22 Uses for Sour Milk Clabber
A few months ago, we made the decision to switch to drinking raw milk. There are so many raw milk benefits that it was really a no-brainer for our family. One of the benefits of raw milk is that even...
View Article43 Softball Gift Ideas for Players and Fans
My Emma played softball this past spring for the first time and she absolutely loved it. She had a lot to learn, but we were incredibly proud of her improvement as the season progressed. Because she...
View ArticleHow to Make DIY Lip Balm with Pumpkin Spice Flavor
Growing up in Southern Ohio, fall has always been one of my favorite times of year. I love the cooler temperatures, changing colors and of course; all things pumpkin spice. When I moved to Texas, I no...
View Article63 Mason Jar Gift Ideas
I love mason jars. I have a small collection of vintage and antique mason jars on display in my kitchen. I also love mason jar gifts and my family knows it. Every year when I make my list of “buy me...
View Article19 Must Have Items for Your Winter Car Kit
Do you have a winter car kit? Even if your area does not often receive snow and ice, it’s still a great idea to have one. You never know when you may break down and need an item from it. I’ve seen a...
View ArticlePumpkin Apple Dump Cake Recipe
As I’ve said before, pumpkin recipes and apple recipes have a special place in my heart. The ones that are near and dear to my heart though are my pumpkin roll recipe and any easy pumpkin recipe. Dump...
View ArticleHow to Use Discount Gift Cards When You Need Budget Help
Sometimes, it is incredibly easy for me to get off track with our budget. If I am not careful, I can easily find myself needing budget help myself. When that happens – and yes, I can admit that it does...
View ArticleDIY Coasters with Christmas Sheet Music
Christmas is my favorite time of the year. It’s such a peaceful time of year and for the most part, people are happy. Music – especially Christmas music – is important to me too. I grew up receiving...
View Article11 Reasons to Hit the Ski Slopes This Winter
When winters arrive, its time to hit the slopes. Don’t shy away from taking that opportunity and booking the next flight out to some of the most popular ski resorts around the Alps and France. It all...
View ArticleHow To Make a Long Distance DIY Move
Whether you’re moving for work-related reasons, to be closer to family, or just to get a fresh start, the process can sometimes be overwhelming. We’ve all been there! A long distance move can be both...
View ArticleApple Pie Filling Recipe for Canning Apple Pie Filling
There are a lot of things that tell you it’s fall, but an apple pie with the best apple pie filling recipe around is probably the one that says fall the loudest. There is just something comforting...
View Article8 Things You Need to Do Before the End of the Year
I love the beginning of a new year. It is really the only time we get to start over in a lot of areas of our lives. Yes, we can start over on diets and things such as that anytime, but a new year...
View ArticleFestive Floral Mason Jar Centerpiece
I adore mason jar decor. Then again, I love – and my own home is decorated – in farmhouse decor. It has been since I first moved out on my own. One of the reasons that I love decorating with mason jars...
View ArticleHow to Create a Bill Payment Schedule
I am really bad at timing. I am almost always late meeting Steve at the truck. If I don’t tell myself an appointment is thirty minutes earlier than it actually is, I am late. I am, quite often, late...
View Article54 Gift Ideas for Truck Drivers They’re Sure To Love
Last year, our family went through a major transition as my husband Steve went back to work as an OTR truck driver. It was quite the learning experience for me, but one that I am extremely grateful...
View ArticleMy Favorite Homemade Dinner Rolls Recipe {with an Easy Gluten Free Option}
I love bread. Unfortunately, it doesn’t like me much which is why I had to start a gluten free diet. Thankfully though, I’ve learned pretty quickly how to make my favorite recipes gluten free without...
View Article201 Frugal Tips That Will Help You Save Money in 2020
I grew up watching my parents do pretty well everything they could to save money. My father was a hard worker, but never earned more than $14,000/year in his entire life. Yes, it was a different time...
View ArticleEasy Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe
I have always loved the Christmas season. When I was a kid, it meant opening presents at home with my parents then heading 30 or so miles away to my favorite Aunt and Uncle’s home. Each year, my aunt...
View ArticleFrugal Living: 5 Fun Things to Do with Friends Without Ruining Your Budget
You don’t need boatloads of cash to have a good time with your squad. Here are fun things to do with friends without busting your budget. Just because you’re on a budget, you don’t want to stop going...
View ArticleHow to Teach Kids to Manage Money
Know what would be nice? If kids came with all the knowledge they need to become responsible and functional adults. Unfortunately for new parents, they actually come with zero instructions and it...
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