Here are the best ways to make a baked potato with step-by-step instructions for how to cook them in the oven, slow cooker, microwave and even the Instant Pot! Potatoes come out perfect every time with fluffy centers and flavorful skins! Plus, add delicious toppings for an amazing side or main dish! I need to confess: I’m officially late to the potatoes-are-awesome train. Not only are potatoes CRAZY CHEAP in ... Continue Reading
How to Get Rid of Mold and Mildew Using Essential Oils
Ditch the store bought mold killer and try my homemade natural recipe. Essential oil for mold is the best way to get rid of that pesky fungus! It’s impossible to read labels on your food and not read the labels on the cleaners you use, too. That’s why I’m on a constant mission to switch to non-toxic cleaners and personal care products in the whole house. Nine times out of ten it means cleaning with essential ... Continue Reading
Easy Pan-Roasted Broccoli
This recipe for pan-roasted broccoli is SO easy and delicious that it’s guaranteed to be your new go-to side dish! You only need 4 ingredients and it’s ready in 10 minutes! Pairs well with honey garlic chicken or lemon and herb chicken. A couple of months ago we were camping and while I normally LOVE campfire potatoes, I just wasn’t feeling it. I settled on broccoli but really didn’t have the slightest idea of ... Continue Reading
45+ Awesome Ways Use Bentonite Clay
Have you ever wondered what else you can use bentonite clay for? Look no further, I have 45+ ways on how to use this magical powder. From bites to stomach bugs to detox smoothies and shampoo. Bentonite clay is the answer to most problems! One of the very first natural living baby steps I ever took was making homemade toothpaste. The only reason I did it was because we had switched from over-the-counter ... Continue Reading
13 Cheap Dinner Ideas for Hosting Company
These cheap dinner ideas are big on taste, family-friendly, and budget-savvy! From vegetarian to mouthwatering meats, these healthy and frugal meats are top dollar in the taste department! You may think it’s impossible to host company and still stick to a budget. What if I told you that, in the past, we shopped, prepped, and cooked 40 meals for up to 9 people at a time, all within our $330/month grocery ... Continue Reading
Walmart Grocery Pickup: My Personal Experience and Honest Review
What you need to know about Walmart grocery pickup, before you shop! This is my honest review, with pros, cons, and pro tips for the best experience possible. I’ve spent a lot of time in grocery stores, trying to find good deals on real food so my family and I don’t go broke while trying to eat healthy. I’ve been able to pass on my shopping experiences from all my favorite stores: ALDI, Trader Joe’s, and ... Continue Reading
How to Make a Sourdough Starter
Learn how to make a sourdough starter! Capture all-natural yeast from the air in seven days, spending only one minute each day adding flour and water. Perfect for making sourdough bread, pancakes, and more! My adventures in sourdough began a few years ago when my sister gave me a really awesome cookbook for Christmas. One of the recipes inside was for sourdough starter. You can purchase a starter kit to make ... Continue Reading
Easy No-cook Freezer Strawberry Jam
This easy freezer strawberry jam uses no pectin, is great for beginners, and is finger-lickin' good to boot! If you’re like me and have always wanted to be a member of the “I can make jam” club, but seem to be missing the jam gene, THIS is the recipe for you. My fruit butter is delicious, and now I have a jam recipe that makes me The Lady That Makes Jam. (Hats off to my mother-in-law, who makes the full-blown ... Continue Reading
Black Bean Brownies
These black bean brownies are made with 9 REAL food ingredients! This recipe is so quick and easy that you may want to satisfy your sweet tooth every week with it! They're flour-less, vegan-friendly, and simply delicious! One of the biggest ways we save money is by making things from scratch that I’d ordinarily buy at the store, like hot pockets and instant oatmeal packets. Our family was craving a sweet ... Continue Reading
Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup
Homemade cream of mushroom soup is so much healthier than store-bought condensed soup! It's ready in less than twenty minutes using fresh mushrooms. This full flavor recipe is perfect for lunch or a light dinner, or added to recipes, like a classic slow cooker pot roast. I'm not sure what it is, but I've been craving some serious home cooking lately, like classic slow cooker pot roast. In my quest to ... Continue Reading
