If you're looking to save in 2017, add these to your "to try" list... When it comes to an area of your grocery budget that you can save money without really feeling a hit, cleaning supplies is on the top of my list. I have shared many times that I like to save on cleaning supplies and toiletries so that I can free up more of my grocery budget for fresh, healthful … [Read more...]
DIY Pie Crust Shield
On Thanksgiving, I had a bit of an "emergency" with our Fudge Pecan Pie. I arrived at my dad's house for the feast and he asked if I'd make my famous Fudge Pecan Pie. I agreed, because YUM. But there was a bit of a problem - he didn't have a pie crust shield. So I had to make my own... And I did it on FB LIVE - you can watch to see how you can make one easily … [Read more...]
Oatmeal Pumpkin Spice Cookies
I always knew this day was coming. Every mom of 4 boys knows this day is coming. You wonder about this day, the first time you have to start doubling recipes. When will the tripling of recipes begin? Welp, for this mama of 4 boys, it began the other week. With this recipe. I doubled the recipe (which is written below as the doubled version - it makes between 3-4 dozen … [Read more...]
Twirly Triple Mac n Cheese
Cheesy magic is about to happen in your kitchen. Have you ever made a homemade cheese sauce? If not, please do so...like, tonight. I'm showing you how in the video (you can watch the complete FB Live video here.) It's super simple and after watching, you'll have the confidence and inspiration to try! What makes this recipe so amazing is the combination of mild cheddar, … [Read more...]
Cuban Black Beans
I adore Caribbean food. I'm not sure if it's because I lived in the Caribbean (specifically the Dominican Republic) for 6 years. Or because I love Latin food in general. Or because I love Tex-Mex food. Or because I just love food. It's probably all of the above...but mainly the Caribbean living part. I also love rich and flavorful rice and beans meals like this one … [Read more...]
Copycat Panera Mac ‘n Cheese
It's the white cheddar. WHITE CHEDDAR. And if you can splurge on some white cheddar from Vermont...DO IT. Because, it's so so so so so so good! And the cracked pepper. There's just something about cracked pepper on homemade macaroni and cheese. This Copycat Panera Mac 'n Cheese is outstanding! Copycat Panera Mac 'n Cheese Totally … [Read more...]
Clean-Dirty Dishwasher Magnets
No more wondering if the dishes are clean and need to be unloaded, or dirty and need to be washed - thanks to this Clean-Dirty Dishwasher Magnet! We've come to the point in our family life that we have multiply people doing the dishes each day. Sometimes it's my husband, sometimes it's me, sometime's it's my oldest or second or third son! Last summer we implemented a new … [Read more...]
Ranch Popcorn
You want to know what I love about popcorn? Well, it's a few things. First, it's so ridiculously cheap. Yes, just the kernels...they are crazy cheap when you get a big bag. And I always get a big bag because we go through popcorn quickly. Second, it's so fun to make. My boys LOVE to make popcorn with our electric air popper. (Like this one.) We received ours as a … [Read more...]
Homemade Strawberry Syrup
Breakfast for dinner...always popular and always fun! If you ask any of my older boys what their favorite meals are, "brinner" would be in the top 5 for each of them. And this strawberry syrup...so so so so tasty. So fresh, so sweet, so perfect. I make this syrup with fresh strawberries, maple syrup, sugar and some cornstarch to thicken it up a bit. (You could use all … [Read more...]
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
My son Charlie has declared these the perfect Oatmeal Raisin Cookies. He's not a fan of chocolate chip cookies. Which I make often. So I find myself making a batch of oatmeal raisin cookies for Charlie and my husband. (Charlie is Steve's mini-me in so many ways...looks, personality, they are both early bird morning people, they don't like chocolate chip cookies but do like … [Read more...]