Ever wish someone else would plan your meals for you? For a limited time, you can use code YES for 30% off Eat at Home Meal Plans!! Get all your menu plans and shopping lists done FOR YOU! When it comes to cooking oils, choosing the right variety is super important. There are smoke points to consider, which oil is…
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13 Surprising Things You Can Make in an Air Fryer (+ exactly how to do it!)
Ever been curious what can you make in an air fryer? Perhaps you think it’s only for making french fries or frozen appetizers. That it’ll be another appliance that doesn’t pull its weight. Au contraire, my dear! There are actually a TON of things you can make in an air fryer! Like, for actual meals like dinner! Meat turns out…
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The Easiest Way to Meal Plan (for people who hate meal planning)
Does this sound familiar? It’s dinnertime again, and you have no idea what you’re making. You meant to plan out a few dinners and go grocery shopping. But you got busy and something had to fall off your to-do list. Now you only have some random ingredients that don’t equal a meal. So it’s fast food, or takeout, or pizza…
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How to Make Your Laundry Smell Good (a ton of easy tricks!)
Ever wash your clothes, only to wonder why they STILL don’t smell fresh? Whether it’s that awful musty smell from leaving them in the washer for days, or just all the scents that go along with daily life, stinky laundry is quite a drag! After all, you wash them so they smell better, right? If you’re wondering how to make…
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31 Delicious Cream Cheese Dips (for your next party, potluck, BBQ, or tailgate!)
You know what is ALWAYS a crowd favorite? A cream cheese dip! Maybe you’re having a party, bringing a dish to a BBQ or potluck, or want to make a delicious tailgate snack. Lucky for you, these easy and simple dip recipes are so good that everyone will be asking you for the recipe! Cream cheese dips range from cold…
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Ultimate List of Cheap Easy Side Dishes for Dinner (+ printable!)
When it comes to meal planning, it’s much easier to remember to come up with the main dish. But then, 10 minutes before dinner, you start wondering “what the heck am I going to make to go with it?” Well, I’m about to make your life easier! I’ve put together a list of cheap easy side dishes that go…
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How to Declutter Your Kitchen Fast (the exact action steps!)
Are you sick of those cluttered countertops, and that messy kitchen table? Or how about when you have to use brute strength to stuff those cooking utensils into the overcrowded holder? Yep, I’ve been there! If that sounds all too familiar, it’s time to declutter your kitchen! Lucky for you, I have laid out the exact action steps to organize…
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35 Super Easy & Cheap 4 Ingredient Chicken Recipes
Have you ever looked at a recipe, and thought “Umm…that has way too many ingredients. Hard pass.” I know I can’t be the only one! Recipes with very few ingredients are so much better. It means there’s less to buy, less to store in your house, and they are so much faster to prepare. With that in mind, I wanted…
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Pamper Night Essentials: Exactly What You Need For a Spa Day at Home
Are you in need of a little pampering? Probably a silly question! We could certainly all use a day or evening dedicated to taking good care of ourselves. If your budget doesn’t currently allow for a full day at the spa, consider doing an at home pamper night! Whether you’re looking to enjoy a spa day at home by yourself,…
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The Best Frugal Living Tips from the Great Depression (that we still need today!)
Do you ever think about what it was like to live during the Great Depression? It’s difficult for most of us to imagine years of crippling poverty. The financial lessons that those people had to learn the hard way must have made such a big impact that it stuck with most of them for life. It got me thinking…
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Free Printable Monthly Bill Tracker (to keep track of what’s due!)
Have you ever completely forgotten to pay a bill? Then you get that horrible late fee, or maybe even have to pay more in interest. If you’ve ever wondered how to keep track of your bills every month, here’s the solution! I created the Monthly Bill Tracker, which is a free printable monthly bill payment log to keep track…
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How to BBQ without a Grill (or even a backyard!)
Ever have BBQ envy? Ya know, when everyone you know is having all these delicious grilled dinners, and there you are, with no barbecue? Well you’re in luck, because even if you live in an apartment, can’t get outside, don’t own a grill, or the weather isn’t cooperating, you can still enjoy that tasty grilled flavor. There are actually 7…
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13 Easy & Fun Ways to Make Your House Smell Like Summer
What does the ‘scent of summer’ mean to you? Is it the smell of the ocean, or a tropical paradise, or perhaps freshly cut grass? Scents can evoke happy memories of seasons past. Plus, we correlate certain smells with different times of the year. To get that full-blown warm weather feeling, try these tricks for how to make your house…
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25 Delicious and Easy Foil Pack Dinners (perfect for the grill, oven, or campfire!)
Want some super easy dinner ideas that basically cook themselves? Try foil pack dinners! These easy foil packet meals are perfect for grilling during the heat of summer. When you’re camping, you can cook them on your campsite’s BBQ grill or even over an open fire. And during the cooler months, they are just as simple to cook in the…
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Summer Entertaining: 13 Cheap BBQ Ideas for Hosting an Awesome Cookout on a Budget
Are you planning a great outdoor BBQ for Memorial Day, Labor Day, or the 4th of July? Or maybe you’re just looking to throw a simple barbecue cookout or birthday party. Either way, you probably don’t want to spend a fortune. Well you’re in luck, because here are 13 ways to throw an awesome, cheap summer party on a budget!…
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