Choosing to drink raw milk because of the health benefits is a priority for my family, but the cost can ruin my budget if I’m not careful. I've written on the health benefits of raw milk and the downsides to pasteurization, which is why we prioritize raw milk products in our diet. That’s why we buy six gallons of raw milk every week. In case you’re wondering how my family can drink six gallons of milk in a ... Continue Reading
Bend Soap Company Natural Deodorant Review
I've had my eye on making natural deodorant every since we stopped using shampoo. But for one reason or another, it didn’t make it to the top of the to-do list. Plus for a long time I didn't wear any deodorant at all... and if I wasn't wearing it, then why bother make it? ... Continue Reading
DIY Homemade Citronella Candle
Between this homemade citronella candle and homemade bug spray, we're arming ourselves as best we can against mosquitoes and other annoying flying summer insects. Call me foolish, but we didn't have these things where we lived in California! The timing of these tutorials is perfect though - with school ending next week and playing outside in the afternoon stretching into the evening hours, those bugs ... Continue Reading
Which is Cheaper Costco or ALDI?
Costco is known for their great deals on real food because you're buying in bulk. ALDI is known for being for having incredibly low prices thanks to their private label and lack of variety. So which is cheaper Costco or Aldi? Readers have left comments saying they cancelled their Costco membership because they found better prices at ALDI. I've also heard other readers say the opposite, that Costco ... Continue Reading
Bend Soap Milk Scrub (homemade bathroom scrub)
I love having a homemade all-purpose cleaner readily available, but sometimes you need something with more oomph, you know what I mean? The house we're renting has white laminate counter tops. They're so porous that if a slice of beet falls off your cutting board, you must stop you're doing right that moment and clean it up, otherwise you'll have an unsightly red mark on the counter forever. Oddly ... Continue Reading
7 Superfoods to Hide in Smoothies
We all know smoothies are a healthy and convenient way to get more fruits and green vegetables into our diets. Berries, bananas, greens, and yogurt are healthy mainstays of smoothie making. But today I'm sharing seven superfood ingredients you can hide in your smoothie to add an even bigger boost of nutrition. And, what's more, no one will suspect a thing! ... Continue Reading
How to Make Money with Swagbucks
I’ve been using Swagbucks as a way to earn money at home since my son was born 8 years ago. It started as a way to offset the grocery budget. I would let videos run on the computer and at the end of the month I had earned $25! A lot has changed since then except for one important fact: I’m still earning money! ... Continue Reading
2015 Crumbs Family Christmas Letter
Merry Christmas Friends! Last year Mr. Crumbs started a tradition where we wrote you - our amazing readers - a Christmas letter. Twelve months ago I was neck deep in launching our meal plan membership. This year I'm treading water in a move across the country. Nonetheless, I'm excited to carry on the tradition and share what's been going on in our family this year on a more personal level. So let's get to ... Continue Reading
Cross-country Road Trip (part 2)
We've officially been in Georgia for one week and one day and I have a quiz for you. Which of the following statements are true: ... Continue Reading
Cross-Country Road Trip (part 1)
Last Saturday my kids and I packed up and started a 3000 mile road trip, from California to Georgia. It's not an everyday occurrence that you drive through 8 states in 6 days, so I made sure to take lots of pictures along the way!There's also something about being in a confined space with two elementary aged kids that will stretch you in ways you didn't think were possible. In some ways, this is good. In others, ... Continue Reading
