I have had the privilege of living in many states across America. Every time we move to a new location, I take pleasure in learning about the history of the area and trying the foods of that region. Which is why I developed a taste for sun tea with hummus on rice cakes in California, sweet teaRead More
How to Cook Rice: Directions for Stove Top, Slow Cooker, Pressure Cooker and Oven Methods
How do you save money on food when you are already on a rice an beans budget? Create your rice dishes with plain rice from bulk bins and cook dried beans. Rice is so frugal if you don’t buy packaged rice. The packaged rice may seem convenient, but it usually isn’t that much faster andRead More
Salmon with Pomegranate Tea Glaze
When I share a fish recipe, I often mention that fish has been an acquired taste for me. As you read through my fish recipes you will see the progression from me stating that I don’t like fish, to “I’m not that fond of fish” to “I have come to love mild fish” to “I haveRead More
How to Make Almond Meal (Almond flour)
It is easy to make almond flour! Use these directions for how to make almond meal, also known as almond flour to make it in your blender or food processor. I like using almond meal in recipes in place of flour. It is healthy and naturally gluten-free, but it can be quite expensive. I startedRead More
Pizza Recipes and Game Night Coupons
One of our favorite family activities is Pizza and Game Night. When our schedules allow, we try to do this once a week. It is a great way for us to connect and spend quality time together. When my oldest kids were in high school, I tried to throw one game night a month for themRead More
Naturally Frugal Tip: Don’t Buy Fitted Sheets
Have you ever noticed that hotels only use flat sheets? There is a very frugal reason for it which Beth of A Word from Aunt B explains in her post No More Fitted Sheets for Me. After she shares why flat sheets are more frugal she shares tips for finding sheets inexpensively and extending theRead More
Grand Opening: Read Again Book Store
READ AGAIN BOOKSTORE GRAND OPENING SALE Friday, January 25, 9:00 A.M. at Read Again Bookstore 4001, South Virginia Street, Reno 775-772-6297 The read again bookstore will hold a grand opening sale and some of the proceeds will go to our local libraries. It is free, save the price of any books you purchase, many ofRead More
Delicious Ways to Use Up Leftover Coffee
I am sitting here drinking day old coffee and enjoying it immensely! One of my favorite ways to use leftover coffee is to make iced-coffees. Iced Coffee Recipes: Iced Mocha Frappuccino (Elsa includes directions for Chocolate syrup) Caramel Frappe (Jenni says this tastes like McDonald’s version. She also makes a Mocha Frappe.) Iced Coffee (Jenny also includesRead More
Urban Farm Magazine Subscription
Urban Farm magazine helps its readers cultivate their home garden with detailed pictures and growing tips, with an emphasis on sustainability and the local food movement. It is a guide for those in cities or suburbs looking to become more self-sufficient by growing some of their own food and treading lightly on the environment in the spaceRead More
Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake
While Erin is on baby leave, I am guest posting at Food Allergies on a Budget. One of the ways I save money is by making as many items from scratch as possible. I can make a cake from scratch for the fraction of the price of package of gluten-free cake mix and it tastesRead More
Frugal Fun: Sunday Family Skate at Roller Kingdom
Roller Kingdom offers Family Skate each Sunday from 1:00 to 5:00. Ticket Price: $6 for head of household. $2.50 for additional family members (Up to 6) Skate Rental is included in the price of the ticket! Roller Kingdom 515 E. Seventh St. Reno, Nevada You can find more information about Roller Kingdom’s events and times on their websiteRead More
10 Ways to Use Your Junk Mail
Try as I might, I have not been able to completely eliminate junk mail. Since I am unable to stop junk mail completely, I have decided to consider it a resource. 10 Ways to Repurpose Junk Mail: 1. Use the small pretty pictures from magazines and advertisements to create a gift tag. Cut the imageRead More
Seasonal Recipes from the Hearth and Soul Hop
Welcome to another Hearth and Soul Hop, the food carnival for and about food that not only nourishes our bodies, but our souls! You can find me sharing links to entries on my Pinterest Boards. This week I am featuring recipes that use in season fruits and vegetables in interesting ways: Winter Salad with CranberryRead More
Save More by Matching Coupons to Store Sales
You can save even more on your grocery bill by optimizing your use of coupons. How do you do this? There are several ways. Clip your coupons and then hold them for a sale at one of your local stores. Make your shopping list, then search the Coupon Database for coupons that match the itemsRead More
Naturally Frugal Tip: Make Your Own Beauty Treatments
I have very sensitive skin and I have Celiac’s Disease, so I avoid skin products that contain gluten. All natural skin care products without gluten are hard to find and quite expensive. I love finding ways to make beauty treatments at home. It gives me complete control over the quality of the ingredients. The addedRead More
Recipes to Use Up Leftover Barbecue Chicken
I like making a huge batch of Barbecue Chicken. The first night we simply enjoy it as is. Then I shred the leftover barbecue chicken and use it to create “encore meals”. Now I am perfectly happy to mix up leftover barbecue chicken in a bowl with baked beans and sweet corn, but my familyRead More
Gluten-Free Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies
These Gluten-Free Double Chocolate Chip Cookies are a family favorite. I have many great memories of making them with my children. Lately my daughter has taken over the recipe. It started when she used this recipe to make a Gluten-Free Double Chocolate Pizooki for Mother’s Day. Ever since then, when she needs a recipe forRead More
Affordable Gluten-Free Dinners eBook is on Sale
If you or someone you know is new to following a gluten-free diet you will appreciate Affordable Gluten-Free Dinners. Kimberlee shares her family’s gluten-free story, her seven stages of going gluten-free, and her six tips for making gluten-free affordable. Her tips for reducing the expense of gluten-free meals includes using naturally gluten-free ingredients and cookRead More
Naturally Frugal Tip: Make Your Own Produce Wash
I like the idea of using a produce wash on my fruits and veggies, but for some reason I felt odd about buying a commercially prepared produce wash. I am already careful about what I buy and what I use on the produce that I grow, so I wanted complete control over what I usedRead More
Chocolate Recipes from the Gallery of Favorites
Thanks to everyone who linked up last week! There were many interesting and inspiring posts! This week we are featuring the delicious chocolate recipes submitted last week. I know! Last week, we started off the new year with healthy recipes and this week, we are featuring resolution ruining chocolate recipes. In my defense, I resolvedRead More
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