How to Make Homemade Natural Baby Wipes
Will I be called a hypocrite for teaching you how to make disposable baby wipes using bleached paper towel? Last week a reader used the…
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Save Money
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!
The Least Expensive Method to Make Homemade Vanilla Extract (& It’s Faster Too!)
I hate when stores start Christmas preparations as soon as back-to-school stuff is put away. But if you want to make the easiest homemade vanilla…
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Back to School on a Gluten Free Diet: How to Pack Gluten Free Lunches
I’ve covered plant based lunch ideas, but maybe you need ideas for gluten free lunches? Here’s a huge list, plus some considerations for classmates with…
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Does a Child Really Cost a Quarter Million Dollars?
Can you afford another child? People are really thinking about finances when they make decisions about conception, and many struggle with being a working mother…
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Eat Well, Spend Less: The Gift of a Meal
The gift of food is often the greatest gift to receive. It doesn’t cause clutter. It saves the recipient time and money, and lends itself…
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6 Ways to Eat Well, Spend Less While Camping
Camping starts out pretty doggone frugal. No maid service. No rules about towels on the floor vs. hanging them up. No concierge or valet parking.…
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Can You Take Your Weird Real Food to a Party with Normal People?
Finding healthy party food to please a crowd is hard! Not to worry! I have some easy ideas for healthy food for parties and potlucks.…
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Healthy Food Resources in Michigan and the Midwest
I live in Michigan, where we have all four seasons, sometimes three in one day. If you’re in the Midwest as well, I hope there…
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Eat Well, Spend Less: Make a Frugal Meals List
It can be difficult to stay within a food budget, especially for a one-income family, when you’re trying to eat “real food,” not only whole…
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Eat Well, Spend Less: When to Splurge, Settle, and Skip
I used to love checking the receipt to see if I could save more than I spent, and I was pretty masterful at getting the…
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Healthy Homemade Sweetened Condensed Milk Substitute (Starting with Real Milk!)
Here’s a substitute for sweetened condensed milk that verges on healthy and includes zero nonfat dry milk powder OR evaporated milk, unlike…
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In-Season Recipe Connection: Katie’s Canned Salsa
My homemade canned salsa recipe has been a huge hit in our house. I figured out how to make my homemade salsa taste like the…
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Organic Gardening: How to Get Rid of Tomato Blight
It’s a nasty disease that got all the organic tomato growers in our area last summer. It gets every last plant. The topic of tomato…
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Organic Gardening: Natural Weed Control
There are many ways to naturally control weeds in a garden. If you have a raised bed garden, you really should have very few weeds,…
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Organic Gardening: Natural Pest Control
They’re coming. They can knock over a whole pepper plant in a single night. They can make Swiss cheese look complete next to the leaves…
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Ideas for a Front Yard Garden: Get Rid of the Lawn and Grow Food Instead!
One summer day I was watching my neighbor meticulously patch his lawn after spending a half-hour edging the sidewalk and all I could think was,…
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Spring Cleaning Carnival: Get Out the Debt!
The final Spring Cleaning Carnival is hosted by Claire at Saving Money Plan (Link no longer available), who shares a pretty awesome story with you…
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Kitchen Hack for Getting Free Nutrition in Only 2 Minutes a Day!
Every year, as spring inches closer, folks begin getting into their gardening groove. I totally understand. When it comes to getting the most bang for…
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Monday Mission: Repurpose Kitchen Containers as Unusual (Frugal) Storage Methods
While others are meticulously organizing their cupboards and pantries or posting beautiful pictures of their type A storage systems, I’m taking the alternative route and…
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How to Make Yogurt Cheese (and Where Do I Find Whey?)
Whey is used for soaking grains, homemade ferments, and as a protein source (although it’s not a good one). I prefer homemade whey as the acidic…
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