Can you believe it is the end of 2018?! What a year it has been! With the creeping approach of Christmas and New Years, friends and family gather more frequently for quality time together. All of this holiday entertaining can make quite an impact on your budget. What if it didn’t have to? What if you were able to spend less than $25 on an amazing evening together with friends and family?
Being frugal with your grocery budget and meal plan requires a lot of organization. Who has time to constantly shop for the foods your family most often eats? Building a frugal pantry with the staples your family loves is a must for the budget savvy. Several years ago, I was all about those convenience foods: … Read moreHow to Build a Frugal Pantry
When a loved one passes, we cling on to the memories that we have of them. They live on in our hearts and memories. With a memory pillow, a small part of that person you loved can be added into your home. When my husband’s grandfather passed away in 2015, my mother-in-law held onto several … Read moreDIY Memory Pillow from a Shirt
We could all stand to show a little more gratitude, right? Here are three easy ways to show that you’re thankful and grateful this holiday season. Something hit me last week as I shopped for my Thanksgiving ingredients at Aldi: I need to show those around me more gratitude for all that they do. This … Read moreThree Easy Ways to Show Gratitude this Holiday Season
I am ALL about the side hustle. Making that extra cash before the holiday season is fantastic! But how do you do it without getting second job? My three favorite ways are rebate apps, selling online, and surveys. If you are very intentional about shopping and using these apps, you could make some big $$$! … Read moreHow to Earn Extra Cash Before Christmas
Think planning the perfect Thanksgiving is hard? Try planning and cooking for a vegan no-turkey day. When I say “We’re hosting a completely vegan Thanksgiving this year” some people throw their heads back and laugh. But why? Some of those Thanksgiving staples – stuffing, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole – can all be made vegan! Planning that … Read moreHow to Plan a Vegan Thanksgiving
Do you have people in your life that ask for either no gifts or very few gifts? We are certainly those people this year for the holidays. With our renewed minimalist mindset we don’t need more junky holiday gifts that will get shoved into the cupboard. This list of gifts for the minimalists in your … Read moreThe Ultimate Gift Guide for Minimalists 2018
Spending less than $50 on groceries a month seems like a ridiculous and daunting goal to achieve. I’m here to tell you that it CAN be done! I will break down the rules that we follow during our $50 on grocery months and help you save BIG! If you were a follower of Hello Brownlow … Read moreHow to Spend Less Than $50 on Groceries a Month
Refried beans are a staple in any Mexican restaurant. Most recipes call for chicken stock and animal fat. No thanks! With this vegan refried bean recipe, ditch the animal products and go for a cheap, easy way to make those creamy beans! This post includes Amazon affiliate links. If you click on a link and … Read moreThe Best Vegan Refried Beans
Fall is here and in today’s culture it actually means Pumpkin Spice season. At grocery stores and restaurants across the country, you can find a variety of goods that are now flavored with pumpkin spice. That autumnal spice blend has us all craving cold weather and sweaters. Has anyone ever eaten just pumpkin before? It’s … Read morePumpkin Spiced Muffins