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School’s Out: Watermelon Waffles

Now that school is out, our mornings are a little less frantic, and the kids are constantly looking to be entertained. Cooking with kids can be a fun learning experience that takes advantage of the lazier days. This summer, I vow to try out at least one fun recipe a week with my kids. The youngest ones learn all about measuring and mixing, while the older ones can learn actual cooking skills in the process. Here is a fun recipe to start off with. It feeds a family of six, but you can half the recipe if you have a … Continue reading →

Frugal Food: Make Some Muffins

If you know how to make muffins, you can reduce your breakfast bill! My kids are real cereal hogs. They can consume a box of cereal in one day. This can be a very expensive habit, as a single box of cereal can cost $4 or more! One of the ways I combat the cereal habit to reduce my grocery bill is to make muffins. Muffins are so easy to make. They only require a few ingredients and can be made with just about anything, including leftovers. For example, make up some corn muffin batter and fill your muffin tin … Continue reading →