Healthy Meal Plans on a Budget
We’re showing you time, money and sanity-saving tools. That’s the fundamental philosophy of Fourganic Sisters. In posts in this category, you’ll see a mix of ways to save time and money by budgeting wisely, meal planning, and making the most out of seasonal ingredients.
We’ll give you tools to save money. You’ll see up-to-date organic prices at our favorite affordable grocery stores. At Fourganic Sisters, we’ll also show you how to use seasonal produce to make your grocery budget work smarter.
Need tools to save your sanity with kids? Snacks. The answer is always snacks :) We’ll show you healthy snacks to keep in your purse or diaper bag. You’ll also find healthy options to stash in the car. When hanger strikes and you’re empty-handed, we’ll show you the best choices.
Finally, we’ll share products, hacks and tools that save you time. Whether you’re in the thick of newborn and/or toddler sleep deprivation, sending kids off to school for the first time, navigating teens/tweens, dealing with an empty nest, or just living your best life in another other capacity, the business of being “busy” affects us all!
We definitely don’t claim to know it all or have it all together. (Do any of us, really?!) However, since becoming moms, having like-minded (or at least respectful-of other’s opinions-minded) friends to go through this journey with has been everything.
Hopefully you can use these time, money and sanity-saving tools to help give you even a few dollars, minutes, or “me”-time back in your life.
The Instant Pot can be such a lifesaver when you need a quick and easy dinner. One of our favorite recipes to make in the fall and winter is this 20-minute Instant Pot chili. It seriously tastes like it simmered away all day. It’s nice to have a go-to list of quick Instant Pot dinners … Read more
Forgive us if we’re preaching to the choir here, but meal planning is SUCH a lifesaver for each of our families here at Fourganic Sisters. Just because we love meal planning equally doesn’t mean we do it the same way. Booo-ring. We do all rely on some type of dinner theme nights for meal planning … Read more
These top 10 best freezer pop molds are adorable, affordable, and SO fun for the summer. (or anytime the weather hits 70+ degrees!) We are continuing to enjoy our summer at home, and having plenty of sweet, healthy treats on hand is helping. Making our own freezer pops is (usually) way more frugal than buying … Read more
If you’re like most carnivorous families in the United States, chicken is a staple several nights of the week. In fact, the average American ate a record 93 pounds of chicken in 2018, (according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.) We switched to buying mostly organic chicken a few years ago, but organic chicken buying … Read more
As someone who loves pretty much ALL the fruits and veggies, I typically only love salads in the warm months. Recently, I’ve been on the hunt for some kid-friendly salad ideas. (Because, kids!) Memorial Day is behind us and summer has unofficially kicked off. For our family, that means it’s salad season! Everyone in the … Read more
When you think of summer and your favorite things to eat during those months, you’re likely thinking of big slices of ripe, juicy watermelon. Or maybe grilled corn on the cob dripping with butter. How about a crunchy, fresh-from-the-garden cucumber? If any of these scenarios sound familiar, you’re already taking advantage of seasonal eating benefits. … Read more
As frugal families who stick to a grocery budget each month, we often find ourselves turning to pantry staples when it comes to filling up a meal plan. There are many scenarios in which you may also find yourself needing to “shop” your pantry to come up with a meal plan or dinner ideas. Maybe … Read more
While Peter Cottontail will come hopping down our trail this April (with plenty of healthy Easter basket supplies), we are not a family who goes overboard with Christmas or Easter. We do small baskets with a few candy treats, a few snacks, and one or two fun items. (Think sidewalk chalk, Play-doh, books, etc.) I’m … Read more
We recently shared a list of easy meal prep breakfast items that could help make your morning routine a little easier. If you REALLY want to nail your breakfast meal prep routine, a few essential meal prep tools can simplify your life. Obviously, meal prep can be made without these tools. But, as families who … Read more
Mornings. Ugh. The mere thought of mornings still makes me want to burrow under the blankets and refuse to get out of bed till noon. I have three kids (two in school) and a husband who leaves for work most days before the sun rises. To say mornings are hectic would be an understatement. The … Read more