I don't know about you but I absolutely hate wasting food. I'd rather buy too little groceries than buy too much. I feel so guilty if I have to throw out food because it's gone bad. Many people will be extra vigilant in their food wastage, especially because of these recessionary times. There are many ways to curb food waste. I have managed to narrow my list down to ten. The best way to curb food waste is to make a grocery shopping list and … [Read more...]
Savvy Ways To Feed The Family For Less
Food, it's highly likely that you spend a good deal of money on this, no matter what the size of your family. Have you ever asked yourself whether you are spending too much, though? Sadly it's entirely possible that you are, and, of course, this leaves less money in the budget for other things. Happily, there are some smart ways you can reduce the cost of your food bill. A topic you can read more about below. Minimise waste It is very … [Read more...]
Healthy Foods Don’t Have to Cost More: 5 Tricks to Keep the Cost Down
Very few of us have as much money as we would like and we are therefore always looking for ways to cut down on spending. The bulk of our income is spent weekly or fortnightly on monthly on food for the family. In this article I would like to tell you that healthy foods don't have to cost more. You can still buy healthy foods but it is how you choose what to buy and what not buy that matters most. By following a few simple guidelines we can … [Read more...]
Degustabox Review: What I thought of the food subscription box
Do you get bored of eating the same old snacks and putting the same old things into lunch boxes? I do and I bet that I am not the only one! I was recently contacted to see if we would like to try a Degustabox and I was keen to see what was on offer, therefore, I offered to do a Degustabox review and unboxing to see what the food subscription box is really like. What is a Degustabox? A Degustabox is a food subscription box which … [Read more...]
How to Plan a Garden that will Feed your Family
Gardening can be a great way to reduce the cost of feeding your family while improving the quality of food your family is receiving. Planning a garden intended to feed your family can be easy with a little thought and preparation. Just like every family, each garden is unique and full of possibilities. The garden is easily more than just a play area for the children. It can provide you with food that not only saves you money but we are more … [Read more...]
How to Transform your Leftovers Into Delicious Meals the Next Day!
Jumped on the ‘eating home cooked meals’ bandwagon and loving how it is helping you improve your health and save money at the same time? That’s great! One of the pitfalls of doing it, however, is the fact that there’s also a lot of leftovers that you’ll be dealing with, which you may be throwing away. Reusing these leftovers is a great idea, and is not just good for your wallet, but for the environment too. Here’s how to do just that and more. … [Read more...]
High Protein Bodybuilding Meal Delivery Saves Time in the Kitchen
Many of us start the New Year with good intentions to get fitter, get healthier and generally look after ourselves more. A sure-fire way to have success with our goals is to be prepared. Over the past year I, like many others have come to realise that a high protein diet can positively impact us if we are looking to lose weight or when looking to build muscle. Eating well is essential when looking to tone up and build muscle. Thankfully Muscle … [Read more...]
Enjoy Winter Slow Cooking with Beef Borscht
It is a wild winter wind whipping through the branches outside. People are bundled up in their winter woollies bravely battle their way through town. I must admit I did not make my trip to town last longer – a quick stop to the store to pick up some beef, and I am already back home. A big pot of beef borscht is my best defense against the winter chill. I can think of nothing better than this old comforting dish on these days. There are … [Read more...]
12 Decadent Hot Cocoa Recipes to Make at Home
Winter calls for drinks that warm you up and help you feel totally indulged. Imagine a cold day where your feet are tingling from the cold and your fingers are stinging from the wind, on those occasions a decadent hot cocoa is needed. I like that these 12 decadent hot cocoa recipes can be enjoyed by all the family. Many can be prepped at home whilst you are on the school run and will warm the kids up with an afterschool treat. Here … [Read more...]
How To Use Pumpkin: Bake Pumpkin Spice Muffins
We might not do Halloween like the Americans but it is certainly getting bigger here in the UK with many more decorating their homes and visiting pumpkin patches. Yet I expect many of us are not sure what we can do with the inside of the pumpkin rather than just scoop it out and throw it away, which is obviously not very frugal! Therefore I have teamed up with Aldi to rediscover pumpkins and how yummy, nutritious and tasty they can be especially … [Read more...]