Jan
21
2012

What We DON’T Eat Saves Money

It isn't what we buy that is the question. It's what we DON'T buy.

We spend roughly $800 per month on groceries. We don’t go on extravagant shopping sprees every week. This surprises most people, even other large families who spend twice as much with half as many children. The question they ask is, “What on earth are you eating?” A better question may be, “What on earth aren’t you eating?”

Jan
17
2012

Frugal and Simple Recipes

A Thanksgiving meal should come few times through the year. I am for simplicity and efficiency.

Complex recipes usually require running off to the store to spend more time, energy and money than I (nor you) would like to spend. I try hard to make each recipe as frugal and simple as possible, blessing your family with great meals.

Dec
07
2011

Terribly Helpful Two-Year-Olds

Cracking Eggs

We think 2-year-olds are terrific, not terrible. Include them in your everyday life. You may have to put up with a few shells in the egg bowl, but is that really a big deal?

Oct
30
2011

Pumpkin Seeds Recipe

Pumpkin Seeds Recipe

We love pumpkin seeds. The recipe isn’t rocket science, but we’re surprised how many people just throw away the insides of their pumpkins. Breaks our hearts! Here are simple instructions.

Aug
15
2011

Ode to Julia Childs: Cookbook Sale

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Today is Julia Childs’ birthday. I think I’m going to cook something special. And I got word from our publisher: we’re selling my cookbooks for 1/2 price…this week only. Plus, I want you to be a part of the Volume 3 in a special way.

Mar
07
2011

Homemade Yogurt

Homemade Yogurt

Making homemade yogurt isn’t as involved as some may think. It is a little more complicated than most of our recipes, but boy, is it worth it!

Jan
05
2011

Homemade Macaroni & Cheese

Mac and Cheese

I get more positive feedback about my Homemade Macaroni & Cheese recipe perhaps more than any other. Here’s a video showing how easy it is. You may never go back to Kraft again!

Dec
17
2010

Kombucha Tea (with YouTube Video)

Soft drinks or bottled juices are expensive and, usually, quite unhealthy. Instead, we “home brew” kombucha every week. Here’s how we do it…