Love is in the air…and so is the smell of a budget friendly recipe! Valentine’s Day is here! Instead of spending money on taking your loved ones out for dinner, why not have an intimate budget friendly homemade dinner? Spend time with your loved ones, save money and prepare a simple one pan meal with[…] Read More
This is such a fresh and simple salad! The kids will love this after a hot day! Especially here in North Carolina, you can easily find fresh and crispy cucumbers using your SNAP dollars. And it’s fun to whack the cucumbers. Removing a few strips of peel from the cucumber makes it easier to smash—plus,[…] Read More
While we still have those kids in the kitchen, let’s start getting them prepared for next school year. We’ve come up with a few easy lunch ideas, children can make themselves with minimal adult supervision. Use your SNAP dollars to purchase the items necessary if you don’t already have them in your home. Recipe 1:[…] Read More
With school being out, our kids have more free time. Why not give them something constructive to do, while also lending a helping hand. Today we will discuss, how young children can help in the kitchen. Some of these activities will vary depending on age and parent comfort level. Listed below are some simple ways[…] Read More
In the weeks and months leading up to a holiday, it can be hard to figure out where you’re going to find the time and money for gifts, activities, and festive food. With friends, family, and co-workers telling you what they are preparing to do for the holidays, it can be tempting to copy their[…] Read More
