How to Make the Most of Leftovers this Fall
By Amber Pankonin
It’s no secret that fall is my favorite season. I love the cooler temperatures, visits to the pumpkin patch and eating all my favorite comfort...
Low-Carb Eating: The Cobb Salad
By Shannon Santschi
Like many of you, I drafted a list of about eight things I wanted to improve on in the new year. Number 3 on my...
3 Ways to Save Money on Coffee this Fall
By Amber Pankonin
During the fall months, I am obsessed with all the flavors and beverages of the season. In fact, when I order my first pumpkin spice...
Dine at Home, Save Money and Support Local on Valentine’s Day
By Amber Pankonin
Each year I look forward to dining out on Valentine’s Day. However, with concerns about Covid-19 and dining out, I know many of us are...
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...
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...
Finding a Fresh Start in the Kitchen
By Amber Pankonin
For many of us, 2020 caused us to experience kitchen fatigue like never before.
With restaurants closing and more of us staying at home because...
November 8th is National Cook Something Bold Day!
By Amber Pankonin
What does it mean to cook something bold? I think it goes beyond simply cooking something with strong flavors or spices. For me, cooking something...
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...
3 Tricks to Managing Both a Full-Time Job and a Side Hustle
By Amber Pankonin
As someone with a full-time job and side hustle, I can tell you that it can be challenging balancing my work and my physical and...













