By the way, I’ve got a guest post up over at Keeping the Kingdom First – a rewrite of a post from a long time ago, in which we address the question: “What does it really mean to be frugal?” So go give her a visit. Oh, and tell Alyssa I said, “Hi!” won’t you? =)
being frugal
Menu Plan Monday (and Saving Money)
Menu Plan Monday this week actually starts with Tuesday’s menu this week. Today we just made some of whatever was in the pantry. Normally I wouldn’t be able to do that. Usually I buy groceries one week at a time, and when we get to the end of the week, there’s pretty much nothing left. The last two months or so I’ve been over-shopping a little at the grocery store, …
Homemade: Cooking from scratch.
This year has been a year of discovery: my inner baker. Or is it chef? Ah, whatever. I’m discovering that I really like making things from scratch. They taste better than boxed or frozen things. It’s frugal. It fulfills some inner homemaker need deep within. This past year I’ve learned how to make: Chocolate Chip Granola Bars Homemade bread Pizza dough Buttermilk biscuits Soft pretzels Bagels Flour tortillas They’re all …