Have you heard of Vitacost? It's an online retailer that sells not only healthy foods and supplements, but everyday products like cleaning supplies, baby supplies, snacks, and coffee at discounts up to 70% off retail. I recently placed my first … [Read more...]
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Copycat Recipe: Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice
Do you love the cilantro lime rice they serve at Chipotle? I do! A few years ago, I attempted to create a copycat recipe that comes close to the original. When I first tried it, I asked my husband if it tasted like Chipotle. He said, "No. It's … [Read more...]
Frugal Foreigner: Skin Lightening Creams – India’s Un-Tanning Bed?
On a recent trip down the beauty aisle at my supermarket, I noted the extensive array of skin lightening products for sale. These are heavily advertised and promoted in India, so I wasn't surprised to see them. But I was surprised by some of the … [Read more...]
Extreme Couponing’s Hidden Costs: Spaving Gone Wild
Extreme Couponing Hidden Costs The TLC show Extreme Couponing can be impressive for the first time-viewer. Who wouldn't want to scoop up carts full of groceries for only a few bucks, or better yet - have the store PAY you to take it home with … [Read more...]
Muffin Tin Monday: Beach Muffin Tin
Since we spent last week at the beach, this week's Muffin Tin Meal has a beach theme! Despite the cute cocktail umbrellas I found, this muffin tin meal didn't turn out quite like I envisioned it. And, even though it's the least healthy muffin tin … [Read more...]
Leaving a Crazy Lifestyle Behind by Lucinda Koesters
"It was a life I wanted to leave behind," says Marijo Varney, 36, of Keene, New Hampshire, referencing her "crazy" dual-income existence of two years ago. Husband, Jim, 40, a Quality Engineer for a large medical company worked two hours away from … [Read more...]