I know many of you already use menu plans for ease of coming up with what's for dinner each night, but menu plans are also fabulous for helping you save on money! I recommend that you create menu plans based on your grocery store sales. When your weekly grocery store ad comes out, sit down and try … [Read more...]
This week's Thrifty Recipe is Breakfast Chili Potato Hash! Sorry the presentation isn't better, but it's tasty and a VERY cheap meal. 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil - On Hand Item 2 large potatoes (or 5 small), poked with a fork then cooked in the microwave for 6-8 minutes on … [Read more...]
Some of you may still have movie rental places in town, but if your city is like mine, Redbox and Blockbuster Express Kiosks are about all we’ve got. We do still have a Blockbuster that is open, but it’s not the easiest to get to. Redbox is everywhere! In case you’re not familiar with these … [Read more...]
Most stores this week have the Ronzoni Garden Delight Pasta on sale for $1. Paired with the $1/1 coupon from 1/23 Smart Source, this pasta is FREE. I bought the Garden Delight Radiatore at Bel Air (one of Raley's stores). Here is the recipe for Chicken Alfredo Radiatore (so simple): 3/4 box … [Read more...]
Today's Recipe is Frank and Beans Casserole. This was perfect for the chilly day we had. This comes out to be a very thrifty recipe no matter where you have to shop! 1 TBS extra-virgin olive oil - on hand 2 packages of Bar S Hot Dogs - $.49 each at Save Mart with in-ad coupon; Total = … [Read more...]
Sorry I didn't get this recipe up first thing this morning like I usually do. I didn't have a chance to make this recipe until tonight. It was tasty though!!! Today's recipe is Chicken Marinara Primavera. 1 Tbs butter - on hand item 1 Tbs olive oil - on hand 8 cloves garlic, minced - I … [Read more...]
Stroganoff topped with Asparagus First off, it was delicious, and second; it was colorful and healthy!! The kids loved it too; although I had to do some convincing to get them to eat asparagus. This was a large recipe that gave us some leftovers too. Here is the recipe and cost. 1/2 Cup minced … [Read more...]
Every Thursday I will be posting a thrifty recipe that uses groceries from the current week's sales. I will also do a breakdown of costs and where to purchase the items. Some of the smaller items will be items most people have on hand. This week's Valentine recipe is "Baked Pork Chops with … [Read more...]
My name is Emily, and I am a Domestic Goddess. In case you are unclear of what that entails, here is a list of my duties: mommy, wife, friend, therapist, teacher, chef, entertainer, breadwinner, chauffer, musician, nursemaid, accountant, tutor, spiritual advisor, life coach, recreation manager, stylist, computer tech, plumber, painter, maid, landscaper and more. You name it - I do it (except maybe anything to do with electricity and insects).
