Troy, from I Refuse to Recede and DTL Herbs LTD, is sharing tips for starting an herb garden with us today. Thinking of starting an herb garden? Herbs have been a part of our lives for as long as recorded history. Early medicine was based almost entirely on herbs, and many of the compounds fromRead More
Sloppy Joe Pie
Tami, from Butter My Kitchen, is sharing a delicious recipe with us today. Hi everyone, I’m Tami from Butter my Kitchen, and I am honored that Alea asked me to do a guest post for her. I ‘met’ Alea last year in the blogosphere leaving comments on each other’s blogs. She has always left kindRead More
Biscuits and Chocolate Gravy
Here is a recipe for biscuits that only require 2 ingredients and is topped with chocolate gravy from my friend Vickie! I got married to my husband at a very young age and without the knowledge of how to cook. Oh, I knew the basics –how to scramble some eggs, make a pancake, etc. butRead More
Sweet Jalapeño Corn Casserole
Elsa from Elsa’s Cooking Diary is sharing one of her incredibly flavorful recipes with us today. I must confess, I’ve never eaten corn casserole before. Nope, not even once. I know! Crazy! 🙂 For some unknown reason, I randomly decided that I needed to make a corn casserole to go with dinner. I searched forRead More
Frugal Fun Tip: Turn a Kiddie Pool into a Sand Box with a Cover
My friend, Shana, often shares pictures of her adorable little boy, Blaze. In one of those pictures I saw what I thought was a brilliant, beyond brilliant idea and asked her to share it with you, as well as a little bit about herself. This last week here in GA we have had some beautifulRead More
Stuffed Cabbage with Turkey and Brown Rice
My recipe for Stuffed Cabbage with Turkey and Brown Rice was featured on $5 Dinners yesterday.There are probably a few of you who are wondering how I get my children to eat their dinner wrapped in a leaf. You can read how I accomplish this feat at $5 Dinners and also learn how I use theRead More
The Benefits of a Raw Dairy Club
In the following article, Alex, from A Moderate Life, shares the benefits of a Raw Dairy Club and explains how it operates. Thinking about joining a raw dairy club? Here’s the scoop on ours! Alea asked me to do a guest post for her lovely blog and I was thrilled to be ableRead More
Real Food Deals – The Make it from Scratch Edition!
I debated whether or not to pop back in from my blogging break to do a Real Food Deals post. The deciding factor was my grocery bill this week! I bought some convenience items, packaged versions of things I would normally make from scratch. I didn’t buy a lot, just enough to cover 2 dinnersRead More
How to Save Money on Food at Ethnic Markets
You might assume smaller markets mean higher prices, but that is not the case. Here’s how to save money on food at ethnic markets. A trip to an ethnic supermarket is always an adventure. I know every time I enter one that not only will I find some great food bargains, but I’ll also getRead More
Hamburger, Help Her
The following post was originally published on Hunger and Thirst: Hamburger is my dad’s all-time favorite food. Not a traditional burger, grilled to perfection on the outside, and still succulent and pink on the inside. No, he prefers his burger to be cooked so long that it resembles a dirt clod in texture and flavor.Read More
Homemade Snack Cake Recipes
April Harris from The 21rst Century Housewife is sharing two delicious, homemade recipes for snack cakes: Chocolate and Banana Snack Cake and Carrot, Walnut and Ginger Snack Cake. When I was a kid growing up in Canada, Betty Crocker marketed a cake mix called ‘Snackin Cake’. It was a moist cake that you served withoutRead More
4 Ways to Minimise Household Waste
Mrs. Green is guest posting today. In the picture to the left she is holding all of their household waste for the entire year of 2010! Mrs Green runs My Zero Waste which gives tips and advise on reducing household waste – find out how to reduce, reuse, recycle AND save money! I’m honoured toRead More
Shredded Hashbrowns with Sausage and Peppers
Christy from Frugality and Crunchiness with Christy is sharing a delicious variation on hashbrowns with us today! My family loves potatoes – mashed especially, with hashbrowns coming in a close second. I have never tried to make them from scratch. I couldn’t get past shredding the tater’s (cause I like them shredded the best). AllRead More
The Best Pancakes Ever
My grandmother passed away last weekend. I thought I could rely on my years as a military wife to compartmentalize and soldier on. I was wrong. I sent out an email to some of my blogging friends requesting guest posts and have been overwhelmed by their support. Although I am grieving, I feel incredibly blessed toRead More
Pumpkin Spice Egg Puffs
Since my 3 year old announced that my Sweet Potato Egg Puffs were his favorite muffins, I have looked at egg puffs in a whole new light. He is right; they are light and fluffy like muffins, but they have very little flour and sugar, making them a healthier alternative. They also come together veryRead More
Shopping with an Earth Mother and a Sugar Daddy
Here is a look at how my husband’s grocery shopping habits differ from my shopping habits: I scored several great manager’s specials on organic spinach, lettuces, carrots, and lots of fruit at my favorite grocery store last Thursday. Even though I had not left the produce section, my cart was already quite full. A customerRead More
Laundry Tips
Today I am sharing a laundry tip at A Moderate Life. This one simple change has greatly reduced the number of asthma attacks my husband and daughter have at night. If someone in your house suffers from allergies and/or asthma, you will want to read about it on Alex’s Baby Steps to a Rockin’ Life.Read More
Repurposing Leftover Chicken
Today, I am sharing a speedier version of my Chicken and Broccoli Casserole recipe at $5 Dinners. I also shared a few ideas for saving time on dinner prep. My regular readers will not be surprised to learn that one of my tips is to plan ahead to use leftover meat in another dish. IRead More
Broiled Root Vegetables with Fennel
We have been eating a lot of root vegetables. It might seem monotonous to eat the same veggies several times a week, but it is amazing how subtle changes can alter the flavor and make for a more interesting menu. Fennel has a very mild anise or licorice flavor. Don’t be scared by this ifRead More
DIY Non-Slip Socks
I really think it was easier last year when I was on The compact and not buying anything new. I didn’t have to worry about comparison shopping to find the best deal – if Goodwill had it I did a little happy dance and if not, I did without. I also didn’t have to worryRead More
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