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We’ve been on a bit of a granola kick lately and I just can’t seem to make enough of it. Not only is granola insanely fast and easy to make, it’s filling too and I like that I can adapt the recipe to whatever dried fruit or nuts I have in the pantry. Lately, I’ve Read More >>
Yesterday the HH made granola for the first time and let me tell you Bob, he did a FANTASTIC job! It was so good, I’m going to see if I can get him to make it at least once a month for us. This 7 ingredient recipe is as simple as it gets. If you’re Read More >>
It has simple in the title but there is nothing simple about the taste of this granola. It’s so nutty and oatty and crunchy with just the perfect amount of sweetness. It’s like granola perfection. This is of course based solely on the opinion of my family, since all I can do is sniff it. Read More >>
These mustache peanut butter and jelly sandwiches will make your child smile. Plus, when they get home, you can say, “I ‘mustache’ you a question. Did you love your lunch?” They’ll roll their eyes, you’ll go triumphantly about your day. It’s the power of bento. Ingredients Grapes Peanut butter Jelly Bread Grapes Granola Cheese Sticks Read More >>
You know what happens when you realize you can take all the delicious flavors of an Almond Joy and make all sorts of recipes that mimic it? Your life changes, that’s what. So now I’m on an Almond Joy recipe trying kick. And this granola recipe did not disappoint. It’s chocolately and coconutty and almondy Read More >>
Why have I never thought to use smashed up bananas in my granola before? Well add this to the list of things you can make from all those spotted bananas that somehow creep onto our countertops. 🙂 I mean I LOVE me some granola, so it was no surprise that I loved this {adapted} recipe Read More >>
I make granola at least once a week. I love the stuff because I can throw a little of whatever I have on hand into it and it makes the best snack for my kids {oh who am I kidding, I steal their snacks all the time when they’re this good!}. Granola is awesome too Read More >>
These granola bars are awesome because they are super easy, have basic ingredients that I can pronounce and are a great healthy lunch snack for my kids. Oh and they are Monkey Boy and the Girl approved. Guess the rest of that wouldn’t matter if they refused to eat them, right?! Ingredients 1/4 cup butter Read More >>
My friend Lola is a health nut—like seriously, you can’t give her an opening or she’ll spout off all sorts of nutrition facts that will make you feel bad about your next cupcake. I have to admit, though, every once in awhile, her recipes surprise me. She made this super yummy “granola” for the car Read More >>
I am all about quick and easy breakfasts on the go. I like to make most everything when I’m motivated {which I can assure you is NEVER at breakfast time}, and then it’s ready when the HH or the kids need it. The HH loves this particular granola recipe for a quick breakfast or snack, Read More >>
I don’t know about you, but I am a total granola freak. I just can’t get enough of the stuff. So when Frieda’s Specialty Produce sent me some dried fruit and crystallized ginger to try, I knew right away I wanted to whip of a batch of homemade granola. If you’ve never made granola before, Read More >>
My friend Mama JJ has me hooked on this granola recipe. I pretty much want to marry it. Delicious does not even begin to describe it. Not one bit. If you have never tried to make your own granola before, put it on your bucket list. Seriously, because once you make it, you’ll be like… Read More >>
My friend Mama JJ has me hooked on this granola recipe. I pretty much want to marry it. Delicious does not even begin to describe it. Not one bit. If you have never tried to make your own granola before, put it on your bucket list. Seriously, because once you make it, you’ll be like… Read More >>
My blogging friend JJ has me hooked on this granola recipe. I’ve made in 3 times in 3 weeks. Yum-o-licious does not even begin to describe it. Not even close. I don’t know why I had never made granola before. I guess sitting around and waiting for a hot deal on Quaker Granola cereal seemed Read More >>
93 Canning Recipes In Seasonal Order Have you started thinking about canning season yet? Well, if you’re a super nerd like me and like to plan ahead then you probably already have canning supplies and have started to make plans for all the delicious fruits and vegetables you’re going to grow this year. Last fall Read More >>
