After homeschooling 12 children for more than 30 years, I learned a lot about choosing curriculum—and wasting money on programs that weren’t the right fit. Here are my best tips for choosing homeschool curriculum that works for your child, family, and budget.
I haven’t bought taco seasoning packets in years! Here’s how I mix up a jarful with pantry spices and use enough to suit my family’s taste.
I don’t shop for just one week at a time. Here’s how I use what’s in my pantry, compare prices, and buy ahead when the budget allows to stretch our grocery dollars.
Give your kitchen a complete September reset with this practical fall cleaning checklist for your refrigerator, oven, pantry, cupboards, drawers, and small appliances.
Learn how to receive Texas Roadhouse coupons, a welcome offer, birthday offers, and other promotions by joining the free VIP Club.
Thinking about joining Pampered Chef? Learn how consultants earn money, run parties, receive payments, choose a launch kit, and build a flexible business.
Learn how to start homeschooling in New York, including the Letter of Intent, IHIP, required hours and subjects, quarterly reports, and annual assessment.
Learn how to blanch, cool, package, and freeze broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots for convenient meals while reducing food waste.
Build a holiday meal box, shop your pantry first, and spread food purchases over several weeks for a calmer, more affordable holiday season.
Learn how to dehydrate fresh sage at the correct temperature, check it for dryness, store it properly, and use this homegrown herb in family meals.
Meet 5 B’s Photography, a Northern New York small business owned by Jaimie Besaw. From family and senior portraits to weddings, babies, maternity, and engagement sessions, Jaimie helps families capture the moments they’ll treasure for years to come.
Meet Daniel Besaw, owner of From the Ground Up, a family-owned Northern New York contracting business providing home repairs, remodeling, window installation, chimney repair, and masonry work.
Learn how hosting a Pampered Chef party can help you earn free and discounted kitchen products, plus how Candy used host rewards to stretch her family’s budget.
Help your Pre-K through sixth-grade child build better reading habits and earn a free Pizza Hut Personal Pan Pizza through the BOOK IT! reading program. Learn how classroom and homeschool families can participate.
Learn how to dehydrate fresh, frozen, and canned corn for convenient pantry storage, including preparation, drying, storage, and rehydration instructions.
Learn how contacting companies directly can lead to free-product coupons and valuable savings on groceries and household products your family already uses.
Learn how to preserve cabbage for winter by dehydrating, freezing, fermenting, or using cold storage so you can reduce waste and stock your pantry.
Buying in season is not limited to fresh produce. Learn when to stock up on turkeys, butter, baking supplies, cranberries, spices, and other pantry staples while avoiding waste and unnecessary purchases
Make canning season easier with five Pampered Chef tools that help you wash, dry, slice, chop, wedge, cook, and blend fresh produce before the jars come out.
Discover what being a Pampered Chef consultant involves, including flexible work, training, team support, product rewards, and income opportunities through Candy’s honest personal experience.