Let’s be honest; if we could all have an unlimited amount of money, budgeting would probably be much easier for most of us! However, since only a small percentage of the population has that much money, budgeting is pretty much a necessity for everyone. Although most people must have a budgeting system, not all budgeting methods are a one size fits all type of strategy. When it comes to how to actually make a budget for your household, you have to find the personal budgeting technique that works for YOU! Did you know that there’s more than one way to make… [Read More]
Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread
In our household, zucchinis are like bananas. We buy a whole bunch of them, and most of the time use them up before they start getting old. But sometimes we just don’t go through them fast enough, and I’m left with a couple of zucchinis that need to be used up fast. Sometimes I make stuffed zucchini boats, or add them into recipes like my veggie breakfast casserole. But sometimes that doesn’t fit in with my meal plan. But that’s why dessert breads exist! Check out my delicious Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread recipe! Luckily, like there’s banana bread to use… [Read More]
DIY Garbage Disposal Cleaner
DIY cleaning products are one of my favorite things to make because I am saving money and keeping chemicals out of my home while serving a useful purpose. One thing that needs regular cleaning, and I don’t mean a quick rinse, is the kitchen garbage disposal. Even if you flush hot water down it every day, bacteria builds up and causes not so pleasant odors to occur. I like to make a double batch of this DIY Garbage Disposal Cleaner to keep on the counter to make it easy to freshen my disposal daily. No more garbage disposal smells and… [Read More]
50 Things You Can Do To Save Money On Groceries
Whether you have a big family or small, saving money on groceries is important to most people. Especially when you need to cut back on expenses (for whatever reasons). Here are my top 50 tips to save money on groceries when you’re shopping with a budget. Implement one of these savings tips a week and you will definitely save a large amount of money on your groceries! Groceries are the one area where we have the most control as far as spending goes! I use many of these tips to save money on our grocery bill and I hope they help you too. 50… [Read More]
Ruler Rice Krispies
It’s the back to school season! Whether your kids are back to school already, or will be going back soon, school is on every parent’s mind. But back to school doesn’t just have to mean shopping for supplies and clothes and preparing for early mornings. It can also mean some tasty back to school desserts! For a fun (and delicious) after-school snack, why not whip up these Ruler Rice Krispies for your kids? They’re no-bake! I’m a big fan of using Rice Krispies to make shaped no-bake treats, just because it’s so easy! Check out some of my other Rice… [Read More]
DIY Liquid Dish Soap
If you have ever worried about the chemicals that are in your home cleaning products, then you have likely decided to try making your own. With items like sulfates, formaldehyde, and triclosan in many cleaning products, it’s no wonder so many have turned to making their own at home. Homemade cleaning products let you have control over the ingredients, as well as keep your cleaning costs down. One common cleaning item that we use daily is dish soap, and luckily, making your own DIY Liquid Dish Soap is really easy! When you make your own DIY liquid dish soap you… [Read More]
Fall Cleaning Checklist & Free Printable
Fall cleaning checklist? I know everyone is always talking about spring cleaning. But since I’m a gardener I’ve always been more partial to fall cleaning than spring cleaning. Since in spring I’m usually busy getting my garden ready! Plus I like knowing that I’m going into the holidays with my home clean, tidy, and ready for guests. So before you start putting out your fall decor items and getting your home nice and cozy for the cooler weather ahead, give your home a deep clean with this fall cleaning checklist. A printable version is available for your convenience at the… [Read More]
15 Seasoning Mixes You Can Make Yourself
Seasonings are a pretty great way to add flavor to any meal (think Montreal Steak Seasoning). Often, in many cases, the seasonings actually make the dish. For example, what would chili be without chili seasoning? But store-bought, prepared seasonings can also be pretty costly and contain unnecessary additives. Thankfully there are many options for seasoning mixes that you can make yourself, and you get way more bang for your buck! We’ve collected 15 Seasoning Mixes You Can Make Yourself to save money while still making flavorful dishes! Making your own seasoning mixes is so easy. With these recipes, you’ll never have to… [Read More]
