I'm sharing how to get the perfect Nespresso machine at the best price along with my favorite recipes for the best hot and cold coffee drinks you can make with it! If you've been kicking the tires about buying a Nespresso machine but get overwhelmed by all the dizzying options~I can relate. But having finally found the perfect Nespresso machine for me~and at the best price possible~I'm sharing a few savvy tips and tricks that will hopefully help YOU. ...
My Favorite Things: Happy Galentine’s Day Gift Guide
Here are my favorite things for a Happy Galentine's Day gift guide~from pretty to practical to pink (and beyond)~for any girlfriend (or for yourself). XoXo Every time I post a gift guide, I feel like a disclaimer is in order. I want my friends and readers to know~I don't sit around and shop all the time LOL. That being said, I do enjoy shopping within reason, and I love sharing great finds with friends and on the blog. ...
All Day in the Oven Smoky Beef Brisket That People Love
Serve a platter of this smoky, savory chopped beef brisket with white and red BBQ sauces at your next party and watch guests RAVE! This Oven Baked Beef Brisket is FABULOUS!!!! ...
“Tastes Like Frozen Hot Chocolate” COCO Collagen Smoothie
This decadent tasting, protein laden "tastes like frozen hot chocolate" COCO collagen smoothie is actually healthy, vegan, and packed with antioxidants. This rich, delicious protein & collagen packed smoothie is my current obsession I make this almost every day; when I don't, I miss it:-) It is everything I want in a smoothie (nut butter, chocolate, banana) with lots of what I need (protein, collagen & antioxidants). ...
Why I Tried “Faster Way to Fat Loss” and What It Did For Me
In my honest review, I share why I tried "Faster Way to Fat Loss," what it did for me, and why I think it can benefit anyone who takes it. Full disclosure: I am 53 and smack dab in the middle of menopause. Prior to midlife, "staying fit" was mostly about trying to stay thin. Now that I am older and wiser, staying fit it is about so much more than weight. Of course I want to look as good as possible~don't we all? But equally important is being healthy. Strong. ...
Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Pecans, Pears & Gorgonzola
Everyone will rave over this shaved Brussels sprouts salad with pecans, pears & Gorgonzola~a copycat recipe of my favorite salad at Pizzeria GM. This shaved Brussels sprouts salad is seriously SO yummy that I am obsessed. A girlfriend and I shared this salad at one of my fave new dining spots in Birmingham~Pizzaria GM. This salad ~along with the Giant Meatball~was the talk of the table! Everyone wanted to sample a bite:-) ...
Valentine’s Day Gift Guide, Giveaway, and Tips on Lasting Love
As February 14th draws near, I am joining some of my favorite blogger friends for a fabulous giveaway, and I am sharing my Valentine's Day Gift Guide and tips on lasting love as well. Love is in the air at my house. This weekend, my oldest twin got engaged. This is the perfect time for me to get with fellow bloggers and share a wonderful chance for a giveaway that will be PERFECT for Valentine's Day (or any day of the year). ...
7 Traits of a Great Father-in-Law (From a Daughter-in-Law’s Perspective)
Being a great father-in-law is important, so I am sharing 7 traits of a great father-in-law from a daughter-in-law's perspective. Today is my Father-in-Law's 80th birthday, and Zane asked each of us to write down qualities that we appreciate about his dad (aka Paul T.). Zane read these things to his dad at a birthday breakfast this morning. Zane encouraged me to share this on the blog. After all, many of us will likely have a father-in-law at some point in life. Many men will BE a ...
Chocolate Peanut Butter Buckeye Balls
These addictively yummy no-bake chocolate peanut butter buckeye balls are easy to make and taste similar to homemade Reese's peanut butter cups! Although the holidays have come and gone for 2018, I must share this recipe for chocolate peanut butter buckeye balls~a yummy no bake candy that tastes like homemade Reese's peanut butter cups. ...
