Today’s post is one that I’ve had on my mind for a while now, but one of those topics that may cause a bit of upset. If you’re reading this site, chances are you care about saving money. I do, too! When it comes to gardening, there are many ways one can recycle, re-purpose, and…
A few months ago, I noticed my friend Abby was having some real success in helping her daughter raise money for college. She was working, finding scholarship opportunities that made sense, and having her daughter apply for free scholarship money. I asked Abby if she wouldn’t mind sharing some of her knowledge with you as…
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I swear that I always get the best ideas when I’m out running. Maybe it’s the blood flow finally hitting the brain or the chance to get away from other distractions and just think. Whatever the case, the inspiration for today’s recipe came while I was out running the other day. I’ve been seeing these…
Fall is in the air (yay!) and if you’re hoping to take your family on a fun outing this fall, here’s an extensive list of Puget Sound Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes & U-Pick Apple Farms for your reference. Remember that apples on actual farms are much more seasonal than apples in stores. I also recommend that you…
Potatoes are frugal eats at their finest. They are cheap, filling, and can be cooked in so many different ways. Sometimes I’ll find 5 or 10 pound bags of potatoes go on sale. But, what to do with that entire bag besides plain old baked potatoes? Back in 2010, fellow blogger Audrey from Tight Wad in…
Do you ever have mornings where you wake up and a bowl of cold cereal just won’t do? Today was such a morning for me. I felt like making something extra special. My kids and I love the scones at Starbucks (guilty pleasure, I know), so I decided to make our own using items from…
Over the past year, I’ve noticed a number of post ideas using simple shoe organizers. Turns out, these nifty, inexpensive organizers can be used for more things than just shoes. What do I mean by “shoe organizer,” exactly? Well, something like this one at Amazon for just under $10: Now that you know what I’m…
What do you do if you end up finding a tremendous deal on leafy greens or end up with a surplus from your garden? Well, one simple thing you can do is freeze them! Yes, that’s right – greens such as kale, collards, and spinach can be frozen. I found several nice bunches of greens…
It seems that dessert recipes keep getting fancier and fancier. But I think some of the simplest desserts are the best. Today I’d like to take a look at the humble custard. It requires very few ingredients and very little prep. With Easter right around the corner, we’re seeing lots of deals on eggs. So…