Food
If you love avocados as much as I do, then you"ll be pretty excited about this super simple breakfast or brunch recipe. The Avocado Smash has become the newest food trend for this delicious ripe green fruit. Very similar to that of guacamole, this smash up of avocados, citrus and crushed red peppers, on freshly toasted bread definitely makes breakfast the most important meal of the day.
Contribution By: Kacey Mya Bradley from The Drifter Collective
Do you describe yourself as a “foodie”? Do you have countless photos on your phone of meals and snacks? Is going out to eat and grocery shopping second only to rent in your monthly budget? If so, you aren’t alone. The popularity of shows like Iron Chef, Chopped, and Top Chef, as well as the explosion of food sharing on social media, has made our culture a very food centric one. In fact, there are over 178 million pictures tagged with “#food” on Instagram.Contribution By: Stacy Barbee
You can skip designer bags, do without designer shoes but, you can never go without groceries, even in your wildest dreams. We all know that cooking at home is far less expensive than eating out, but with rising food cost it's harder to stick to a budget. Groceries cost a family of 4 on average between $584 and $1156/month. While this is a very broad range, the fact remains that groceries can be quite expensive. Coupons help to save money, but they’re only to save you some on selected items. Here are 8 ways to save money grocery shopping to keep more cash in your pocket.