Spring Cleaning is Awesome
I have to admit that organization is really, really, really not my strong point. (My stockpile is my one significant exception to the rule.) The problem with living in a small house and not being organized is that I lose things, because any things that I have end up being stashed away in whatever place […]
The Penniless Parent Sports Fan’s Guide to Houston
Hope you enjoy this guest post by an budget conscious avid sports fan! Being a sports fan and a penniless parent at the same time is tricky. You want to give your children a memory that can last a lifetime, but tickets to professional sports games can blow your budget. In order to make such […]
Frugal Accomplishments This Week
So this week I don’t have so many frugal accomplishments to share, since not much got done in my household. I mean, that’s not entirely true- I did a lot of spring cleaning, and that ended up yielding some frugal results, but this week my sharing is rather sparse… So, here’s what I did to […]
Frugally and Naturally Dealing With Eczema
A bad case of eczema This is a guest post by my friend Naomi. In the summer before 8th grade, Naomi and I were in the same bunk at sleep away camp for a month, and we fell out of touch after that. Through Facebook (miracles of technology) we reconnected recently. She is in her […]
What Does Penny Really Use For Health and Hygiene Products– Real Life in Penny’s Household
I thought this post might be a little fun. I’ve written a lot about various frugal and healthy alternatives to various household goods. However, the thing is- in practicality, I don’t always do them all, or if I actually start off doing them, I often chance what I do but don’t necessarily write an update […]
Spring is in the Air: How to Get Your Home Ready for Spring this Year
This post was written by Kelly Martin, stay at home mother of two. When Kelly is not tending to her family, she can be found curled up on the couch with her nose in a good book. Spring is always welcome after cold nights and wintry weather. The icy temperatures can be rough on your […]
Homemade Grain Free Crackers Recipe- Seed or Nut Based- Paleo, Vegan, Gluten Free
Almond based crackers, with onion topping I must admit, I’m not the most “professional” food blogger. While I really like many recipes that I share here, some of them being staples in my house… some of my recipes aren’t things I make all the time- some of them I’ve only ever made once. I share […]
Homemade Lachmagine Recipe- Syrian Mini Meat Pizzas- With Gluten Free and Vegan Options
I first heard of lachmagine, Syrian mini meat pizzas, quite a few years ago, but didn’t make them often, because, quite frankly, meat is expensive round these parts. However, the few times I did make them, I really enjoyed them. Of course, now we’re gluten free in our household, so the standard recipe wouldn’t work […]
Frugal Accomplishments This Week and Accountability
This past week wasn’t the easiest week in which to be frugal. Rose was teething. Which meant she got a low grade fever for a couple of days, and was super cranky. She only wanted to be held. Even while she was sleeping, she insisted on being held. The second I tried to put her […]
Savoring New Orleans Like a Po-Boy
I hope you enjoy this guest post, with a little taste of New Orleans and how you can see it on a budget. Vacationing, especially when you plan the right way, doesn’t have to be expensive. New Orleans, Louisiana, is one of the finest cities in the U.S. to enjoy on the cheap. Walking down […]
