Save money and live wisely! Organic food and farm-raised, quality meat and produce definitely cost more up front. Trust that you’ll reap the benefits on the other end because you’re seeking good health, but also learn the least expensive ways to source real food, plus where to save on natural living practices. No need to go broke!
Getting a healthy breakfast on the table for your kids before school is a common struggle whether you homeschool like Mary or have kids in…
Easy Breakfast for School Mornings: Granola Bar Bowl Recipe Read More »
Introducing my good friend and fellow real food proponent, Stephani Jenkins! Steph writes at The Cheapskate Cook about eating healthy on a budget, and I’m…
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This is a guest post from Nicky Schauder of Permaculture Gardens. Molly had decided, this was the year! She had started buying more and more…
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Gardening in barrels and planting in barrels isn’t just a trend! Gardening barrels, especially half barrels, are easy to try. This is a guest post…
How to Create a Half-Barrel Garden {Guest Post} Read More »
In the online world, people usually only see names and rarely faces, so as you can imagine there are often mix-ups. I can’t tell you…
This is a guest post from Steph Jenkins, author of Dinner for a Dollar. “I would love to eat healthier, but it’s just so expensive.”…
Dinner for a Dollar: The 20 Ingredients You Need to Cook Simple, Healthy Meals Read More »
Apple season is here! If you can buy in bulk, you’ll want to make lots of healthy recipes PLUS preserve apples for later – read…
20 Easy Ways to Eat, Preserve and Freeze Apples – with No Sugar! Read More »
We’ve talked about easy healthy meal prep, but today we are zooming in on how to meal plan with a CSA! Two years ago, I…
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When it comes to finding real food, I’ve done the research–I know how best to shop at Costco vs. Aldi. But I’ve long wondered where I…
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Why bother making healthy popsicles? Because nobody wants to turn on the oven to bake healthy pumpkin muffins in the summer! Our neighborhood is packed…
Healthy Summertime Popsicles Made by Kids (No Added Sugar!!) Read More »
“Why are we going there? Are we getting poor?” I could hear the concern in my daughter’s voice after I told them we were going…
5 Myths You Probably Believe About Food Pantries (& the Poor) Read More »
Hooray, summer! Time to break out the (homemade, dairy-free) ice creams, popsicles, and other frozen treats. *laughs* Who am I kidding? I have been pretending it…
Gordon Food Services locations are popping up in new places. What is theirstock? Does Gordon have good prices? Read on to find out. Several years…
Can Real Foodies Find Good Deals at Gordon Food Service? Read More »
I work hard to give my kids candy-free Easter baskets that are still fun, but I just don’t have the DIY sense or time to…
No Mess, No Food Coloring Easter Egg Decorating Read More »
I grew up in the suburbs. Neighbors twenty feet away on all sides. Eating the typical standard American diet. It was all I knew. Then…
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Learn how the Instant Pot saves you money with these Instant Pot money saving tips. You know that moment when you first open your brand…
5 Ways to Save Money on Real Food with the Instant Pot Read More »
You may have noticed a local store called a “food co-op” or “member-owned grocery” and thought you couldn’t shop there without paying a big fee…
7 Secrets to Shopping at a Food Co-op Read More »
“Oh no!” “I forgot to buy a gift for___________!” Has this ever happened to you? That panicked feeling when you realize you TOTALLY forgot to…
The Perfect Last Minute Gift for the Real Foodie in Your Life! Read More »
I know your crowd will enjoy these easy foods for a party. Inexpensive party food can include real and healthy options that don’t break the…
Cheap and Easy Party Foods for Holidays, Big Game, & Potlucks Read More »
Homemade granola has become a staple in the Kimball household. We just love healthy granola bars and I love making them. I’ll tell you why.…
How Making MORE Healthy Snacks from Scratch Saves me Time {Homemade Granola Recipe} Read More »
