Reader Allison normally cooks from scratch, but she’s in the midst of a kitchen renovation. (Oh, the horror! At least for right now. In the end it will be fabulous.) She’s getting by with a microwave, an InstantPot and a grill, and she asked for some help, especially in getting non-mushy veggies on the table. […]
What reusable lunch bag should you buy?
This post contains affiliate links, which help to support this blog at no extra cost to you. Hi FG! I’m curious what you use for Mr. FG’s lunch. I’d like to find something that’s durable and reuseable, yet still looks nice. You seem to be able to find a nice blend of these things for […]
What I Spent, What We Ate | I am SO on budget
What I Spent I got my $25 Hungry Harvest box, and you guys, I forgot to take a photo. Which is weird, because I am normally so faithful at doing that. Please enjoy these squash friends instead: I spent $27.80 at Aldi, on chicken, oats, milks, syrup, naan, vanilla, and a jar of Tikka Masala […]
Q&A | Amazon selling+ a really great thermometer
Any feedback on selling on Amazon? I have books that I would like to move over from half.com. Early in the half.com years, I did amazing. The last 5 years have been really slow and now it is closed. I have inventory, including some vintage children’s Italian books, that I am ready to move. -Jill […]
Q&A | I don’t feel like cooking on the weekends. Help!
Kristen, I’ve read your blog for years now and have gained a lot from the frugal tips, inspiration, etc. I have done meal plans for years and it helps so much. I have a mental block on what to eat/fix on Friday and Saturday. We plan and can afford to eat out once a week, […]
Ask the Readers: How do I get dinner on the table if I work full-time?
On my last What I Spent, What We Ate post, reader Susan left the following question: Do you have many full time working mom who follow your blog? Are they cooking every night? By the time I get home, I’m exhausted. I do cook on the weekend, simple stuff like making hard boiled eggs to […]
