Shopping your pantry can be both fun and economical. We are currently trying to stay out of all public spaces, the grocery store included. So, my pantry has become ground zero for planning a variety of meals, without leaving the house. Here’s a look at my tried and true method for meal-planning using primarily items … Read moreQuick and Easy 30-Minute Pantry Meal Planning
Two years ago, my world fell apart, as my husband of nearly 30 years was diagnosed with end-stage heart failure. When COVID-19 hit, I was instantly taken back in time, to that moment of disbelief, emotional turmoil, and the recognition that life had been turned upside down and would forever be changed from that moment … Read moreFinding Balance in a Time of Crisis
We are accustomed to walking into a grocery store or bakery and finding a huge assortment of breads. However, recent events have left the shelves stripped bare. As shoppers turn to making bread from scratch, yeast is now hard to come by, as well. This is where our parents and grandparents, who survived the Great … Read moreHow to Bake Bread Without Using Yeast
For the past 20 years or so, I’ve been an outsider, educating my children at home. Now that the corona virus has hit, I am mainstream. The difference is, I chose this path in life – and, in all likelihood, you did not. I can only imagine how frustrating it is to suddenly find yourself … Read more5 Strategies for Successfully Educating Your Kids at Home
Social distancing and voluntary isolation are not only in vogue, right now they are mandatory. For those of us who homeschool, it’s pretty much life as usual. Our children have their books, supplies, and assignments on hand. However, for parents on whom the burden of continuing their children’s education has suddenly been thrust, this is … Read moreInspire Your Kids with These 20 Helpful, FREE Websites
It seems like the Corona virus has taken our world hostage. One day, our kids are rocking it out every day at school, regularly visiting the library, attending services at our church, and cheering for their favorite sports team, singer, or speaker at public events. The next day, it has all ended. It makes one … Read more30 Great, FREE Ways to Spend Time Together
Ever since the 2008 recession, I’ve heard rumblings of another economic downturn, coming soon. While experts pontificate on when and how it will happen, those of us who have lived a life of consistent frugality are preparing in a little different manner. If you are concerned or just want to throw up your hands in … Read more5 Reasons the Frugal Fare Well in a Recession
Selling used items on free venues like Facebook Marketplace has become a great source of generating quick cash. When you are striving to meet financial goals or finding money to pay for a sudden emergency, then it is wise to begin looking around your house and evaluating if you need to keep some of your … Read more3 Steps to Successfully Selling Used Merchandise
A recent tip on Facebook from a fellow bargain-hunter sent me to Kroger to check out a huge rack of clearance priced hummus. Now, this was no ordinary, run-of-the-mill markdown. This was the mother load of can’t-walk-away-without-buying-it sale prices! (Note: Under the Median posts contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through one of … Read more9 Quick and Easy Ways to Use Hummus
This post begins with an admission. For years, I have purchased gifts at a small fraction of their full retail price and kept them stored in my closet for future gift-giving occasions. However, the area of my bedroom, affectionately referred to as my “gift stash” was an absolute train wreck! There was absolutely no way … Read moreEasy Hacks for Creating and Maintaining a Gift Stash