Fall means it's officially pumpkin season, and that makes this girl happy dance. Though, last year I did go through a "maple is the new pumpkin" phase last year. (You can check out those great maple recipes here!) This year, my heart is back to all things pumpkin! Pumpkin desserts; pumpkin cheesecake; pumpkin bread. Just call me the Bubba Gump of Pumpkin. What's one of my loves more than ... Read More about Caramel Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars (with a Gluten Free Option)
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25 Epic Homegating and Tailgating Recipes
You guys know my love for the pigskin. I've been playing fantasy football for over ten years, and yes, part of moving to Minneapolis is because we have an NFL football team (Skol Vikings!) That's why I wanted to share with you guys a few of our family's traditions and tailgating recipes to help you enjoy the family time as much as we do. It's even better family time when you do the homegating at ... Read More about 25 Epic Homegating and Tailgating Recipes
15 Amazing Summer Recipes
What makes summer better than some amazing summer recipes? Fruit is fresh, the grill is hot, and friends and family are all around. That's why I have compiled a list of some of the best summer recipes here at Crunchy Frugalista. That way you can find anything and everything perfect for that amazing burger, fresh salad, or other party treat this summer. Being from the South, when I think of ... Read More about 15 Amazing Summer Recipes
100 Delicious Soups, Chowders, and Chilis
One of my favorite things about the colder months is all the soups, chowders, and chilis that you can eat to warm you up from the inside out. There's nothing better than playing outside in the snow with the kids and coming inside to a piping hot bowl of soup. It's kind of a tradition here in the Crunchy household. We usually put the soup on in the crockpot before we head outside, and by the time ... Read More about 100 Delicious Soups, Chowders, and Chilis
50 Mouth Watering Thanksgiving Recipes
Thanksgiving is a great holiday to spend time with your friends and family and share what you are thankful for. Of course it means it's also a day to get your eat on. You can't do that without some amazing Thanksgiving recipes. Growing up in the South, Thanksgiving was always a huge display of food. Ham, turkey, stuffing, sides, and the yummiest of desserts. It might be part of the reason ... Read More about 50 Mouth Watering Thanksgiving Recipes
101 Items to Keep in Your Pantry
One of the easiest ways to do a pantry challenge is to have a well stocked pantry. That way no matter what you have meals to make at any time. Now that begs the question what to keep in your pantry?! That's where this list is going to become your best friend. Though I may not have been the best cook over the years, I have always been great at stocking my cupboards and my pantries. We always have ... Read More about 101 Items to Keep in Your Pantry
Chicken Bacon Ranch Sandwich
Looking for a quick and easy meal option? Then you have to try this chicken bacon ranch sandwich. It is packed full of flavor and it's super easy to make. Top with bacon, swiss, and homemade buttermilk ranch dressing your family will be begging you to make it more often. Our family is notorious for ordering out because we forgot to pull something out for dinner. We came up with this new ... Read More about Chicken Bacon Ranch Sandwich
DIY Coat Rack
DIY Coat Rack Tired of hanging those purses and keys all over the place. So is my husband. No, he doesn't carry a purse. He's tired of me tossing those things all over the place! I guess it motivated him enough to finally make me a coat rack by the door where I can hang all those things instead of tossing them all over the house. The best part about my new rack is that it was extremely frugal ... Read More about DIY Coat Rack