Reduce food waste and save money

We’ve all been there. We buy groceries with every intention to make this meal or that. And then we don’t and some of the food we bought goes bad. But every time we throw out food, we are literally throwing out our hard-earned cash. If I told you there’s a… Read more“Reduce food waste and save money”

Grocery Shopping

assorted vegetable lot

Grocery shopping is a planned event for me. It’s not something I particularly enjoy, so I go prepared. Shopping list. Check. Bags. Check. I enter the store and follow the same path every time solely focused on the task. Working off my list, I’m usually in and out within 30… Read more“Grocery Shopping”

Raising money-wise kids

Mother’s Day was coming. Each of the kids had $10 to buy a gift for their mom. Jack, 7, ran down the stairs with his computer. “Look Dad. This is what I’ll get Mom for Mother’s Day.” He pointed at a hot tub on the screen. “She really wants this.”… Read more“Raising money-wise kids”

Paying off a student loan in two years? It’s not impossible

Subscribe to Homemaking Jewels today. Kristin van Ouwerkerk graduated as a registered nurse from UPEI with $40,000 in student loans. She was 22. That’s when her mother invited van Ouwerkerk to stay with her. There was one rule. “As long as you pitch in with some food and you do… Read more“Paying off a student loan in two years? It’s not impossible”