Adding supplements to my routine is kind of difficult when I can't stand taking pills. Adding them to my smoothies is a game-changer! This green maca smoothie is my newest favorite for gaining the benefits I need from supplements. The first time I tried maca powder, I spit it out. It is NOT tasty! The second time I tried maca root powder, I added it to my go-to morning green smoothie. MUCH better. The ... Continue Reading
Chili Seasoning Recipe
This chili seasoning recipe is the best and most frugal way to spice up your pot of chili! Naturally gluten free and preservative-free. Versatile for every type of chili and amazing on side dishes too! Every year around this time, I start thinking about making chili, like my quick and easy Instant Pot Vegetarian Chili. Oh my goodness, it is so good, especially when it is served with fresh Homemade Skillet ... Continue Reading
Fall Dinner Ideas for October
Here's your Fall Dinner Ideas for October! Feed your family real food on a budget AND eat seasonal produce with this complete four week meal plan. If you haven’t cozied up under blankets with a cup of homemade hot chocolate yet this month, I assure you – your time is coming. The leaves on our trees are turning, mornings are cool and crisp and I wore jeans for the first time in six months. PANTS you ... Continue Reading
Natural Makeup Remover Recipes
Trying to ditch the chemicals and use a natural makeup remover? Use this guide to find the best DIY makeup remover! The most natural makeup remover is the soap you use to wash your face. I use a very gentle goat milk soap that has done WONDERS for my acne-prone skin. I shared my skin story before, and if you’re in the market for a new natural soap, I cannot sing enough praises. If you’ve already got cleansers ... Continue Reading
Homemade Coffee Creamer
This recipe for Homemade Coffee Creamer is made with 4 simple ingredients and tastes much better than store-bought creamer. Naturally rich and decadent, use it in your favorite morning brew! Pairs perfectly with my Overnight Kefir Coffee Cake. This homemade coffee creamer is my favorite part of the morning! It’s rich and decadent and made from only 4 simple real food ingredients. It’s perfect when you’re ... Continue Reading
Pizza Pockets
Healthy Homemade Pizza Pockets - an easy recipe for making easy and simple homemade hot pockets. No fake ingredients, just real food, like my homemade pizza sauce! Transport yourself back to the good old days when you’d sink your teeth into a piping-hot pizza pocket with this amazing recipe. However, these hot pockets are a bit different from the original ones. These hot pockets are the homemade version, ... Continue Reading
How to Make Apple Cider Vinegar
Make apple cider vinegar at home, using apple scraps or whole apples, with this easy tutorial. Save money, reduce food waste, and make ACV in under 5 minutes! My kids absolutely LOVE apples. They’ll eat them fresh, dipped in Chocolate Hummus, or in their favorite make-ahead breakfast Apple Oatmeal Breakfast Bars (which also passes for dessert!). But what do you do when you have a bunch of apples that go bad? ... Continue Reading
Hearty Chicken Pot Pie Recipe
This chicken pot pie recipe has all the classic comfort food flavor without unnecessary preservatives. From the yummy biscuit top to the creamy filling, it’s a frugal, healthy, filling meal that your family will love! I don’t know what it is about fall, but when the weather starts to turn colder, I want the ultimate comfort food recipes. Mac and Cheese? Yes, please. Shepherd’s Pie? Get in my belly. And ... Continue Reading
How to Build A Raised Garden Bed
Read how to build a raised garden bed to grow your own food this summer! Check out my step-by-step tutorial showing you how to build a frugal raised garden bed to save money on food and eat healthier! It’s super easy to build and simple enough for any living situation – whether you rent or own your home! Once upon a time, I tasked Mr. Crumbs with making a wooden raised bed for a new garden, but it didn’t quite ... Continue Reading
How to Dehydrate Apples and Make Apple Chips
Easy tutorial for making dried apples in the oven, dehydrator, and air fryer! They’re a fun, healthy snack that’s crispy, slightly sweet, and impossible to resist! One of the best ways to save money on groceries is to stock up when there’s a sale. This is easy to do when it’s pantry items like beans or pasta or canned tomatoes. And it’s easy to do when it’s frozen items, like frozen green beans or frozen ... Continue Reading
