It’s been nearly a year since I first introduced grass-fed collagen to my daily routine. I originally wanted to find a way to increase the protein in my smoothies without using processed powder, but along the way my hair noticeably grew longer and my nails were suddenly really long… and they weren’t breaking. I definitely wasn’t expecting either of these, but it started to make sense the more I read about the ... Continue Reading
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25 Insider Cruise Tips to Save Money
My husband and I have a "thing" with cruises. We took one early on in our marriage, and for various reasons - like paying off debt, having kids, moving across the country and saving to buy a house in cash - we didn't take one for 10 years. Then we celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary with another cruise. Not only was it an amazing way to celebrate, but it confirmed how much we love the food, the sound ... Continue Reading
Living on a Food Budget: June 2016
Starting over in a new city with new stores is not easy. There's lots of testing, lots of research and a good chance of going over budget. But if there's anything I've learned from living on a food budget, it's that you can count on tried and true methods of saving money and eventually you'll come out ahead. ... Continue Reading
Top 5 Ingredients to Avoid in Food
I love lists. I love making them, I love looking at them and I love working with them. I ESPECIALLY love crossing things off of them. Confession: I've totally added something to my to-do list AFTER I had already done it, just so I could cross it off! ... Continue Reading
Cooking in a Minimal Kitchen for Two Weeks
If I didn't have friends and family nearby, I would have given the issue of "What am I going to do without a kitchen for two weeks" more thought BEFORE I packed it all up. But as things often do, it didn't work out that way.I ended up thinking about the "what will I need" and "what will we eat" questions as I emptied each kitchen drawer into a box. Literally. ... Continue Reading
18 Hacks for Packing School Lunch – A Parents Guide
It's been one full week since my kids started school and oh.my.goodness. No amount of training or mental preparation could prepare me for the mother of all wrenches in your real food plans - a.k.a. packing school lunch. I mean, I THOUGHT I was prepared. I knew it would take work, some planning and a few cursory talks with the kids to make sure we were all on the same page... but in all seriousness, reading ... Continue Reading
My Real Life, Frugal Real Food Story
As I was writing these past couple of weeks, I realized that while I've shared my story with other bloggers, I've never sat down to write the whole thing out for you! So here it is in all its nerdy, frugal food glory. I hope you enjoy! Back in 2006, while on a road trip with my soon-to-be husband, Mr. Crumbs brought up the topic of finances. He thought that since we would soon be sharing bank ... Continue Reading
How to Remove the Pit From a Cherry
A couple of weeks ago I noticed a sign outside our local Asian market advertising local cherries for 99¢ per pound. I think I gave myself a mild case of whiplash from doing a triple take at that price - wouldn't you?! But did I buy any? No. I had already spent the remainder of my grocery budget. Talk.About.Self.Control. To make matters worse, not only was I not able to snag up every last bit ... Continue Reading
