by Ruth Ann -

$25 Meal Plan – Sept 16

Here is this week's $25 weekly meal plan. We are sharing ideas for meals that cost approximately $5 each, in these meal plans. Some week's I get them under $25, like this one foe $22.80, and some weeks are a few dollars over. It is a great guideline and idea starter for your meal planning efforts!

This Week's Menu includes Roast Chicken Dinner, Spaghetti & Meatballs, Bacon Wrapped Pork Loin & Broccoli Salad, Chicken Soup & Biscuits and Chicken Fajitas !

by Ruth Ann -

11 Free Family Activities In Moncton

As a mom of two, who are several years apart in age, it can often be hard to find things to do with both kids. Here is my list for a family with various ages of children, with all free activities to do in the city of Moncton! There are also many other activities to do in surrounding areas, and this list can give you ideas of what to look up in Riverview, Dieppe, Shediac and beyond.

by Ruth Ann -

Our Stay at Storeytown Cottages #StayNB #exploreNB

Taking  time to connect as a family is something I really did not realize we needed, at least not until we did it. Like many families, we tend to spend more time shuffling around to activities, keeping up with everyday life and rarely taking time to do relaxing and unplugged activities as a family unit. As you may already know, our boys are 10 years apart in age, so finding mutual interests or places that can entertain both, is often a challenge. At Storeytown Cottages we experienced a wide variety of activities, and enjoyed plenty of space to relax and unwind as a family.

by Ruth Ann -

$25 Meal Plan – Sept 2nd

Here is this week's $25 weekly meal plan. We are sharing ideas for meals that cost approximately $5 each, in these meal plans. Some week's I get them under $25 and some weeks a few dollars over. It is a great guideline and idea started for your meal planning efforts!

This Week's Menu includes French Onion Soup, Honey Garlic Ribs, Sheet Pan Chicken & Veggies, Spinach & Mushroom Omelet and Chicken Fried Rice!

by Ruth Ann -

$25 Meal Plan – August 26th

Here is this week's $25 weekly meal plan. We are sharing ideas for meals that cost approximately $5 each, in these meal plans. Some week's I get them under $25 and some weeks a few dollars over. It is a great guideline and idea started for your meal planning efforts!

This Week's Menu includes Corn on the Cob and Irish Soda Bread, Scallop Potato & Roasted Ham, Spaghetti & Garlic Toast, Lemon Garlic Shrimp & Pasta and Potato Salad with leftover ham.

by Ruth Ann -

Saving On Everything Back To School

The back to school madness is underway and we are all looking for ways to cut costs this time of year. Expectations run high, there are new book bags, sneakers, clothing, school supplies and lunch supplies. The list can be long and expensive. BUT, let's not worry about what others are doing or what the kids expect. In my books, it is better to teach frugality, and a reduced waste approach through re-using and recycling. Let's teach our children that they do not need NEW everything, there are so many items that can be re-used and recycled from previous years.