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Replacing Buttermilk With Yogurt In Baking
I don’t buy buttermilk very often. I do get a half gallon around the holidays to make an even tastier cornbread dressing. Throughout the rest of the year, I either make a buttermilk substitute from fresh milk and vinegar, or I use yogurt. That’s right. You can use the two interchangeably. Here’s what you need […]
Continue readingUse That Bacon Grease
It’s Saturday morning and I have a big batch of bacon cooking in the oven. It already smells amazing and I know we all look forward to bacon sandwiches for breakfast with a side of cantaloupe. Yum! But to be honest, the main reason I’m cooking bacon today is because my bacon grease jar is […]
Continue readingHow To Make Your Own Air Freshener Spray
Do you remember watching the first few ads for air freshener spray like Febreze? I remember seeing them and think that it’ll never catch on and it certainly wasn’t something I would ever use. Boy was I wrong. I bought my first bottle a few months after we got our cat to get rid of […]
Continue readingHow To Store Onions – Frugal Tip
Onions are something I almost always have around. They are so versatile and add a nice burst of flavor to soups, stews and sandwiches. The most economical way to buy onion is in a large bag, but how often do the last few start to rot before you get a chance to use them? The […]
Continue readingExtending Ground Beef
Do you remember when you could find ground beef on sale for 99 cents? I miss those days. Now I’m lucky to find ground chuck for $4.99 a pound. That’s a big difference and now more than ever it’s important to stretch that meat. That’s why I thought it was about time to re-visit this […]
Continue readingSaving Soap Slivers – Frugal Tip
Part of being frugal means using up every little bit of …well, everything. That even holds true for bar soaps. I’m sure you have some little bits and pieces of soap sitting in your shower or on your bathroom counter right now. You get to the last little bit and someone opens a new bar […]
Continue readingHomemade Towel Rug – Frugal Tip
Do you have some old bath towels that have seen their better day? We all have them and since I’m living frugally and trying to reuse and recycle everything I can, I’m always looking for new ideas. We’re at that time in our live where all the good quality towels we received many, many years […]
Continue readingFun and Inexpensive Valentine’s Day Dates – Frugal Tip
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and it’s time to start thinking of some date ideas. Yes, you could celebrate by going to a movie and dinner. But if you’re up for something more adventurous, try these ideas: Before you head out to dinner, pick a number. Count the number of restaurants you pass […]
Continue readingIs My Baking Powder Or Baking Soda Still Good?
We all end up having baking soda and baking powder sitting in the pantry. And sometimes you’re not sure exactly how long that box or canister has been around. Before you start baking with it, test it to make sure it’s still good and will do the job. You don’t want to spend a lot […]
Continue readingEasy Way To Figure Out What You Wear – Declutter Your Closet Tip
I’m back with a frugal tip that’s perfect for the beginning of the year. I don’t know about you, but my closet is starting to overflow. I know there’s some stuff in there that I just don’t wear all that much, but it can be hard to tell. Here’s a super easy and frugal tip […]
Continue readingFrugal Ways To Wrap Your Presents
I love looking at all the fancy wrapping paper in the store. And without fail, I get some serious sticker shock when I look at how much it sells for. I’m just a little too frugal at heart to spend that much on something that will just be ripped up. Here’s what we do instead […]
Continue readingReduce Heating Cost – Stay Warm Without Turning Up The Heat
One of my favorite things about fall and spring is that there are a few weeks in both those seasons that we don’t have to run either the heat or the air conditioning. I try to stretch that time as far as possible. Today I thought I’d share a few tips with you on staying […]
Continue readingHomemade Croutons
Homemade croutons are a great way to use up leftover bread. If you don’t like to make sandwiches out of the heels of your bread, toss them in the freezer and when you have about 10 slices, thaw them on the counter and get started making croutons. This also works out really well when you […]
Continue readingHow Long Will Hard Boiled Eggs Keep?
I shared my Simple Snacks Ideas the other day and got a great question in the comments. Jennifer asks: “How long are refrigerated boiled eggs safe to eat. I write the date on the shell in pencil when I boil them, but don’t cook more than 7-8 at a time because I’m not sure about […]
Continue readingSimple Snack Ideas
Ants on a Log: Take clean celery sticks and cut them into 5 or 6 inch lengths. Spread peanut butter down the center of them, and then lay raisins on top of the peanut butter. This is a favorite of my kids. Snow on the Chimney: Similar to the one above, except you use cream […]
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