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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

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...
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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...
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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...
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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?...
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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...
bowl of cooked pasta next to individual bowls of cheese, pepperoni, tomatoes and onins

Easy Pasta Salad Recipe Builder

  Pasta salad is a great side dish, snack, or lunch option and...
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Small Backyard Garden Ideas and Late Spring Tour

Working with a small backyard means coming up with a lot of tiny...
Fresh Iced Mint Tea with mint sprigs next to it

Simple and Fresh Iced Mint Tea

One of the first plants that pops up in our garden each spring...
Crock pot creamy Italian chicken over pasta

Crock Pot Creamy Italian Chicken

Crock Pot Creamy Italian Chicken is a simple five-ingredient dinner that requires only...
Homemade Bulk Italian Dressing Mix in a mason jar

Bulk Homemade Italian Dressing Mix

Bulk Homemade Italian Dressing Mix is a great spice blend to have on...
packages of pepper seeds laid out on a counter

Pepper Growing Tips For Your Garden

Peppers are a great plant for a gardener of any experience to grow...
two apple walnut chicken salad on buns

Apple Walnut Chicken Salad

Apple Walnut Chicken Salad is a delicious meal that balances sweet and savory...
ingredients that can be used to fix common cooking mistakes

Common Cooking Mistakes and How to Fix Them

It is not uncommon to accidentally add too much of an ingredient to...
garlic and Chive pull Apart sourdough Biscuit bread

Garlic and Chive Sourdough Biscuit Bread

                  This sourdough garlic and...
Crispy, Oven Roasted Carrot Fries in a bowl

Crispy, Oven Roasted Carrot Fries and Spicy Dipping Sauce

Roasted carrot fries are a great way to add vegetables to any meal!...
crispy, Cheesy, baked chicken in a bowl

Crispy, Cheesy, Baked Chicken

  This crispy, cheesy, baked chicken is a delicious dinner that comes together...
A plate of chicken Cordon bleu casserole next to a 9x13 casserole dish of chicken Cordon Bleu casserole

Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

Chicken cordon bleu casserole is a great, simple alternative to the typical chicken...
3 containers of homemade chicken stock

How to Make the Best Homemade Chicken Stock

Homemade chicken stock is one of the best things to learn how to...

Tomato Growing Tips For Your Best Harvest

Tomatoes are a fun and common plant to find in a gardener’s backyard...

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