17 Mar

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Travel on a Dime: How to Save on Food When Traveling Once you've booked your flight and lodging, the next big expense when traveling tends to be food. You're away from home so most of your meals will be consumed at restaurants and you just rack up major debit card receipts.However, it's totally possible to save on food when you travel. Check out the tips below to see how you can save and still enjoy delicious cuisine.

13 May

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travel-on-a-dime-how-to-save-on-trave-international-travel-on-a-dimeA few weeks ago I traveled to Belize and had an amazing time. I didn't really have any plans to visit the Central American country until a wallet friendly flight came across my Twitter timeline.Not only do I dress on a budget but I travel on one as well. And I even came in under budget with this trip! Here's how you can, too, even if your funds are limited.

24 Jul

Posted at 03:00h in Dining on a Dime, Fab, Fit and Frugal by
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Affordable healthy food, Target cheap eats
I love Target. That's not a surprise. From their clothes to being obsessed with their infamous dollar bins, I always walk out of the store with something amazing. And I'm really fortunate that my local Target has a grocery section. This has become my go-to spot when I need some last minute items for dinner or a light bite.
And though I tend to find myself in the ice cream aisle {I'm obsessed with Talenti's sea salt caramel gelato!}, the store is stocked full of fresh, healthy eats.
People often say eating healthy strains the purse straps and it can depending on where you shop, but during a recent Target visit, I racked up on four bags worth of healthy and wallet friendly food.

07 Oct

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I don't know why, but for some reason I was seriously craving Red Lobster this week. Maybe it's because I'm a member of their Fresh Catch Club and received an email about their endless shrimp special. I'm a huge seafood lover but more than their seafood, I go bananas over the unlimited Cheddar Bay Biscuits. They're buttery, garlicy and oh so cheesy. Did you know they serve more than 395 million biscuits a year? Yeah, they're that awesome.Though Red Lobster's specific recipe for Cheddar Bay Biscuits is a secret, I attempted to make my own based on this recipe, from the book Top Secret Restaurant Recipes 2.The result was finger lickin' good! They were simple to make and after 4 biscuits {don't judge me!}, I was in carbohydrate heaven.

{what you'll need. combine ingredients but don't over mix.}

Click more to see how I prepared the Cheddar Bay Biscuits.

21 Sep

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One of my must read blogs is The Moptop Maven. There’s no other way to describe her than just awesome. She offers daily info on hair care, fashion, recipes and just about everything else.So when she posted a Chicken Saltimbocca recipe from Giada De Laurentiis, I had to try it. The ingredients are simple, preparation was easy and it’s seriously one of the most enjoyable meals I’ve prepared in a long time. And the best part? It averages out to $2-$3 per serving, way cheaper than any restaurant meal.Ingredients: Thinly sliced chicken cutlet: $4.69 for four slices Proscuitto: $3 for 1/4 lb (8 slices) Spinach: $1 Grated Parmesan: $3 Broth: $2 Lemons: $1

Click more to see the simple steps to making Chicken Saltimbocca.