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Cow Appreciation Day
A couple of years ago we went all out for Cow Appreciation Day. We made t-shirts with cow spots for…
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Veggie Plate: Simple Supper
Tuesday night was veggie plate night. That meant that we were using up goodness from the garden. And throwing in…
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Wedding Shower Paper Chain
Coming up in a couple short weeks we will celebrate a cousin’s wedding! All of my girls will have the…
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Frugal Living: Beans and Rice
A very simple way we’ve been cutting expenses around here is this. In a two week meal plan, we have…
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Meal Plan: Slow, Southern and Sunny
Slow because I love my slow cooker. Southern because I am and that’s the finest kind of frugal, comfort food….
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Batch Cooking Black-eyed Peas in the Slow Cooker
Two bags. Two pounds. Rinsed. Quick soaked. (Just followed the directions on the bag). But then… Bunches of beans cooked…
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Meal Plan: Cheap Eats for Two Weeks
It has been a while since I posted a meal plan because when Grandma and Grandpa retired out west, we…
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Grilled Cheese, Dressed Up
When Grandma and Grandpa retired out west a little bit ago, we got a few things from their pantry. One…
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Cinnamon Toast – it’s not just for breakfast anymore
Who doesn’t love cinnamon toast? Especially children. So it was a big ‘duh’ moment for me when I read Hillbilly…
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Back to Basics Series
A simple strategies, frugal living series over on Habits for a Happy Home. Back to basics – a basic routine…
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Homemade Laundry Detergent At Saving Cents with Sense
Do you know about the frugal living community on Twitter? That’s where I met my new friend, Melissa. I’m sharing…
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Simple Strategies
In the spirit of make it fast and keep it simple: Make Supper at Lunch Benefits of the Batch –…
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