So basically, if you’re looking for the best recipe for apple pie filling for home canning, you’ve come to the right spot. Yep, it’s that good. Seriously, this recipe is a winner! Homemade apple pies are one of my favorite things on the planet earth. And I certainly love not having to run to the Read More >>
Favorite Blueberry Recipes Blueberry season has arrived here in Maine and you can’t help but see little pop up stands all along the roadside filled with little pint boxes of blueberries everywhere as you head into town. Seriously, I think there must be a bumper crop this year because it seems like everyone has extra Read More >>
Our super amazing One Hundred Dollars a Month reader Mel is back with an update on her Freezer Meal Menu Plan for Four Month’s Worth of Meals she wrote last month. Many of you requested links to the recipes she uses for her freezer meal menu planning and well, lucky us, she put together a Read More >>
This is a Guest Post by the Super Amazing One Hundred Dollars a Month reader Mel {she’s the one who made those AWESOME gift bags and shared her recipe for DIY Lemonade Concentrate}. We love you Mel!! 🙂 Freezing Four Months of Meals There are tons of freezer cooking posts on the internet, but I’ve Read More >>
Blackberries, in my opinion, have one of the shortest growing seasons of all times. So, if you want to experience them anytime other than when they are in season, you have to preserve them–or be willing to shell out exorbitant amounts of cash-ola. If you have the good fortune to buy them by the flat Read More >>
Blueberries are one of my favorite fruits to have on hand. They make everything better. The trouble is that they are so stinkin’ expensive most of the year. So, when the are in season, I like to put them up, enjoy them, and basically use them in everything I make. Yep, I like them that Read More >>
14 Ways to Use Up and Preserve Fresh Raspberries You know what kind of stinks? Not having a big established raspberry patch, that’s what. Man, raspberries are pricey little buggers. And I’ve gotten so used to having plenty in the freezer, that I’d almost forgotten what it was like not to be able to enjoy them Read More >>
Strawberries hitting the stores is like the kick-off to spring. The first {affordable and in-season} round usually shows up around late March/early April {mostly from California}. If you have your own strawberry patch, you’ll have to wait a bit longer…either way, buy ’em up and grow ’em while you can. Even better, make sure to Read More >>
Even though I don’t make a weekly menu plan, I still love the idea of having a bunch of recipes right in front of me to choose from. Here are a few recipes from my recipe collection I thought you might like:3 Breakfast Ideas Carrot Coconut Bread – This is a delicious twist on your standard Read More >>
Here is a delicious collections of recipes for you to try this week. If you only make one thing.. make the pumpkin muffins. They rock! 3 Breakfast Ideas Savory Crepes with Ham, Spinach and Egg – As hard as it is to give up not dousing a crepe in syrup, this savory version will Read More >>
Lunch packing season is here again! If you haven’t hopped on the bento box craze, you might want to look into that. It has made packing lunches so much fun! I’ve compiled all of my favorite bento box recipes. You have 6 to choose from and I’ve taken into account all of your picky eaters! Read More >>
If you are headed to a potluck and need a new idea, the creamed peas and potatoes dish is a crowd please ALL DAY LONG. That is if you can stop eating it long enough to put it in a serving dish. 😉 3 Breakfast Ideas Almond Joy Granola Recipe – Sprinkle this stuff over Read More >>
Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, OH MY! We’re heading into berry season and I’m pretty giddy about all of the recipes I’m going to whip up with all those delicious, juicy berries! The possibilities are endless, but here are some of my very favorite recipes: Blueberries: Old Fashioned Blueberry Crisp – I typically love anything that has “old Read More >>
So many strawberry recipes, so little time! I’ve rounded up all of my favorites and plopped them into one easy-to-access post. Enjoy! {I certainly did!} Strawberry Basil Salsa: The basil-strawberry combo is out of this world good. I eat it with a thin layer of cream cheese on a toasted baguette {a few Triscuit crackers, Read More >>
Oh my goodness this weeks recipes look so delicious!! Will somebody please make the Chewy Reese’s Stuffed Monster Cookies and eat one for me please? 3 Breakfast Ideas Strawberry Muffins w/Oatmeal Crumb Topping – I love having a batch of muffins sitting on the counter. That way the kids {and the HH and I} can grab breakfast whenever Read More >>
