These 11 tips help us afford to buy essential oils, and we’re not buying the cheap kind. The best essential oils can’t be found in a local store! Get wholesale pricing online and be able to afford essential oils on a budget! Learn how to get rid of mold and mildew using essential oils and how to make bug repellent with essential oils. There’s something I need to get off my chest. It’s a confession of sorts, ... Continue Reading
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Our Experience Doing the Whole30 with Kids
I am going to share with you how we did the Whole30 with kids. You will learn tips on how to succeed and recipes that are compliant with this lifestyle. Try my Whole30 recipes, eggroll in a bowl, and no-bake coconut blueberry pie. When my family did the Whole30 earlier this year, I jumped in with two feet. I: … and I also jumped in with two kids! So many people asked me so many questions about doing ... Continue Reading
18 Ways to Use Flaxseed
Need some great ideas for how to use flaxseed beyond smoothies? Check out these 18 easy ways to use flax seeds recipes in everyday cooking! It won't change the flavor of your recipes at all, and it’s healthy & affordable. Plus, it's perfect for vegan lifestyles! I don’t buy something unless I can figure out at least 2 different ways to use it. This is my approach to small kitchen appliances and the ... Continue Reading
Ultimate Guide to Shopping with a Farmers Market Budget
Shop with a Farmers Market Budget and use practical and straight-forward tips - including what to do before you leave and while you're shopping the market. Check out my posts on meal planning and seasonal shopping, for more support on real food budgeting. In the past, I’ve had a CSA subscription - where you get a box of fresh produce from a local farm. Everything was either certified organic or ... Continue Reading
Remove Labels from Jars: A Simple DIY with One Ingredient
Learn the simple trick to remove labels from jars using a common ingredient you already have on hand! Ready in minutes, cheaper than buying new jars! Consider reusing your jars to stock your real food pantry! Do you have any empty bottles and jars from grocery stores in your house? You know, the jars ones that you've emptied and washed, secretly hoping the dishwasher would get rid of the paper label and ... Continue Reading
13 Ways to Use Food Scraps
Save money in your budget by finding ways to use your food scraps in the kitchen! Avoids food waste by using what you have on hand! Also learn 10 Ways to Regrow Food in Water, which gives you more food for free! Ever wondered what to do with those beet tops? How about ways to use fruit and veggie scraps? Do you feel like you are wasting half of your food? The more I learn about the way today's food is ... Continue Reading
Top 11 Frugal Gluten-free Foods to Buy at Aldi
Here are my Top 11 Frugal Gluten-free Foods to Buy at Aldi, plus other allergy-friendly frugal foods to buy! Helps keep my grocery budget under control and our family healthy! Also enjoy my Ultimate Guide to Shopping at Aldi. Do you have a hard time finding frugal foods for a gluten-free diet? We eat a real food diet, which means homemade meals from scratch with lots of fresh veggies, fruits, ... Continue Reading
Cranberry Orange Scones
Try this easy and healthy recipe for Cranberry Orange Scones. Uses whole wheat Einkorn flour and coconut sugar. Can even be made dairy-free! Enjoy with a hot cup of coffee using our Homemade Vanilla Bean Coffee Creamer. I love a nice cranberry orange scone for breakfast. Mmmmm, you know the kind from Starbucks when you're craving a special treat for breakfast with a hot cup of coffee? Yes! That ... Continue Reading
How to Take the Ultimate Detox Bath
Try this Detox Bath recipe for the ultimate way to alleviate stress. Dry brushing, salt, and clay create the most relaxing and effective detox. Add to your self-care routine this DIY Salt Scrub and Exfoliating Body Wash for a daily detoxifying experience. I’ve experienced some stressful times in my life. Between leaving my widowed dad back in 2015 and moving across the entire country, and then living ... Continue Reading
19 Easy Homemade Gift Ideas to Make at the Last Minute
This list of 19 easy, creative homemade gift ideas has something for all of your friends and family. The gift ideas include DIY projects, delicious treats and baked goods, handmade beauty products, kitchen tools, and more! Who doesn't love handmade gifts? Many of my favorite gifts I’ve received have been of the DIY type. I also love giving gifts that I've made or created. I'm sure many of you are the same ... Continue Reading
