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.
High quality recipes that can replace the desire to eat out.
Gardening in a small backyard to produce enough to cut down on the grocery bill year round.
Saving money by decreasing single use items and replacing them with longer lasting alternatives.
Creating a lifestyle that shows the wisdom of living frugally.
The Frugal Living Library
Common Cooking Mistakes and How to Fix Them
It is not uncommon to accidentally add too much of an ingredient to...
Garlic and Chive Sourdough Biscuit Bread
This sourdough garlic and...
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
This crispy, cheesy, baked chicken is a delicious dinner that comes together...
Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
Chicken cordon bleu casserole is a great, simple alternative to the typical chicken...
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...
Easy Homemade Caesar Dressing- Without Anchovies!
A household favorite, this Caesar dressing is easy to make with simple pantry...
Beginner Home Cook Essentials Guide
This Beginner Home Cook Essentials Guide is the foundation for most of what...
Ways to Prepare for Your Garden In February
Tending a garden throughout the spring and summer is a fun task and...
Bulk Homemade Taco Seasoning
Bulk homemade taco seasoning comes together quickly and stores really well! By...
Asian Smashed Potatoes
When I think of potatoes, I don’t typically think of Asian cuisine...
Chinese Pot Roast- A Crock-Pot Dinner
Chinese Pot Roast is a family favorite dish. It feels like a...
Cowboy Soup- A Crock-Pot Meal
Cowboy soup is a crockpot meal that contains ground beef, salsa, diced...
The Best and Most Versatile Chicken Marinade
This is the most versatile marinade because even though we use it...
Homemade Powdered Laundry Detergent
One of my favorite switches in our home to help save money was...
The Best Homemade Ranch Dressing (without buttermilk!)
This is an easy ranch dressing recipe that uses clean ingredients and mixes...
Easy Loaded Baked Potato Casserole
Loaded baked potatoes are one of the ultimate comfort foods. I did not...
How to Put Your Kitchen To Bed
“Put the kitchen to bed” is a phrase we commonly say in our...
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...