"Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it." -- Ferris Bueller As moms, we are used to routine. Our kids thrive on it. It helps us maintain order in an otherwise chaotic world. It makes us feel … [Read more...]
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Chase Away the Winter Blues by Christine Louise Hohlbaum
Our bodies need sunlight. If they don’t get it, they tend to get a little crabby. Wintertime can be a particularly stressful time of year. It is cold, dark, and seemingly endless. There are things you can do, however, to off-set your wintertime funk. … [Read more...]
Money-Saving Beauty Tip: Homemade Pore Cleansing Strips
Have you ever used those Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips? They work well to remove dirt, oil, and blackheads from your skin, but they are expensive. On Amazon, a box of 8 Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips costs $9.44 - that's over $1 per … [Read more...]
Frugal St. Patrick’s Day Recipe: Split Green Pea Soup
Update: This year I served the split pea soup in sourdough breadbowls - delicious! My kids really love this soup. See the Split Pea Shamrock Craft we made with the rest of the split peas! If you're looking for something frugal and festive to … [Read more...]
Frugal Foreigner From Scratch: Homemade Hummus and Pita Bread
The first step to making hummus from scratch in India is figuring out how to cook dry beans. This was my third attempt, and this time it turned out great! Here's what I did: Soak dried beans overnight with plenty of water. I was using dried … [Read more...]
Copycat Recipe: Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli for the Crock Pot
This hearty soup, similar to the Pasta e Fagioli you'd find at Olive Garden, makes a batch large enough to feed a crowd. If you have a large Crock Pot, you can set it to go in the morning and have an easy meal when you come home in the … [Read more...]