When I first signed up for Amazon Prime several years ago, I was just trying to save money on shipping. Then when I learned how to use Swagbucks to earn gift cards, I would redeem my points for gift cards to Amazon. Those gift cards paid for a variety of items, from food to gifts to even clothes. One of the ways we were able to pay off our debt so quickly, was because we were getting many of our household items ... Continue Reading
Archives for May 2017
Strawberry Lemonade Kombucha
Mr. Crumbs and I joke that he’s come a long way since his Pepsi, Dorito and Hot Pocket days in college. It was a major turning point when he traded store-bought Hot Pockets for homemade hot pockets instead! And while he still enjoys the occasional salt and vinegar potato chip, he really truly gave up soda years ago. Reading about the harmful effects of high fructose corn syrup is what finally nailed that ... Continue Reading
How to Make Italian Bread Crumbs
Making homemade bread crumbs is so quick and easy! Use whatever bread you have, enjoy the delicious crispy flavor, and save money. With all the bread we make in our house (Man Bread, No-Knead Artisan Bread, Rosemary Olive Oil Bread…just to name a few), it drives me absolutely insane to have to buy breadcrumbs. In case you’re wondering why I would BUY them when it’s so easy to make homemade Italian bread ... Continue Reading
Rose Hip and Hibiscus Kombucha
It was about this time last year when I finally put I the effort on making my own kombucha. I learned the basics, picked a tea and even learned how to do a second ferment. But I skipped over a super easy way to flavor kombucha that required less work and less time than a second ferment – using herbs! I’ve fallen in love with rose hip and hibiscus kombucha, and it’s what I have brewing in my carafe every day! ... Continue Reading