Money woes are everywhere. Healthcare costs are rising. Food costs are increasing. Electricity is higher now than it used to be. Between lost jobs, shortened working hours, missed bonuses and the ever-increasing costs of living, it seems everyone is looking for ways cut back. Of course, we’re no exception. Money’s [...]
Some Frugal Recipes
This post is part of Real Food Wednesday’s focus on frugal real foods. I’m taking the easy way out, though, and rather than surprise you with something new, I thought I’d highlight some classic, frugal recipes from the Nourished Kitchen recipe collection. Baked Oats will feed your family breakfast for a week on less [...]
Soup Parties: Simple, Nourishing & Frugal
We love to entertain, to invite friends and family to our home, break bread, pour wine and share good times. Entertaining, though, doesn’t need to be lavish or even remotely costly. In our home, especially when times are tough and finances run thin, we host soup parties. Best scheduled on a weekend, a [...]



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