I set a challenge for myself today to come up with five nights worth of dinners for a family of four based on sale items in this week’s Market Basket flyer. Here’s what I came up with. (This list takes into account staples most people have in their kitchen.) Shopping List: Bumble Bee Chunk White…
Category: Live Frugal
Frugal Living includes tips for New England residents and families on how to live a more frugal lifestyle.
Asiago Romano Bowtie Pasta Bake Recipe
Last night I made an Asiago Romano Bowtie Pasta Bake for dinner. This is a recipe my momma has been making for years but I have never made on my own before. I was nervous about making it because I’m such a huge fan of my mom’s. I really shouldn’t have worried, though, because…
Blizzard 2013 Photos
Up until now I’ve been saying how lucky we are that this year’s winter has been so mild. Stupid me. I spoke too soon. Here are some photos from blizzard 2013. The first five were taken in Franklin, New Hampshire, and the last one was taken in Dover, New Hampshire, where my brother says they…
Homemade Crab Rangoon Dip Recipe
My boyfriend’s friends invited my boyfriend and I, along with our children, to a Superbowl party. Chris asked me to find a recipe for crab dip, so I did what most women do now and jumped on Pinterest. I found a recipe I was eager to try: homemade crab rangoon dip. It sounded and looked…
New Year’s and Family Time
As I mentioned in a previous post, I had a wonderful New Year’s. My boyfriend visited with his two kids and they stayed for almost two days. We had more family time than we’ve ever had with all four kids at the same time and it was lovely. Even though we are only boyfriend and…
Straight Talk Service Review
Disclosure: This is NOT a sponsored post. I wanted to write an honest review of a service that I tried on my own in an attempt to lower my phone bill. Several months back I switched to Straight Talk from T-Mobile because I was tired of a high monthly payment. I pay $45 a month…
Happy Halloween
From my family to yours, Happy Halloween.
Make Your Christmas Go a Little Smoother This Year
Each year when the Christmas holiday draws near, I find myself agonizing over every little thing, from what to make for food on Christmas Eve and Christmas morning, to what presents to buy for my loved ones, to which Christmas cards to purchase, to who to send the cards to. I love the holiday but…
My Two New Tops
I love clothes! I love having items to wear that make me feel pretty without looking slutty. Unfortunately for me, that line is easily crossed because I have a huge chest and not because of my own choosing. I can blame genetics for what I’ve been blessed with. Before kids, I had a big chest….
Halloween Ghost Foods
When one thinks of Halloween, there are certain things that come to mind: zombies, witches, vampires and, of course, ghosts. The ghosts featured in this post would certainly make any child smile….and hyper because of the sugar rush. Enjoy these frighteningly awesome Halloween ghost treats! (Original source of ghost cake: How Does She)