by Steph | Dec 18, 2017 | Freezing & Storing, Frugal Kitchen, Holidays
Don’t throw away that extra frosting! Here’s how you can easily freeze buttercream frosting for up to 3 months. A simple way to save money. This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here. Did you ever make frosted Christmas...
by Steph | Dec 14, 2017 | Freezing & Storing, Frugal Kitchen
Did you ever read Little House in the Big Woods? There’s a scene that stuck in my memory for nearly 20 years – one of those that makes you want to snuggle up to the fire and eat something rustic – like bear meat stew or johnny cakes. Maybe...
by Steph | Dec 14, 2017 | Debt-Free Living, Holidays
One fall, before kids, steady housing, and other adult responsibilities, it was just me and Chris. Our budget was so tight it was suffocating, but we had some cash saved from our wedding. Instead of using our carefully squirreled money on something practical,...
by Steph | Nov 30, 2017 | Frugal Kitchen, Holidays
We didn’t plan on being broke. It just kind of happened. At the height of the recession, we could barely make ends meet, and Christmas was coming. The holidays had always been full of planning and traveling, gift exchanges and shopping… until we had no money....
by Steph | Nov 20, 2017 | Freezing & Storing, Frugal Kitchen
What to do with celery leaves and leftover celery. Don’t throw them out! Instead, try these 2 easy hacks that will save you money and grocery trips. This post contains affiliate links. You can view my full disclosure policy here. Here’s a tip. You know...
by Steph | Nov 16, 2017 | Frugal Kitchen, Holidays
The holidays used to give me a lot of anxiety. Between the traditional food everyone expects and the sugar influx that starts at Halloween, the holidays were a hot mess made of dollar signs and insulin. We were in a season where we ate our cupboards down...
