Tricks so you CAN Cook from Scratch

Let's face it, pre-made meals are cheap.  Mac and cheese.. cheap.  The kids eat it! The first time I put quiche in front of them, they looked at me like I was CRAZY!  Then I told them it had cheese in it.  They were hooked.  They love coming into the kitchen to see what the amazing smell that I have made today is.  Fresh bread of any kind makes the house smell amazing.  So back to saving money.  Is it cheaper to cook from scratch?  No, but if you do it the right way you can have your family eating the way you want them to without spending MORE money. Here are some ways to save money and know what's in your food and household products:

Make your own laundry detergent.

Make your own baby wipes.

Buy flour in bulk at Sam's.

Make your own air freshener.

Buy raw honey in bulk.

Make your own house cleaners.

Set up a drink dispenser filled with water and some frozen fruit.  No sugar added and the kids drink WATER!

Buy a steam cleaner so you know your floors are clean and you don't have to buy chemicals to put on your floors.

Buy fruit and veggies IN SEASON!

Buy meat from the butcher in bulk.

Grow your own herbs.

Learn how to can!

And the MOST IMPORTANT PART... Get your kids involved.  Have them help with the things they can.  Get them excited about the little things.  My son loves steam cleaning!  Whoo hoo!  We water our garden and herbs together.  We make wipes together and make up new air freshner recipes.