Over the last few years, my husband and I have really worked to find practical ways for lowering our winter electric bill. Fortunately, we live in a reasonable climate that doesn’t often go below freezing. We don’t have the challenges that some other people might. Even so, after a couple months of electric bills that…
Inexpensive Table Setting Ideas For Entertaining
Inviting guests over for dinner can seem overwhelming if you aren’t used to it. Sometimes you can feel as though your home isn’t good enough but no one’s house is perfect. You don’t need to spend a lot to make people feel welcome. There are all sorts of inexpensive table setting ideas that use what…
Sunshine Carrot Muffins
sunshine carrot muffins
Frugal and Fabulous: Guide to an Affordable Skin Care Routine
Having healthy, glowing skin doesn’t have to break the bank. There is no denying that as women, we feel so much pressure to look youthful. The average female spends between 5 to 10% of their income to do just that. With all of us feeling a push to save more, how can we do that…
How to Make Friends Without Spending Money
If you have been feeling like it seems a lot harder to make friends without spending money, then you’re right. It is harder. It’s scary to put ourselves out there and trust someone. We would rather believe that we didn’t need friends and continue to isolate ourselves. It’s just not true. We really do all…
Managing a Home Budget
For years, my husband and I struggled to save money. We would go over the bills, plan out a budget and then slowly slip back into our old habits. Resentment started to build and it was easier to keep our heads in the sand and avoid another argument. Something had to change. We wanted better…
How to Save Money on Laundry
We are all more focused on being more intentional with how we spend our money. Often the best way, isn’t one major shift but small changes made over time. If those choices are healthier and better for the environment, then that is a definite win. Learning to save money on laundry can do just that….
Managing Stress On Your Homestead
There is always so much to think of when managing a homestead. Sometimes it can be hard to just put those thoughts aside and enjoy a few peaceful moments. When the list of tasks to complete is never ending, It’s so important to learn strategies for managing stress on your homestead. Homesteading can feel like…
Scrumptious Cinnamon Apple Streusel Muffins
As we welcome in fall, I find myself wanting to spend more time in the kitchen. The need to reach for a cozy sweater as the sun dips down brings about a renewed desire to create hearty meals that invite the family to linger around the table. Since we are in peak apple season at…
Curtain Calls
My favorite thing to purchase at thrift stores are vintage fabrics. I instantly visualize them as the most luxurious drapes, cushions or perhaps a tablecloth. Unfortunately, most of these beautiful fabric have yet to fulfill their destiny. Why? Well the thought of sitting in front of the sewing machine once filled me with anxiety. Oddly…