Now everyone knows that desserts aren't really healthy, right? I mean, not if you want to get technical (which I don't). My idea of a "healthy" dessert is one that (1) has ingredients I can pronounce, and (2) is made from whole foods. That being said, here is my "healthy", homemade and frugal ... Read More about Homemade Lemon Sponge Cake
Favorite Healthy Foods for Kids
We're well into our Week of Recipes Blog Carnival, where we're daily sharing recipes that are frugal, healthy and homemade! If you haven't joined in yet, read the guidelines, then shoot me an email with a link to your favorite dish! Today's theme: Kid-Friendly ... Read More about Favorite Healthy Foods for Kids
Goodies and Savings from the Farmer’s Market
I've been shopping at our local farmer's market on a weekly basis for a few months now. I love the idea of purchasing fresh, locally grown produce. To my knowledge, our farmer's market doesn't sell organic produce, but the fruits and veggies we bring home are always fresh and delicious. I ... Read More about Goodies and Savings from the Farmer’s Market
Book Review: The Princess and the Kiss
Our oldest daughter received a copy of The Princess and the Kiss, by Jennie Bishop, from my parents for Christmas. This book has been on my list of books to buy for some time so I was excited when she received it as a gift! We absolutely fell in love with this fairy-tale-style book! Not only is it ... Read More about Book Review: The Princess and the Kiss
Mexican Chili with Black Beans
This easy-to-make Mexican Chili dish is full of flavor, nutrients, and has a definite kick to it. I make it with black beans, but you can use your whatever cooked or canned beans you like. Mexican Chili 1 lb lean ground beef 1 small onion, chopped 2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 C ... Read More about Mexican Chili with Black Beans
Learning to Make Homemade Peanut Brittle
I grew up eating and loving my MeMe's homemade peanut brittle. Meme's brittle was so delicious that family members asked for it for Christmas. Munching on tins of Meme's brittle was a cherished part of our holiday traditions, and one I looked forward to very much. The idea of making my own ... Read More about Learning to Make Homemade Peanut Brittle
Fabulous Homemade Baby Wipes
I originally wrote this post on Homemade Baby Wipes back in 2009, when our third child was a baby. I used and LOVED these DIY wipes for many years! Since our cloth diapering journey began over two years ago I've been searching for just the right recipe to make my own wet wipes. The toxins that ... Read More about Fabulous Homemade Baby Wipes
Homemade Powdered Laundry Soap
My mom has compiled quite an exhaustive collection of homemade household recipes- here is one I'm anxious to try! I've been making my own liquid laundry soap for nearly two years now and love it, but I think I'll try the powdered variation and see how it works. Let me know if you decide to make ... Read More about Homemade Powdered Laundry Soap
Keeping little bottoms dry OR Solving leaky cloth diapers
I have a confession to make; this is not an easy one for me, considering I am a die-hard cloth-diapering-mama. But the truth remains, Miss E's diapers have been leaking for, well, months now. At night. Every night. Think wet sheets. Wet jammies. Yes, even wet socks. Eeew. I've been using ... Read More about Keeping little bottoms dry OR Solving leaky cloth diapers
Taking Herbs During Pregnancy
Herbs are a wonderful source of health, nutrition, prevention and cure before, during and after pregnancy. Although it is by no means exhaustive, I've found the following list to be very helpful regarding herbs to take and avoid during pregnancy. Herbs To Use During Pregnancy Red ... Read More about Taking Herbs During Pregnancy
DIY Homemade Baby Food {Frugal Tips & Ideas}
I first tried making homemade baby food when our second daughter was born. Here's the story, originally shared on May 11, 2007. Did you realize that "parents who use processed baby food spend an average of $300 or more on baby food during their baby's first year of life?" Whew, that's a lot of ... Read More about DIY Homemade Baby Food {Frugal Tips & Ideas}
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