Edited to Add: This offer has now expired, but Ibotta is now offering $2.00 bonus for new subscribers! If you aren’t familiar with Ibotta, go here to learn how the Ibotta Coupon and Cashback App works. If you already know how Ibotta works, go here to get the lastest list of Ibotta Coupon Matchups. Are you using the IbottaRead More
Frugal Appetizers
The holiday party season has ended, but we have a little while before football season is over. I have created a round up of frugal appetizers to help you save money on your Super Bowl Party. Easy and Thrifty Party Food: Fruit platters always disappear. If you want to make your fruit platter look a littleRead More
FREE Financial Newsletter: DailyWorth
My husband and I have been talking about investing in retirement quite a bit lately, so I was excited to see DailyWorth talking about this topic too! I have mentioned DailyWorth before when talking about Financial Tips for Women, but in case you missed that post, I wanted to tell you about this free newsletterRead More
Gluten-Free Oatmeal Cookies with Cranberries and Chocolate Chips
Last month I had fun making some recipes from Nestle. My husband loved the oatmeal cookie recipe that I made. He called them “an amalgamation of everything that is good”, so I was determined to make a gluten-free, dairy-free version. I have to agree with my husband, these cookies are amazing! I replaced the flour with gluten-freeRead More
Ham and Broccoli Frittata
On Christmas morning, I decided to use our leftover Honey Glazed Ham to make a fast and easy Ham and Broccoli Frittata. When my daughter saw what I was going to do, she said, “You can’t use broccoli, broccoli isn’t a breakfast food”. When I asked her what I should use instead she said Brussels Sprouts. Seriously?Read More
Hearth and Soul Hop – Meatless Meals Edition
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 highlighting healthy, meatless meals from last week’s contributors to the Hearth and Soul Hop: Kale, BrusselRead More
Naturally Frugal Tip: Get Rid of Fleas with Apple Cider Vinegar
Do you hate the harsh chemicals used to treat dogs for fleas? Jenni from Sweet Pennies from Heaven has found a more natural and frugal way to rid her dog of fleas: she uses apple cider vinegar. See how Jenni uses apple cider vinegar to get rid of fleas on her dog and in herRead More
Healthy Recipes for the New Year from the Gallery of Favorites
This week April and I are featuring two healthier recipes: Sugar and Spice Roasted Shrimp and Pasta Primavera with Vegetable Noodles and Vegan Alfredo Sauce. We thought these recipes would be a delicious way to start the New Year without endangering any resolutions you have made. Sugar and Spice Roasted Shrimp from Girlichef – aRead More
Asparagus Quesadillas
Last month, I accidentally bought too many tortillas and had a week of quesadilla recipes. Surprisingly my family did not get tired of quesadillas. Perhaps because they are just thankful that I cook for them and choose not to complain. No, that can’t be it. It is probably because I tried to create truly unique flavor combinations eachRead More
How I Lost 15 Pounds in 2 Months Doing Short Bursts of Intense Exercise
Background I had my last child at 40 and have struggled ever since to take off the baby weight. My baby is now 5! Two years ago on New Years Eve, I resolved to exercise more in 2011. And I did. I went to Pilates 3 times a week, rode my horse several times a week, andRead More
What to Do with Leftover Ham
Are you wondering what to do with leftover ham? Here are some of my favorite leftover ham recipes. I usually serve a ham on Christmas eve. We go to a candlelight service and then come home for dinner. The ham is easy to serve shortly after we arrive home since it is precooked and I canRead More
How to Make a Fancy Bow
I love using ribbon to wrap packages. It is so lovely! But it is also quite frugal because you can reuse the ribbon over and over again. I switched over to REAL ribbon ten years ago and sold my in-laws on the idea nine years ago. Now we exchange ribbons back and forth each year.Read More
How to Make a Reusable Gift Box
My daughter and I become very attached to some of our wrapping paper. We dole it out slowly to make it last for as many Christmases as possible. When I pulled out our favorite gold wrapping paper, I realized that there was only enough to wrap one more package. I thought about wrapping one ofRead More
Peppermint Bark Popcorn
I enjoy coming up with new snack ideas for parties. I decided to modify my Peppermint Bark Chex Party Mix to make a Peppermint Bark Popcorn. I changed the quantities, but used a similar method. I also decided to use white chocolate on half of the popcorn and dark chocolate on the rest. This allows people toRead More
Gluten-Free White Chocolate Toffee Macadamia Nut Cookies
My kids are always full of good ideas. We were discussing flavor combinations for cookies and they came up with white chocolate, macadamia nuts, and toffee. My idea of cranberries was nixed in favor of toffee which they deemed superior in every way. I didn’t say my kids were full of healthy ideas. What IRead More
Festive and Fun Ideas from the Hearth and Soul Hop
Welcome to another Hearth and Soul Hop, the recipe exchange 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. Next week, the Hearth and Soul Hop will not be open as the 25th is Christmas day. The week afterRead More
Free Shipping Day – Links and Codes
Today is Free Shipping Day. That means most online stores will offer free shipping and guarantee arrival by December 24th. Stores Offering Free Shipping: Kohl’s 15% off plus free shipping. Use code COOKIES Macy’s 20% off plus free shipping. Use code GIFT Sears 5 – 20% off plus free shipping Walmart free shipping, no code necessary Land’s End freeRead More
Dollar Tree and Coupons
Did you know you can use coupons at Dollar Tree? You can use one manufacturer coupon per item. You can use printable coupons, but you ONLY can use 2 printable coupons per order. You can use the savings to lower your grocery bill or pick up inexpensive (or free) items to donate to local food banks andRead More
Gallery of Favorites: Food Gifts
April of The 21st Century Housewife and I would like to welcome you to our weekend blog hop: Gallery of Favorites. Last week we featured cookies recipes and invited everyone to share their favorite cookie recipes in our cookie exchange. There were so many delicious submissions! These cookies would be most welcome at a cookieRead More
Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies with Chocolate Chunks
This Oatmeal Cranberry Cookie recipe has become a family favorite! You can make it with chunks of your favorite chocolate candy. Baking with Holiday Candy My oldest kids are busy with finals, so we will wait until they are done with school to make and decorate sugar cookies. But I needed a fun activity forRead More
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 67
- 68
- 69
- 70
- 71
- …
- 108
- Next Page »













