are spent being lazy and feeling young again. Why not create some special memories with your children and go on a picnic?
Here are some tips for what might be helpful to pack along on your . . . → Read More: Great Picnic Ideas and Tips
Written By Nicole Humphrey Cook
With the price of food on the rise, consumers are looking for any way to save money they can. Here are a few simple suggestions on ways to share the cost of food with your friends, neighbors and family members.
Bulk Warehouse
This is one of our primary methods of saving money. With as many people as we . . . → Read More: Easy Ways To Share the Cost of Food
Written By Nicole Humphrey Cook
This blog is known for it’s frugal way of feeding a family, and a ramen noodle salad recipe is one of the cheapest meals you can make. Here is one of our favorite ramen noodle salad recipes that costs only a few dollars. I have several, so I will put them up periodically.
Ramen Noodle Salad Recipe
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