Frugal Living NW

Helping you live well on a budget in the Pacific Northwest.

Welcome to Frugal Living NW!

I'm Angela Davis, a PNW native, mom of lots of kids, and I love saving money. I'm here to help you live well on a budget by making every penny count. You'll find deals at your local stores, ways to save online, recipes, and frugal living tips and inspiration.

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How to grow garlic

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How to Grow Garlic There are a number of cool weather crops, like kale or cauliflower, that grow during our normally mild Pacific Northwest winters (more cool season planting ideas), but my heart belongs to garlic. You plant it in early fall (September/October), harvest it in mid-summer (July), and do very little in between. If you are looking to ease into this green thumb stuff, garlic is a great way to do it. If you are interested in growing your own, here are a few simple steps & tips: Buy full heads of garlic I have heard that you want to buy local garlic so you have a guarantee it grows in your climate. Local farmers markets or Keep Reading

7 ways to build your stockpile on a budget

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How to stockpile on a budget Stockpiling, or buying more of an item than you immediately need because it's heavily discounted or at a great price point, is essential if you really want to slash your monthly grocery budget. For some, it's financially difficult to begin the stockpiling process as there may be little room in the budget to devote to purchasing extras. Here are some suggestions on how you can free up some cash to start stockpiling: Eat out of your pantry Dig through those high cupboard shelves and your freezer and start meal planning around the food you find. I did this when I first started meal planning and was amazed how often I Keep Reading

Fresh Berry Recipes from around the web

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Fresh Berry Recipes Here are over 59 fresh berry recipes from bloggers around the internet. The recipes are sorted by the type of berry -- just click one of the links to jump to the section you're looking for! BASIC BERRY RECIPES BLACKBERRY RECIPES BLUEBERRY RECIPES CRANBERRY RECIPES STRAWBERRY RECIPES RASPBERRY RECIPES BASIC BERRY RECIPES Basic Fruit Pie from Scratch Basic Fruit Muffins with Streusel Berry & Mascarpone Turnovers Apple Cranberry Pecan Crumble Protein Berry Smoothie Berry Overnight Oatmeal Simple Summer Fruit Salad Triple Berry Angel Food Cake Roll Summer Berry Scones BLACKBERRY RECIPES Blackberry Keep Reading

The BEST High-Waist Jeans and Pants from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

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The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale has some amazing high-waisted pants on sale right now. Please note my picks are NOT for the 23-year old gal who is wearing high-waisted mom jeans in an ironic, 90's retro way, but for my lady friends who need the extra material to cover her crack when she sits down. If you're looking for "mom jeans" for a younger person, check out our what your teen wants from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale post. Make sure you check out our giant Nordstrom Anniversary Sale post here if you’re looking for some non-high-waisted pant recommendations. High-Waist Straight-Leg Jeans Wit & Wisdom Ab-Solution High Waist Ankle Keep Reading

What your teen wants from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

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I asked my sixteen year-old daughter to scroll through the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale and share her favorites with you. She then proceeded to find almost 30 items. She was supposed to provide some commentary as well which resulted in a lot of "super trendy and cute" and "great for back-to-school" as if she's ever going back to school. I'm convinced my children will live the rest of their lives in my living room. I'll spare you her three word, copied-and-pasted narrative and just tell you what I think of her selections. She was largely unimpressed with the selection of tops (as I have historically been), but she did find every pair of Keep Reading

Canning and freezing tips (learn how to preserve food in no time!)

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Preserving Basics We're deep into summer and really starting to benefit from the bounty of this season's growing season. Are you looking for ways to enjoy your garden's or farmer's market's produce into the colder months? We thought it would be fun to brush up on some preserving basics. Canning for Beginners Canning Applesauce Canning Apple Pie Filling Canning Blackberry Syrup Canning Peaches Canning Peach Vanilla Bean Jam Canning Sweet Cherries Canning Tomatoes Spicy Refrigerator Dill Pickles Freezing Applesauce Freezing Berries How to Freeze Fruit Freezing Summer Keep Reading

Revolution Math: One-month live tutoring program for kids for just $1 (ends July 31)

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I've waiting awhile to share this deal with you because I wanted to make sure it was worth your time. I'm happy to say that it is! Right now you can try Revolution Math for one month + get a learning kit for just $1. This promotional offer ends July 31 so get your kid on the schedule NOW. Scroll down for instructions and the code you need to get the deal. Revolution Math is a weekly program where your child joins a live math tutor and up to three other children their age for a live 60 minute math lesson. They use a story-based curriculum and Common Core aligned math games where students solve math problems independently and together. The Keep Reading

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