It’s that time of year again, full of holiday cocktails, parties and gatherings. For those hosting, there is always the added stress of what to serve and how to impress your guests without going over budget. Fortunately, there are a few tips that will help you throw the ultimate holiday gathering without breaking the bank. …
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6 Tips to Save Money on Gas
Saving money on gas is high on most people’s priority list. Gas prices have been rising for several years and even those people with a short commute to work are noticing a hit to their wallet. Hybrid cars and electric cars have become very popular, but you can still save money on fuel with …

Free Online Homesteading Classes – September 10-16
* This post contains affiliate links. Free Back to Basics Living Summit September 10 to 16, 2017 Are you interested in learning more about homesteading and ways to save money and become more self-sufficient? Tickets are still available for the FREE Back To Basics Living Summit hosted by Jennifer Osuch over at Self Reliant School. …
Simple Tips for Freezing Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
Do you have a vegetable garden at home, or a farmer’s market nearby? Summer is a great time to grow or buy fresh fruits and vegetables and preserve them for use later in the year, when produce prices are much more expensive. One of the easiest ways to preserve fresh fruits and vegetables is to …
15 Things to Do With Leftover Coffee
Are you a coffee drinker? What do you do with your leftover coffee? As the only coffee drinker in our house, I occasionally find myself with leftover brewed coffee. I tried using a single serving coffee brewer, but I wasn’t keen on the taste of the coffee and hated all of the extra waste created …