Paleo Vegan Tzatziki Recipe — Mediterranean Yogurt Cucumber Sauce
Growing up my mother made this delicious dish that she called “cucumber salad with yogurt”. Yup, that’s what it was called. And I absolutely loved it! But then I found out that it actually has a real name! It’s called tzatziki in Greece where it’s eaten as a sauce for meat or as a dip. Looking up […]
How Using Technology Can Save You Money
Some people eschew tech, and claim that it saves them money. My view is that as long as you use tech correctly, there are so many ways you can use it to save money. Here’s a few ideas from a reader. Saving money where we can is always a good idea. Somehow, though, many of […]
An Update and Some Latest Frugal Escapades
Sorry I haven’t posted the past few days. So I wanted to update you with what’s been going on in my life. I’ve been working on a really cool blog post about something I’m passionate about (take a guess in the comments below what it is) but it’s taking a lot of mental power and […]
When Your Therapist Prescribes Self Care
Last month, I had a really interesting and insightful interview with my friend Daniella about her experiences in therapy, and I mentioned there how much I support going to therapy. Here’s the thing, though. As moms, very often we put ourselves last, and when we’re living a frugal lifestyle, either by choice or by necessity, […]
After the Accident: Steps to Take When You’ve Sustained Injuries
My husband was hit by a motorcycle a few years ago. Fortunately he didn’t sustain any injuries other than being covered in scratches from thorns (a real miracle) so he didn’t need to do any of these steps. However, unfortunately many people aren’t as lucky, and many do get injured in car accidents, and it […]
Turn Your Home into an Energy-Efficient Haven
Energy bills can be pretty preposterous, especially if you live in a high cost of living area, or in areas with extremes in temperatures. Fortunately, there are ways to keep down the costs by making your house more energy efficient, as this post by a reader shows us. Every month, you pay a price for […]
Buying a Table and Chair Set for the First Time
I’ve been an adult for 12 years already, and married nearly that long, and I have to say that even with all that, I’ve only really felt like I’ve become a “real” adult for the last year and a half, since we’ve moved into our own home. It honestly is less the fact that we […]
Paleo on a Dirt Cheap Budget — Or How to Really Eat Like a Caveman
My friend Ron Stresing with the birds he hunted I was put in touch with someone who is very short on cash and for health reasons needs to be on a very low carb, high protein and fat, processed food free diet. In other words, very low carb Paleo. She was frustrated with how much […]
Exterior Home Improvement Projects That Are Worth the Cost
I live in a brand new house that, fortunately, doesn’t need much by way of improvement (though my husband is working on improving the garden, building pergolas, and fences, and we hope to put in a wooden deck). For those living in older homes, though, and want to improve the value of the hope, hopefully […]
Baltic Amber Necklaces: Not Just for Teething
Anneliese, smiling in a big pile of freshly picked calendula, wearing her amber necklace I first heard about Baltic amber teething necklaces when my first daughter was born, how it helps reduce the pain of teething, just by having the amber sitting on your skin. I figured it was worth a shot, and my daughters […]
