Whether you’re looking to save money or prepare meals quickly, you often see suggestions for planning your meals. If you’re unfamiliar with meal planning then this can be frustrating and confusing advice. Here are some tips on how to meal plan. #1 Use your supermarket ads – Take a look at the sale items for […]

My meal plan starts on Wednesday because the ads for my local grocery stores come out on Tuesday. Use what day works best for you. Wednesday: Instant Pot Mushroom Stroganoff, Pork Chops, Roasted Broccoli Thursday: Rice with Hamburger Gravy, Green Beans Friday: Pizza Saturday: Hot Dogs with Chili Beans Sunday: Spaghetti and Garlic Toast Monday: Leftovers Tuesday:  Christmas Dinner Interested […]

Making It Work: These food substitutions can save you time and money. Switch out recipe ingredients with less expensive items and prevent extra trips to the store. Switch them out on a regular basis and save $50 or more per month. Try these cooking substitutes: 1. Easy substitutes for butter. I know, I know! Sometimes it’s […]