In our small town where we live, there is an annual treasure hunt. One week each spring, people put out their unused and unwanted items and other people can come and help themselves. It’s great for the people who want to clean out their spaces and it’s great for bargain hunters to get items they… Read More DIY Cinder Block Garden
So Christy had decided to do a no spend month (see the post here). Meaning she had planned all her expenses out and had a small list of things she could spend money on. Alex had a craving for wings. Alex’s first thought “We can go out for wings after Christy has finished her no… Read More Stay at Home Wing Wednesday
I follow a Canadian youtuber called JustJoeLee, and his tag line is “be less shitty”. Inspiring right? However, when he explains how his channel is dedicated to trying to be a little less shitty everyday it kinda makes sense. Each day you can find some small way to make a difference, or choice to lower… Read More 30 Low Waste Ideas
I don’t feel I can call myself a true minimalist, and I don’t think of myself as a financial whiz. But this is my experience with what I like to call the month of less. THE STORY I really admire my daughter Alex. She loves to learn new things and challenge herself. Alex is always… Read More The Month of Less
I have always done meal planning. Long before it was popular, I made weekly meal plans and corresponding grocery lists. As a matter of fact, my mom also does meal planning and I picked up the habit from her. For a long time I just thought that’s what adults did. Now I realize I need… Read More My Weekly Meal Planning Routine
I don’t know about you all but these days, for me, every dollar counts! I’m all about stretching my meals to go further while maintaining a tight grocery budget. I don’t want to sacrifice healthy eating or taste though! I hit upon adding thrifty meal extenders that boost protien intake. I start by picking up… Read More 4 Thrifty Meal Extender Protein Boosters
There’s a few good reasons to kick the take out coffee habit. They may include looking to save that extra money, eliminating some of those exorbitant calories or reducing environmental impact. Whatever the reason, the decision to stop buying take out coffee is much easier to stand by if you have at home coffee nirvana.… Read More 5 Easy Steps to Achieve at Home Coffee Nirvana