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How I Use Pinterest for Meal Planning

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Also, I am not a financial advisor. I'm a blogger who LOVES to share how I manage the finances for my household.

March 2, By Kristia 6 Comments

How I Use Pinterest for Meal Planning

Meal planning is #1 way that I save money on groceries. Without a doubt, the 30-60 minutes I spend on Sunday planning our upcoming week’s meals saves me time, money and my sanity. And since the grocery budget is the easiest category to reduce, I am diligent every weekend to plan our meals for the […]

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Two Ways to Make Homemade Chicken Stock

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January 12, By Kristia 13 Comments

Two Ways to Make Homemade Chicken Stock

Wondering how to make chicken stock?  I’ve been making my own stock for years. It’s so easy! If I can do it, you can make homemade chicken stock too! I credit Ina Garten for teaching me how to cook. She showed me how simple roasting a chicken was in my early days of home cooking and […]

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Filed Under: Recipes - Sides & Soups, Recipes - Slow Cooker, Saving Money - Groceries

8 Freezer Meal Recipes

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November 17, By Kristia 8 Comments

8 Freezer Meal Recipes

Last week, I took on a bold task to create extra meals to store in the freezer. Meal time has become very hectic at our house as my kids have gotten older and I quickly realized that I need to change my meal prep strategy. When our kids were young and I was home with […]

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Filed Under: Freezer Cooking, Saving Money - Groceries Tagged With: slow cooker

My #1 Tip for Trimming Grocery Spending

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November 12, By Kristia 24 Comments

My #1 Tip for Trimming Grocery Spending

Please welcome Heather from My Overflowing Cup for today’s post. If you’ve read my blog, you’ve probably heard me say that our bills may not be negotiable, but our grocery receipts usually are. When finances are tight, often the only area we can control is our food spending. While my husband works hard to bring the money […]

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My Very First Freezer Cooking Session

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November 10, By Kristia 6 Comments

My Very First Freezer Cooking Session

If you are frequently on Pinterest, you’ve probably seen tons of posts about freezer cooking. I love my freezer, but I’ve never prepared a ton of meals at one time to store in it. But dinner time has become very hectic for our family this year. My oldest daughter is on a competitive swim team […]

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10 Reusable Alternatives to Disposable Products

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April 10, By Kristia 14 Comments

10 Reusable Alternatives to Disposable Products

In an effort over the years to save money at the grocery store and reduce our waste, we’ve found reusable alternatives to many disposable products, such as paper towels, paper napkins, storage containers, and bags. With those items not on my grocery list, I’ve made more room in my grocery budget for actual food. It’s not […]

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How I Spent $425 on Groceries in March

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April 3, By Kristia 14 Comments

How I Spent $425 on Groceries in March

I have been diligently challenging myself to spend less at the grocery store this year. I’m trying to find that balance of staying within a set budget while still eating well. My husband and kids won’t tolerate a bare kitchen and bad, boring food–they would seriously revolt. But we have some serious financial goals to […]

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Grocery Savings Tip: Stock Up on Loss Leaders

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March 21, By Kristia 2 Comments

Grocery Savings Tip: Stock Up on Loss Leaders

Over the past year, I’ve noticed two grocery store chains in my area, Giant of PA and Weis Markets, consistently offering loss leaders each week. What is a loss leader? It is a rock bottom price that stores promote to lure you into the store. They’re hoping once you’re in the store that you’ll buy […]

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How to Cook Dried Beans

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January 20, By Kristia 33 Comments

How to Cook Dried Beans

Cooking dried beans sounds like a lot of work, but I’m going to show you that it is quite easy. The benefits of cooking your beans instead of buying them canned far outnumbers any extra work. Cooked beans taste better than canned beans. Cooked beans have significantly less sodium than canned beans. Have you read the […]

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Filed Under: Recipes - Slow Cooker, Saving Money - Groceries Tagged With: beans

Meal Planning: 11 Tips for Success

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January 8, By Kristia 18 Comments

Meal Planning: 11 Tips for Success

These simple meal planning tips will help you save time, your sanity, and money. It’s a win-win-win!! Why Meal Planning? If there is one budget category that can quickly get out of control, it is GROCERIES. And if there is one strategy that can help take back control your grocery spending, it’s meal planning. Personally, […]

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