Even if you’re not a big football fan, the Super Bowl is a great time to have friends over to eat good food and hang out. This year, we’re inviting a mixed group of friends—some are coming over to gather around the TV and watch the game, and the rest of us (including me) will […]
Here’s a great meal idea that is low carb and super filling without compromising on taste! Try this Big Mac salad based on the popular burger from McDonald’s! You can prep it in advance or could always add a crumbled up hamburger on top instead of cooking the ground beef like I did. Low Carb Big Mac Salad […]
This is the time of year when many of us get the spring cleaning itch. The holidays are over, the winter doldrums are beginning to end, and we all want a house that feels clean and fresh. As the weather warms up, cleaning and decluttering is a great feeling. I have found that in order […]
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 […]
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 […]
