Did you know making your own soap is easy and inexpensive to do? I’ve written about making your own soap before (back in my homesteading series), but wanted to share another idea for making your own gardener’s soap. This soap contains salt, which is excellent for helping to remove that deep grit that gets in…
Dandelion. Probably one of those invasive “weeds” that gives you grief to see in your yard. But did you know that dandelions are actually an amazing source of nutrition and even medicine? It’s true! All parts of the dandelion are edible, and are jam packed with vitamins and minerals including Vitamin C, iron, calcium and…
One way you can save money on your groceries is to plan meals based on what you’re finding on sale for a given week. Last week, I shared with you about some hot deals I spotted at Albertsons: I picked up $1.79/lb boneless, skinless chicken breast; buy one, get one free tortilla, and Essential Everyday…
Looking for a simple but beautiful gift using nature’s beauty? This microwave pressed flower tutorial will help you out! Microwave Pressed Flower Tutorial If you’re looking for something easy, inexpensive, and beautiful to make with the kids for Mom, Grandma, or another special person, I have an idea for you: pressed flowers! If you’re on…
I have spent hours over the last week brainstorming 2013 goals (household, career, family, health) and am finding so many wonderful free resources! I wanted to share some of them with you. Books & Ebooks on Organizing and Simple Living Getting it Together: your guide to setting up a home management system that works. FREE…
My friend Mike is what I’d call a true Disney expert! He’s been to the parks many times and as a travel agent, he’s coordinated many family vacations over the years. He’s written many posts on this blog over the past year. Today I’m pleased to be sharing a new post from Mike! ************** If…
I recently received a great question from a reader: “I’m new to Amazon Subscribe and Save but think it would be great for my daughter who will be going out of state to college. Have you ever considered doing a post listing ideas of Subscribe & Save items for college students?” I absolutely think that…
I tend to pour myself a bowl of cereal for breakfast. I think I gravitate to this choice because it’s easy and I don’t generally feel like cooking as soon as I wake up in the morning. But I’ve been looking for more nutritious options to start my day right. I’ve been intrigued by a…
This discount has been around for a little while, but I wanted to be sure those who are eligible have heard of it: get an Amazon Prime membership for just $6.99/month if you’re an EBT or Medicaid cardholder! This is a savings of $7/month on a Prime monthly membership. And yes, you’ll get all the same discounts…
Looking for a delicious, but easy recipe you can make in your Instant Pot this week? Try this hamburger soup! I purchased an Instant Pot myself a couple years ago (you might want to read more about my experiences with the Instant Pot if you’re on the fence!). If you don’t have one, Amazon has…