Cauliflower was 2017’s “it” vegetable.  You know what I mean, right?  Like kale of the past, cauliflower seems to be everywhere this year.  People are making breading out of it.  Pizza crusts.  Mashing it like potatoes.  All kinds of things.  It’s become quite popular. Well, this recipe isn’t about cauliflower just because it’s popular.  This Read more

Maybe it’s just me, but I am constantly craving some good Chinese takeout! I could easily order it once a week if my husband let me. Chinese takeout is full of sodium and packed full of calories and carbs. If you want to make your own version that is much healthier, you are going to Read more

Kitchen Hack (noun):  Refers to a shortcut found in the kitchen.  A tip or a technique that makes one’s life easier, specifically when it comes to organizing or preparing a meal. It’s no secret that I like having the ability to pull together meals quickly.  Some people love having complete meals in the freezer.  That’s awesome, but Read more

Busy school nights are back and it means that we’re back to late nights, after school activities, and study sessions at the kitchen table. Instant Pot recipes make it easier to get dinner on the table each night without the extra work or frustration. If you are trying to make healthier decisions, don’t miss these 15 healthy Instant Pot recipes for your family! Read More…

There are many situations that could want you to spend as little as reasonable on groceries in a given month.  Maybe an unexpected house maintenance issue? A potential layoff?  Overspending in previous months?  Trying to pay down debt as much as possible as quickly as possible?  Or trying to save up a down payment on Read more

Freezer meals are a gift you give yourself!  Whether we’re a working mom, a stay-at-home mom, a grandpa, a dad, or a babysitter, we’ve all been at the point where we’ve wondered “What’s for dinner?”  And we’ve all had a sense of relief as we’ve pulled out a meal from the freezer.  Maybe that’s just Read more

Hi-Ho! Hi-Ho! It’s off to school we go! Mom, pack my lunch, Thank you very much! I did the math and with three kids, I pack over 60 lunches every month. We definitely save money packing our own lunches, but we tend to get stuck in a rut of the same boring sandwich day after Read more

I love me some Italian food.   There used to be a restaurant in Omaha named Grisanti’s and I adored that place!  I used to work in the office park right behind there and we’d often zip over for lunch.  I ate there for my 16th birthday party.  I often chose it whenever I got Read more

Kitchen Hack (noun):  Refers to a shortcut found in the kitchen.  A tip or a technique that makes one’s life easier, specifically when it comes to organizing or preparing a meal. Grilling cheeseburgers isn’t necessarily difficult.  The concept is simple even if there are complicated recipes out there for making the perfect patty.  I, for Read more