Try this easy and all-natural Homemade Hand Sanitizer recipe using vodka, witch hazel, rubbing alcohol and/or essential oils. Perfect as a gel or a spray! For more chemical-free options to keep hands and surfaces clean, try our tutorials on How to Make Thieves Foaming Hand Soap and our DIY All-Purpose Cleaner! I. can't. stand. hand. gel. It totally grosses me out. It's gel-y, stick-y and I really ... Continue Reading
Cast Iron Skillet Brownie
This easy recipe for Cast Iron Skillet Brownies is so chocolaty, delicious, and versatile! Cook it on the stove, in the oven, or over an open flame! Makes for the perfect dessert any time of the year! Serve with a dollop of homemade whipped cream or my homemade vanilla bean ice cream! Lately, I’ve been thinking of different ways to use my cast iron skillet. You know, the cast iron skillet that every-so-often ... Continue Reading
How to Make a Toiletries Budget
Learn how to make a toiletries budget & what expenses to consider when budgeting your monthly toiletries list. Tips for making your own toiletries as well, like homemade toothpaste or homemade makeup remover. It's no surprise that as a frugal food blog, the most common question I get is "How much should I spend on food?" (Which I answered in this post.) Another common question is "How much should my ... Continue Reading
March Seasonal Produce Guide
Use this March Seasonal Produce Guide to help you buy fruits and veggies in peak season. Buying in-season produce saves money and boost nutrition! With great recipes like roasted vegetable kale salad and creamy weeknight mushroom pasta, you won't even know you're eating healthy! Most of March is still technically winter, but we will start to see early spring seasonal vegetables start to show up. I am ready for ... Continue Reading
Easy Guacamole Recipe
Learn how to make this easy, healthy, & authentic guacamole recipe. Keep it super simple or add sour cream, salsa, or chipotle peppers for more flavor. Serve with carnitas for taco night or with rice and beans! Did I ever tell you the story about how my son used to hate avocados, but then his friend made guacamole on a trip, guilted my son into trying and LO AND BEHOLD, he suddenly liked avocados? ... Continue Reading
Clean Eating Meal Plan for March
This free Clean Eating Meal Plan for March will simplify your Spring! Use the delicious recipes as inspiration or as-is for budget friendly meals all month. Dishes like easy roasted broccoli, almond crusted baked chicken, and fluffy dinner rolls are sure to bring the family together! This is the month where farmer’s markets across the country start to open their doors for business again. Soon our tables will ... Continue Reading
How much should I spend on food?
By asking yourself 'How much should I spend on food?' and following this guide to determine your real food budget, you'll save on groceries per month! For more in-depth training on how to eat real food on a budget to save big while eating healthy, join my Grocery Budget Bootcamp. How Much Should I Spend on Food? It's a popular question - almost as popular as "How do I afford organic food on a ... Continue Reading
30 Minute Cashew Chicken
Enjoy this healthy Cashew Chicken recipe for a quick weeknight dinner. It's easy, keto-friendly, and the kids always love it! Serve perfectly over our Instant Pot Brown Rice or Coconut Rice! Do you ever get overwhelmed with real food? I sure do, which is why I make SMALL goals and work on one at a time. A few years ago I made it a foodie goal to have soup for dinner once a week because it’s ... Continue Reading
Eating Real Food on a Budget
Eating Real Food on a Budget isn't hard, but it does take work! Use this extensive list to help you start taking your next steps towards healthier living. Using processes like meal planning, batch cooking, and making food substitutions you CAN feed your family healthy food everyday! One day about 12 years ago, my husband asked if we could cut out processed food. For a minute I’m sure I looked like a deer ... Continue Reading
How to Meal Plan and Make it Work
Learn How to Meal Plan and Make it Work for your family, even around your busy schedule. Meal plan for a week or a month to eat real food and stay on budget! If you'd like all of the learning tools to save big money on real food meal planning, check out my Grocery Budget Bootcamp. Making a meal plan is the BEST way to keep your family eating real food on a real budget. After a lot of trial and error, I’ve ... Continue Reading
