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Is Making Your Own Baby Food a Frugal Mistake?

May 12, 2016 by jlpenner Leave a Comment

Have you noticed that our society is all about health these days? Never before have we been so focused on improving both our physical and financial health, simultaneously! Unfortunately eating well can leave our wallets hurting. Foods bearing buzz words such as “whole grain”, “all-natural”, and “organic” also flash inflated prices and less quantity per package. But you don’t have to go broke feeding your baby fresh and healthy first foods. Making your own baby food at home is easy {Read More}

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Best Black Bean Burger Recipe with Red Pepper Aioli

May 10, 2016 by jlpenner Leave a Comment

Best Black Bean Burger Recipe with Red Pepper Aioli

I have another delicious Trader Joes Inspired meal for you! It’s totally budget and kid friendly.  Not all kiddos will like the Red Pepper Aioli but the Black Bean burger is just as easier served with traditional fare like ketchup. My family really loved this meal and with the leftover bean mixture (I only made 4 burgers) I made black bean tacos the next night, which was also a big hit.  I slathered mine in the Red Pepper Aioli. This {Read More}

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Filed Under: Dinner Recipes, Dinners with No Meat, Gluten Free Dinners, Recipes

8 Small Changes for a Big Impact on the Environment

May 4, 2016 by jlpenner 1 Comment

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Scott Tube-Free for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. I’ll admit it. My family is not always “green”. I’d love to be, but I often don’t have the time or might even simply forget. So making sure it’s easy to be green is a priority to me, and I’ve put together 8 Small Changes for a Big Impact on the Environment that has helped out family be more mindful {Read More}

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2 Ingredient Apple Cherry Smoothie With Yogurt

May 3, 2016 by jlpenner Leave a Comment

2 Ingredient Apple Cherry Smoothie With Yogurt

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Mott’s®. The opinions and text are all mine. My kids love juice. So I didn’t need to ask them if they wanted to try new Mott’s® Apple Cherry Juice. I already knew the answer to that question..lol. It’s really yummy juice… I have to say so myself. It has a nice sweet/tart flavor from the addition of cherry to the apple juice. I liked it so much I wanted {Read More}

Filed Under: Dessert Recipes, Dessert Recipes with Fruit, Gluten Free, Gluten Free Desserts, Gluten Free Snacks, Recipes, Reviews and Shopping Trips, Smoothies, Snack Recipes

Are You a Cheap Date? 13 Frugal Date Ideas

May 2, 2016 by jlpenner 1 Comment

We all need time to unwind with our spouse or significant others- even if you are on the tightest budget. It just replenishes our relationships and takes us back to when we first met. Life is busy; take some time to get away with the one you love. If you have kids a date night can automatically get expensive because of babysitting. If you don’t have a family member near by who is willing to watch them for a few {Read More}

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9 Frugal Ways to Show Your Mother You Love Her

April 29, 2016 by jlpenner 2 Comments

9 Frugal Ways to Show Your Mother You Love Her

Mother’s Day is coming up. While this is not the only time you tell your mother (or wife and mother of your children) how much you love her, it is everyone’s favorite time to do so. Moreover, no matter what she tells you, she always looks forward to it. If you’re finding your budget thin this year, you can still show your mom how special she is. Here are 9 ways to make Mother’s Day special on even the thinnest {Read More}

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