Homemade Shamrock Shakes

Shamrock shakes are a St.Patrick’s Day tradition in our house. It used to be a drive-thru tradition where we’d hit those golden arches and order a round of shakes for all. But, for the past few years, every time we’ve tried to pick up our favorite treat, they’re sold out. And nothing makes me poutier [...]

Preparing for the Monthly Grocery Trip

I’ve noticed from the comments that several of you grocery shop once a month too. For our family, it’s become a huge time saver and a huge money saver. And I can’t even begin to tell you how much I enjoy filling the fridge, freezer and pantry to overflowing at the beginning of each month. [...]

The Monthly Grocery Budget

For the longest time, our grocery budget was $350 per month. In fact, last time we did the 3 Moms, 3 Kitchens, 31 Days series, our budget was $300 per month.
A lot has changed since then. The kids have gotten bigger, as have their appetites. We no longer homeschool. I’ve adjusted my views on certain [...]