Thriftism

Eating on a budget can often seem restrictive and can lead to a food rut (eating the same meals over and over and over...). Spice up your meal plan this week without breaking your budget or your diet. Chicken tortilla soup packs a punch of flavor and is sure to leave you feeling satisfied while using budget ingredients. Bonus, it weighs in at around 340 calories per serving and is very simple to make. For a printable recipe, nutrition information, and 2019 recipe cost, scroll down. What You Need 2 Tbsp    Olive Oil 1.5 Cup   Diced Onion 1 Cup     Diced Celery 1 Cup     Diced Carrots 4 Cloves Garlic 1 Cup     Diced Tomatoes 6 Cups   Chicken Broth 8            6-in Corn Tortillas 6 Cups   Tomato Juice 1.5 Lb    Shredded Chicken 2 tsp      Oregano 2 tsp      Chili Powder ~1/2 tsp Salt & Pepper C...

Winter driving can be difficult and a bit scary even for experienced drivers. Whether you're just starting out or need a quick refresher on winter driving (even in March when the late blizzards hit), keep reading for tips or watch the video below. First things first, if you can avoid driving in winter weather, do so. The best plan is to wait out a storm from the safety of your home or hotel, but this often isn't feasible. The next best plan, drive during the day for the best visibility. Visibility Avoid Driving at Night Visibility tends to decrease at night during storms. This is due to headlights reflecting the snow to create a white wall in front of the vehicle.  Another plus to driving during the day is the higher traffic volumes. More traffic means someone is more likely to see you should you have car troubles or if you end up in the ditch.  Slow Down Driving slower will allow you more reaction time to obstacles and typically give you better visibil...

Have you ever been left with a bag of crushed up mini wheats (or mini spooners) and thought "what a waste" or "there should be something I can make with this"? That was me pretty much every time we got towards the bottom of the bag (or box). Which is where mini wheat cookies come in. This is a great way to create a unique and delicious cookie while using up leftovers in your pantry. Scroll down for a printable recipe.  What You'll Need 2 Cups Crushed Mini Wheats 1 Cup Butter or Margarine 1 Cup Brown Sugar 1 Cup Granulated Sugar 2 Large Eggs 2 tsp Vanilla  2 Cups Flour 1 tsp Baking Powder 1 tsp Baking Soda 0.5 tsp Salt 1.5 Cup Chocolate Chips Mixing Bowl Blender or Food Processor Cookie Sheet Preheat oven to 350. Combine crushed mini wheats and 1/2 cup chocolate chips in food processor or blender. Blend until finely ground. Set aside.  Cream butter and both types of sugar. Add slightly beaten eggs and vanil...