Copycat Applebees Fiesta Lime Chicken
Eating out is fun, but it can take a huge bite out of your wallet. Restaurants generally mark-up the cost of entrees over 300% just to cover their overhead. For a family of four, the cost to eat out can…
Freezer Tips for Smart Savers
No one likes throwing away food, especially if you’re trying to save money. But what do you do with those fresh string beans you got on sale that may not get eaten before they go bad? Freeze them. Follow these…
Cutting Down Your Grocery Bill
If your summer grocery bill is anything like mine, you have seen a significant increase in the amount you have to budget for groceries. And with school starting back soon, you may not see an end in sight. But rest…
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with these Irish-Inspired Recipes
How do you normally celebrate St. Patrick's day? Maybe head out to a parade, wear your green, pinch those that don't. For me, it's another holiday to celebrate with food, and I'm all in. I do like to keep things…
Eating Healthy on a Budget
Many people have become more health conscious in recent years. By exercising and eating healthy, we know we’ll live happier and longer lives. Unfortunately, processed foods tend to be cheaper than lean meats and fresh fruits and vegetables. That’s due…
Easy Way to Save – Pack a Lunch
Saving money can be difficult for some people. They feel like there just isn’t enough to spare at the end of the month to put into a savings account. But by making small changes to your spending habits, you’ll see…
Sales to Take Advantage of this Season
The autumn season brings fall colors and cooler temperatures, and October brings the start of holiday sales. It’s a time when retailers want to move out their remaining summer inventory, as well as discount some new winter items. Here are…
10 Ways You’re Throwing Money Down the Drain
Open your wallet, take out a $5 bill, light it on fire, and throw it away. That’s pretty much the process of buying a Starbucks latte when you could make something similar at home! Money down the drain. Here are…
Newlyweds: Don’t Let Financial Stress Take the Cake
Newlyweds! You did it! You survived the whirlwind of caterers and photographers and you can now live the peaceful married life... Well, maybe. Wouldn't we all love a world where everything went smoothly after the wedding and honeymoon? Unfortunately life…