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So my wife and I recently took the plunge, and we love the Vitamix, when it seems to work, that is. Before we got it …

And I thought I might make it this week! But I needed to go to Costco (just for frozen fruit) and we all know how …

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1. I made overnight French Toast. I was cleaning out my freezer and found a bag of slightly dry honey-glazed pan rolls. So, I used …

I signed up with Mighty Fix over a year and a half ago after I saw an offer on Money Saving Mom. I still have …

Hi Kristen! I just read your latest five frugal things and you had leftovers for lunch–I always try to make sure there are leftovers for …

As I told you yesterday, I had an unusual week, so my grocery shopping and cooking routines were a little out of whack.   But mostly …

(Alternately: Why I Did Not Try A New Recipe This Week) So, Mr. FG’s birthday is this month. And since he hates winter with a …

Just need the recipe?   Click here for a printable Molasses Oatmeal Bread recipe. I made this bread a few times back when I was a …

This post contains affiliate links, which help keep the lights on around here at no extra cost to you. Hello, readers!   Today seemed like a …

My mom referred me to your blog because I keep telling her how unsatisfied I am with the school system. My oldest child is a …

It’s a new month, so I’m working with a fresh pile of grocery money. What I Spent On Monday, I made a small stop ($11.95) …

Amazon links are affiliate links. In 2017, I’m trying one new recipe per week…so, 52 new recipes over the course of a year. This Week’s …

This post contains affiliate links. Linking up with Hopeful Leigh to share what I was into in January! Reading I read Matilda, a children’s book …

1. I ate leftovers for lunch. We had leftover Japanese Pork and Ramen soup, so I heated it up for lunch. And I had the …