Increase your herb garden size and harvest by learning how to divide herbs for replanting. This simple process is a great and frugal way to get more herbs either from your own existing plot or from friends and neighbors without having to start seeds or purchase plants. The Best Herbs to Divide Stick with perennial …
Microgreens are all the rage right now and for good reason, they’re healthy, grow quickly, and can be easily grown indoors. While microgreens can be used in a variety of ways, microgreen salads are fantastic for filling in the gaps that happen with seasonal eating. What Are Microgreens? Microgreens are the young seedlings of vegetables …
A frugal green kitchen is a great way to not only save money, but to save on the amount of waste you produce too. I fully believe that living the simple life includes being frugal and debt free. For some it includes being a minimalist or living a “green” life. The kitchen is one of …
Spend a morning canning ham and bean soup and have jars of ready made meals quickly at hand. The great thing about canning soup at home is that it can be customized for your family’s tastes and full of ingredients you can feel good about serving. Pressure Canned This must be pressure canned. Do not …
I’m a sucker for hoods. If it has a hood, there’s a good chance I’ll love it. This easy knit hooded scarf is one of my favorite projects not only to knit, but to wear too! The Garter stitch pattern uses the basic knit stitch which makes this scarf a great project for beginners and …
Make these simple apple oatmeal cookies using dried fruits, nuts, and hearty whole grain for amazing packed lunches and more. Using only maple syrup for sweetener dried apple cookies are made slightly healthier with the addition of wheat germ and rolled oats, making them a dessert you can feel good about serving. Simple and delicious …
Living the “Simple Life” can mean a lot of different things for people. It may be growing your own food, making food from scratch, being a minimalist, or just living your life with intention. Regardless of what your definition of “simple living” is, it should include living debt free. For so many though, the idea …
When you buy and eat unprocessed food you need to take a little extra care with it so that it doesn’t spoil before you get a chance to use it. Unlike processed foods, real food isn’t loaded with preservatives which means it doesn’t have a long shelf life. However, you can use these natural food …
Micro herbs add flavor and nutrition to your food and beauty to your home. You can grow micro basil and other herbs such as cress and dill year round when you grow them indoors as micro greens. What Are Micro Herbs? Micro herbs and micro greens are really just seedlings and are harvested well before …
Make this hearty and easy lentil stew for a hearty, warm, and nutritious one-pot meal. Full of protein from both lentils and beef this is a filling lunch or dinner in a bowl. Type of Lentils Lentils and other dried beans are frugal and versatile. For this recipe, use whatever color dried lentils (green, brown, …