DIY Vanilla Extract

I’m obsessed with the the DIY culture. I’ve constantly looking for new things that I can go Do It Yourself with. The benefits of doing or making something yourself is…

Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole

Ingredients for Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil 1/2 pound of ground breakfast sausage 1/2 cup of green pepper, diced 20 oz bag of sweet…

Depression Era Recipes that are still Amazing

For those of you that know me, I grew up with my Grandmother. She grew up in the depression. She fed us the same things she grew up on, cheese…

Instant Pot Chicken and Mushroom Risotto

Ingredients Instant Pot Chicken and Mushroom Risotto 1/2 cup of Basmati Rice 3/4 cup of Brown Rice 3 Cups of Water 1 Can of Cream of Mushroom Soup 1 4-oz…

Chickens 101: Are Backyard Chickens Legal?

I currently live in a very rural area on a 3-acre property, so luckily, I don’t have to worry about whether my chickens are breaking the law while hanging out…

The Three Cookbooks You Need to Get!

These are my three favorite frugal living cookbooks, these should be on everyone’s shelf if you love cooking and saving money. Get the books for a great price here: The…

Frugal Freezer Egg Muffins

I’ve been having trouble finding time for breakfast before I start working from home at 7am in the mornings. I wanted something healthy and homemade, so I made a ton…

Frugal Shopping at the Farmers’ Market

Most people who know they should shop local and organic want to, they really do, but a nagging question keeps them from actually doing it—is it actually cheaper? Price VS…

Creamy Broccoli and Cheese Potato Soup

P.S. For a great way to stretch your butter budget (do people have butter budgets?) check out this link to a post at Choosing Voluntary Simplicity. Ingredients 1 large diced onion…