How to Make a Milk Jug Bird Feeder
My mom almost always had an milk jug full of iced tea in the fridge when I was growing up. She knew she could repurpose empty milk jugs, but it wasn’t really her “thing” to find too many ways to use...
View ArticleHow to Save money on Your Electric Bill with Extreme Frugality
If you ask most people what their most expensive bill is, they will tell you it is their electric bill. With electric rates that fluctuate from month to month, it can be hard to really figure out how...
View Article11 Reasons We Switched to Raw Milk
Not too long ago, my doctor told me to start eating gluten free. What that kicked off in my home was an unintentional and complete change of not only my diet, but my family’s diet as well. I booted any...
View ArticleBacon Cheddar Mashed Potatoes Recipe
I love potatoes. I know they’re not exactly the best for me since I am diabetic, but that doesn’t stop my love of them. Part of the reason for my love of potatoes is how versatile they are. They’re...
View Article60 Amazing Farmhouse Kitchen Decor Ideas
Step into my kitchen and you would be hard pressed not to notice my farmhouse kitchen decor. From my counter decor to my farmhouse wall decor, it’s quite obvious you’ve stepped into a country kitchen....
View Article17 Best Homemade Cleaners with Essential Oils You Should Stop Buying
Do you like to clean? I’ll confess; at times I love it but mostly I hate it. It is a necessary evil though so I do it. Just because I do it doesn’t mean I must spend a bunch of cash to get things...
View ArticleHow to Find the Best Small Business Funding
The growth of a small business is dependent on the availability of funds which are either generated internally or from external funding sources. Finances allow you to expand or acquire new premises,...
View Article12 Tips for Visiting London
Are you going to London? Well, if this is your first time, you are just on the right page. After all, a few handy tips are sure to help you plan your vacation more effectively, save money on travel...
View ArticleThe Day I Admitted My Daughter to a Psych Hospital
I hugged my daughter like I haven’t hugged her in a long time. My voice – normally strong and confident – failed me as I tried through the tears to tell her things would be okay and that I loved her. I...
View ArticleCharcoal and Sea Salt Scrub Recipe for Healthy Skin
Healthy skin is one of those things I have always fought to have. I either don’t drink enough water or don’t get enough sleep or…That constant fight is one reason I decided to start using a salt scrub...
View ArticleHow to Attract Hummingbirds to Your Yard With Homemade Hummingbird Nectar Recipe
I love watching birds as they come to visit a garden full of flowers. Hummingbirds are my favorite to watch. I just think it’s so cool to watch them flutter about as they enjoy the nectar given by...
View ArticleStrawberry Spinach Salad with Balsamic Vinegar Dressing Recipe
Summer in Texas means one thing; heat. That heat also means I do whatever I can to avoid turning on my stove or oven a lot of the time. Yes, we have central air but more heat means my a/c works harder...
View Article28 Things to Make to Save Money on Green Beauty Products
Have you ever started a journey that led you someplace you never expected it to? I have. Back in 2015, I began a journey to find as many things to make homemade as I possibly could. What started with...
View Article53 Frugal Living Tips from The Great Depression
I have always been fascinated by history. There is something soothing to me to read about the struggles and triumphs that our ancestors have gone through. One area of time that has fascinated me since...
View ArticleHow to Make Easy Simmering Homemade Potpourri for Fall
The smell of fall. There aren’t too many scents that can instantly make my heart sing. Apple cider, pumpkin spice, cinnamon and cloves all bring with it the memories of my childhood and the hope that...
View Article109 Best Ground Beef Recipes You’re Sure to Love
I love a good ground beef recipe. It’s such a cheap cut of meat, but you can do so much with it. If you’re not careful with ground beef though, it can quickly become boring. Boredom with what you’re...
View ArticlePeanut Butter Chocolate Chip Spider Cookie Halloween Cookies
Halloween will be here soon and if you’re planning a Halloween party, you may be looking for Halloween cookies and Halloween desserts to serve. These peanut butter chocolate chip spider cookies are the...
View ArticleInstant Pot Apple Butter Recipe + How to Can Apple Butter
One of my favorite fall recipes has always been a great apple butter recipe. I also love my Instant Pot. A good apple butter reminds me of cooler days enjoying it on biscuits with my Dad as a kid. It...
View ArticleHow to Make Heavy Whipping Cream
A few weeks ago, my family made the switch from pasteurized milk to raw milk straight from the farm. It was one of the best decisions we have made. There are so many raw milk benefits that it was a...
View ArticleThe Only 9 Budget Tips You Will Ever Need to Learn How to Budget Your Money
There was a time in my life when I was so budget challenged that knowing how to budget was something that just wasn’t on my radar. Sure, I would glance at budget tips when I saw them, but I simply...
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