Pasta Fazool- The ULTIMATE frugal recipe

First, let me start with an apology for my recent absence.  I have been trying to get the house in order, and doing lots of holiday activities with Laura, our 2 year old.  Also, I must admit that my couponing has...

Eating Healthy on a Budget- It CAN be Done!

My mother pointed this out to me:  We all know some ways we can eat more cheaply, but that doesn't always leave us eating the healthiest of foods. She is trying (and succeeding) to lose weight while on a budget. Why is...

So far, I have only posted recipes that are cheap to make and kept it at that.  From now on, we are going to, of course have more recipes, but we are going to talk about how you can make some of your favorite recipes more...

Coupons Direct from the Manufacturer!

We all know that coupons are one of the best ways to save money.  We also all know that you can find coupons in your Sunday Paper.  Did you know that you can also get coupons straight from the manufacturer? They even...

Corn Dog Muffins!

Laura (2 yrs old) has been becoming more and more picky.   She doesn't like any fruits, and eats very few vegetables.  I have started trying to figure out ways to 'hide' fruits and veggies.  Since she loves bread,...

Homemade Sourdough Bread- Cheap and Delicious!

Last year for Christmas, I got a bread machine.  It was the best Christmas gift I had received in a long time, and it came from my mother-in-law.  Since then, pasta night has always included fresh bread that my...

The Most Basic of Introductions

Hello Everyone!  My name is Christine, and I am a mommy of two on a tight budget.  I have one girl, Laura, and one boy, Jeremy.  Laura is my oldest.  She just turned two at the end of July.  Five days...