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Oven Steak Fries Recipe

Couponing 101

Homemade french fries are so incredibly easy to make and much more budget-friendly! Oven Steak Fries Ingredients 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil 1 Teaspoon Paprika 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Cumin 1 Teaspoon Salt 1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper 4 Large Baking Potatoes Directions 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Just have fun with it!

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What We Ate this Week on our Budget 09-08-2017

Family Balance Sheet

I’ve recently re-started the series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget , because I missed the accountability and I had several readers ask for its return. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. One of my kids was not feeling well, so we stuck around our home and hubby and I got a lot of housework done.

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Christmas Gifts on a Budget: Up-cycling is the Answer

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Stay within budget this holiday season with up-cycled Christmas gifts. The metal on old pop-up toasters and toaster ovens can often be repurposed for small jewelry or craft projects if removed carefully with the sharp edges filed. 5 Budget Friendly Ways to Bring More Life to Your Apartment. So, have you up-cycled before?

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7 Tips for a Budget Friendly Thanksgiving

Saving Cents With Sense

Check out my simple tips for creating a budget friendly Thanksgiving below: 1. Use the oven wisely. Plan your cooking to use the oven all at one time (instead of days ahead). Heat items up together in the oven after the turkey is done and have everything done at the same time, in less time. Break out the good dishes.

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Budget Recipe | Tuna Noodle Casserole 39¢ A Serving

Saving Everyday

I decided to re-post an oldie-but-a-goodie to start my “Budget Recipe” series. So here’s my budget, lightened up version: Ingredients: 1 Pound Rotini Noodles. So here’s my budget, lightened up version: Ingredients: 1 Pound Rotini Noodles. Directions: Preheat oven to 400 Degrees. Teaspoon Salt.

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Most Cost-Friendly Appliances for Families on a Budget

Saving Cents With Sense

Saving money is critical for families on a budget, and it is a challenge for most not to go over. Purchasing pre-made smoothies can bust any budget, but using fruits and vegetables that are moving past ideal ripeness make perfect ingredients for keeping your family on a good diet. Multi-Cooker. Alarm System. All rights reserved.

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Cheap and Easy Thanksgiving Recipes

Couponing 101

But when you’re putting together a Thanksgiving feast for your family, you might be too overwhelmed by prep work and budgeting to remember all you’re grateful for. Plus, you cook it in an Instant Pot, freeing up valuable oven space. Roasted Potatoes and Carrots via Well Plated by Erin.