Simple, flavorful ways to use up leftover ham, after the holidays or for any day! One of my favorite things to do is score a great grocery deal, and come up with numerous ways to use the item I saved on! Just before the December holidays this year, two local grocery stores had bone-in spiral ... Read More about Meal Ideas for Leftover Ham
Smart Grocery Shopping Habits That Actually Save Money
I'm calling them 'habits' instead of grocery shopping hacks because a) these are only slightly unconventional and b) habits help you do the right thing with minimal effort. And also - these only really add up to big savings when you do them over and over. Once you've set a realistic grocery budget ... Read More about Smart Grocery Shopping Habits That Actually Save Money
Holiday Gifts to Sew – Pretty and Practical
Handmade presents stand out from the rest, and if you sew, there are plenty of holiday gifts to sew that will make your recipients feel special. Sewing holiday gifts is an affordable and meaningful way to give something from the heart. When you choose simple but useful sewing projects, you can ... Read More about Holiday Gifts to Sew – Pretty and Practical
Thanksgiving Grocery Deals
It's time for an update to our Thanksgiving Grocery Deals list! This is the most wonderful time of the year - that time when groceries go on sale! I personally also love the School Supply Sales season; but you can't live on Ticonderoga pencils and Crayola crayons, so Thanksgiving Grocery Deals ... Read More about Thanksgiving Grocery Deals
How Much Should You Spend On Groceries?
One of the first questions people ask when they're trying to save money on groceries is: "How much should I be spending?" It's a fair question. Without a baseline, you have no idea if you're doing well or if there's room for improvement. You might be spending $800 a month and thinking you're ... Read More about How Much Should You Spend On Groceries?
How to Know Your Target Prices (and Never Overpay for Groceries Again)
When people ask me how I save so much money on groceries, I usually tell them about buy prices. A "buy price" is the price you're willing to pay for an item -- the point where you know it's a good deal. When the price drops to or below that level, that’s when you buy it, and ideally, stock up. ... Read More about How to Know Your Target Prices (and Never Overpay for Groceries Again)
Fall Sewing Projects
It's fall! Time to grab a warm cup of tea and cozy up to some favorite fall sewing projects. One of the best things about fall is the dramatic change of color this season brings. We go from shades of green and pastels and cool colors of summer to the vibrant oranges, reds, and golds backed with ... Read More about Fall Sewing Projects
Mmm. Potato Soup
If you search homemade potato soup recipe, you get a whole bunch of results with words like "ultimate potato soup" and "perfect potato soup." Oh, and then there's "absolutely ultimate potato soup." Rather than thinking up fancy qualifiers to stack on top of my personal potato soup recipe, I'll just ... Read More about Mmm. Potato Soup
Fall Leaf Coaster Sewing Pattern
Adorn the interior of your home with autumn with these easy to sew leaf shaped coasters. The free pattern will help you make simple sewn fabric coasters in the beautiful shapes and colors of fall leaves. It's autumn here in the eastern United States and leaves are turning brilliant colors before ... Read More about Fall Leaf Coaster Sewing Pattern
How to Roast Chicken in the Oven
This is one of the easiest -- but most delicious -- recipes in the world. I also love it because it's frugal. Roasting chicken pieces in the oven is so good and so simple, you'll probably wonder why you don't do it more often. I do know why I sometimes procrastinate on making oven-roasted ... Read More about How to Roast Chicken in the Oven
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