This is part three of my reducing food waste series, where we go over four different ways we can reduce food waste in our homes. Each one of these can make a difference on their own, but the more you implement into you routine, the less waste your kitchen will produce, and the more money …
Happy 2025! I hope everyone had a wonder holiday season. We are starting off the year with a simple top 10 round up of my favorite homemaking tips from 2024. Our new year has not started off the best with my husband and I getting sick right after Christmas, but I look forward to what …
There are so many ways to reduce food waste and save money in our kitchens, that this is part two of my reducing food waste series. If you want to read part one, click here! It can feel really good to know that you are getting the most out of your hard earned money by …
Today we are dehydrating apples to have for a snack or to add the baked goods, such as cookies or breads. They’re also great to have on hand for making oatmeal! Recently I came across a wonderful deal for 1/2 bushel of York apples for only $7. So with no plan in mind, I bought …
Have you ever thought about how much food you might be wasting on a daily basis? I know I have. I get so disappointed in myself with all of the food I’ve thrown away just when cleaning out the fridge. Reducing food waste can help us save money, and teach us new ways of doing …
Meal planning in itself is a great way to save some time, money, and sanity. I cannot imagine going through a week without having some sort of meal plan. In a previous post we’ve talked about my method for bi-weekly meal planning, why I do it, and how it works for my family. I still …
If you are just starting to learn to cook or want to expand your cooking skills, it can be a little overwhelming at first to decide which spices to stock up on and which ones to leave behind for now. Perhaps you’ve just moved out of your parents house and are living on your own …
A few weeks ago I showed you how I meal plan and why it works for us. Today I want to dig a little deeper into meal planning and go over how to put together a dinner. At the end, I have a free meal building printable worksheet to help you quickly plan out your …
I’ve been meal planning since the beginning of our marriage and let me tell you, I’m completely lost without it. Bi-weekly meal planning allows me to plan out my meals for the next two weeks, saving me time and money. Why it works: When I first started meal planning once we were married, I would …
These dehydrated leeks are easy to make and wonderful to have on hand for soups, pastas, or any other dish you may need them for! I found these at a great price and knew I had to take advantage of such a wonderful deal. Part of my job as homemaker, is to find ways where …
