by Kelly Garcia
If you’re like most people, you’ve noticed that the cost of food has been steadily climbing over the past few years. Even staples such as bread and milk are now pricier than ever. How can you stretch your grocery dollar without feeling deprived? By following a few simple tips and tricks you can feed your family delicious and nutritious meals for a fraction of the cost.
With companies competing for the consumer dollar, we have many opportunities to get the best value for our money. Sometimes, it’s just a matter of looking in the right place for those opportunities. If you work for a larger organization, it is possible for you to be eligible for discounts on personal items. Retail organizations often partner with large corporations to provide special offers or additional discounts to corporate employees. Make sure to review and compare corporate discount offers to any independent retail sale before making your purchase.
by Krista Garcia
All mothers want to feed their children healthy foods. During the early years of life, the food options sometimes seem limited by the minimal selection of processed, pureed baby foods on the supermarket shelves. In addition to worrying about the limited selection, moms are often concerned about the additives, preservatives and allergens these foods might include. Making food decisions for an infant need not be so difficult. With a few simple steps, it is easy to make baby food at home that is nutritious, delicious and cost effective.
by Brent T.
There are few things more frustrating than beginning a repair, cleaning task or do-it-yourself project only to discover that you don’t have the items on hand that you need to complete the job. Often, products that you already have in your pantry, cleaning closet or toolbox can get the job done, sometimes more effectively than commercial products that you buy in stores.
by Kelly Garcia
Summer is here and that means many of us will soon have full-time companions that will be bored and asking for something to do. TV isn’t a healthy regular alternative and there isn’t always money for movies or city pool swimming, so many moms when summer hits find themselves trying to find cheap kid entertainment alternatives. Here are a couple of classics known to many pre-school and kindergarten teachers. They’re also fun for the older kids. If you don’t like the smell of commercial Play-Doh or store-bought finger paints are too expensive, you can always opt for their cheaper, better homemade versions.
by Kelly Garcia
These snacks easily one-up the frozen fish sticks from the grocery. While traditional fish sticks are typically fried, try this oven-baked alternative for a healthier option. They offer the same quick and hearty joy as store-bought fish sticks, but they are healthier and better-tasting. Don’t take my word for it – ask your kids after you’ve served these fish sticks for lunch. That’s an ace in the hole!
by Dennis L.
Most parents are looking for ways to stretch budgets and save money. This is especially true for single parents that may be living from paycheck to paycheck. Some of the best dollar stretching activities will incorporate family time with low cost activities. These activities do more than save money. They also serve to strengthen the family’s connection to one another.
by Kelly Garcia
Moms are possibly the busiest people on earth. From the moment their eyes open until the moment they drift off to sleep, their days are filled with a million and one chores. One of the most important daily tasks a mother must face is feeding her family healthy and delicious foods.
For moms on the go and moms who aren’t super savvy in the kitchen, here are two tasty dishes that are easy to make and wonderful to eat. They both make superb leftovers too!
One of the things that can end up eating a budget, especially the family type, is the cost of gasoline. This will only become more self-evident as the cost of gas continues to climb higher. However, there are a number of things that you can do in order to save money on fuel costs.
by Kim Parker
Everyone these days is looking for healthy snacks that are not only easy to grab on the go and eat, but also affordable. The stores sell lots of prepackaged snacks, but not only are they pricey, but they also usually contain many things we should probably leave out of our diets, including excess sugars and sodium. It seems the healthier the snacks get, the higher the price. A great way to combat this is by making your own healthy snacks – they can always be on hand and you know exactly what goes into them. You can also adjust the ingredients so they are just what you and your family like.