Chick-fil-A Superfood Salad Copycat Recipe
This Chick-fil-A superfood salad copycat recipe tastes almost exactly like the original and is super yummy, super easy, and super healthy!!! If you love the Chick-fil-A superfood salad, you might want to bookmark this recipe now. It tastes almost identical to the Chick-fil-A version and couldn't be easier to make. Better yet, this is a delicious and easy way to get a healthy side on the table that most everyone will eat and love. ...
Healthy Italian-Style Turkey Stuffed Peppers
These easy to make healthy Italian-style turkey stuffed peppers get HUGE flavor with seasoned basmati rice, marinara, and flavorful cheeses. I made these amazing turkey stuffed peppers this week and the kids went crazy over them (Zane was out of town). In fact, a little family feud broke out over who got the 2 left over peppers:-) For 2019, I am trying to incorporate more vegetables and more color (red, yellow and green) into our meals. These peppers fit the bill, and are delicious to ...
When kids fight over who gets the leftover peppers, you know these turkey stuffed peppers are a winner.
Party Charcuterie and Cheese Board: Shopping Guide and Tutorial
If you want an epic appetizer spread for your next soiree, bookmark this party charcuterie and cheese board shopping guide and tutorial to make the exact board featured below! I have lately become obsessed with charcuterie and cheese boards, thanks to the expertise of my savvy friend Marie. She served this fabulous charcuterie board at a recent dinner in her home, and I've been crazy over charcuterie ever since:-) This Christmas for our husbands' firm party, I asked Marie to do a ...
New Year’s Day Menu Made Easy: My Recipes for Peas, Greens, Cornbread and Ribs
This New Year's Day Menu Made Easy contains my recipes for peas, greens, cornbread and ribs~all easy, delicious, and (mostly) make ahead. Each year on January 1, I serve this New Year's Day meal made easy consisting of black eyed peas, greens, cornbread and ribs. I start buying and prepping for these recipes a day or two ahead. On the morning of New Year's Day, most of the food prep is done, and all that is left to do is to cook or reheat. Before I share my recipes, I thought it would ...
Merry Christmas & a Blessed 2019!!!
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Blessed 2019!!! ...
Leslie’s Cranberry-Jalapeño Salsa
If you are looking for a holiday appetizer that is fresh, healthy and delicious, my friend Leslie's cranberry-jalapeño salsa from Dear Party Diary is a winner! My friend Leslie Byars Register shared this recipe on her blog, Dear Party Diary, and I bookmarked and made it for Thanksgiving with family. It was SO delicious! It was a fresh, healthy way to enjoy cranberries, and the vibrant cranberry salsa in a purple cabbage bowl was perfectly lovely. ...
No-Bake White Chocolate Peanut Butter Candy
This no-bake white chocolate peanut butter candy is easy to make, insanely yummy, and the perfect Christmas candy for giving helpers during the holiday season. ...
My Favorite Make Ahead Recipes for Christmas
Take the stress out of holiday meal planning by making some of my favorite make ahead recipes for Christmas entertaining and family gatherings. I love love love make ahead recipes, especially during the holidays! When my freezer and fridge are full of casseroles, cakes, quiches, pies and marinaded meat, I am in hospitality heaven:-) Even drop-in company is welcome if I know I have food to pull out as needed. ...
Wicked Deviled Eggs
These sassy & spicy Wicked Deviled Eggs are an easy to make, high protein, low carb, flavorful appetizer to serve at your next picnic, party or tailgate. When I was younger, Deviled eggs were always something that showed up at church potlucks or at family reunions, and I wasn't a huge fan. But times have changed. Deviled eggs have made a comeback and are actually a "trending" appetizer at many popular eateries. In fact, one of Zane's and my favorite appetizers is Bricktops' Deviled ...
2018 Gift Guide: For the Bookworm or Audible Enthusiast
This 2018 Gift Guide: For the Bookworm or Audible Enthusiast has myriad recommendations based on what was popular for 2018 at a charming Southern bookstore and also in my personal library. ...
