If you’ve been searching the store shelves in vain for hand sanitizer, then I have a recipe for you! An easy DIY hand sanitizer with only two ingredients that you probably already have in your medicine cabinet. It’s so fast, cheap and easy to make, you’ll wonder why you’ve been […]
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Still spraying toxic chemicals all over your house to get it “clean” and germ-free? Maybe it’s time to rethink that … Make a safe, non-toxic homemade disinfectant spray instead! With everything going on in the world today, people are more concerned than ever with keeping things clean and disinfected. But […]
Stop wasting food and money throwing away your leftovers. Learn how to reuse leftover food with these awesome ideas. From the obvious, to some that are a bit more creative, there’s a way for everyone to use up those leftovers, even if you think you hate leftovers! Growing up, we […]
Keep these frugal pantry essentials on hand so you can always throw together a quick meal. From breakfast to a healthy dinner, even desserts and snacks, you can make just about anything with these frugal pantry essentials! Some times there’s more month than money and you just can’t afford to […]
Some beginner canning mistakes can leave you with wasted food and a huge mess to clean, while others are down right deadly. From broken jars, to poor seals, to botulism. Check out this list so you don’t make one of these costly mistakes. There a few seriously dangerous beginner canning […]
Canning is a great way to preserve your garden harvest or farmer’s market bounty. You can have homegrown fruits and veggies year round! There are so many great reasons to start canning your own food! Canning is cheaper (after the initial investment), healthier, and more eco-friendly than store bought. Read […]
I haven’t had a microwave for most of the past 15 years. (For a few years, I did have an old hand-me-down. It sat on top of my refrigerator and rarely got used.) And I honestly haven’t missed it. Most people are shocked and confused when they find out I […]
Food preservation is a vital skill for homesteaders, people working towards self sufficiency, and anyone living a frugal lifestyle. You spend all winter planning. Then all spring preparing and planting. Finally you spend all summer tending to and caring for your garden. Now harvest time is finally here and all […]
I have been making my own green cleaning products for years now. But homemade laundry soap was one thing I hadn’t tackled yet. When my daughter was born, I quickly realized it was time to green my laundry routine too. I noticed if she took a nap in my bed […]
Making your own homemade baby food is a fun and easy way to make sure your little one is eating a healthy diet. By making it yourself, you know exactly what ingredients are in it. No preservatives or any other additives. Plus making your own baby food is so […]