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If you’re new to cooking from scratch, you might wonder how some people can just make a dish without a recipe. While there are many dishes that you won’t need a recipe for after making them a time or two, cookbooks can be helpful if you’re completely new to cooking from scratch. Cookbooks can also …
How can people live without paper towels? How is that possible? It can take a bit of getting used to at first, but once you’ve made the switch, you’ll won’t miss adding paper towels to your shopping list or your trash can. What are unpaper towels? Simply put, “unpaper towels” are pieces of cloth that …
If you’re on Pinterest, you’ve probably heard about topics like “how to go zero waste” or “reusable alternatives to…”. If so, you might be wondering why someone would want to do such a thing or what the benefits of it are. Today I’m going to answer common question about reducing waste, since that is a …
For the last post in my Real Food on a Budget series, I want to a few simple tips for packing lunches to save money. Whether you’re packing lunch for your husband to take to work, packing school lunches for the kids, or even packing a picnic lunch to take to the park, doing it …
If you’re on a mission to feed your family real food and stock your house with nontoxic cleaners, personal care products, and other items, you might be wondering, where do I look to find natural and organic products on a budget? Especially if you’re looking to avoid some of the larger box stores or online …
In this installation of the Real Food on a Budget series, we’re going to talk about how to get the most nutrient dense foods for your family for the least amount of money. In addition to some of the things you can do to save money on groceries you’re already buying, you can also make sure the foods …
Since the previous post in this series covered how to save money on grass-fed organic meat, today we’re going to focus on fruits and vegetables! These are my favorite places to find affordable organic produce (or just produce in general) at the best prices. Where to Find Affordable Organic Produce While some farmers or stores label …
If you’ve been involved in the natural living community long enough, you’ve probably heard about the benefits of grass-fed organic meat. However, if you’re like me with a family and debt to pay off, the price of such products can be a bit prohibitive when you’re on a budget. Healthy foods don’t have to break the …
Why does healthy food have to be so expensive? Regardless of where you live, I think we can all agree that healthy foods can be more expensive than unhealthy food. This post will show you how to save money on produce, meat, and grains and afford healthy food for your family on a budget. This …
When planning our gardens for the next year, it’s helpful to look back at what worked and what didn’t work. This can help us to plan better for the year ahead and can also give us the information we need to plan a low maintenance garden. This post is not about whether or not to …