I’m a European Shopper

by | May 15, 2017 | Life Issues

Over the years, I’ve read a lot of articles on how to save money on your family food budget by having a meal plan in place, preparing a grocery list, and only going to the store once a month. Articles like this and this. And I’ve tried, really, I have! I’ve made up...

Planning Family Meals When Life is Busy

by | Oct 22, 2016 | DIY

I realized last night that lately we have been eating out. A lot!!!  Not only is that hard on the checkbook, but often times the food I choose when eating out is not the best for my health.  Why would I choose a dish of cottage cheese and fruit when I have a big juicy...

5 Tips for Meal Planning (and Saving)!

by | Jul 23, 2015 | Trends

I’ve always been a planner, and although there are many times this has worked to my detriment, one area it has helped me considerably is in planning our family’s weekly meals. After years of providing foster care and having as many as six kids in our home, I’ve...