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Frugal Living

Living a lifestyle that is naturally inclined to saving money. We grow a lot of our own food, make our own recipes, and use what we have responsibly.

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High quality recipes that can replace the desire to eat out.

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Gardening in a small backyard to produce enough to cut down on the grocery bill year round.

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Saving money by decreasing single use items and replacing them with longer lasting alternatives.

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Creating a lifestyle that shows the wisdom of living frugally.

The Frugal Living Library

man holding a chicken bacon ranch slider over a black plate with two other sliders

Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders

    Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders for lunch, dinner, or a snack are...
baked spinach and feta casserole being scooped out of a baking pan with a wooden spoon

Spinach and Feta Casserole with ground beef and rice

    This Spinach and Feta casserole is made with rice and ground...
cinnamon roll baked oatmeal topped with fresh fruit and cream cheese

Cinnamon Roll Baked Oatmeal

    Cinnamon roll baked oatmeal has 10 ingredients, can be mixed up...
a sliced loaf of bread next to a bowl filled with an egg and herb mixture

Savory French Toast

     Savory French toast is a delicious and unique take on traditional...
3 Hawaiian Roll Cheeseburger Sliders on a white plate

Hawaiian Roll Cheeseburger Sliders

    Hawaiian Roll Cheeseburger Sliders are a great lunch, dinner, appetizer, or...
mashed potatoes in a bowl with a wooden spoon.

How to Make Boxed Mashed Potatoes Better

    Boxed mashed potatoes are okay as is, but with only a...
baked sweet potato bread on a cutting board with two slices next to it

Sweet Potato Bread

    Sweet potato bread is a delicious, dense bread with a similar...
roasted garlic dip topped with chopped chives surrounded by chips and carrots

Roasted Garlic Dip

This creamy roasted garlic dip is delicious and extremely easy to make. It...
free downloadable meal planning worksheet with a pen on top and an unlit corner in the top right

Make a Budget Friendly and Appealing Meal Plan

Make a Budget-Friendly and Appealing Meal Plan with these tips and a free...
2 loaves of roasted garlic sourdough bread with one that has been cut resting on the other

Roasted Garlic Sourdough Bread

    This roasted garlic sourdough bread is a simple and delicious snack...
gluten-free broccoli cheddar soup in a white bowl next to slices of sourdough bread

Gluten-Free Broccoli Cheddar Soup

    This gluten-free broccoli cheddar soup is a delicious and cozy recipe...
snickerdoodle Latte in a mug

Snickerdoodle Latte

    A Snickerdoodle latte takes an ordinary cup of coffee and turns...
Strawberry coconut oatmeal bake in a 9x13 pan next to a wooden spoon on a towel

Strawberry Coconut Oatmeal Bake

    Here is a simple and refreshing strawberry coconut oatmeal bake recipe...
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta in a bowl next to a large bowl of salad

Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

    This Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is a newfound favorite in our...
a wooden spoon scooping out baked apple cobbler

Mom’s Best Apple Cobbler Recipe

  If you’re looking for a simple but delicious apple recipe to serve...
a spicy chicken katsu sandwich

Easy Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich – Chicken Katsu

  These Spicy Chicken Katsu Sandwiches are a family favorite, it’s just a...
an herbal bug bouquet in mason jars on a picnic table

How to Keep Bugs Away From A Picnic Naturally- Bug Bouquet

Find out how to make a bug bouquet to keep bugs away from...
spoon in one of two sourdough chocolate chip mug cakes

Chocolate Chip Sourdough Mug Cake

    After the kids go to bed, we like to watch a...
sourdough discard flatbread pizza sliced on a cutting board

Sourdough Discard Flatbread Pizza

    Sourdough discard flatbread pizza is a delicious and quick lunch to...
sourdough Cinnamon raisin bread sliced on a cutting board k

Cinnamon Raisin Sourdough Bread

    Sourdough cinnamon raisin bread has a slight tang to the usual...
a white bowl with pesto chicken lasagna next to a pan of pesto chicken lasagna

Pesto Chicken Lasagna

    Pesto Chicken Lasagna is a unique take on a loved Italian...
four half apple quesadillas on a white cutting board next to plates

Savory Apple Quesadillas

    Apple quesadillas are a delicious, sweet, and savory meal that can...
wrapped Christmas presents under a tree

Decorate Your Home For Christmas On A Budget

How to decorate your home for Christmas on a budget is a great...
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Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate

  Homemade cold brew coffee concentrate is simple to make and requires minimal...
Ingredients for Peanut Butter Mocha Breakfast Smoothie

Peanut Butter Mocha Breakfast Smoothie

    This peanut butter mocha breakfast smoothie is a delicious and quick...
tzatziki sauce topped with olive oil and dill

Delicious and Refreshing Tzatziki Sauce

Tzatziki sauce is a delicious dip, dressing, or spread made from primarily Greek...
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Garden Zone 7a Early July Tour

  What can I plant in zone 7a? What do garden zones mean?...
oatmeal pancakes in a bowl next to a plate of oatmeal pancakes topped with butter and syrup

Easy and Healthy Oatmeal Pancakes

  Oatmeal pancakes are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional breakfast pancakes...
fresh baked gluten free peanut butter cookies

4 Ingredient, Gluten-Free, Peanut Butter Cookies

  These 4 ingredient gluten-free peanut butter cookies are quick to make and...
sourdough chocolate chip cookie pie

Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie

  Sourdough chocolate chip cookie pie is the new dessert in our household...