A little while ago, I looked at our weekly grocery spend and realised it was getting out of hand. With three young mouths to feed, food costs were creeping up fast. So I made a few simple swaps. Nothing extreme, just gradually over time made smarter choices to help us eat better and save more. […]
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A family favorite: Banana mini muffins
We often have black-spotted bananas in our fruit bowl, so what better way to get them into the kids’ lunchboxes, than to quickly whip up some banana mini muffins? You can take these to the next level by adding chocolate chips, walnuts, peanut butter swirl- whatever you have in your pantry. And, as usual, we’ve […]
Graham crackers recipe: Perfect to prep in advance!
No scales and just one bowl needed for this graham crackers recipe – who needs extra washing up?! This graham crackers recipe is quick, easy, and delicious, but you must sit the dough in the fridge for at least an hour. I usually make the dough while listening to a podcast once the kids are […]
Seven signs you’re spending too much on groceries
Is your grocery budget quietly getting out of control? Here are seven common signs that could mean you’re overspending – and how to fix them. 1. You don’t know your grocery spend Think you’ve got it under control? Double-check. Pull your last 3 months of bank statements, total every grocery transaction, and see how it […]
Easy chocolate chip cookies recipe
For our chocolate chip cookies recipe, the chocolate chunks have as high-as-possible % cocoa, so they’re healthier, and the bitterness counteracts the super sweetness of the cookie dough, giving them a delicious flavor. Trust me, it’s worth the extra $ getting this right! These chocolate chip cookies aren’t an every-day snack, but it’s definitely something […]
Fudgy chocolate brownies recipe our kids love
This is our go-to, 1-bowl, easy chocolate brownies recipe. Like we always say on the @grocerydad channel, making your own snacks is one of the best ways to save money on your grocery bill, while also cutting the “industrially-produced edible substances” from your diet! And this chocolate brownies recipe is just one step in that […]