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”

Household essentials for an apartment

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Are you moving out on your own? Are you feeling a little excited, scared, uncertain or overwhelmed? Don’t worry. That’s totally normal. Chances are you need a few things. And the better prepared you are, the easier it will be. I moved 11 times in the first 15 years of… Read more“Household essentials for an apartment”

Grocery Shopping

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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”

Household Supplies

Households Essentials Checklist

A list of essential household items for your home. I have always liked to keep a stocked pantry – something I learned to do from my mom. Now, more than ever, it is important to have a good supply of essential household items on hand. Here is a list I… Read more“Household Supplies”

Household Shopping

When shopping for regular household items and groceries there are a few important things to keep in mind: buy healthy food buy quality over quantity buy what you need, not what you want stay within your budget   Here are some shopping guidelines I follow to help keep my spending… Read more“Household Shopping”

Meal Planning

“Get in the habit of meal planning, and soon it will become a regular part of your life.” Emily Ley, “A Simplified Life” Getting healthy, home-cooked meals on the table every day is one of the most important parts of homemaking. Meal planning can help make it happen. Why is… Read more“Meal Planning”