Anytime I talk about making baby steps towards natural living – like making homemade toothpaste or your own foaming hand soap or your own furniture polish – people give me funny looks. They think that because it’s homemade, it can’t possibly work as well as store-bought items... that couldn’t be furthest from the truth! Take this DIY Epsom salt laundry booster. One scoop in the wash and my clothes come out ... Continue Reading
Ultimate Guide to Shopping at ALDI
18 reasons you should be grocery shopping at ALDI, including insider tips and what to expect before you. See why everyone raves about ALDI! For a long time, I got jealous anytime someone said they shopped at ALDI. These people were loving the options and quality from ALDI - and saving money at the same time! - and here I was, a frugal foodie at heart, feeling like I was stuck in a no-ALDI zone, 126 miles ... Continue Reading
2018 Christmas Letter
Every year I like to write a Christmas letter to you, my readers. It’s a fun opportunity for me to share with you what’s going on in our lives behind the recipes and grocery shopping tips. Granted, I DO like those things, but just like you, there’s so much more going on in our lives too! So let’s get to it! ... Continue Reading
Overnight Einkorn Pizza Dough
Friday night pizza has been our family tradition for over a decade. From buffalo chicken pizza to cast iron skillet pizza to pizza on the grill - we’ve made them all! Unfortunately, we stopped having pizza while working through the Whole30 and during re-introduction, we learned that both my husband and my daughter are sensitive to gluten. Pizza night is truly an event in our house, so we’re finding workarounds ... Continue Reading
DIY: Homemade Ketchup Recipe
In the Crumbs house, 2014 is the year of tomatoes. First, we planted them. It started as two small seedlings each in their own pot, but soon after transplanting outside, the grey flesh fruit flies came and staked their claim. We fought them off and planted two more seedlings into two more pots, just in case the damage had already been done. Next, we were given them. Over 50 heirloom ... Continue Reading
Which is Cheaper: Trader Joe’s vs. Whole Foods
If you want to save money on real food, it's important that you evaluate where you're shopping. You can't just assume that one store has better deals than another. You have to do the leg work - make a list, get in the store and pull out the calculator. I've done the leg work for you in the past, with comparing Costco and ALDI, and then again comparing ALDI to Walmart to see which was cheaper. This time, I ... Continue Reading
How to Freeze Herbs
Stop throwing your hard-earned grocery budget in the garbage! Learn how to freeze mint and other fresh herbs with this easy tutorial so you can keep that fresh flavor at your fingertips – no dehydrator necessary! I love cooking and baking with fresh herbs. Whether it’s fresh rosemary for Rosemary Sea Salt Flatbread or sage and thyme for Instant Pot Whole Chicken or a blend of herbs for 15-minute Italian ... Continue Reading
DIY Owie Blend
I love my daughter, but she is a walking accident waiting to happen. She’s been this way her whole life, and I think she got it from Mr. Crumbs (who literally spills EVERYTHING onto this shirts). Since using essential oils as part of our natural health journey, I’ve found a blend that is right up her alley: DIY Owie Blend! ... Continue Reading
Leftover Oatmeal Cakes
Knowing that not wasting food is one of the best ways to save money, I’m always looking for ways to re-use leftovers. My family loves oatmeal, and it’s one of the few grains that sits well in our bellies (in moderation) after completing the Whole30. My famous cinnamon blender waffles are always a hit, but my kids also enjoy Instant Pot oatmeal a few days during the week. No matter how hungry my people are ... Continue Reading
15 Ways to Save Money at Sprouts Farmers Market
Healthy eating doesn’t depend on where you shop. You can shop at Costco, ALDI, or even Walmart and put real food on the table without spending a lot of money. Still, every store has hidden secrets to getting the most bang for your buck – even Whole Foods! I’m new to Sprouts in a couple of ways – I never lived near one until I moved to Georgia, and I always thought they were expensive! When we started the ... Continue Reading
