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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Pressure Cooker Herbed Potato Risotto Recipe- Vegan, Easy, Gluten Free
We’ve had some beautiful weather for the past little while, but now the temperature has started dropping again and the next week we’re predicted to have wintry weather again (just in time for spring, I know!). When it’s cold out, I want warm comfort foods, among them tea, soups, stews, and porridge. Risotto is another […]
Homemade Lacto-Fermented Sprouted Hummus Recipe- Probiotic and More Digestible! (Non Dairy)
You know the ditty “beans, beans, they’re good for your heart?” Well… There are many reasons why beans are known to cause flatulence, in large part because they’re not so digestible due to their phytic acid, among other things. However, I like serving legumes because they’re cheap proteins, and my family enjoys hummus… so I […]
Reducing The Cost of Your Vegetable Garden
Photo credit- foto76- freedigitalphotos.net There are many reasons to grow your own produce. It puts you in control of the quality of food you eat, meaning less exposure to nasty pesticides, not to mention food with higher nutrition and a much nicer taste. A lot of people turn to growing their own fruit and veg […]
A Review of Natural Sponge Tampons- A Frugal and Healthy Tampon Alternative (And Comparison to Mooncup)
I was contacted by a representative of the Sea Sponge Company who wanted to send me a package of Sea Clouds™ natural sponge tampons to review on my blog. I’d first heard about using sea sponges as an alternative to tampons many, many years back on a blog I read, but never thought much of it. Then […]
