Nothing beats a picnic for getting together with family, friends and good food.  Everybody contributes to the picnic menu by bringing a dish to pass and clean up should be minimal if everyone chips in.  Whether you choose to have your picnic in your own backyard or at the park or beach a picnic can bring a day of frugal fun! Read more »

One of my visitors shared this frugal gourmet meal and even broke down what it cost. She says it feeds 6 people but if this is a main dish meal I am thinking maybe 2 or 3. Still a great frugal gourmet dinner for under $10.00. Read more »

Kids can be picky eaters but luckily most kids love fruit such as bananas.  Here are a few banana recipes that your kids will really enjoy. Read more »

You know you mean well. You clip those coupons from the Sunday paper or you find printable coupons online. However, when it comes to actually using them you find it difficult to organize or cumbersome to go through while doing your grocery shopping (especially with small children in tow). That’s why you need a better system to organize your coupons such as the Couponizer. Read more »

Cabbage salad goes with just about anything.  Try this refreshing cabbage salad recipe for a quick side dish or take it to your next pot luck.  Read more »

When it comes to meal time you can’t get much more economical than grain dishes such as chicken fried rice.  The next time you have chicken for dinner be sure to cook an extra chicken breast for the next day and mealtime will be a breeze!  If you don’t have the vegetables listed try substituting what you have on hand.  You could also try substituting leftover pork for the chicken. Read more »