This is another great recipe for the crockpot. Very tasty (basically it’s a soup that tastes like pizza!) and a snap to put together. What You Need: 1 lb Italian sausage 1/2 C onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 (4 oz) pkg. pepperoni slices 1 (16 oz) can dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 (16 oz) can light red kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 (14.5 ...

This week’s Festival of Frugality was hosted at Miss Thrifty , a UK blog. With a Ration Book theme, this is an outstanding festival this week, with lots of frugal ideas and tips. We are thrilled that our article “ 50 chicken crockpot recipes ” was chosen as an editor’s pick. Here are our favorites from this week’s festival: How to Afford to be a Stay at Home Wife ...

The following is a guest post by The Family Wallet . Decorating the nursery is a favorite part of new baby preparations for many parents. Until it’s done, you just don’t feel like you’re ready to welcome your child into the world. So many moms- and dads-to-be go all out, buying expensive designer cribs, bedding and décor. But if you’re on a tight budget, that’s money that could be ...

A delicious soup for a cold day. What You Need: 2 T canola oil 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp ginger, minced 3 C chicken broth 2 C plain yogurt 6 chicken thighs, skinless 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp lemon pepper 1 (1 lb.) bag red lentils 1 head of cauliflower, broken into florets 2 (16 oz) can chickpeas, drained 1 fresh lemon, cut into wedges How ...

We bought our copy of TurboTax this past weekend so we could do our federal tax return. We’ve been using TurboTax for years for doing our taxes so it is second nature to us. We like to get our taxes done as early as possible. We usually have a refund but even in the years where we’ve owed money, we’ve found that getting our taxes done and filed just ...

It’s such a simple thing to do, but most people just pay whatever their credit card bill says is due without giving the charges a very thorough review. Credit card statements detail each and every charge you have made since the last statement. If you keep your credit card receipts organized, this review will not take very long and it could potentially save you money. You don’t want to ...

I just love this tuna noodle casserole. It’s quick, easy, and best of all the kids love it. Ingredients: 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted 1 soup can milk 1 can (6 ounces) tuna 1/2 package (1 pound) egg noodles, cooked and drained 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Pepper to taste 1/2 cup crushed butter flavor crackers, optional Instructions: In ...

Many people enjoy gardening for a variety of reasons. Gardening can help you stay active and relieve stress. Spending a part of each day outside in your garden will also allow you to enjoy a little sunshine. And you know you’ll love showering your friends and family with fresh produce or flowers from your garden. We are gearing up for our garden. We’ve been tossing around ideas of what ...

You’ve probably heard lots of times that eating at home is much better for you than eating out. The large portions offered at restaurants encourage you to eat too much. And the rich glazes and sauces that accompany restaurant meals add unnecessary sodium and fat to your meals. There’s no doubt that you could make better choices for yourself than the restaurant’s staff are making for you. However, did ...

The following is a guest post by Raine Parker. Please see her author bio at the end of the article . One of the toughest things about saving money can be knowing where to start. Sure, making a budget sounds like a good idea, but what gets cut first? How can you be sure you’re making real changes in your spending habits and not just minor, cosmetic ones that ...