Freezer & Batch CookingJanuary Freezer Clean-Out: Cooking Down What We Already Bought
January is when I eat down the chest freezer before buying more. What was in there, the meals …
Budget RecipesBlack-Eyed Peas and Greens for New Year's Day, for Under $6
Black-eyed peas and greens for New Year's Day, Southern style, from dried peas for under $6. Instant Pot …
Groceries & Savings2025 Grocery Spending, Month by Month, for a Family of Five
Every grocery receipt from 2025 went into my spreadsheet. Our month-by-month totals for a family of five, the …
Weekly Meal PlansWinter Break Meals for Two Weeks, Planned in One Sitting
Two weeks of winter break means lunches for three kids plus holiday dinners. The plan I wrote in …
Hosting & HolidaysCookie Plates for Teachers and Neighbors: Twelve for $54
Every December I bake for teachers, neighbors and the preschool office. Twelve plates, four kinds of cookies, $54 …
Budget RecipesChristmas Eve Tamales, Bought by the Dozen, and the Chili We Serve With Them
We buy four dozen tamales from a family at church every December and serve them with chili on …