I am big on food storage. We have short term food storage and long term food storage. I still have things I need to add, and we are always cycling things so it's fresh. But I wanted to share these … [Read more...] about How to build basic food storage
In the Kitchen
Pantry staples list
It has taken me a long time to really get a well stocked pantry, and now that I have one, I wonder how I survived all these years, lol. So to help save you stress and to encourage you to start cooking … [Read more...] about Pantry staples list
Easy Family Meal Ideas
Planning a menu can be a tedious task. That's why I would like to help you with these easy family meal ideas! I have been working really hard to put together a big list of favorite recipes so I can … [Read more...] about Easy Family Meal Ideas
Free Printable Menu Planner and Shopping List Maker
I actually really love to cook and bake. Being in the kitchen is almost therapeutic. One thing I hate is trying to decide at the last minute what to make for dinner or scrambling to make sure I have … [Read more...] about Free Printable Menu Planner and Shopping List Maker
5 must-have staples for your weekly shopping list
I have a large family, 6 of our, and with growing kids, I have to go shopping more often than not. I have gotten pretty good about making a shopping list throughout the week and going shopping the … [Read more...] about 5 must-have staples for your weekly shopping list
10 reasons you should create a weekly menu
I have a big family - 6 people - and it can be hard to manage time, money and food all week long. To prevent us from spending too much, I like to sit down and plan a weekly (or bi-weekly menu) and go … [Read more...] about 10 reasons you should create a weekly menu
Kitchen Hacks
I love being in the kitchen, and don't mind putting in the time to make yummy treats and meals for my family and friends, but if there are tips and tricks to make things easier, food last longer, and … [Read more...] about Kitchen Hacks
16 Uses for Baking Soda {Beauty, Cleaning, Household, and Cooking}
There are really so many uses for Baking Soda. It is amazing and can give you a lot with one little box. I like to buy it in bulk at Sam's Club or Costco because we go through it so fast. You will be … [Read more...] about 16 Uses for Baking Soda {Beauty, Cleaning, Household, and Cooking}
Plan the perfect get-together with Frozen Foods
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of American Frozen Foods Institute and the Frozen Food Roundtable for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. We have all been there - we plan a big … [Read more...] about Plan the perfect get-together with Frozen Foods
5 tips for a better dinner routine
I love cooking and being in the kitchen but even i get burned out getting dinner on the table every night. That is why I like to add healthy but easy to prepare meals into my weekly meal plan. … [Read more...] about 5 tips for a better dinner routine
How to freeze hamburger (the frugal way)
How to Freeze Hamburger I wish I would have thought about HOW TO FREEZE HAMBURGER like this before! It has been so much nicer doing it this way and with the smaller portions of the burger we divide, I … [Read more...] about How to freeze hamburger (the frugal way)
Vegetable and Chicken Fajita Recipe
Vegetable and Chicken Fajita Recipe Today I was craving Chicken Fajita's. So it's no surprise that is what we had for dinner! :) I usually use a seasoning packet from the store, but with four kids … [Read more...] about Vegetable and Chicken Fajita Recipe