Tips for popping and flavoring popcorn. Post your ideas.
Easy Recipes to Make With Your Kids
"Hey Mom, I'm Bored!"... How may times have you heard that statement? Today it is very easy to just turn on the TV or pop in a X-Box game but why not teach your kids something fun in the kitchen? They will enjoy the time spent with you while learning a valuable skill.
Avoiding Fast Food Drive Throughs
I carry a thermos (picnic kind) of kool-aid or Iced Tea with me when running errands or picking up kids and I pack cheap snacks from the dollar store. I have saved a lot of money not going to drive-throughs anymore.
Experimenting with Root Vegetables
Your own specialty fries... After paying way too much for a package of 'specialty fries' we started experimenting with root vegetables. My kids like them cooked like home fries coated in a tiny bit of olive oil.
Carrying Snacks And Water With You
I always carry snacks and bottled water - for the just in case!
Don't Buy Candy From Vending Machines
Stop buying candy out of the vending machines. Stock up on your favorite candy bars at the store when they go on sale for 3 for $1 or 4 for $1 - much cheaper than $.75 a piece in the vending machine. By Mere
Fruits and Vegetables as Snacks
The following come in response to Frugal's post . . .
I keep a big glass jar in my kitchen cabinet and whenever I have a handful of cereal left in the bottom of a box, a few pretzels left in the bag, or raisins, chips, marshmallows, peanuts, whatever, I toss them in the jar. Now I always have an interesting trail mix available to give as snacks for the kids... and they love it! By Judy
For A Healthy Snack, Buy Granola-type Cereal Bars In Bulk
Buying a box of 48 Quaker Chewy Granola Bars at the discount warehouse stores, is much cheaper than smaller packages at the grocery store. They can last a long time on the shelf. Keep several in your car for a quick snack when you may be running late. Calories are about 120 per bar and they are very satisfying too! By Syd
A Bowl of Fruit for Healthy Snacks
Keep a bowl of fruit on your table within easy reach for the children. Fruit is so much better for them to snack on that sugary candies, cakes, and cookies.
Sweetening Popcorn - Kettle Corn Alternative
To make a simple sweet popcorn snack just sprinkle your freshly popped unbuttered popcorn with salt and sugar to taste. Kids love this and it is much easier to make than kettle corn or carmel corn. By Monique Noble
Do you love the trail mix that you can purchase but don't love the price you have to pay? I make my own mixing walnut pieces, almonds, raw cashews, currants, raisins, small pieces of dried pineapple and sunflower seeds.
Fried Biscuits Instead of Donuts
My family likes donuts for breakfast sometimes. Because it is rather expensive for a family of 5, I fry biscuits. I buy the store brands for about $1.09 for 4 cans. I fry 2 cans, roll in powder sugar and enjoy. We have 20, more than enough and have some left for snacking later. By Lisa C.
A quick and easy recipes for Flour Tortilla Pizza.
Stopping at the ice cream stand getting too expensive? Buy a 1/2 gallon of your favorite ice cream and put out in small dishes: chocolate sprinkles, multi sprinkles, banana slices, chocolate sauce (or your favorite sauce). Let everyone pick their toppings. My grand kids look forward to this when visiting us. Our "ice cream social" is fun and very inexpensive. Happy eating. By Joesgirl
Frugal, Nutritious Snacks for Children
Lately, there has been a lot in the news concerning obesity in America. And not just in adults--our children are over-weight, also.
Do you like prunes for breakfast? Before retiring for bed boil a cup of water and place 2 teabags (any flavor will do) along with 8 prunes in a cup. Cover the cup with a plate until morning. Then remove the plate and serve 4 prunes with some of the "tea juice" for 2 people.
Need a quick breakfast or afternoon snack for the tikes? Spread some peanut butter on a flour tortilla, roll it up, microwave it for about 12-15 seconds, serve with milk. They get protein, grains and calcium in less than a minute!
Banana Fritters from Leftover Pancake Batter
Use up leftover pancake batter by dipping banana chunks into it to make banana fritters. Fry them up in a deep fryer until golden brown. Then roll in cinnamon and sugar.
Homemade Fruit Juice Popsicles
Homemade popsicles made from fruit juice are much more economical and healthier than pops bought from the store. And if you are just a little bit creative, you can make layers, and combinations that are fun for your kids.
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Learn how to make this classic snack mix with Thrifty Fun's how to video. This is the original chex mix recipe off the box of General Mills Chex Cereal. This is a great snack mix to put out during the holidays or to even give as gifts!
This craft is easy, inexpensive, and makes for a great way to occupy your child when you need it most. You will want to make several to store so they are ready to use when you need them!
Apples with low fat (or non fat) string cheese, Carrot sticks and celery sticks (refrigerate in a container with water and they'll stay crisp).
Share your tips for saving money on snacks below.Here are some ideas on how to save money on snack food from the ThriftyFun community. Share your own snack tips.