Summer is here and for most of us school is already out or we are counting down the days until it is. Keeping your family fed in the summer time can be easy peasy if you’ve got a plan. Here are a few of my favorite recipes for this week:3 Breakfast Ideas Coconut Oil Biscuits Read More >>
This week is going to be a little nuts around here so it’s nice to have a bunch of recipes to fall back on that I know are delicious. Now comes the hard part… choosing one. Here are my suggestions for this week: 3 Breakfast Ideas Strawberry Almond Granola – Granola is ridiculously easy to make. Read More >>
I can’t believe I’m saying this but I seriously think I’ve fallen off the cooking bandwagon. Is that even possible? Do you ever feel like you never try anything new? Well I’ve decided that this is the week I’m going to get my stuff together and try a few new recipes. So if you have Read More >>
I’m in the mood for baking lately. Breads, cookies, pies you name it. I usally hold off and make my favorite carrot cake for Easter Sunday, but this year? I don’t know if I can wait. 😉 Here are a few recipe suggestions for your meal plan this week:3 Breakfast Ideas Popovers – I love Read More >>
Since I left Monkey Boy and the HH to their own devices last week while The Girl and I explored the east coast, I thought it only fitting to let the menu suggestions show just how basic cooking can get. Here are some suggestions that are fitting for every kitchen skill set 😉 3 Breakfast Read More >>
It’s been another unseasonably warm week and there is no way I’m tying myself down to long drawn out meals. If you are ready to spread your wings and get a little dirt under your fingernails too, here are some quick and easy recipe suggestions… 3 Breakfast Ideas Pina Colada Smoothie – It’s never to Read More >>
This past week I made a homemade chili, refried beans, pasta sauce and blueberry bars using ingredients from our pantry as well as a few items at the store. To be totally honest, I stink at meal planning, so for me, it’s really important to have a bunch of tried and true recipes on hand Read More >>
Even though I don’t make a weekly menu plan, I still love the idea of having a bunch of recipes right in front of me to choose from. Here are a few recipes from my recipe collection I thought you might like: Breakfast Ideas Applesauce Spice Cake – Cake for breakfast? Yes, siree. Might as well Read More >>
Even though I don’t make a weekly menu plan, I still love the idea of having a bunch of recipes right in front of me to choose from. Here are a few recipes from my recipe collection I thought you might like: Breakfast Ideas Chocolate Crepes with Bananas – Something about crepes feels so decadent, and Read More >>
Even though I don’t make a weekly menu plan, I still love the idea of having a bunch of recipes right in front of me to choose from. Here are a few recipes from my recipe collection I thought you might like: Breakfast Ideas Pumpkin Spice Muffins – I want to bathe in everything pumpkin this Read More >>
Even though I don’t make a weekly menu plan, I still love the idea of having a bunch of recipes right in front of me to choose from. Here are a few recipes from my recipe collection I thought you might like: Breakfast Ideas Cashew Almond Bars – These are like kind bars, only way more Read More >>
Even though I don’t make a weekly menu plan, I still love the idea of having a bunch of recipes right in front of me to choose from. Here are a few recipes from my recipe collection I thought you might like: Breakfast Ideas Blackberry and Toasted Quinoa – This is like oatmeal on steroids. It Read More >>
Even though I don’t make a weekly menu plan, I still love the idea of having a bunch of recipes right in front of me to choose from. Here are a few recipes from my recipe collection I thought you might like: Breakfast Ideas Strawberries and Cream Baked Oatmeal – This is my vamped up healthier Read More >>
Even though I don’t make a weekly menu plan, I still love the idea of having a bunch of recipes right in front of me to choose from.Here are a few recipes from my recipe collection I thought you might like: Breakfast Ideas Blueberry Banana Smoothie – Smoothies are just a healthy way to get Read More >>
Even though I don’t make a weekly menu plan, I still love the idea of having a bunch of recipes right in front of me to choose from. Here are a few recipes from my recipe collection I thought you might like: Breakfast Ideas Whole Grain Raspberry Bars – Plan on enjoying the last of the Read More >>
