Last week, I shared my list of frugal pantry staples.  My list was very basic {only 10 items} and I kept it that way on purpose.  That list was meant to serve as a starting point for anyone looking to get stocked up on basic, commonly used ingredients to be used in meal prep. This week, I wanted to do the same thing, except with the fridge and freezer.  Keep in mind that these items may not seem … [Read more...]

While I was working full-time, I rarely cooked meals from scratch.  I did my best to get a meal on the table, but we honestly ate out a pretty good amount of the time.  The meals I did cook were pretty basic and my arsenal was very small. Since having children and becoming a full time homemaker, I have been doing much more of my own cooking.  Some of my motivation is to save money, but there … [Read more...]