The following post is from Jessica of GoodCheapEats and LifeasMOM: Over the last few weeks, I've been "eating down the pantry". What this means is that instead of grocery shopping as usual, I'm spending time and effort to use up what we have. Not only does this help me save money on food costs and…
This week, Katie from Kitchen Stewardship released her brand new ebook, Better Than a Box: Transforming YOUR Kitchen into a Real Food Wonder!, an ebook packed full of real food versions of your family's favorite recipes -- thinks like rice-a-roni, hamburger helper and more -- plus tons of tips and tutorials to help you reverse…
The following post is from Shaina of Food for My Family and Olmanson Photography: When I was growing up, my dad would spend some time in the early autumn on a fishing trip. He'd head north with his uncle and cousins, searching for cold, clear water right on the border between Canada and Minnesota. I…
For this month's Eat Well, Spend Less theme, we're talking about kids in the kitchen... Although I'm learning to enjoy my time in the kitchen, I still find it a bit stressful. I have to really focus and concentrate so that I don't make stupid mistakes, and things that might seem obvious to someone with…
To celebrate the births of not one, not two, but three baby girls among the Eat Well, Spend Less bloggers, this month we're talking about all things baby- and food-related. From meals to take new moms to easy postpartum snacks, you'll find tons of practical tips...and hopefully a few gratuitous baby pictures as well! As…
The following post is from Jessica of GoodCheapEats and LifeasMOM: Coming off the heels of a month-long pantry challenge, I am reminded of the cost benefits of making the most of what you already have. Throughout the month of January, I shopped my kitchen before going elsewhere. As a result, I was able to shave…
The following post is from Shaina of Food for My Family and Olmanson Photography: It's no secret that I place a high degree of importance on family dinner time. It's not just that it has long been touted as the cure all for getting your kids to be happy, achieve higher degrees of success in…
The following post is from Shaina of Food for My Family and Olmanson Photography: One thing I always tell myself I'm going to do to get a head start on the holiday baking extravaganza is to go at it slow and steady. It's what my grandmother did; baking a few batches here and there, mixing…
This month's Eat Well, Spend Less topic is summer entertaining! I shared my ideas for throwing a party on a budget earlier this week, and everybody in the group is sharing their best entertaining tips as well. Hospitality is not necessarily one of my gifts, but I want to want to, and I love the…
This month’s Eat Well, Spend Less theme is entertaining on a budget! Some people are born entertainers, but it takes a little more effort for others of us! My mom loves to throw a good party, and she's really good at thinking of all the little details and special touches. I, on the other hand,…