With a bit of creativity, starting seeds on a budget indoors is easy! When I first started gardening, I didn’t want to start seeds because I felt like I had to purchase all of this special equipment that was going to cost me too much money. I’m cheap, and I’m not embarrassed to admit that.Read more
Do your kids love Go-Gurts as much as mine do? I have to admit; they’re pretty delicious. However, even the “Simply Go-Gurts” contain chemicals that I don’t necessarily want my children to eat on a regular basis, so I decided to make some homemade yogurt tubes instead. We drink raw milk that we purchase fromRead more
Cloth diapers are an environmentally safe, money saving choice for parents. An average family can spend over $1,000 on disposable diapers for one child. A family can spend under $500 on a stash of cloth diapers that lasts longer than one child. Trying to decipher and understand the cloth diaper world is challenging at first!Read more
We are in the middle of prime green bean season, where our plants are overflowing. Canning green beans allow you to put them up for casseroles and easy side dishes later in the year. Canning green beans are different than canning jams and jellies. You will need a pressure canner; a water bath canner cannotRead more
While canning jellies and jams are one of my favorite activities, it is important to understand how to do so correctly. There are a lot of misunderstandings about what is safe for canning. Today, we are going to look at why acidity matters for canning. The Role of Acidity in Canning I get a lotRead more
*This post contains affiliate links at no additional cost to you. Our family LOVES biscuits. I’m sure that my kids consider biscuits a separate food group. If I make biscuits for breakfast, lunch or dinner, they disappear off of the table before anything else. Buttermilk biscuits just happen to be a huge favorite, above allRead more
Amazon and I have a serious love affair. I’ve been a Prime member for at least three years, and I have no desire to go back to live without Amazon Prime. Despite being a member for so long, I never knew I was missing so many ways you can save money with Amazon Prime. OfRead more
Gardening when you’re broke isn’t impossible! Gardening is meant to save you money, but the beginning start-up costs can feel overwhelming. Not everyone has the cash to start a large garden all at one time. You can find tips for gardening when you’re broke. You don’t HAVE to spend hundreds of dollars for a beautifulRead more
Costco is one of my favorite stores. It is a frequent date location for my husband and I. Oh, the joys of being an adult, married couple! Pennies count for us, and we’ve found saving money at Costco makes our budget stretch further. I frequently am asked if Costco truly saves money. When you haveRead more
The Instant Pot is a great addition to your kitchen. With one device, you will save time and money!