The BEST Chocolate Bundt Cake EVER (From a Mix)!
This is hands down the BEST chocolate Bundt Cake EVER (in my opinion), and it is quick, easy, and foolproof AND made with a mix. This Quadruple chocolate bundt cake is my "signature" cake. I've made it more than any other cake, and there is almost always one of these in my freezer. This cake is proof that a "doctored cake mix" is second to none. Everyone adores this cake. And it is the easiest cake in the world to make. Please don't pass on this because it starts with a cake mix. ...
Sweet 16 Birthday Party Ideas (and Gift Guide) 2018
This Sweet 16 Birthday Party Ideas (and Gift Guide) for 2018 is a snapshot of how some teens today choose to celebrate this milestone day with friends. Several years ago, I wrote a blog post, 16 Sweet 16 Birthday Party Ideas, with ideas for parties that were common at the time. Although the ideas were wonderful, the time was 2014, so I decided to do an updated post based on how my youngest daughter and her friends have trended as far as parties go. ...
Perfect Chocolate Chunk Cookies
If Levain Bakery cookies are your jam, you'll LOVE these cookies that are a copycat of sorts.....and better yet, no standing in line:-) Hello! If you are joining me from Follow the Yellow Brick Home cookie hop, WELCOME!!! I am so thrilled to have you visit Family Savvy!!! I am excited about taking part in this cookie hop with some savvy blogger friends who also have some great cookie recipes to share. If you love Levain Bakery cookies, this recipe is for you. If you follow the ...
Gift Guide: Christmas Decor (Gold, White & Neutral)
If you want a simply elegant look this Christmas 2018, my Gift Guide: Christmas Decor (Gold, White & Neutral) is the perfect place to get ideas and shop the look. If you read my previous post, Kitchen Makeover From Dark to Light, you know that I made a drastic change in the look and feel of my kitchen. This lighter brighter feel is now what I love in all of my spaces. Holiday decor is not exception. Instead of decking my halls in red and green, I've moved into the neutral, lighter ...
Gift Guide: For Mom (Mother-of-Pearl and More)
My 2018 Gift Guide For Mom (Mother-of-Pearl and More) has fabulous gift ideas to keep mom in style and feeling pampered. I had SO much fun rounding up gift ideas for my 2018 Gift Guide for Mom. Yes~I have mother-of-pearl (my fave) and more. From lovely jewelry to accessories to luscious bath and body, any mom is covered in this list. If you are shopping online it makes SO much sense (and cents:-) to get cash back with Ebates (click here to sign up) and start earning cash back while ...
Gift Guide: Warm, Comfy & Cozy
I'm sharing my fave picks for the 2018 Family Savvy Gift Guide: Warm, Comfy & Cozy~most of which I already have (and love) or have just ordered online for my peeps. With Christmas shopping in full swing and the weather getting colder, I decided to update my Family Savvy gift guide for warm, comfy & cozy gifts for 2018. Some are for snuggling in at home, and others are to stay warm (and stylish) when going out. I even found a thing or two for the baby in the family:-) ...
Gift Guide: Girlfriend or Girl Graduate
The Family Savvy Gift Guide: Girlfriend or Girl Graduate, has a great list of gift ideas for girls~for holidays, birthdays, graduation, or other. Whether a holiday, a graduation, a birthday, or "just because," we all need great gift ideas for the girlfriends in our lives. My Gift Guide: Girlfriend or Girl Graduate, is a collection of favorite things for girls older than teens but still young at heart. ...
Gift Guide: Give Him a Holly Jolly Christmas
The 2018 Family Savvy Gift Guide: Give Him a Holly Jolly Christmas takes the stress out of "what to buy him?" and is guaranteed to help you hit a gift home run this holiday! This year, I've put together a list of 20 mens' gifts that I think will have something on it for most any man in your life. Better yet, I've listed ideas for gifts that he won't just "like" but will actually LOVE! I say this because many of these items are faves of my husband. He either already has many of these or is ...
