If your love for gardening is bigger than your budget, you are not alone. They say that money cannot buy happiness but it can buy plants and for many of us that is kinda, sorta, the same thing. Fear not though if your wallet cannot accommodate the love you have, there are ways around it. A quick trip to your local nursery or garden center for plants and other supplies can add up to hundreds of dollars before you know it. Fortunately, you don’t need to sacrifice this month’s grocery budget in … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2018
Ditch the Toxic Nail Polish
I was not surprised when I did some research awhile back on cosmetics, that nail polish is one of the worst offenders for nasty, toxic ingredients. I am not big on cosmetics or even nail polish but occasionally I do like to spruce up my toes with some candy apple red nail polish since my preferred footwear is the flip-flop. And my daughter, who is totally girly would love to wear it all times but I couldn’t in good conscious let her wear it too much if it were as nasty as some research has said. … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Potato Leek Soup
Leeks might just be my favorite thing ever...after ramps, which are wild leeks so it is kind of the same thing. Give me some fresh leeks and I start to salivate at the thought of carmelized leek and bacon pizza, chicken noodle soup with leeks, and of course potato leek soup. We are still experiencing some chilly spring days so soup is just what I wanted this week. I used to cook this soup in a cast iron dutch oven but I have since started using the Instant Pot for this meal. Quick, easy, and … [Read more...]
Frugal Friday – Reselling Goodwill Finds
Yay! It's Frugal Friday! Here are my recent wins and fails with money... My frugal wins: * I have earned $17.25 on ibotta for the month of April (thus far). This is pretty big for me because I do not let coupons or coupon apps motivate me to buy things I would not generally buy. If I spend $5 on an item I would not have bought typically but use a $2 off coupon I am still $3 in the hole. So I just don't do it. So it was a good month for me and ibotta because I managed to take advantage of … [Read more...]
Visit Ohio for Family Vacations
Why Visit Ohio? When you decide to take a family vacation you may dream of exotic locations like tropical beaches or foreign countries with a lot of history and culture. Choosing a stateside destination may not be the most exotic option but it can be a lot of fun for the whole family. It is also a very affordable option and your money can go towards all the food and fun you will find in a place that is closer to home. One great location for a family vacation is the Buckeye State of Ohio! … [Read more...]
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