Even though I don’t make a weekly menu plan, I still love the idea of having a bunch of recipes right in front of me to choose from. Here are a few recipes from my recipe collection I thought you might like: Breakfast Ideas Baked Eggs – These individually portioned eggs and bacon are a tasty Read More >>
Those big yellow buses are ready, the crisp new clothes laid out and lunch boxes have been packed. But before you kiss those little cherub cheeks and send your littles out the door, they need a healthy breakfast to start their days. I’ve collected some of my very favorite breakfast recipes for you to choose Read More >>
Even though I don’t make a weekly menu plan, I still love the idea of having a bunch of recipes right in front of me to choose from. Here are a few recipes from my recipe collection I thought you might like: Breakfast Ideas Raspberry Buttermilk Muffins – Raspberries are back on. Time to whip up Read More >>
Even though I don’t make a weekly menu plan, I still love the idea of having a bunch of recipes right in front of me to choose from. Here are a few recipes from my recipe collection I thought you might like: Breakfast Ideas Raspberry Buttermilk Muffins – We are still picking raspberries around here, and Read More >>
Even though I don’t make a weekly menu plan, I still love the idea of having a bunch of recipes right in front of me to choose from. Here are a few recipes from my recipe collection I thought you might like: Breakfast Ideas Vegan Zucchini Bread w/Chocolate Chips – Anytime I can justify chocolate anything Read More >>
If Monkey Boy had to pick an after school snack to eat for the rest of his life, he’d probably choose these. He gobbles them up so fast, I have to hide them or he’d make himself sick. The rest of the fam likes them too, but we have to act fast or they’re gone! Read More >>
Even though I don’t make a weekly menu plan, I still love the idea of having a bunch of recipes right in front of me to choose from. Here are a few recipes from my recipe collection I thought you might like: Breakfast Ideas English Muffin Bread – This is one of those meals you can Read More >>
Even though I don’t make a weekly menu plan, I still love the idea of having a bunch of recipes right in front of me to choose from. Here are a few recipes from my recipe collection I thought you might like: Breakfast Ideas Granola with Walnuts, Pumpkin Seeds and Mango – I like that I Read More >>
Even though I don’t make a weekly menu plan, I still love the idea of having a bunch of recipes right in front of me to choose from. Here are a few recipes for you to choose from this week: Breakfast Ideas Bacon Pancakes – There is a full strip of bacon in each pancake, Read More >>
Even though I don’t make a weekly menu plan, I still love the idea of having a bunch of recipes right in front of me to choose from. Here are a few of my favorite recipe suggestions to choose from this week: Breakfast Ideas 4 Great Granola Recipes – I usually make a batch every 2 weeks Read More >>
Even though I don’t stick to a weekly menu plan, I still love the idea of having a bunch of recipes right in front of me to choose from. Here are a few recipes for you to take a look at this week: Breakfast Ideas Bacon Pancakes – My husband loves these. {Pin it for Read More >>
I love eating and trying out new recipes so here are a few of my favorites you may not have seen yet. If you have never tried making your own marmalade before, TRY IT because not only is it delicious on a piece of toast, it makes a great gift as well. Breakfast Ideas Oatmeal Read More >>
For the last couple of years I’ve been “snack mom” for one of my kids fall sports teams. And if there is one thing I’ve learned over the years, it’s after being outside in the cold for hours, kids want a hot meal. As a parent you can pack all the granola bars, fruit roll Read More >>
One of the most frugal tips I could ever pass on if you don’t grow your own food {or even if you do} is to buy produce when it’s in season. Not only will it taste its best when in season, but you’ll get the most awesome prices. Stock up when a fruit/veggie is in Read More >>
If your garden is overflowing with strawberries, or you bought way to many berries recently, you should give dehydrated strawberries a try. Not only are they great to snack on, but dehydrated strawberries are a nice addition to oatmeal, granola and dried cereal. You can even toss them into a basic scone mix to liven Read More >>
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