The Butcher Box reviews are in! If you wonder about the prices, quality, and even what comes in a box, keep reading! My family has used ButcherBox for several years, and we love the quality of the meat. It’s been a few years since I first tried ButcherBox. At the time, I was a huge skeptic about buying grass-fed meat online. I was even more so unsure if it was possible while trying to work within a budget. ... Continue Reading
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Gluten-Free Sourdough Starter
This gluten-free sourdough starter, made with whole-grain brown rice flour, will give you the benefits of sourdough without the gluten. It’s easy to start, and it makes delicious sourdough baked goods! You know there’s a great love for sourdough when people all across the real food arena unite in asking the same question: Can you make a gluten-free sourdough starter? 1 in 5 Americans eats gluten-free ... Continue Reading
Crispy Baked Potato Wedges
These crispy potato wedges are the best you’ll ever taste! Super easy to make, this frugal healthy recipe turns out perfectly roasted and crispy every time. Enjoy with burgers, chicken, or even soup & salad! When we first met, Mr. Crumbs took me to the beach and bought me French fries. More specifically, he bought me boardwalk fries. Boardwalk fries?! Never heard of ’em. To this Texas-raised gal, ... Continue Reading
10 Day Water Fast
We all know it’s a good idea to drink plenty of water, but my husband took it a step further and did a water fast for 10 DAYS! Whether you choose to do a 7 day water fast, a 3 day fast, or somewhere in between, read about his experience, what you can drink on a water fast, and how to safely reintroduce food again. A water fast is a set period of time when a person eats no food, and drinks only water. Most ... Continue Reading
One Week ALDI Recipes Meal Plan
Using these ALDI recipes, you can feed a family of four for $75! This Aldi meal plan includes the slow cooker and Instant Pot, and even has ideas for using leftover ingredients to save more money! Who knew that when I published a $50 list of ALDI recipes, it would be one of the most popular posts on the blog?! I shouldn’t have been so surprised, since people love ALDI, people love eating real food, and ... Continue Reading
Breakfast Sausage
Use this easy breakfast sausage recipe to make your own flavorful sausage patties. Choose ground pork, turkey, or chicken, add seasonings and a bit of fat, and you’ve got a juicy, meaty breakfast side for your scrambled eggs. Make a double batch and freeze some for later too! A few years back, my family and I did the Whole30. If there’s one thing I’ve learned about eating Whole30 on a budget, it’s that you ... Continue Reading
Supermarket Money Saving Tips
Use your supermarket money wisely – learn how to save money at the grocery store year-round with this list of over 40 grocery shopping tips! I like to think that with every new season comes new creative ways to save money on your grocery budget. Over the years I’ve learned it’s not just about WHAT you buy, but also HOW and WHEN you buy it. In fact, adjusting how you think about grocery shopping makes the ... Continue Reading
Homemade Mayo
This creamy homemade mayo recipe is even better than store-bought, and with just 4 ingredients, you’ll be able to whip up a batch of mayonnaise in less than 5 minutes following this fail-proof recipe! Perfect on a sandwich with my Homemade Lunch Meat and Homemade Sandwich Bread! Over the years I have learned how to make several condiments from scratch, but something about homemade mayo has always daunted ... Continue Reading
Apple Cider Vinegar Detox Elixir
Feeling like you need a little detox? Make this apple cider vinegar drink with simple ingredients you already have in your kitchen! Sometimes, I just feel blah. Whether I’ve overindulged on something specific, or I’m just not quite feeling one hundred percent, sometimes my body needs a bit of a reset. Maybe yours does too? In general, eating a real food diet with plenty of vegetables is your best bet. But ... Continue Reading
The Best Green Smoothie Recipes
Use this framework to make your own green smoothie recipes or try my favorite simple green smoothie combo! Find great ideas for smoothie flavors and add-ins too, plus make your favorite green smoothies ahead of time with frozen smoothie packs. If you’ve been around here for a while, you know that I’m a big fanatic about green smoothie recipes…Green Maca Smoothie, Detox Smoothie, 7 Days of Green Smoothies… ... Continue Reading