Captain Crunch French Toast is sweet, crunchy and absolutely decadent for breakfast or brunch. Crispy bacon is the perfect accompaniment; add some fresh fruit on the side, and you can boast that your French Toast is “part of a balanced breakfast.” I’ve always loved Cap’n Crunch cereal. As a child raised in Boulder, Colorado by … Read more
This fresh corn avocado tomato salsa is easy to make and SO delicious. You can serve it as a dip with corn chips, as an accompaniment for Mexican food or as a side salad with grilled meats. Appetizer, side or salad? No matter what you call it, this simple recipe combines some of my favorite … Read more
This no bake strawberry cheesecake without gelatin is light, sweet and creamy. We LOVE cheesecake in this family, and we especially adore it topped with sweet, juicy strawberries. The filling in this cheesecake pie is so light and creamy. It’s a sweet, flavorful blend of softened cream cheese, whipped cream and Greek yogurt. The non … Read more
I’m a fan of setting micro goals to make big things happen. Let me explain. Many of us struggle to set realistic New Year’s resolutions and accomplish all of our hopes and plans. Instead, I’m a fan of making tiny little micro goals I might actually achieve. For instance, if I’m procrastinating on a project … Read more
Our mom has been making this crispy meringue pavlova with berries, a classic dessert, for as long as I can remember. Some call it Pavlova or Vacherin, while the Joy of Cooking simply calls it a Meringue. Imagine a crispy, sweet, light-as-air cookie like a French macaron, topped with ice cream and fresh berries. It’s … Read more
These frugal living blogs are full of ideas, inspiration and information about how to live well while spending less money. These websites include food and meal planning tips, money management and financial help, frugal and self sufficient living, thrifty home and DIY projects, and simple living ideas to fuel your inspiration all year. Food and … Read more
By practicing a number of clever ways to save money, we can incorporate many strategies practiced faithfully over time that can have a huge impact on our financial bottom line. Small savings can add up, and little changes can grow into big results. The beautiful thing is that none of these steps will affect our … Read more
Perhaps you’ve heard of author Dave Ramsey’s 7 Baby Steps for money. When I first read his book The Total Money Makeover, these simple, concise baby steps became the framework for my own financial future. Here’s a recap of Dave Ramsey’s 7 Baby Steps: BABY STEP 1 – Save $1,000 for emergencies. BABY STEP 2 – Pay off … Read more
Aside from investment and retirement accounts, there are three regular savings accounts that can help you build more security and avoid taking on unplanned debt. Even if you already have a regular savings account, you may wish to consider opening another one (or two). By preparing for both planned and unplanned expenses, you’ll simplify your … Read more
These 25 things to make from scratch are homemade versions of products that you might normally buy from the store. By learning how to make our own staples, breads, cookies, cereal, home goods, cleaning products and treats, we’ll save money, have fun, and learn to make some new things! This post may contain affiliate links. … Read more