Category Archives: frugal living

Simple Frugal Meal Ideas

pennies

One of the things our family does regularly with leftovers is we prepare a meal we call  “Party Tray.” I’ll take all the collected leftovers out of the refrigerator and freezer, reheat them, and then divide the food items among our plates. Everyone gets a little dab of this and a little dab of that — maybe only a bite or two of each item, but after the plate is filled with bits and pieces from past meals, it takes on the look of a plate from a party buffet line. I usually add some sliced cheese and crackers, plus a few cut-up fresh veggies, to complete the party theme. Continue reading

Introduction to Frozen Assets

by Debi Taylor-Hough

Following the premature birth of our first child, a group of ladies from church filled our freezer with two weeks of frozen meals. Between frequent visits to the I.C.U. Nursery and the normal stresses of starting a family, those meals in the freezer were a lifesaver. Continue reading

Homemade Baby Wipes

I found a recipe for making baby wipes out of paper towels. It called for cutting a roll of paper towels in half and I remember the mineral oil, but nothing else. I know there was more to it, I printed it out and have lost it. If anyone knows where to find this or has the recipe, please let me know. Continue reading

Thrift vs. Greed

Submitted by:  RJ

Thrift vs. Greed – just some thoughts…

Thrift conserves for the future.
Greed acquires for the profit.

Thrift makes things.
Greed takes things. Continue reading

Super Simple Homemade Body Scrub (two options)

Submitted by:  Debi

SUPER SIMPLE HOMEMADE BODY SCRUB

Option One:

  1. ‎1 cup brown sugar mixed with 1 cup
    white sugar until there are no more lumps Continue reading