Did you know that January 23 is National Pie Day? I don’t know who comes up with these holidays, but I don’t need an excuse to have some pie! One amazing thing about pies is that they can be either sweet or savory. You might have first thought of things like pumpkin pie and apple […]
One of the biggest tips for saving on clothing is to never buy it new! We love thrift shopping and through the years have made it a fun hobby as well as a frugal lifestyle. Here are 29 tips to help you save more and have fun shopping thrift stores. 29 Thrift Store Shopping Tips Before […]
Welcome to our monthly post on how to stock your freezer! I have found over the years that I do not enjoy doing a huge cooking day where I make and freeze 20 casseroles. Instead, I like doing smaller batches using one main protein or ingredient and doing that slightly more often. Last month I […]
Skipping lunch isn’t a great idea if you want to avoid the afternoon slump, but if you’re already thinking about breakfast and dinner, sometimes lunch doesn’t seem that important. Or maybe you’re a stay-at-home parent who finds themselves just eating scraps off the kids’ plates… A simple way to remedy this situation is to plan […]
The new year is a great time to plan some ways to stretch yourself and expand your mind. Whether you’re an avid reader or someone who just wants to read more, these 2023 reading challenges will give you lots of ideas as to how to expand what you read and challenge yourself to read more! […]
Many of us come into a new year with goals and plans for how to improve our lives, whether it’s in the area of finances, health, or something else. Finding helpful resources to motivate you can be a key way to make smart goals and actually follow through. I’ve rounded up 23 personal development podcasts […]
While I’m all for big outdoor gardens, whether for aesthetics or vegetable production, it’s not always practical. Some people don’t have the space or energy to handle that kind of garden. And some of us just genuinely prefer indoor plants! I’m no expert, but I’ve finally figured out over the years how to keep my houseplants […]
With a new year comes many goals related to overall health. It might be attempting to lose weight, exercise more, or reach a milestone like running a marathon. Developing a healthy lifestyle is certainly rewarding for both your health and your attitude, but with the costs of expensive gyms and fancy fitness items, the task […]
