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 my air fryer! We’ve air fried almost everything and anything even hard boiled eggs. It takes burgers and chicken to a whole other level – always tender and juicy. In addition cooks things in a matter of minutes! My Air Fryer Chicken Thighs are quick and easy to make and perfect for…
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…
Last weekend we were having a good ol’ New England snowstorm. The kind where you can’t do much except watch from indoors. After a few hours of watching I was feeling a bit bored and decided to make a funfetti cake. In my head I had already justified it with the fact that my grandma…
I recently remembered that I can make ice cream…delicious creamy ice cream. Not sure how I could forget this cool skill but I’m so glad I remembered it. When I told my kids I was going to make ice cream they were in disbelief. My husband asked if I needed a machine and the answer…