The idea of downsizing is appealing to a lot of people and it has sparked a movement of custom made micro-homes across the country. As someone who has always lived in small spaces out of necessity I have some unique insider observations about this trend. The fella and I have been living in a 474… Continue reading 8 Things You Should Know Before Jumping on The Tiny House Bandwagon
Like most people we splurge a little during the holidays, both financially and calorically, and I always try to offset that spending/eating by having at least one detox week following every major holiday. A post holiday detox plan is a great way to lose any extra pounds you’ve gained, consume all of your leftovers, and… Continue reading Join Me On A Post Holiday Detox Adventure
I’ve been a city dweller my entire adult life, and over the years I’ve really honed my pedestrian grocery shopping strategy. I hope these tips help make your car-free grocery shopping (and other errands) a little easier! Buy a good cart. I know, I know, the weird discount store down the street sells those metal… Continue reading 4 Tips For Urban Grocery Shopping Without a Car
A while ago I set out to improve my living room table situation. It was pretty much my first DIY/craft attempt and it turned out…just ok. To be fair I did successfully hide all the gross stuff under the table, but I have never been satisfied with the results. I started hating the fabric the second… Continue reading Before & After: Fixing My Living Room Table DIY
Have I already mentioned a million times that I love holidays? Well I do, but they can get expensive if you’re not careful. If you’re on a shoestring budget like I am check out my 10 Fun Holiday Ideas to Save Money & Spread Cheer: Buy gifts online: I know all the stores look extra… Continue reading 10 Fun Holiday Ideas to Save Money & Spread Cheer!
Even in critically acclaimed food documentaries like Food Inc. and Fed Up one massive piece of misinformation seems to relentlessly persist: that healthy food costs more than junk food. This is absolutely false and I think that perpetuating the idea that it costs more to eat healthier food is extremely destructive, especially for people who… Continue reading Junk Food Is NOT Cheaper Than Real Food And I Can Prove It!
A whole roasted chicken is such a lovely thing, and if you plan just a little you can get so much from one simple bird. A big part of minimalism and frugal living for me is using everything you can and minimizing waste. I prefer whole chickens to chicken parts, they are usually less expensive… Continue reading Frugal Living: How to Make The Most of One Modest Chicken
Yum! This weekend I decided to make a special meal. While I didn’t actually calculate the cost, I’m sure it still came in at under $5 a person- which fits into my $10 dinner date series. I poached some lovely frozen cod (which I bought at Costco), and I made a gorgeous ragut of stewed… Continue reading $10 Dinner Date: Poached Saffron Cod and Cannellini Parsnip Ragut
My apartment is pretty cute, but the key to keeping a small space comfortable is to make sure it doesn’t look cluttered. This under-table clutter has always bugged me. I’m not very good at DIY stuff or crafting, but I’d like to get better. I also tend to not start projects because I get worried… Continue reading Frugal Quick Fix DIY- Hiding the ugly stuff under the table
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