When I ride my horse I always wear my helmet. Always! Even though the side effect of wearing a helmet is helmet hair. Unfortunately I don’t always have time to wash my hair after riding my horse and before going out in public. That’s when I use Dry Shampoo. It absorbs the oils and actuallyRead More
Frugal Fun: Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse in Reno Theatres
This summer Cinemark will be offering 10 fun films for kids at Century Summit Sierra and Century Park Lane 16. You have the option of paying $1.00 per show at the box office or purchase a pass to see all 10 shows for $5.00. Century Park Lane 16 is located at 210 E. Plumb Lane,Read More
Frugal Fun: Summer Movie Programs for Kids
Here is a round up of all the summer movie programs. This is a great way to save money and do something fun with the kids during the summer. Regal Cinemas $1 Movies – All summer long long you can see movies for just $1 a ticket for select G & PG movies! CineMark Century Theaters: ThereRead More
How to Make Rabbit Repellent
If you need a way to deter rabbits from eating your flowers, try this organic rabbit repellent recipe. It uses garlic and crushed red peppers to repel the rabbits naturally without damaging your plants. If you have had any contact with me in the last three years, you know that I struggle with rabbits. IRead More
Crispy Butterscotch Bark
My favorite part of Peanut Butter Rice Krispies is the chocolate-butterscotch topping. I was to lazy to makerice krispies, so instead I combined my favorite flavors from my rice krispy treat recipe with my Chocolate Peanut Butter Krackle Candy Bar recipe and created Crispy Butterscotch Bark! I enjoy making bark candy for my family. YouRead More
Hearth and Soul Hop: The Sweet Tooth Edition
Welcome to another Hearth and Soul Hop, the food carnival for and about food that not only nourishes our bodies, but our souls! My highlights from visiting last week’s contributors to the Hearth and Soul Hop: Fresh Strawberry Pie Almond Grape Tea Cake Pear Thyme Ginger Cake Brownies with Peanut Butter Chips Paleo Dark ChocolateRead More
Save on Summer Clothes: Create a Short Sleeve Shirt from a “Double” Sleeve Shirt
My son still fits his winter clothes, but the day time temperatures are in the eighties. As I was rummaging through his drawers trying to find a short sleeve shirt, I stumbled upon several “double” sleeve winter shirts. I realized if I cut off the mock under sleeve, I could greatly increase my son’s summerRead More
Menu Plan: Week of 6/2
I didn’t make a menu last week. We had so much leftover food from Memorial Day weekend that I just assembled fast and easy dinners from leftovers. This week I am getting our family back on schedule! Monday – Spaghetti using Brown Rice Pasta and Easy Homemade Spaghetti Sauce. Serve with a garden salad TuesdayRead More
How to Make Your Own Toothpaste
I have mentioned before that I have Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis. People with under-active thyroids are often encouraged to avoid fluoride. Our water supply is not fluoridated, so my main source of exposure to fluoride is toothpaste. I have bought unfluoridated toothpaste for years, but finally decided to try my hand at making it. Have you everRead More
Summer Reading Programs at Washoe County Library
Do you want to encourage your kids to read this summer? The Washoe County Library has a fun Summer Reading Program for Kids: Dig into Reading. Their program begins tomorrow, June 1st. One of the best ways to encourage kids to read is to set the example, so while you are at the library signingRead More
How to Help in the Fight Against Hunger in the Summer
Have you ever wondered where the children who receive free breakfasts and lunches get their meals when school is out? My daughter took a gap year between getting her degree and going to grad school to volunteer and work in our school district as a substitute teacher. She came home from one school and toldRead More
How to Make a Trifle – Basic Trifle Recipe with Adaptations
Learn how to make a trifle with this basic trifle recipe. Once you know how to make this dessert, you can have fun with variations. Trifles are delicious and easy to make. They are gorgeous and the variations are as endless as your imagination! I have always considered trifles to be the “salvation” dessert becauseRead More
Enjoy a Staycation in Your City on a Budget
Yesterday, I shared how my family enjoys our staycations in Northern Nevada on a budget on my local blog Saving in Nevada. I have teamed up with over 90 other blogger to bring you staycation ideas for cities across the country. Each blogger is sharing their tips for enjoying their city or region on aRead More
Staycation: Enjoy Your City on a Budget
Yesterday, I shared how my family enjoys our staycations in Northern Nevada on a budget. Today, I am sharing links to staycation ideas from my blogging friends for cities across the country. If you are going on a vacation this year, I encourage you to check out the post written by a native of thatRead More
Staycation: Enjoying Reno and Tahoe on a Budget
If you aren’t able to get away for a vacation this year, then take advantage of all of our local attractions and enjoy a staycation! A staycation can be just as much fun, and a lot less work than a vacation. Those of us who live in Northern Nevada truly are blessed with an abundanceRead More
Naturally Frugal Tip: Homemade Carpet Cleaners & Stain Removers
We live in the country, have pets, and children, which is the perfect combination for creating some pretty awesome carpet stains. Seriously, if they gave out awards for carpet stains my family would win it! I don’t like to use harsh chemicals anywhere that my kids play and my youngest son spends a lot ofRead More
Brunch Recipes
I love brunch. Since it is served later, I feel more relaxed when preparing the food. We have brunch for every major holiday at our house. Here are some Brunch recipes to inspire you for your next holiday. Brunch Recipes: Bread Recipes My family could happily make a meal of rolls, muffins, and bread! CandiedRead More
Menu Plan – The Salad Edition
My garden is doing extremely well, maybe a little too well. I have declared a salad week, so we can make a dent in all of the greens. Depending on the weather and time available I will either Batch Grill or Batch Broil Chicken on Monday and then combine the chicken with ingredients from theRead More
Homemade Vanilla Pudding
The ingredient list on vanilla puddings are quite similar, so why am I sharing my recipe? Because the directions are so involved on most recipes, they would leave you thinking that pudding is hard to make. Most recipes also leave you with the impression that lumps are inevitable. Both are false. Pudding is easy toRead More
Tips for Dealing with Motion Sickness
Do you have someone in your family who suffers from motion sickness? Not only do they suffer, but it can complicate your travel plans! My husband is a pilot and my kids have inherited his cast-iron stomach, but I sometimes suffer from travel sickness. I have created a list of tips that help me reduceRead More
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