Is Butcher Box worth the cost? Yes! Just pick your plan, then be intentional with the way you use your meats. Here are 6 ways we make Butcher Box prices affordable, so we can save money! Have you ever been reluctant to try something, but then ended up loving it? That’s how I feel about Butcher Box. I hemmed and hawed on trying their service for MONTHS. When I finally did, I actually loved having ... Continue Reading
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Vegetable Wash
Make your own easy fruit and vegetable wash 11 different ways! Save money over expensive store-bought produce wash and get rid of the yucky stuff naturally. Warning: If you haven’t seen strawberries yet this season (or made a batch of Easy No-Cook Strawberry Jam), they’re coming! And this post is the early sign we all need to get our ducks in a row when it comes to washing our fruits and vegetables. Have ... 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 ... 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
The Best Food at Trader Joe’s
If you’re looking for specialty foodie finds, look no further than Trader Joe’s! In this post, I’m divulging all of the best food at Trader Joe’s so you can stock your cabinets without breaking the bank! I don’t know about you, but I used to be intimidated by Trader Joe’s because I thought it was only for fancy foodies. However, after I went there for the first time one afternoon, I was blown away! The ... Continue Reading
50+ Ways to Fertilize Plants for Free
Make your own plant fertilizer for free using things you already have! From food scraps to yard waste, save money and make natural fertilizer at home. I was admiring my friend Maria’s garden, especially her booming zucchini plants, and wondering why I didn’t have zucchini growing out of my ears as she did. She asked me what I was using for fertilizer. Fertilizer? I thought that was just for the super ... Continue Reading
Creating a Supermarket Price Comparison Book
Want to save money at the grocery store? Make a supermarket price comparison book to see trends, keep track of lower prices, and know what your favorite foods actually cost. Follow these easy steps to start saving in 15 minutes! How often has this scenario happened to you? Armed with your short grocery list, you head to your favorite grocery store. You buy two items from your list: a head of lettuce and a ... Continue Reading
How to Make a Grocery List for a Month
On a tight budget? Learn how to make a grocery list for a month with this helpful guide! I share tips and tricks that will save you money while shopping and meal planning. Buying healthy food for a whole family makes me feel like I’m constantly in the grocery store.More bananas, more apples, more spinach, more butter… (darn those Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies!). But I also know that fewer trips to the ... Continue Reading
Ideas for Summer Dinners: August Meal Plan
This easy August meal plan will give you plenty of ideas for summer dinners! Quick, tasty, and budget friendly meals the whole family will love! Plus enjoy treats like homemade vanilla bean ice cream and slow cooker peach cobbler. Enjoy the last of summer, get ready for school and come up with a new routine for the fall season. This is just one of the reasons why I like to keep ideas for summer dinners in ... Continue Reading
