I don’t have it all figured out, but I have managed to find a sweet spot of cooking (almost) all of our meals within a $100 per week grocery budget. Here are my 14 secrets.
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Kidstir Review: Is This Cooking Subscription Box Good For Toddlers?
My kids LOVE helping in the kitchen, even if it makes a recipe take twice as long (and the kitchen gets twice as dirty). We pulled up our kitchen helper and dug into our first Kidstir box. Here’s our experience using the Kidstir recipe cards with a 2 and 3.5-year-old.
Rastelli’s Meat Review: Is Sustainably Sourced Meat Delivery Worth It?
Have you noticed the meat at the grocery store has gone down in quality in recent years? I set out to see if Rastelli’s sustainably sourced meat delivery service is a worthwhile alternative.
Top 10 Go-To Breakfast Meals For Busy Moms (+ Kid-Friendly)
Breakfast is difficult to manage as a busy mom. Here are 10 family-friendly, simple to prepare, and affordable breakfast ideas.
Parr House Banana Bread (Moist, One-Bowl Banana Bread Recipe)
I’ve tried several recipes and have meshed and fine-tuned the process into a science. We call it our “Parr House” banana bread.
Use-What-You-Have Veggie Frittata Recipe
I reserve the frittata breakfast for when we have fresh vegetables or cooked meat in the fridge that need to be used up. Frittatas are perfect for reducing food waste in your kitchen.
Instant Pot Apple Pie Steel Cut Oatmeal Recipe
teel cut oats can take a long time to cook, but when you use the Instant Pot, you don’t have to babysit it. Just put your ingredients in the pot, close the lid, and go about your morning.
Baked Blueberry Oatmeal Recipe
I got this baked blueberry oatmeal recipe from YouTube mom Julia Pacheco. I love her videos – she often does crockpot meals, if you want to follow her – and this breakfast recipe looked amazing.
Berry Kiwi Smoothie Recipe With Greek Yogurt and Chia Seeds
I love this berry kiwi smoothie (and so do my kids). It’s simple, healthy, and tasty.
Kid-Friendly Chocolate Chia Overnight Oats Recipe
Overnight oats take about 5 minutes to prepare, and they work their magic while you’re sleeping. Wake up in the morning, and breakfast is served with zero prep!