My grocery budget for a family of 4 is $330 each month. This real food budget includes food, toiletries, household items as well as health & beauty products. This post is our monthly budget accountability session, where we share what we spend on food. Today marks the end of February 2015. You can read previousClick to Continue »
Archives for February 2015
Ultimate Troubleshooting Guide for Baking Bread
The feeling of successfully making my first loaf of homemade bread was euphoric. Mr. Crumbs, the company we invited over for dinner and even the kids were amazed. “You made this?!” they asked. Like a proud mother hen, I was beaming over that bread. Little did they know that just a few days earlier, myClick to Continue »
4 Ways to Fight Against the Rising Cost of Milk
Eighteen months ago, one gallon of organic milk cost $5.49. Last month I paid $6.99. The cost of organic milk has gone up $1.50 per gallon since October 2013 and I wouldn’t be surprised if it kept going up. There are a number of factors that fall into play here, including: the general cost ofClick to Continue »
DIY Homemade Conditioner
One of my goals for this year is to figure out a better hair care routine for both myself and my daughter… But it seems like a vicious cycle! You shampoo, you condition… something in the conditioner makes you have to shampoo again so the cycle starts all over. After some research, I figured outClick to Continue »
Ultimate Guide to Freezing Bread, Dough and Other Baked Goods
I love fresh bread… but I don’t always love the time it takes to prepare it! Which is quite the conundrum since cooking for the freezer is one way we can be more efficient in the kitchen! With bread on the brain, this week’s newsletter included 5 exclusive tips to help you find time inClick to Continue »
Perfect Crostini for Soup: Recipe
Welcome to Soup-landia, otherwise known as February! Actually, I live in Houston, and we’ve only dipped into the 30s a few times this winter, which I know sounds like a dream to some of you (Check back with me in August and I’ll be living on popsicles and wishing for a taste of the weatherClick to Continue »
Fiscal Fast: Halfway through February 2015
Cover image courtesy EverydayHDR. Written by Mr. Crumbs. How’s everyone doing with the fiscal fast this month? We hope you’re faring better than we are… For starters, I wouldn’t call this fiscal fast a flop, but the experience hasn’t been nearly the same as our first one. We’re still within the rules (more details below,Click to Continue »
13 Tips for Cooking Real Food for One Person
I’ve been married for almost nine years. Before marriage, I lived with two other roommates. Before that, I cooked for my sister and parents. Essentially, my experience on cooking for just one person is pretty limited. I’ve almost always cooked for at least one other person and haven’t had to consider the difficulties that comeClick to Continue »