Tips for Lowering Your Utility Costs
Are utility costs sucking up a good portion of your budget? Then take a look at these tips for reducing your energy costs: Turn off lights that aren’t in use Turn off TVs and electronic devices when they are not in use. Turn down your water heater a few degrees...
BBQ Beef Biscuits
I came across this quick and easy recipe that my husband LOVED. Ingredients: 1 pkg of 8 biscuits shredded cheddar or colby jack cheese BBQ sauce (approx. 1 cup) 1 lb of hamburger (I think I used slightly less) Preheat the oven to 350. Tear off 1/3 of each biscuit....
Monday Money Tip: Miscellaneous Category
Have a backup “miscellaneous” budget category each month for unexpected expenses. This way, you don’t have to borrow from other categories or dip into your emergency savings for small things that come up. Because, no matter how much you plan, something always...
Easy-Peasy Cheesecake
Craving a cheesecake, but not the hassle? Try this recipe for an easy cheesecake made with crescent rolls as the crust! It’s delicious and super simple to make! Ingredients: 1 can of crescent rolls 1 8oz package of cream cheese ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract ½...
Best Tips for Washing Pillows
Spring is here, so it’s time to start thinking about Spring cleaning. This year, I started out with washing my pillows. This is what I learned from Clean Your Space: Wash only 1-2 pillows at a time Add baking soda to the washer if your pillows smell Add vinegar...
Monday Money Tip – 3 Reasons to Analyze Your Bank Statement
How often do you just toss your bank statement into the “to-file” box and move on? There are a few reasons why you should take a moment to scan through it: You need to have an idea of where your money is going! It will make you more likely to stick to a budget if you...
Leftover Makeover: Chili Nachos
Ingredients: Leftover chili Scoop chips Cheese Directions: Start out by laying the chips out in a pan. Then, fill the chips with chili. It helps if the chili is heated up first. After that, put the cheese over top of the chips and put in oven under the broiler for a...