5 Simple Ways to Menu Plan
Are you spending too much on groceries every month? Years ago I was spending over $800 dollars a month to feed a family of six because I never had a menu plan.
I would go to the store each week with a small list of essentials- milk, diapers, bread and come home with hundreds of dollars worth of food we didn't need. My biggest problem, lack of planning.
This food would then sit in my fridge and... read more ❯
Gluten-Free Green Bean Casserole
I was shocked at how much better the made from scratch, gluten-free green bean casserole tasted! WOW! It is infinitely tastier and full of real, pronounceable ingredients. Just once, give this homemade version a shot and let your taste buds thank you!
Green bean casserole was one my very favorites growing up. When our focus on eating turned allergy friendly and real food based, I knew this was a casserole I had to reinvent for our... read more ❯
Soccer Birthday Cake
A soccer birthday cake is very easy to make. Even a beginning cake decorator will have this cake finished in under an hour.
If you have a child who loves soccer (and who doesn't have this year's USWNT) this cake is perfect for a soccer themed birthday.
When my children were young, I make many of their cakes using Legos or Playmobil. The "toys" would double as a gift for them and it make decorating the cake... read more ❯
Cheapest Way to Mail Packages
It's frustrating when it costs more ship a gift than buy a gift. I'm always searching for the cheapest way to mail packages.
The lines at the post office in my area are very long, but did you know that you can ship items directly from your house? There's not much difference in the price of shipping a package from home vs waiting in line at the UPS store, post office or FedEx store.
You can save... read more ❯
Life Changing Books I Read
I truly believe a great book can change your life. However life changing books are useless if you don't read them.
This year I decided to focus on reading more books and scrolling less.
Don't get me wrong, I like reading articles online, but I find that once I start reading them I can't stop. Then I get sucked into a rabbit hole of articles that aren't super helpful or educational.
This summer we spent... read more ❯
How to Save on Sherwin Williams Paint
I love Sherwin-Williams paint but it is expensive! However, I do believe it is worth it to pay more for good paint. When you buy high quality paint you end up using less paint, the paint lasts longer, and it has better coverage than cheaper brands.
Over the past 25+ years of painting rooms (I have an obsession), I've tried lots of different brands of paint but I always come back to Sherwin Williams. (Except for... read more ❯