Do It On A Dime

Easy Salad in a Jar | Organized Lunches!

by Filed Under: DIY Projects, Dollar Tree, Organization, Recipes

Making lunches can be a pain (I mean really…we have to do it EVERY DAY??), and making healthy choices is even more time consuming.  Washing, cutting, peeling, prepping.  That’s why I’m loving my salad in a jar.  They are so easy to prep at the beginning of the week, so you can eat healthfully all week long but not have to worry about the time commitment.

Here is how I prepare and serve them along with my favorite home-made Italian Dressing.

 Italian Dressing

  • 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 2 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon of Italian Seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • (Red pepper flakes for a little kick…my favorite part!)

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Dollar Tree DIY Ice Pops

by Filed Under: Dollar Tree, Recipes

As the days start to get warmer and sunnier, it’s time for ice pops!  I was so excited when I saw Dollar Tree sells and ice pop mold, and I was quite impressed with the quality.

Making your own ice pops is so easy (and healthy).  Whisk the following ingredients together and pour into ice molds!

  • 1 cup vanilla yogurt (or other flavored yogurt)
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract

Watch the video to see the tutorial in action and for some cooking with Carson:

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No Clean-Up Dinner| Easy Tilapia

by Filed Under: Recipes

I love sharing recipes with you guys.  I know most you come to my blog and channel for organizing videos, but this is probably one of my favorite recipes of all time.  It hits all the boxes: budget-conscious, healthy, and NO CLEAN-UP.  Okay, so let’s be real, the no-clean up part is what makes you most excited.  Yeah, me too ;).

**CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE RECIPE!**

Please share with me if you try it!  Come follow me on Instagram and join the party!

P.S.  Don’t like Tilapia?  Try this recipe with salmon or scallops!

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BULK BREAKFASTS: Home-Made Keurig Oatmeal Packets

by Filed Under: Money Saving, Recipes

Screen Shot 2015-01-31 at 5.19.06 PMAfter I shared this Mexican shells in bulk recipe, you asked for more.  Here’s an easy way to make your morning simpler (I’m all about that….our mornings are always so hectic over here!)

We love the Quaker oatmeal quick-heat packs you can buy, but they are expensive.  And honestly not all that healthy.  For the convenience without the price and additives, you are going to LOVE these DIY Oatmeal Packs that you can use with your Keurig!  Breakfast in 30 seconds and no hassle!

I originally got the idea on from A Few Short Cuts blog here.  Here’s a breakdown of the recipe (it makes about 12-15 servings):

10 cups of quick cook oats (6 cups whole, 4 cups powdered)

1 tsp salt

3 tsps cinnamon

1.5 cups brown sugar

1 cup coffee creamer or powdered milk

Mix ingredients together and put in snack baggie or disposable cups.  Put 6 oz of water in your Keurig or put it on the 6 oz setting.  Put oatmeal into the cup and run a water cycle.  Mix and let stand for 2-3 minutes.  Instant oatmeal!!!

See how I make and store them here (all on the cheap of course!)

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Easy Valentine’s Day DIYs

by Filed Under: DIY Projects, Holiday, Recipes

This is a collab video with Christina from the Subfertile Frugalista and her $5 Frugalista Friday Challenge….Valentine’s Day Style!

Here is the recipe for the BEST Rice Krispy Treats to make your perfect “Giant Hershey Kiss”!

1/4 cup butter (melted in a pan)

Stir in one 10.5 oz bag of Marshmallows (stir until completely melted and then for one minute more after for the best flavor!)

Stir in 5 cups of Rice Krispies

Put into buttered funnels for make Hershey Kiss treats or a tin lined with parchment paper!

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Recipe Organization and Meal Planning

by Filed Under: DIY Projects, Organization, Recipes

Here’s how we organize our recipes, make meal planning easy so I can shop sales, and save money by not wasting food.

It really boils down to three keys for us: having an easy access space for our recipes in a quick access binder, freezing foods we won’t eat right away and having ready to go meals in the freezer, and doing a bi-monthly fridge cleanout.

DOWNLOAD MY FREEZER GUIDE HERE and stop food waste!  You can freeze just about anything from milk, to butter, to fruit!

Here’s what I use to create my recipe binder.  I was inspired by Alejandra.tv to create this system:


Two of my favorite websites for creating recipes on the fly are Super Cook and My Fridge Food.

How do you save on food and plan your meals?  Would love to hear what you are doing at your house!

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Easy BULK COOKING: Stuffed Shells

by Filed Under: Recipes

I love making budget friendly, easy, and healthful food for my family.  I want to save as much time as possible, so this is an easy way to cook three meals in one day…less clean-up, less extra work.  Win-win!

*PRINT THE RECIPE HERE: STUFFED SHELLS*

This recipe was adapted from The Way To His Heart blog, who had adapted it from from A Pinch of This & That.  It’s fun take yummy food and adapt the recipe to make it fit your taste and family!

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EASY HOLIDAY RECIPE! {Dollar Tree Ambrosia Salad}

by Filed Under: Dollar Tree, Holiday, Recipes

If you are going to a party (or hosting one) this is a fabulous recipe you should definitely try.  There are lots of variations on this dessert salad, but this one is by far my favorites of the many I have tried.  A huge thanks to my friend Sarah to sharing it with me 🙂

PRINT THE RECIPE HERE!  (It’s free 🙂 )

How do you like your Ambrosia salad?  Have you ever tried it before?

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