Honey Mustard Roasted Fennel Recipe- Gluten Free, Refined Sugar Free, Vegan, GAPS Legal Options
Yesterday when I was at the farmer’s market, I wasn’t able to find such a large selection of cheap, reduced rack produce. The one thing I did manage to find a lot of was fennel bulbs- I came home with a huge shopping bag full, at only 25 cents a pound. Fennel, also called anise, […]
Easy Homemade Pirate Costume
Ike asked me to make him a pirate costume. Gladly. I love making costumes. I could always buy costumes for my kids for dress up and the like, but I have never done that. Because as much as I love experimenting and creating in the kitchen, I also have so much fun coming up with […]
Gluten Free, Vegan, Refined Sugar Free Sugar Cookies and Hamentaschen Recipe
The other night I was in the mood of eating something, but wasn’t sure what. All I knew is that nothing that I had in the house appealed to me. Not the fruit, not proteins, not carbs… and then it hit me! I want junk! (The funniest thing happened, actually. I went over to Mike […]
Amazing Deals and Steals That I Got Today
I left my house today with an empty stroller, and came home with one packed to the gills. Since everything that I came home with was frugally obtained, and purchased with thought, I figured I’d share a little about what I got, and why. The reason I went out today was to go to the […]
Making Mallow Mayonnaise- Wild Mayonnaise From Foraged Ingredients
I love making things from scratch. For many reasons, top among them that they’re cheaper and healthier. But I also get a kick out of knowing how to do things that others don’t, like I’m part of this club that knows all these secrets that used to be a way of life, but now people […]
Frugal Accomplishments This Week and Accountability For My Struggles
To be honest, I’m a little exhausted- went to bed a little too late a few too many nights in a row, so its hard for me to keep my eyes open long enough to even write this introduction to my post… But I didn’t want to leave you without this week’s post, so… about […]
Delicious Carob Muffins Recipe- Vegan, Gluten Free and Refined Sugar Free Options- Allergy Friendly
We’re in the middle of a snow day here, and while a big part of what I want to do is just huddle under a blanket and watch a movie, another big part of me is in the mood of baking, since eating delicious baked goods right out of the oven, while amazing any time, […]
An Ikea Family Get Together and Birthday Celebration… and Talking About My Cookbook Plans
My sister in law, Michelle, and her kids, who live far away, are currently visiting, and my husband’s family wanted to have a get together. Originally we had planned on having a BBQ tomorrow in a park (in a city far from my house), but snow is predicted tomorrow and there is concern that roads […]
Seattle, Washington – Can you really Visit on a Budget?
I love being able to have a great life without spending a lot of money. Though traveling isn’t really in the budget for our family right now, I love reading about all the various frugal travel options out there… as a maybe, for the back of my mind. I especially loved this guest post about […]
Total Expenses on Groceries this Past Month- Breakdown and Analysis
One of my grocery shops this past month This is the second month straight, and probably the 6th month total, in which I’ve tracked our family’s groceries down to the last cent. The purpose of this is to get a better picture of where our money is going, and to be able to decide if […]
