When Less is More- Getting Rid of Things and Saving Money
I have said it before and I’ll say it again- neatness, being organized, etc… is one of my hardest things. Its probably one of my bigger character flaws, and it sometimes hurts me a lot in the frugal department. Lately I’ve been feeling like I had no clothing. And that my kids had no clothing […]
Middle Eastern Style Braised Chicken Necks Recipe- Super Frugal, Paleo, Easy
In my last post, about my recent grocery shopping trip, I’d mentioned that I was looking to buy meat, and saw that the cheapest meat to buy was chicken necks at 50 cents a pound, and the next cheapest meat was chicken wings at $1.94 per pound, so I stocked up on a bunch of […]
How to Eat Healthy on a Budget
You know me- I’m all about eating healthy, on a minimal budget. So this guest post by Mark was totally up my alley! If you’ve ever tried to eat healthily, you may have noticed how expensive it can get. If you plan and strategize, though, you can absolutely maintain a high-quality, nutritious diet and also […]
My Latest Grocery Shopping Trip
I know I’m not the only one who sometimes notices what is in other people’s shopping carts. Today, if anyone would have looked into my shopping cart, they would have probably been very confused, because my shop was far from a typical grocery shop. I haven’t shared one of my grocery shopping trips with you […]
No Bake Paleo Cheesecake Bars Recipe- Dairy Free, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Grain Free
For as much as I have a million recipes on my site, sometimes I really am not inspired in the kitchen, but when people post links to yummy things on Facebook, then I get my creative juices flowing, adapting those recipes to suit my needs. Someone recently posted this recipe on Facebook and oh boy […]
No Bake Pie Crust Recipe- Vegan, Paleo, Grain Free, Gluten Free, Low Carb
I love cheesecake. I love all sorts of pies. However, they all need pie crusts… And pie crust, seriously, is my enemy. Most of the time. But this recipe for no bake pie crust? It’s something I am really excited about, especially since I haven’t seen a recipe like it before; it is something I […]
Homemade Caramel Sauce Recipe- Paleo, Raw, Fat Free, Dairy Free, Vegan Option
I wish there was a way to take a picture of something like this without it looking like poop. 😀 I have to say that I am really excited about a recipe- tonight we’re having our annual family shebang, and I’m doing the cooking for the entire thing. My challenge was- keep the costs low, […]
Ways to Recycle Old Eyeglasses
I’ve been a glasses wearer since I was 9 years old, and I’ve gone through many pairs of glasses since then. Whenever I get new glasses, I always wonder what I should do with my old glasses. This guest post, with some ideas of how to recycle your old glasses hit the spot and gave […]
In Defense of SWYPOs
Paleo toffee bars. Totally SWYPO, totally Penny approved. I’ve been part of Paleo facebook groups for a long time, been reading a lot of Paleo recipes, simply because even if you aren’t on a strict Paleo diet, Paleo diet recipes are made from scratch recipes, using healthy ingredients. So I just was in the group […]
My Teen’s a Football Fanatic: Affordable Ways to Keep Up with the Games
I have to admit, neither Mike nor I are sports fans. In fact, Mike wishes he could get into sports, so he could know what all “the guys” are talking about when they’re endlessly discussing football, the superbowl, etc…. but he just doesn’t get the hype. And me? I’d rather be playing than watching. However, […]
