It’s the time of year when most gardens, at least in the South, are producing a ton of fruits and vegetables! Up until this point, you may have been producing enough that you can slowly use them up, but there usually comes a time when there is more than you can handle at one time. […]
Prescriptions can be incredibly expensive, and for many they are no longer covered by our insurance plans. There are a number of tricks and tips you can use to cut costs and save on prescriptions for everyone in the house (even your pets!). Even if you have insurance that “covers” prescriptions you are possibly not getting […]
Did you know you can get most of your back to school shopping done without spending much at all? There are so many great deals that it just takes a few minutes each week and you’ll have most items for pennies on the dollar. Here are some of my tips for how to save on back to […]
Even though where I live, it’s hard to imagine fall or winter right now, if you’re thinking about gardening in cooler weather, you need to start planning now. Many people do spring gardens, while fall and winter gardens are less common. But in the South, because the ground rarely freezes, you can grow vegetables almost […]
Let me start by saying that I don’t freezer cook very often. I tried it years ago and found that we only ate about half what was in there and then eventually had to throw things away because we snubbed them for so long. Freezer cooking, which I consider freezing whole meals, is a great […]
No matter what time of year, it’s ALWAYS a great time to sit down and start budgeting. I know budgets are stressful for most folks, just the word causes anxiety. Getting started with your first budget though is actually really simple! Let’s take a quick approach to getting started that will hopefully be low stress too. […]
Join in tonight we discuss the best ways to handle your stockpile (aka pantry), and your freezer. Knowing what food you have on hand is super important, so let’s chat all the tips. If you have your own tricks I’d love to hear about them too! Watch right here or head over to Facebook. We will […]
I got a lot of questions about vacuum sealers. How do they work? Are they worth the investment? What models do I like? I decided the best way to answer all the questions was to make a video, which you can watch below. By the way, we have a FoodSaver Vacuum sealer and have been […]
I’m a huge fan of having extra freezer space! With everyone trying to have extra food on hand, it’s a great time to discuss what to look for when buying a freezer. The biggest question is whether to get a chest or upright freezer. They both do the same thing, but are really very different in […]
