Using domestic arts to live a simple, frugal life

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Frugal Food

To Die For Buffalo Chicken Pizza

February 1, 2010

With the Super Bowl coming up next weekend, I thought I’d throw you a frugal recipe that we absolutely love. I know, I should have a picture to go along with this post, but I haven’t made it recently – so you’re just going to have to picture it in your heads
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Homemade Granola And Granola Bars

January 7, 2010

A while back I wrote about how difficult it is to purchase and prepare food that is cheap and healthy. It takes creativity, shopping around and usually some extra work. I think it’s worth it though. Keeping my food budget low helps me reach financial goals and eating well helps keep my family healthy. I [...]

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Soft White Bread

October 12, 2009

Last week Courtney contacted me and asked if I had a recipe for a white sandwich bread. It was in my line of bread recipes that will eventually end up on here but seeing how she asked I thought I’d move it up.
This isn’t the bread I make all the time because there isn’t much [...]

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Week Of Frugal Fall Ideas: Apple Butter

September 30, 2009

I mentioned on Monday that we went apple picking. It was a fun family outing but we also came home with 23 pounds of apples. I made the usual things – apple crisp, some apple bars, applesauce and an apple coffee cake. All were yummy. I wanted to try something different this year though so [...]

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Quick Tip: Single-Serve Leftovers

August 28, 2009

We recently spent some time visiting with my husband’s parents. While we were there my mother-in-law shared an idea to which my husband replied, “I think I see a Quick Tip here!” How funny is he? I’ve got him recruiting post ideas for me!
Her tip was simple, which is why it’s perfect for this feature. [...]