How to Shop Smart During COVID-19 (And Actually Save Money)
By Amber Pankonin
If you find yourself spending more on groceries right now, you’re not alone. Pre-pandemic, many of us might have been spending more by going out...
Spice it Up this Fall with Herbs and Seasonings
By Amber Pankonin
One of my favorite things about fall is cooking and baking with classic fall flavors like cinnamon, allspice, cloves, nutmeg, and sage. Cooking and baking...
The Food Pyramid Reimagined: Eating Well on a Budget
By Elizabeth Webb
For decades, the food pyramid was a familiar fixture in classrooms and on food packaging—emphasizing carbohydrates at the base and placing protein and fats near...
Spice It Up This Fall With Herbs and Seasonings
By SWSM Staff Writer
One of my favorite things about fall is cooking and baking with classic fall flavors like cinnamon, allspice, cloves, nutmeg, and sage. Cooking and...
The Taste of Autumn
By Elizabeth Webb
The arrival of autumn brings with it many of my favorite things, like cool and foggy mornings, bright foliage, harvest, and deer season, all of...
From Vine to Table: Harvesting a Garden’s Bounty
By Elizabeth Webb
“Grandma hobbies” have been taking social media by storm over the last year. Younger people are becoming interested in things that were the norm for...
Holiday Menu Planning on a Budget
By: Elizabeth Webb
The Christmas Season is upon us, and with it comes some of my favorite things. I love the lights, looking through all our ornaments and...
Back to School Cost-Effective Meal Planning for Families
By Jamie Oleka
As many families are preparing to head back to school, managing a household, balancing work, and taking care of family can be a daunting task,...
Thriving as a Healthy Mom on a Budget: Practical Tips for Nourishing Your Family
By Jamie Oleka
Being a mom is a rewarding journey filled with love, laughter, and countless responsibilities. Among these responsibilities, ensuring the health and well-being of your family...
Foodies on a Budget
By Maggie Murphy
Whether we are making healthier food choices, exercising more, or reviewing the monthly budget, a new year brings motivation. The latter, in particular, helps examine...













