Doing a pantry challenge is a great way to clean out the pantry and find a way to squeeze great meals out of a great budget. If you want to challenge yourself, make sure to join the Pantry Challenge Here. On this page we are going to up date what we ate in the Crunchy Household every day this week. Our goal was to clean out our pantry and freezer and make it through the week on less than $50 in ... Read More about Pantry Challenge Daily Update
It’s Time for a Pantry Challenge
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post by Cub Food Every now and again I find that times are tight or I have NO idea what I have in my pantry. Nothing aggravates me more than wasting money on spoiling food. Well, right now Mr. Crunchy is starting a new job and times are a little bit lean. That's why it's time for a pantry challenge. What is a pantry challenge? A pantry challenge ... Read More about It’s Time for a Pantry Challenge
Copycat Recipe: Starbucks Mocha Frappucino
It's about time I admit my weakness for Starbucks Mocha Frappucino coffees. When I was a mortgage officer, I probably spent at least $200 a month on my Starbucks habit. Now that I am living more frugally, I figured it was time to come up with a copcat recipe Starbucks Mocha Frappucino. That way I can still enjoy my favorite coffee drink, but at a fraction of the price. (Plus, I make a mean ... Read More about Copycat Recipe: Starbucks Mocha Frappucino
25 Delicious Labor Day Recipes!
Labor Day is just around the corner, and that means the official end of summer. Make sure you say goodbye to summer with style with some of these amazing 25 delicious Labor Day Recipes. We have put together a great list for you that will help you have THE end of the summer event! A great Labor Day party begins with amazing food, right?! We never had Labor Day traditions as a kid, but with my ... Read More about 25 Delicious Labor Day Recipes!
Pumpkin Washi Tape Garland
It’s starting to feel more and more like fall every day here in Minnesota! Our summer heat was short and now we have some beautiful weather in the 70’s and 80’s, which is perfect if you ask me! This cooler weather really puts me in the mood for fall decorating and starting our crafts so today I have a simple Pumpkin Washi Tape Garland project to share with you. This garland is easy ... Read More about Pumpkin Washi Tape Garland
Homemade Italian Salad Dressing
I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Heinz Vinegar. I received a product sample to facilitate my review and as a thank you for participating. One thing you may or may not know about me is that I am kind of obsessed with the uses of vinegar! You can use vinegar for EVERYTHING! One of my favorite things to do is use Heinz Apple Cider vinegar in this homemade ... Read More about Homemade Italian Salad Dressing
Breastfeeding Discrimination in Texas: It’s Just a Boob For Goodness Sakes!
Today I heard about this video about a mom breastfeeding in a Texas recreation center in public. Though some people think it's a ploy for National Breastfeeding month, I think it's a good thing to watch and talk about. In the video, the woman was was approached by an employee of receration center in Texas. She approached not once but twice and asked to cover up. The employee even exclaimed, ... Read More about Breastfeeding Discrimination in Texas: It’s Just a Boob For Goodness Sakes!
Back to School: Paperclip Bookmarks
Back to school is right around the corner, so here at Crunchy Frugalista we have been sharing ideas ranging from Lunch organization to back to school craft ideas that your kids will love. The summer's always seem to sneak by way too fast, and before you know it school is around the corner. My kids love doing crafts and special projects at the end of the summer to get them in the mood to go back ... Read More about Back to School: Paperclip Bookmarks