The Best Kitchen Tools to Help Lower Your Grocery Budget

I am not a minimalist. I could never be one of those people that counts how many items they own, and if they reach over a certain amount, gives it away, tosses it, or sells it. And I live in a super tiny apartment. That doesn’t mean that I don’t value the concept of minimalism, […]

Rome With the Kids on a Budget

Having been to Italy only twice in my life- in an airport on my way to and from the US on my last trip, but having read a lot about it, I enjoyed reading how you can tour Rome with a family, on a budget. This was written by Megan Taylor, a writer who loves […]

My New Automatic Jord Wood Watch

I have to admit that I’m writing this post with some trepidation, since some people feel that if you’re frugal, you can’t have nice things- that spending money on luxuries when you’re short on cash makes you a hypocrite. And yet I don’t believe so. I believe that frugality means spending your money wisely, so […]

Frugal Accomplishments This Week

Man this past week was not easy. To say it was hellishly hot would be an understatement, and as such, my productivity level went way, way, way down. To the extent that I’m surprised that I even have anything to write about this week for my frugal accomplishments- since all I seemed to be doing […]

Apple, Blue Cheese, and Honey Tart Recipe- Gluten Free, Egg Free, Paleo Friendly

You know what’s funny? In many ways I grew up in a “foodie” home, regularly eating food from various cultures across the globe- kichri and mulligatawny soup, fried rice, mujjadara, and sushi- these were staples in my home- what I consider “normal” is so different from others because of that- I thought I knew so […]

Homemade Tart Crust Recipe- Gluten Free, Grain Free, Paleo, Vegan, and Refined Sugar Free

I had decided the other day that I wanted to make a tart, and bought all the ingredients to go on the tart. But do you know how many tart recipes don’t even include the recipe for the tart crust- they just say to use puff pastry? I never use puff pastry. For many reasons. […]

Gluten Free Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe

I’m having guests again this week (its not something we end up doing so often, but lately I guess we’re having guests more than usual) and wanted to do something nice for them. I know that lots of the food that I cook is relatively exotic, and not everyone enjoys exotic foods as much as […]

Teaching My Young Children Important Money Lessons

Photo credit- anankkml; freedigitalphotos.net When I was a teenager, I said that when I had kids, I’d do certain things with my kids and money. When I was first married, I had other ideas about what I’d do to teach my kids about money management. And then when my kids were younger than they are […]

Frugal Accomplishments This Week

Hello everyone and welcome to another episode of… The Price is Right! Oh wait- wrong show. But not exactly. The price was right for all the things mentioned below- because they were either cheap or free! I had an awesomely frugal week this week; I feel like I’m getting back into the groove! (And now […]

Grain Free Stuffed Grape Leaves Recipe- Auto-Immune Paleo Freindly, Allergy Friendly

I am having a guest over who told me that it’s been hard for her lately, since she can’t really eat out. Reason being that she is on a very strict diet, that there are many things she (hopefully temporarily) can’t eat, until she is healed.  This diet essentially is a cross between the auto-immune […]