Saving money & nurturing family life
I love creamy pasta, add a little spice and you got me wrapped around the fork! When I first tried Cajun chicken pasta I was at TGI Friday in Chicago. That very first bite was heavenly. I returned and ordered it the next night after the conference – it was THAT good! I knew I…
I’ve side eyed my slow cooker that I received as a house warming gift for years. However, that all changed almost a decade ago when I learned about freezer meals and all the things you can make in a slow cooker. My slow cooker is one of the most used tools in my kitchen. The…
I just love a cheap and easy meal my whole family will love. My oldest daughter was two when I first discovered lazy lasagna. It was at a time when money was tight and I really needed some budget friendly meals. The baked ravioli lasagna casserole aka Lazy Lasagna seemed easy and cheap enough to…
When it comes to weeknight dinners I don’t mind taking shortcuts. I always look for recipes that are easy, quick and delicious. This cornbread chili pie is an absolute check all the boxes recipe. With the chili-based filling and cornbread topping it is sure to please both kids and adults alike. What is Cornbread Chili…
Confession – I’ve gained some weight. I was in an accident 1 month postpartum and couldn’t walk for 6 months. Shortly after relearning to walk and going back to work we went into quarantine. Needless to say, the pregnancy weight just didn’t shed like it did the previous times. It has made me more than…
Mondays are tough. That’s why I decided for 2021 to reserve Monday nights for slow cooker dinners. Starting the week with nearly hands-off cooking helps me ease back into the week. It’s been a total game changer. This weekend I watched Princess And The Frog with my kids and decided to try to make some…