Apr 22 2026
Saving Money in 6 Simple Ways
Now more than ever people are looking for ways to start saving money. With the cost of nearly everything going up, we all want to save as much of our...
Category: Frugal Living
Oct 28 2025
Saving Marigold Seeds for Free Plants Next Year
This summer I had a garden again for the first time in several years. We expanded the garden space, built a retaining wall, and added fresh soil. Since all this...
Jan 31 2025
Cooking Dried Beans; Get Big Flavor for Less Money!
One of the best ways to save money on your grocery budget without compromising on flavor and nutrition is to add more beans to your meals. Canned beans are convenient...
Jan 17 2025
Meal Planning Made Simple When Life is Busy
Meal planning has been something I’ve relied on for the past 20 years and it’s second nature for me now. That said, there are several methods I have used depending...
Sep 21 2024
Zinnia Resowing for a Beautiful Easy Garden Next Year
Every year I grow a garden full of zinnias. They are my my favorite flowers, they are easy to grow, and they bloom all summer. Nothing beats a zinnia for...
Jul 27 2024
Natural Produce Wash to Reduce Waste and Save Money
We have all had the experience of opening the produce drawer in the fridge to find that the expensive food you bought has gone bad. Whether it’s limp lettuce or...
Jul 20 2024
Cut up a Watermelon the Quick and Easy Way!
If there’s one thing I’m sure to be doing often in the summer, it’s heading to the kitchen to cut up a watermelon! With my big family and the friends...
Mar 09 2024
How I Make a Simplified Practical Capsule Wardrobe
Perhaps you’ve heard of a capsule wardrobe before. There are a lot of versions of this idea. Basically you make a wardrobe of items that can be worn in many...
Jan 30 2024
Best DIY Face Cleansing Oil for Beautiful Healthy Skin
A few of my priorities for living are simplicity, frugality, being resourceful, and using natural and healthy products. This guides how I run my home, feed my family, and generally...
Dec 11 2023
Cookie Dough to Freeze Now and Bake Later
It’s early December and I’m thinking ahead to the next few weeks when things get really busy. There are lots of parties to go to and gifts to plan. One...