I’ve been writing about how to save money at the store for over 15 years, but sometimes it’s good to go back to the basics. At this time of year, many people are trying to get their finances back on track. How much you spend on groceries is something you can control to a degree, […]
When you think of working in the garden, the images that come to mind are usually planting those first seeds in the spring or harvesting tons of vegetables in the summer. Winter doesn’t usually seem like an exciting time to be in the garden. While there are lots of vegetables you can grow in the […]
Do you have a secret love of lists? We all long to be a bit more organized and even more tidy, and the new year s a great time to make some changes and try to work towards those goals! I’ve looked around and gathered some of the best free organizing resources I could find, […]
The beginning of the year is a great time to be thinking about and making plans for your finances. You may already have a budget (if not, see how to make a budget) and have figured out how to cut your utilities, so another way to improve your finances is to increase your credit score. […]
You can get good deals on bottled ranch dressing and you can’t get much easier than opening a top and pouring it out. But, in my opinion, homemade ranch tastes so much better! This quick and easy homemade ranch dressing recipe takes minutes to whip up and is great as a dip or salad dressing. […]
Who doesn’t love a big bowl of carbs? We love eating pasta here because it feeds a lot of people, it can be beefed up with a limited amount of protein, and it’s super frugal if you get pasta on sale! Over the years we’ve found many recipes that have become regular menu items in […]
If you live in a house with other people, you probably are already well aware that planning, cooking, shopping for and cleaning up after meals is where a huge portion of your time and energy goes. When prices on everything keep rising, that adds another component of stress to keeping everyone’s bellies full. There is […]
Every item has a sale period, so knowing when you should buy is key to saving a chunk of money! If you are wanting a big ticket item, here are both the worst things and the best things to buy in January. If you’re wondering about other things to buy in January, see the January […]
This is the time of year everyone is setting goals and starting new things. Whether you’d like to read more or just want a fun way to inspire your reading this year, I’ve rounded up a bunch of new 2025 reading challenges that you could try. These will help you set goals and also expand […]
