Last year, I discovered the awesomeness that is Trader Joe’s pumpkin bread mix. It’s back in stores now and if you enjoy it, I do recommend stocking up now! I went later in the season last year to buy more and found they’d stopped carrying it. It’s definitely a seasonal item! I knew I…
At a recent freezer meal swap I attended, my pal Meg made quiche. I was kind of surprised because I had no idea that quiche would freeze well! After heating it up and trying it, I was convinced. This week at Albertsons, you can buy a dozen eggs for $0.98 with the in-ad coupon (limit…
I recently launched a new spring series called Frugal Gardening. You can watch for new posts in this series each Monday and Friday and an update on my own garden each Tuesday. In case you missed them, you can go back and read previous posts and updates on my Frugal Gardening page. How to Build Your Own…
I recently launched a new spring series called Frugal Gardening. You can watch for new posts in this series each Monday and Friday and an update on my own garden each Tuesday. In case you missed them, you can go back and read previous posts and updates on my Frugal Gardening page. Building a Tee-Pee Trellis: Step…
Yesterday, I spent several hours cleaning up my refrigerator, freezer, and pantry. In the process, I was reunited with a few ingredients I hadn’t considered using in awhile. Case in point: Barley. Barley is a whole grain that you can buy for super cheap in bulk bins (such as at WinCo). So what’s so great…
This year I’ve done some experimenting with canning and I’ve been pleasantly surprised by how easy it truly is! There’s also something strangely satisfying about learning a time-honored tradition like canning, isn’t there? My aptly named “Early Girl” tomato plant has been putting out lots of ripe toms for me in the last couple of weeks….
I recently had the chance to conduct a Values Tour through the Roosevelt, Whole Foods Market store (Seattle). During my tour, I shared all kinds of ways you can save money at Whole Foods Market! The truth is I believe you can save money at ANY store you choose. You just need to know how! There are…