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How to Cook with Dry Beans
Beans sometimes get a bad rap, but few foods are more nutritious AND budget friendly! If you’ve never tried cooking with dry beans, here is everything you need to know, plus lots of great recipe ideas to get you started. Your wallet and your stomach will thank you!
Smart New Uses for Old Things
Want to stretch your dollars and make the most of what you have on hand? There are lots of cool ways you can up-cycle items that might otherwise get thrown away–check out these 7 smart new uses for old things to get your creative juices flowing!
15 Things to Buy at Trader Joe’s (and 5 to Avoid)
Trader Joe’s is known for good food and great prices, but it is this quirky grocery store everything it is cracked up to be? Don’t miss this super-informative post for the full scoop on all things Trader Joe’s, including the 15 things you’ll want to buy, and a few you might want to avoid!
Simple Chocolate Tart
With just four basic ingredients, this ridiculously easy, decadently rich, (and breathtakingly delicious) Simple Chocolate Tart comes together in minutes. It has already become our go-to dessert for every gathering, and after just one bite I’m pretty sure you’ll see why!
How to Cut the Cost of Having a Baby
Stressing out about how to pay for childbirth and delivery of your new baby? Don’t miss these 7 tips for how to cut the cost of having a baby.
Common Billing Errors & How to Spot Them
So you’ve cut your grocery bill in half, tried a spending freeze, and maybe you even have an emergency fund stashed away. Yet, every month, when those bills come due, they still feel like quite a bite. You aren’t alone. Even though we’ve journeyed much closer to...
How to Get a Better Night’s Sleep
Is your lack of sleep at night causing more stress during the day? Chronic sleep deprivation has been linked to all sorts of health issues, but luckily there are some simple changes you can make to get a lot more sleep at night! Don’t miss this super in-depth post for 18 smart tips for how to get a better night’s sleep!
How to Save by Borrowing
Want to keep clutter to a minimum and save money at the same time? Why not save big by borrowing the stuff you need rather than purchasing them? Believe it or not, using things for free is actually a lot easier than you might think! Don’t miss this super-informative post for tips & tricks on how to borrow almost anything!
Big Easy Cajun Bean Soup
This yummy Cajun bean soup comes together fast, then freezes beautifully until you’re ready to throw it in the crock pot, no pre-soaking required.
15 Healthy Home Remedies That Actually Work
Wondering which home remedies really work and which ones are, well, just a little silly? We did a little digging to uncover 15 healthy home remedies that might actually make you feel better. From coughs and colds to nausea, stress, and even warts, don’t miss these simple solutions using a few natural ingredients you might already have on hand!
How to Start Paying Off Debt
Overwhelmed by debt? Seeing those bills pile up each month can be scary, especially when you don’t have a plan to dig yourself out of the hole. If you’re not sure where to even begin to get your financial life back on track, don’t miss these practical tips for how to start paying off debt.
Creamy Ranch Chicken
It's no secret that we LOVE quick & easy freezer meals around here, especially ones that use budget-friendly chicken! Believe it or not, this tender, juicy, flavor-packed Creamy Ranch Chicken might just be our easiest recipe yet. It's got just 5 basic ingredients,...
