Tips and Reviews from a Frugal Shopaholic with Expensive Taste
Have you ever wanted to grow fruits and veggies, but just don’t have the space? The good news is that it’s possible to grow fruits and veggies into small spaces. Not everyone has acres of land in which they can grow their fruits and veggies. Check out these tips for growing fruits and veggies in the small spaces you have in or around your home.
Do you love the look of hanging baskets? They can add the perfect pop of color to your yard, patio, or deck, and are fairly easy to tend to during the summer season. If you love hanging baskets, you might be wondering if it is cheaper to buy them premade or create them yourself. The truth is, creating your own baskets can save you some serious cash, while also making sure you are growing flowers ideal for your yard. To learn more, take a look below at how building your own hanging baskets saves you cash and can help you get more bang for your buck.
I can almost feel spring in the air, almost, it’s too cold to ACTUALLY feel it but I know that it’s there just around the corner. One of my favorite things about spring is that it is time to put in a spring garden- beautiful flowers, fresh fruits and vegetables. So if you are dreaming like I am of sunshine, hands deep in the dirt, and fresh air but you are new to gardening I have gathered some of my best tips to get you started on your first Spring garden.
Since the kids are out of school today and their summer camp starts tomorrow I’m taking the girls with me for a day out today while the boys hang out with daddy working on some yard projects. The girls and I plan to hit a few stores and have a nice lunch then visit a friend before heading home. I’ll be sure to share our shopping trips with you later!
Monday – Baked Honey Mustard Chicken
Tuesday – Homemade Freezer Pizza
Wednesday – Lemon Pepper Chicken
Thursday – Chicken Fajitas
Friday – Date night – dinner out!
Saturday – Rotisserie Sausage
Sunday – Chicken Nuggets
My meal plan is listed at OrgJunkie.com!
The kids are so proud to have harvested their very first big batch of green beans so we’re having our favorite Easy One Skillet Chicken Dinner for supper tonight! It’s super simple to make and I’m sure the kids will eat the green beans since they had a hand in growing them. I’m also looking forward to using some of our garden tomatoes with our tacos tomorrow night.
Monday – Easy One Skillet Chicken Dinner
Tuesday – Beef Tacos
Wednesday – Teriyaki Chicken Wings
Thursday – Sausage & Eggs (breakfast for supper)
Friday – Date night – dinner out!
Saturday – Bacon Wrapped Garlic Chicken
Sunday – Soup & Sandwiches
My meal plan is listed at OrgJunkie.com!
Where did the first half of the month go? It’s really moving fast and with just two weeks left of school for the kids I’m getting a little nervous about how to keep them entertained all summer. It does seem like they’re getting off a little easy since they’re apparently already done with homework 😉
Monday – Easy Baked Ravioli
Tuesday – Slow Cooker Fajitas
Wednesday – Baked Herb Chicken
Thursday – Chicken Fried Rice
Friday – Date night – dinner out!
Saturday – French Toast (breakfast for supper)
Sunday – Sandwiches
My meal plan is listed at OrgJunkie.com!
I got home last night from a blogging conference over the weekend and was so tired I could barely move and now I have another meeting to go to tonight – it is weeks like this that make me SO happy to have a menu plan prepared in advance. I’ve been planning our meals in advance based on what we have on hand and/or what is on sale for the week for almost two years now and I’m still amazed at how much time and money it saves us!
Monday – Oven Fried Parmesan Chicken
Tuesday – Spaghetti & Meatballs
Wednesday – Hashbrown Casserole
Thursday – Veggie & Ham Omelets (breakfast for supper!)
Friday – Date night – dinner out!
Saturday – Chicken Rollatini
Sunday – Chicken Nuggets
My meal plan is listed at OrgJunkie.com!
I can’t believe there is only one month left of school for the kids! Time sure seems to be flying by and we have so much going on this week that I’m sure it will fly by too. Of course it’s weeks like this that make me so grateful to have a meal plan and a freezer full of home cooked meals – I’m still amazed at how much time, money and stress it saves us just from having a plan in advance!
Monday – Beef Fajitas
Tuesday – Barbecued Meatballs
Wednesday – Chicken Macaroni Bake
Thursday – Pizza and Chicken Wings
Friday – Date night – dinner out!
Saturday – Citrus Marinated Pork Chops
Sunday – Sandwiches
My meal plan is listed at OrgJunkie.com!
We have a bunch of outdoor chores planned for this week like getting the garden tilled and ready to go and we’ve got to do a lawn mower repair and cut the grass before it gets out of hand. It’s always nice on super busy weeks like this one to have a bunch of homemade meals ready to go in the freezer! Here’s what we have planned on the menu for this week:
Monday – Teriyaki Chicken
Tuesday – Crescent Wrapped Hot Dogs
Wednesday – Chicken Milanese
Thursday – Sausage & Eggs (breakfast for supper)
Friday – Date night – dinner out!
Saturday – Chicken Rollatini
Sunday – Soup & Sandwiches
My meal plan is listed at OrgJunkie.com!
This week is spring break for the kids and we’re planning a bunch of gardening projects, activities and a day trip to visit the USS Alabama at Battleship Memorial Park so I’ve lined up some easy meals for the week from items that we already have available in the freezer. I’m looking forward to hanging out with the kids and getting to sleep in a little this week, but I’m also pretty sure I’ll be ready for school again by the end of the week 😉
Monday – Teriyaki Chicken & Corn Soup
Tuesday – Beef Tacos
Wednesday – Chicken & Rice Bake
Thursday – Sausage & Eggs
Friday – Date night – dinner out!
Saturday – Hamburger Steaks
Sunday – Soup & Sandwiches
My meal plan is listed at OrgJunkie.com!
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