One of the best pieces of advice you may hear when you are trying to cut corners and save money is avoiding the temptation to eat out. You may hear that often – and I’ll be honest and say it’s so much easier said than done. Right? While lots of people may be able to[Read More…]
It’s finally starting to cool down here in Phoenix – I don’t remember it cooling down this quickly in past years, but I looked at the weather app this week and I saw 80 degree temps in September. That, my friends, is huge! I don’t know if that makes you excited but it makes me[Read More…]
Fall is just around the corner (or, depending on where you live, it may already be in your area…) and with school back in session, you are likely in a crunch for time. Many of us are thankful for crock pots and Instant Pots, that enable us to either make dinner in a pinch or,[Read More…]
I came across an article a few days ago that was actually pretty good. Not too many articles garnish my attention these days but this one did – 10 Daily Habits of Frugal People… on Eat Local Grown. The list was pretty much spot on. Frugal people use everything to the last drop. Frugal people like[Read More…]
We joined a CSA a few years ago and have definitely noticed a difference in our shopping habits and our meal prep each week. There are many things I love about our CSA and several reasons I continue to pick up a bag every Wednesday at the Farmers Market. If I had to nail down[Read More…]
We’re kicking off fall, and right now it’s time to think about {possibly} signing up for those CSA’s before winter hits. Although it doesn’t get too cold here in Arizona.. it gets chilly enough to where your garden goes on ‘hold’… A CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) requires customers (shareholders essentially) to pre-pay for a season of veggies..[Read More…]
Every once in a while we all love a really good dinner roll ~ whether with our dinner, or smothered in butter and eaten alone, fresh from the oven. I really hope that I’m not the only one who gets a little giddy inside when I smell fresh bread baking in the oven –[Read More…]
Community Supported Agriculture Programs (CSA) are very common here in Phoenix – rather than the average consumer heading to the grocery store for their weekly produce, you instead go to a designated pick up location for your weekly produce share. We belong to a CSA, and I can’t say enough about it. I really love[Read More…]
Chickpeas are a staple in our pantry, and something we always have on hand – not only are they great added to salads and soup, they cook quickly in the Instant Pot and can transform into Hummus with the addition of a few extra ingredients. When you have cooked chickpeas, you can make hummus in[Read More…]
If anything is true, it is that health should be number one, because without it, nothing in life is fun or enjoyable. And while many may agree that health is indeed number one, or should be placed as a priority, the reality is that many don’t quite make it as much of a priority as[Read More…]
Through tonight score Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast for $1.49 per lb. at Zaycon with code MEMORIAL. Offer is for new orders only Offer is limited to one time use per household To grab the deal, you order from Zaycon directly through their secure website, and then pick up your order at a specific Zaycon Food Savings event in your area.[Read More…]
