Homemade Cleaners (that actually work) Making your own cleaning supplies is a great way to save money, reduce waste, and cut back on the amount of chemicals entering your home. Purchasing a few key ingredients will give you a good start on making your own cleaning products, including the following (these links go to Amazon so you know what you're looking for -- you can find most of these items at Walmart, Target, or your grocery store): Fels Naptha soap (also AMAZING for cleaning grass stains/dirt off baseball pants) White vinegar Borax Baking soda Dish soap Kosher salt Cornstarch Washing soda Citric acid Quality Keep Reading
How to Save Money on Produce (part 2)
How to Save Money on Produce In a previous post, I talked about the first six ways to save money on buying produce. This post is part of a series on How to Save Money on Real Food where we cover how to save money on meat, produce, grains, and dairy. Here are a few more ideas on how to cut your produce bill. Shop farmer's markets and roadside stands for organic quality produce. If you're looking to incorporate more organic produce into your family's menu, shopping farmer's markets is one of the best ways to keep the cost down. Many small farmers don't want to spend the money to get their farms certified as organic, but they employ organic Keep Reading
Frugal fermented foods for your family
More and more mason jars are lining my countertops. Between the sprouting beans, the bubbling sourdough, and fermenting kefir, it’s starting to look like a little like a laboratory. But it’s worth it—frugal fermented food for my family! Cultured and fermented foods are becoming wildly popular. Kombucha is no longer just for hippies, and I’ve noticed Nourishing Traditions mentioned around the internet a lot. (Nourishing Traditions is a weird cookbook full of culturing and fermenting and sprouting … and recipes for beef-liver smoothies, but I’m not advocating those.) In short, I’ve learned this: Probiotics are powerhouses for building health, Keep Reading
How to save money on a special diet
Wondering if it's possible to save money when you're on a special diet? I seriously doubted it up until a few years ago. Back in the day when I thought about making dinner, I would head to Trader Joe's, New Seasons, or another high-end, specialty grocery store and buy whatever sounded good. We had no idea what we spent on food or household items, I just thought that as long as there was money in the bank, we were okay. When I was confronted with how much money I was spending on our groceries and how little I could be spending I thought that those low numbers were really just for people who ate boxed meals and junk food. Even though I seriously Keep Reading
How to Save Money on Produce (part 1)
How to Save Money on Produce If you are intentional with your spending and strategic with your timing, you can provide your family with high-quality produce at a bargain. This post is part of a series on How to Save Money on Real Food where we cover how to save money on meat, produce, grains, and dairy. Here are some tips to help you save money on produce: Buy in season. It's Economics 101. The more supply, the lower the price. Strawberries are cheaper in June (and way more delicious) than in January. Bananas, grapes, lettuce, and broccoli are items that usually don't follow this rule as grocery stores usually price these at a loss Keep Reading
12 Game Day Appetizers and Snacks
Game Day Appetizers & Snacks Ready for some easy recipes to take to your football party this weekend? Here are 12 appetizer and snack recipes we've posted on Frugal Living NW over the years: Sweet & Spicy Nuts White Bean Spread & Dip Buttermilk Ranch Dip French Onion Dip with Caramelized Onions Baked Ham and Cheese Sandwiches Corn Dog Muffins Broiled Asparagus with Balsamic-Butter Sauce Cheese Stuffed Jalapenos Candied Jalapenos Homemade Hummus Amazing No-Knead Bread: Step-by-Step Guide (and FAQ) Homemade Hamburger Buns Roasting Almonds & Making Trail Mix Crescent Keep Reading
How to Save Money on Meat
How to Save Money on Meat You can save big money, even on the higher quality meat, if you are intentional with your spending and are strategic with your timing. This post is part of a series on How to Save Money on Real Food where we cover how to save money on meat, produce, grains, and dairy. Meat can take up a bunch of your grocery budget if you're not careful. There are ways to save money on meat, but it does get a bit tricky as we all have a standard of quality when it comes to meat. There are many factors to consider when figuring out how to get the best deal on the quality of meat we desire that will effect how much we pay: how the animal Keep Reading
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