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A Sweeter Way to Cook Your Budget

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I’d estimate that it’s the recipe 80% of Americans use, because it’s the one on the back of the Toll House chocolate chip bag. She’d found an excellent blog post from Baker Bettie that explained the science behind baking chocolate chip cookie recipes. Do you want to be able to buy a cup of coffee at Starbucks every morning?

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CVS Scenarios: 97% Savings

For the Mommas

If you need to get motivated for CVS this week, check out some readers scenarios from this week! If you got the $10 off $50 coupon at the red machine, check out Amanda’s scenario: Buy: (2) Tresemme Shampoo/Conditioner $7.00. (1)Tresemme 10) Hershey Chocolate Bars $10.00. (1) 10) Hershey Chocolate Bars $10.00. (1)

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10 Ways to Add Extra Produce Into Your Family’s Diet

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The juices you buy at the grocery store are often loaded with added sugar. If you want to really get your kids excited, melt a little bit of chocolate in a double boiler and create your own fondue party. Once you get your garden going I promise you, you will be motivated to use it because the stuff will taste amazing.

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Nutrisystem, Week #5 Nicole, Week #2 Jamie #NSNation

Nicoles Nickels

The cost of Nutrisystem is high but when you consider other diets and the fact that you only need to buy fruits, vegetables and some dairy it is actually quite affordable. As the end of my second week on Nutrisystem comes to pass, I am as motivated and excited as I was on day one. Jamie’s post: Second Week weight loss: 8.6

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Eat to Lose Weight

Saving Cents With Sense

So the idea of starting to work out to lose weight did not motivate me, but after the initial cleanse helped me lose some weight, I was motivated to change the way I eat to lose weight. If I’m craving chocolate, I have a piece. Like I said earlier, I’m not super worried about everything always being exact.

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An Easy Way to Save for Irregular Expenses

For the Mommas

Being able to actually see your savings grow in your sinking funds can be great motivation to look for additional ways to save money. Mandi loves coffee, chocolate, easy meals, beautiful things and minimalist spaces! Today I’m participating in the Ultimate Blog Swap. can be downright overwhelming. Bank your savings.

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How Angela & Jeff paid off $58,000 of Debt in 2 Years

Family Balance Sheet

If you can make it from scratch rather than buying it – do it. We started making our own bread, pancake mix, hot chocolate mix, “Swiffer” dusting clothes, lunch snacks (cookies and muffins), bread crumbs, pizza crust, etc. The list helps keep me focused and prevents me from buying other items.

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