Recent Frugal Accomplishments While Super Busy

My life has taken a drastic turn; if you saw my since deleted post, it’s because of that, but I was asked to take it down. Lets just say that things have changed and I’ve now begun to work out of the house more than I was in the past; some days I am working […]

To Filter or Not To Filter, That is the Question

I’ve gotten into many different discussions about people about whether or not you should have filtered water in your homes. Don’t expect this to be a scientifically based post, because I’m not doing or sharing research about it, I’m just sharing my story. Growing up, we drank tap water. That was our beverage of choice. […]

Papaya Seed Hot Sauce Recipe — Paleo, Vegan, Nightshade Free, Easy

Hello there, I’m Penny, also known as the lady who doesn’t like to waste any food, and even tries to find uses for things people didn’t even know were food. Yes, I’m that lady who made chutney out of banana peels, and stew out of watermelon rinds, not to mention a whole bunch of other […]

5 Things You Shouldn’t Forget Before Traveling Abroad

I love traveling, but I’m also very scatter brained. I am definitely the type to forget some very important things, and when traveling abroad, you do not want to be forgetting things at home! Here’s a list of some important things to make sure you aren’t forgetting before leaving for a trip abroad! For those […]

Delicious Onion Rolls Recipe — Vegan, Gluten Free, and Refined Sugar Free

My friend Barbara Ann raved about how amazing these gluten free onion rolls and told me that I have to try them, that they are egg free and could easily be made dairy free. I took the recipe she gave me and replaced the milk with water and melted butter with oil and butter flavoring, […]

Good Snacks When Relaxing in the Bathtub

I love long relaxing baths. Here’s some ideas from a reader for what snacks work well in the bath. My contribution to this post is cheese and wine. They’re my favorite to enjoy while relaxing in the tub. There is nothing in the world that relaxes the body and mind than having a warm or […]

7 Plant-Based Foods for Gorgeous Hair

I always opt to try to heal my body naturally first, before doing anything else. This article written by a reader, gives some great ideas about which foods you can eat to help improve your health and make your hair more beautiful. Most people want to keep their hair healthy because it is more attractive […]

Discovering a Clothes and Houseware Share and Getting Amazing Things For Free!

My son requested that I buy him a certain type of jeans, and today I posted in some local groups asking where I could find what he was looking for without breaking the bank, and not only did I get an answer to my query, I discovered a hidden (to me anyhow) treasure! A friend […]

The Importance of a Well-Organized Kitchen

I’m a big cook, and organization is one of those areas where I am lacking skills. This post from a reader highlights some important reasons why I need to get my act together in this area! The kitchen is one of the rooms in your home that are vulnerable to disorganization that hinders you from […]

Exciting Blog News- Free Foraging Video!

For many years, I’ve known that I should make a newsletter here on my blog, so that I can be in touch with people and let them know what’s happening, but I really had no idea how to do it. On top of that, I wanted to have a give away to people to incentivize […]