I am by no means a professional seamstress, but I have a sewing machine and enjoy using it to create simple projects. I’ve made some elastic waistband skirts, some small pillows, and I even recently made a baby blanket. One of my favorite simple projects is to sew a gift bag. These don’t require much […]
We usually have one dinner a week that I call a “tortilla” meal. That is, whatever we’re eating can be eaten on a tortilla. It might be beef tacos, or lentil tacos, or chicken fajitas. One new meal I’ve been doing, is Instant Pot chicken carnitas. I love that most of the work of these […]
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 […]
I’m not sure if I’m ever going back to another tomato soup recipe again! This is so good, has simple ingredients, and is perfect for grilled cheese dunking. What makes it so good is the soup base you make by roasting tomatoes and red peppers, bringing out their natural sweetness. PrintRoasted Red Pepper & Tomato […]
Valentine’s Day may make you think of doing something romantic, but it can also be a fun day to celebrate with your kids. Whether you do it for a morning snack, “afternoon tea,” or an after-dinner dessert, I found 30 simple Valentine’s treats to make with your kids. When considering what to put on this […]
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 […]
