Tips For Saving Money In The Kitchen
To get the most out of your every food dollar, learn how to avoid waste, using leftovers wisely, and cut energy costs. When you think about it, you don’t want to save money at the grocery store… Read more
Stocking My Pantry The Costco Way Creates A Monthly Meal Plan
Yes, I bit the bullet and spent an afternoon shopping with my daughter on Saturday while the boys were out on the shooting range. It’s amazing how fast and how much you can accomplish with fewer… Read more
How To Become A Smart Shopper
If you think about it, becoming a smart shopper is easy if you follow the one important golden rule: Buy your food at the grocery store, but do your shopping at home. This simply means you make… Read more
Healthy Budget Meal Ideas: Soups and Stews
Healthy Budget Meal Ideas Most of the items that are put into soups and stews are very reasonable in price and believe me, a nice bowl of homemade soup or stew is an extremely nutritious meal… Read more
Kitchen Tip Friday’s: Five Dollar Dinners~Let’s Make Egg Rolls! (Guest Post)
Happy Friday Everyone! It’s been a great start to the beginning of another school year. I’m just as excited as the kids are! I’m looking forward to sharing the experience of reading cool kid’s books,… Read more
I'm Noel Chapman, recipe developer, food writer and Mom. My kitchen is the heart of my home. Strange as it seems, cooking is relaxing to me. I enjoy getting lost in my kitchen and fixing a homecooked meal for my family or friends. I'm sharing some of my family's favorite recipes, kitchen tips, meal planning strategies along with weekly menus with busy families like you. 








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