My Latest Super Frugal Grocery Shopping Trip!
I had a post already partially written up, that I’d planned on posting today, but I just came back from my shopping trip and it was such a successful and frugal trip that it made me really excited, and I felt I just had to share it with you instead of what I’d originally planned. […]
Frugal Accomplishments This Week and Accountability For My Struggles
Welcome to the weekly post where you get to see the good, the bad, and the ugly… and what “real life frugality” actually looks like in my case. This week wasn’t the best week in terms of frugality, but it certainly wasn’t the worst either. Part of the “non frugality” was actually a conscious effort […]
Hungarian Noodles and Cabbage Recipe- Kraut Pletzel, Haluski, Kaposztas Kocka- Gluten Free, Vegan Options
Ever have a recipe whose name gets lost in translation? My (great) Grandma Betty was Hungarian, and she used to cook a lot of traditional Hungarian dishes. My dad learned a lot of his recipes from her, which he made for us growing up (in addition to his General Tso, seitan, sake, and other very […]
Homemade French Dressing Recipe- Entirely From Scratch- Refined Sugar Free, Vegan, and Delicious!
I feel like such a food nerd sometimes, when getting a recipe right gets me so giddy I feel like doing a little dance. But I must admit, that’s how I felt after making this recipe today. I have a guest coming for supper who likes “normal” food, so I’d decided to make a simple […]
How to Eat Super Healthily on a Super Tight Budget
When I was in the US last year, I met and stayed with a really awesome lady, Daniella Silver, a holistic health coach. While I was there, we went shopping together at Whole Foods, and after seeing the prices there, Daniella inspired me to write this post… Life kinda got in the way, and I […]
Foraging Wild Chamomile
When I open my front door, I see a sea of green, at the moment, interspersed with yellow flowers. If I look a little more carefully, I can see little white and yellow flowers hidden among all the yellow. Those little flowers that everyone around me sees every day but doesn’t pay attention to, because […]
Technological Upgrades… Vs Being Happy With What You Have
I think this post can be summed up in three sentences. Marketers are brilliant strategists. Depression and lack of appreciating what you have makes you the perfect target for marketers. People who appreciate what they have end up saving the most money. And now, let me elaborate. When you see an advertisement for some product […]
Great Ways To Save Money On Energy Bills This Winter
Hope you enjoy this guest post by Bob Gorman. During the cooler months of the year, energy bills can skyrocket, and homeowners can easily feel the financial pinch. Everything from increased heating costs to the need to have indoor lights on for longer periods of time can result in escalating energy bills. This can difficult […]
Tips and Tricks for Enjoying Santa Clara On a Budget
This is a guest post by Whitney Cann, a blogger who loves sharing about her budget friendly family vacation getaways. No matter your reason for traveling to the West Coast, you can rest assured that a good time awaits you in Santa Clara. If you happen to be visiting this lovely area with your family, you’ll […]
Homemade Carob Powder and Carob Syrup from Foraged Carobs
Once upon a time I thought cocoa was bad for you. I know many still think that, but I’m not in that camp anymore. However, when I thought cocoa was bad for you, I learned that carob powder works to make a decent replacement for cocoa powder. Well, when I say replacement, I don’t mean […]
