food & meal planning

How to Save Money By Tracking Your Kitchen Inventory

How to Save Money By Tracking Your Kitchen Inventory

As a frugal living and personal finance blogger, I love spending and saving wisely. It’s not just about dollars and cents. I don’t like to waste utilities, household items, or really anything if I can help it. The one area in which I flop on this is food, which is why I started keeping track of the items in my kitchen.

11 Ways to Save on Thanksgiving Dinner

11 Ways to Save on Thanksgiving Dinner

Thanksgiving is a time for making joyous memories with family and friends, but it can also be a difficult time of year for keeping finances under control. With smart planning, you can celebrate Thanksgiving without breaking the bank. Check on these tips on how to save on Thanksgiving dinner.

101 Frugal Meals You'll Actually Want to Eat

101 Frugal Meals You'll Actually Want to Eat

A few months ago, I became the owner of a new InstaPot. My husband has been an enthusiastic user, trying out lots of different recipes. I have to admit that it’s been fun for me to learn how to use it too. I’ve been learning to cook better over the past few years (does the InstaPot count?) as well as cutting back on my food spending and food waste. Time will tell if the InstaPot helps me do more of those things. But in celebration of more home cooking, I decided to put together a roundup of 101 tasty budget-friendly meals that you’ll actually want to eat.

50 Best Keto Desserts to Try Today

50 Best Keto Desserts to Try Today

At the start of last year, I resolved to myself to eat healthier and get into better shape for my wedding. I joined a barre studio using a coupon deal and started eating a low-carb diet. While I found great alternatives for most carb-laden food, I have a sweet tooth and wanted to finish my evenings with a dessert. This post of the 50 best keto desserts came about from looking for alternatives to my favorite sweet treats.