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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

bowl of homemade caesar dressing in front of salad supplies

Easy Homemade Caesar Dressing- Without Anchovies!

A household favorite, this Caesar dressing is easy to make with simple pantry...
beginner kitchen essentials

Beginner Home Cook Essentials Guide

This Beginner Home Cook Essentials Guide is the foundation for most of what...
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Ways to Prepare for Your Garden In February

Tending a garden throughout the spring and summer is a fun task and...
an overhead view of bulk homemade taco seasoning next to a mason jar lid and tablespoon on top of a green and white striped towel

Bulk Homemade Taco Seasoning

  Bulk homemade taco seasoning comes together quickly and stores really well! By...
salted potatoes on a tinfoil lined tray

Asian Smashed Potatoes

  When I think of potatoes, I don’t typically think of Asian cuisine...
chinese pot roast on a plate with smashed potatoes and sliced sourdough bread

Chinese Pot Roast- A Crock-Pot Dinner

  Chinese Pot Roast is a family favorite dish. It feels like a...
bowl of cowboy soup topped with greek yogurt and cheese with a slice of bread on top of the bowl

Cowboy Soup- A Crock-Pot Meal

  Cowboy soup is a crockpot meal that contains ground beef, salsa, diced...
bowl of marinade

The Best and Most Versatile Chicken Marinade

  This is the most versatile marinade because even though we use it...
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Homemade Powdered Laundry Detergent

One of my favorite switches in our home to help save money was...
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The Best Homemade Ranch Dressing (without buttermilk!)

This is an easy ranch dressing recipe that uses clean ingredients and mixes...
loaded baked potato casserole with white cheddar cheese on top

Easy Loaded Baked Potato Casserole

Loaded baked potatoes are one of the ultimate comfort foods. I did not...
a clean sink and countertop

How to Put Your Kitchen To Bed

“Put the kitchen to bed” is a phrase we commonly say in our...
Savory rolls on a wooden counter

Savory Alternatives to Traditional Cinnamon Roll Filling

  While cinnamon rolls are a perfect breakfast or a dessert, having savory...

Sweet Alternatives to Traditional Cinnamon Roll Filling

  Cinnamon rolls are great all year round, they evoke nostalgia and comfort...

Step-by-Step Artisan Sourdough Loaves with Pictures

Since creating my own starter in October of 2021, I have made hundreds...

Spiced Hot Chocolate Mix

  Spiced Hot Chocolate is a more savory alternative to traditional hot chocolate...

Simple Compound Herb Butter

A simple compound herb butter adds extra flavor to almost anything you would...

Nontoxic Sink Cleaning

Finding alternatives to bleach and harmful or toxic cleaning solutions has been a...

Wassail: A Perfect Apple Drink for the Holidays

  Why is wassail the perfect holiday drink? Because it’s great for a...

A Beginner’s Garlic Harvest

A beginner’s garlic harvest is not exactly a huge feat when you look...

Tomatoes We Grew This Year

Knowing what tomatoes we grew this year and reflecting on how we felt...

A Summer Flower Garden Progression

A summer flower garden, flower garden, big flower garden, and an English flower...

Easy Mini Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bites

  Mini peanut butter cheesecakes require only a few ingredients and only a...

Preserving Butternut Squash in the Freezer

Preserving butternut squash when you don’t have a root cellar is a simple...

Pullman Sourdough Sandwich Loaf

  I’ve been making sourdough bread for 2 years now. In the realm...
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie

  A chocolate chip cookie pie was introduced to me several years ago...

Creamy Chicken, Vegetable, and Rice Soup

  This chicken soup happened by accident in my house. It’s fall and...

Quarter Cookies

  Have you you ever craved a cookie, eaten one that looks like...

Savory Bacon Deviled Eggs

  Deviled eggs are a great snack or dish to bring somewhere, with...

Simple Homemade Taco Pizza

  Taco pizza is a fun alternative to traditional pizza that when made...

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