Visiting Seattle on a budget? Free parks, markets, and viewpoints, plus ways to save on the big attractions and cheap local eats. A local's frugal guide.
Read More Frugal Things to Do in Seattle (Huge List!) →Home canning is a rewarding skill, but it must be done safely. How to avoid botulism risk, spot unsafe recipes online, and learn from trusted, tested sources.
Read More My Advice for Learning How to Can Safely →Just four ingredients: blueberries, half-and-half, sugar, and water. This homemade blueberry ice cream is easy, and it's worth the wait.
Read More Homemade Blueberry Ice Cream Recipe →West Hylebos Wetlands Park in Federal Way, WA has a flat, family-friendly boardwalk loop through a protected wetland, plus free parking. Here's what to expect.
Read More Exploring the West Hylebos Wetlands in Federal Way →Here is how to make a diy planter box for less than $20 so that you can start adding plants to your home without breaking the bank.
Read More Frugal Gardening: DIY Planter Box for $20 →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...
Read More Frugal Gardening: How to Construct a Tee-Pee Trellis for about $5 →Throw an epic Star Wars birthday party on a budget: free printable decorations, DIY pool noodle lightsabers, a Jedi scavenger hunt, and easy themed snacks.
Read More Frugal Star Wars Party Ideas →Make better, cheaper chili powder at home with dried chiles from a Latin market. Customize the heat, and use it on eggs, popcorn, tacos, and more.
Read More Homemade Chili Powder (From Dried Chiles) →Barley is a whole grain that you can buy for super cheap in bulk bins. Here is how to cook barley in the slow cooker for breakfast.
Read More How to Cook Barley in the Slow Cooker for Breakfast →Do you grow your own tomatoes? If so, here is how to can garden tomatoes so that you can use them for even more recipes.
Read More How I Canned My Garden Tomatoes →
