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Spring Cleaning P&G Greatest Hits Giveaway!

The weather is starting to feel like spring and that means that Spring Cleaning is around the corner. Food on the Table knows that shopping and cooking is half the battle. It’s the cleaning up part that is a challenge, too. That’s why we’ve put a box together with some of your favorite household cleaning products. Here [...]

Menu Plan Monday ~ Week of February 20

It’s going to be unseasonably warm, so I’ve planned some things on the grill this week. My favorite comfort food is green chile cheese grits, so they’ll make an appearance on the menu this week. Monday: Italian Sausage Lasagna with roasted vegetables I’ll make this lasagna on Sunday night so I can pop it in the oven on [...]

Frugal Friday: The Deal on Dough

There’s much more to dough than bread and butter. In fact, there’s much more to bread than, well, bread. Save some dough on dough this month, and make use after use after use of premade, store-bought breads. From sweets to savories, the money-saving powers of bread are aplenty, and this list is only a starting-off point. Plus, [...]

Menu Plan Monday ~ Week of February 13

Happy Valentine’s week! I’m looking forward to celebrating on Tuesday. I have been informed that I am only going to be in charge of dessert. Other than Monday, we don’t really have any plans, so it looks like a week of home cooking! Monday: Avocado and Shrimp Salad with crusty bread The nice weather this week has me [...]

Frugal Friday: 5 Steps to a Frugal Valentine’s Dinner at Home

Cupid’s arrow is on the loose again, and this time, he’ll shoot through your heart and not your wallet too. Instead of blowing your budget on heart-shaped chocolates inside heart-shaped boxes affixed to heart-shaped cards, treat your special someone to something from, well, the heart. Ditch the overbooked, overpriced restaurant date for a dinner for two from [...]

Menu Plan Monday ~ Week of February 6

This will be a fun week because we’re headed to a Mardi Gras party on the weekend. In the meantime, I’m going to buy a spiral ham and make the most out of it. Monday: Spiral Ham with mashed sweet potatoes Spiral ham was on sale, so I’m going to use it for several days! This [...]

Frugal Friday: 10 Rules of Making Shopping Lists

Shop ‘til you drop the grocery bill this year by opting for the free and easy money- and time-saving tool most shoppers take for granted — the shopping list. Think of the shopping list as a roadmap for your adventure otherwise known as a trip to the grocery store. Plotting out stopping points, destinations and routes [...]

Menu Plan Monday ~ Week of January 30

While I’m making my menu, I’m thinking ahead to the activities we have next week. I’m still thinking about what to plan for a big celebration on Saturday. Any suggestions? This week, I have a meeting after work, so I’ll have to plan accordingly. Monday: Steak and Chicken Fajitas with rice and beans Tuesday: Vegetarian Lasagna with Italian salad Wednesday: [...]

Frugal Friday: 5 Ways to Go Green & Save Green on Groceries

Organic blah-blahs, all-natural thingamabobs and hormone-free yadda-yaddas weigh down grocery store shelves for good reason — being an environmentally conscious shopper is fundamental to a healthier, cleaner earth. On the other hand, these brown-box-with-green-font goods can weigh down a grocery bill too. This New Year, resolve to go green while saving green by taking a few [...]

Menu Plan Monday ~ Week of January 23

This week will be a lot of fun. Friends of ours just had twins, so we’re taking them dinner on Tuesday night, we’re celebrating my father’s 67th birthday on Wednesday, and we’re going to a Gala on Saturday night! Monday: Lemon and Cashew Chicken Stir Fry with brown rice Tuesday: New Mom Brisket Tacos with salad Doesn’t get easier [...]