Tag: Chelsea Day
U-Pick in San Diego
It meant a lot to me as a child to visit local farms and see where our food came from, and I still enjoy making trips to the local u-pick places…
Handy Household Tips
Here are some handy shortcuts I’m using to streamline things around the house to save space, time, and sanity.
Breakfast for Dinner!
Columnist – Chelsea Day Budget-Friendly in the Kitchen Breakfast for dinner was one of my favorite meal occasions as a kid. Instead of rolls and baked potatoes with a casserole, my mom would occasionally surprise us with pancakes, hashbrowns and waffles! Breakfast for dinner can range from over-the-top fancy to cereal out of a box. [...]
Budget Meal: Chicken in the Crock Pot
Cooking an entire chicken in the crock pot is an easy, little-known shortcut for juicy chicken with minimal effort – at a great price!
Kitchen Gadgets You Need (And Those That You Don’t!)
Columnist – Chelsea Day Budget-Friendly in the Kitchen When I got engaged, I made a beeline to Crate & Barrel and registered for every kitchen item under the sun. I do enjoy squeezing dough through my cookie press and blazing food into crispy deliciousness with my creme brulee torch, but a lot of this stuff [...]
Crock Pot Cooking Tips
I truly believe that the crock pot is the best invention since sliced bread. As a matter of fact, I like to throw some sliced bread into my crock pot, add a little cinnamon and revel in modern-day French toast glory!
Homemade Baby Food: The Basics
Being a do-it-yourselfer, I absolutely plan to make baby food from scratch. I have baby books and mashed food recipes galore, but what I really needed was a general understanding of the basics: processing, storing and using baby food that’s been made at home.
Cheap Ways to Fancy-Up a Meal
There are actually a few tricks at home to take your food to the next level without spending a fortune. Here are my top ways to have a “fancy” meal, without the upscale price.
Stuffed Hot Dogs – A Kid-friendly Party Food
Stuffed hot dogs make for an easy, kid-friendly meal that’s perfect for a birthday or summer party. It’s budget-friendly even for a crowd, and uses ingredients that you likely already have in your refrigerator.

















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