Category Archives: Frugal Living

Low Carb Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole

Posted on June 12, 2013 by

Sometimes I lay awake in bed at night and thumb through Pinterest on my tablet. I am not ashamed to say, I Love Pinterest! The other night I came across an amazing looking recipe that I decided to try out … Continue reading →

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The Holistic Mama’s Moisturizing Face Oil Recipe

Posted on June 8, 2013 by

I’ve met a lot of terrific people and developed some great relationships through Facebook. I love the network of like-minded people that I’ve been introduced to. Through this network we are able to share ideas, recipes, and stories, help spread … Continue reading →

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Backyard Chickens – A Beginner’s Story

Posted on April 16, 2013 by

I dream about a day when we can have our own small flock of backyard chickens, but for now I will just enjoy all the pictures and stories I find on Facebook. That said, I realize many of you have … Continue reading →

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Homemade Dishwasher Detergent

Posted on March 14, 2013 by

My husband and I were recently discussing washing dishes. Our discussion? Whether or not you NEED to use soap when using a dishwasher. You see, we use those little “pods” in our dishwasher and they always seem to leave a … Continue reading →

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Grow It, Build It, Save It! How one family saves over $11,000 each year, and you can too!

Posted on March 4, 2013 by

My ebook is finally published! Grow It, Build It, Save It! How one family saves over $11,000 each year, and you can too! gives you many of the steps our family took to pay off over $66,000 in debt and build … Continue reading →

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How to Make Birdseed Ornaments without Peanut Butter

Posted on February 25, 2013 by

The traditional way to make a bird feeder with your kids is to use peanut butter and a pine cone  While we do not have any nut allergies in our home many people do, so this type of project simply won’t … Continue reading →

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Salsa, Tomato Juice, and Blackberry Jam

Posted on August 13, 2012 by

I finally got around to a little canning this summer! We have been super busy with kids, work, and life in general. Today I put up some salsa, tomato juice, and blackberry jam. Yum! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on … Continue reading →

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Simple Living Night at Terra Cotta Vineyards, New Concord, Ohio

Posted on August 1, 2012 by

Alisha from First Grade Follies and myself are hosting a Simple Living Night at a local winery. If you are in the New Concord area come join us on August 9, from 6-8 pm for a fun and educational evening … Continue reading →

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How to Grow Garlic

Posted on July 16, 2012 by

Garlic is a relatively easy and inexpensive crop to grow, and considering all if its health benefits and culinary uses it should be a part of everyone’s garden! Plant garlic in the fall for use in summer salsas and other … Continue reading →

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How to Make Strawberry Jam

Posted on May 30, 2012 by

Strawberries are one of my many favorite things about summer. Aside from eating them fresh, these sweet little red berries are perfect for pies, smoothies, jams and jellies, cheesecakes, shortcakes, and drizzled in chocolate! Due to critters (and a certain … Continue reading →

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