Easy French Onion Brown Rice in the Aroma Rice Cooker
This easy French onion brown rice in the Aroma rice cooker is a healthy (but equally yummy) version of "church lady rice" or mushroom rice that is LOADED with butter! I've made this easy French onion brown rice for years, and my family and friends are all making it now. It is the easiest and yummiest brown rice you'll likely ever make. I created this recipe after a childhood favorite that I call "church lady rice." ...
Skillet Apple Crisp A La Mode
This skillet apple crisp a la mode is a decadent combination of cinnamon apples partially cooked in a cast-iron skillet, topped with a sweet & buttery oatmeal crust, and served with vanilla bean ice cream. Even though prepping apples is one of my least favorite tasks, this dessert is worth every minute of peeling, coring, slicing, and dicing required! It is SO delicious! It is the perfect rustic fruit dessert any time of year, but especially when apples are in season. ...
How to Save Money and Time With DIY Micro Needling
I can tell you exactly how to save money and time with DIY micro needling and have the BEST skin EVER~no spa necessary! I've been micro needling at home for almost a year now and can absolutely say that my skin has never been better. At 53, I have to use every trick in the book to keep my skin as healthy and vibrant as possible. The micro needling process, as I describe it below, has been a game changer for me. Why I Bought a DIY Needle Roller. ...
Gourmet Gruyere Cheese Grits
These savory gourmet Gruyere Cheese Grits are a standout side dish that folks will rave over, and they can be made up to 3 days ahead for stress-free entertaining! These gourmet Gruyere cheese grits are my "signature side dish." No matter what occasion~holiday, birthday celebration, cookout or other~everyone asks me to bring these grits. They are insanely yummy, and no one ever tires of them. ...
Berbere-Turmeric Roasted Vegetable Medley
The Ethiopian flavored Berbre-Turmeric roasted vegetable medley is beautiful, delicious, and loaded with healthy ingredients. Not only could I eat this Berbere-Turmeric Roasted Vegetable Medley as a meal in itself; I have done so on many an occasion. This rustic looking, earthy tasting medley is one of my favorite things to eat. Even better, it is easy to make AND healthy as can be. We know it is good to eat our vegetables. It is also good to get turmeric, EVOO, and peppers into our ...
How to Save Big on Anything from Gucci to Yurman to Nespresso and More
Today on Black Friday I'm showing you how to SAVE BIG on anything from Gucci to Yurman to Nespresso to Cole Haan men's Zero Grand and more! Since Black Friday is when many of us do our shopping for the holidays (and perhaps the entire year), I'm sharing an easy, crazy smart method for how to buy anything for less including luxury goods like Gucci and David Yurman. ...
These 7 Side Dishes are Perfect for Holidays (or Any Day)
From parmesan-crusted creamed corn to Easy Peasy Baby Bleu salad and more, these 7 side dishes are perfect for holidays (or any day) when delicious food will be taking center stage amongst family and friends. Turkey and ham and roast are definitely the big guns for holiday meals, but the sides are just as important. I'm sharing 7 of my favorite sides that always deliver. Folks love these dishes, and many (if not most) can be made ahead of time. ...
How to Make Spinach Artichoke Dip That Tastes Just Like Houston’s
Here is how to make spinach artichoke dip that tastes just like Houston's AND that is a savory low carb and Keto appetizer. What is Houston's? ...
How to Save Money Every Time You Shop {With Ebates}
With a growing savings stash to prove it, I am proof that you can save money every time you shop if you use Ebates. In my quest to be a savvy shopper, I've tried many tricks and tools. Here on Family Savvy, I only share and recommend what I've tried and what works for busy women. Coupons? I honestly don't know how anyone has the time. There are better ways. This post shares one of the best. I'm about to give you the real deal low down on Ebates and how I've literally made ...