As you probably already know, we budget out all of our money (as best we can) every month before it’s even in our hands. Some (like Dave Ramsey) refer to this as a “zero-based budget.” Some call it a “goals-based budget.” Whatever you choose to call it, the gist is that you make a plan for your money before the month even starts so you can avoid that awful question of, “WHERE DID ALL OF OUR MONEY GO???” Have you ever felt that way? I KNOW we have. Well, here’s the thing. Even if you’re a “budgeting expert” you aren’t perfect, and this month, we are a great example of…
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Favorite Side Dishes
There are a few side dishes that I find to be incredibly versatile – they go with almost any meal, plus they are quick to prepare and delicious to devour. Some staples that I always try to keep on-hand for side dish options at any time include: Red Potatoes (great baked or mashed, cubed and roasted, or diced as hash browns) Rice/Quinoa Packages (clean ingredients, super fast to prepare – under 2 minutes) Frozen Veggies (great to roast, toss into soups or casseroles) Canned Fruit (pineapple chunks, fruit cocktail, mandarin oranges, pears, peaches, applesauce) Lettuce/Salad Mix (It’s super fast and simple to chop up some lettuce and toss on some…
