Makes 4 servings We are watching our wallets more than ever this year. However, a leaner budget doesn’t mean that the holiday season should be any less festive. In these trimmed-down recipes, we’ve outlined simple ways to have a memorable meal that hits on all the right traditional notes, without breaking the bank. Herbed Baked … Read More about EFNEP’s Twenty Dollar Thanksgiving Guide
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Reading Nutrition Facts Labels
Nutrition Facts labels can help us choose healthier foods, but only if we know what to look for! Here are a few tips to keep in mind when checking nutrition labels. First, look at the serving size. All the other information on the nutrition label applies to the serving size, but your portion size (the … Read More about Reading Nutrition Facts Labels
Making Healthier Choices When Eating Out
Maintaining a healthy diet can be challenging when eating fast food on a busy day or treating yourself to a dinner out. Use these tips to help you make healthier choices when eating out: Choose smart-drinks like water, unsweet tea, or milk. Remember that coffee, alcohol, and even juice can have a lot of added … Read More about Making Healthier Choices When Eating Out
Happy New Year! Let’s make 2020 a great year!
We all know the new year is a great time to think about making changes. Don’t let your motivation fizzle out this year! Set goals for the week, month, and year. If we make our goals too big they may seem impossible and giving up seems easier. Starting with smaller goals can help you to … Read More about Happy New Year! Let’s make 2020 a great year!
Eat Better Together Month
The “Family Dinner Project” is a nonprofit organization at Harvard University. This is a growing movement of “food, fun, and conversations about things that matter.” There has been a lot of research looking at the relationship between regular family meals and the physical, mental, and emotional benefits that come with them. Family meals have been … Read More about Eat Better Together Month
Eating Healthy on a Budget
Eating healthy on a budget may seem difficult but it can be done. With a little knowledge and practice you can eat healthy without blowing your budget. Below are some tips and ideas for how you can choose healthy foods on a budget: Shop and Prepare at Home – The best way to save money … Read More about Eating Healthy on a Budget
July is National Culinary Arts Month
We’re celebrating National Culinary Arts Month with some tips to make you more confident cooking nutritious meals on a budget for your family! Cooking can be a bit scary if you haven’t had much practice. Hopefully, these ideas will inspire you to give it a try and get creative in your kitchen! Think of your … Read More about July is National Culinary Arts Month
Check your list twice!
As we approach the holiday season, you might be concerned about how to feed holiday guests and add festive foods to your budget without going overboard. Before you make your grocery list, check twice to make sure you can pay the bill. Fortunately, many grocers offer festive foods at lower prices during this time of … Read More about Check your list twice!
Freezer Magic: 8 Tips for Freezing Fruits and Vegetables
We are in the peak of summer time produce. Often I buy a little extra since it is such a good price but can’t use it all fresh in one week. In search of ways to preserve what I bought and ensure that I can use for more meals, I came across this publication, Freezer … Read More about Freezer Magic: 8 Tips for Freezing Fruits and Vegetables
Healthy eating on a budget!
Eating healthy on a budget can be really hard, especially if you’re paying for rent, gas, and other necessities. However, it can be done. The first step to successfully budgeting a healthy meal is to just create a game plan for your groceries. Research and look up tips for healthy, low-cost meals and master the … Read More about Healthy eating on a budget!