Do you ever wonder what happens to things that don’t get sold in thrift stores so they can make room for more stuff? When I lived in Montana, I had no idea there was a such thing as a Goodwill Outlet. It wasn’t until I moved to a larger city that this became a ‘thing’ […]
Frugal Living
How an Instant Pot Can Save You Money (plus how to get one for cheap!)

I have proudly joined the legions of happy Instant Pot users. I got one for Christmas and it hasn’t found it’s way off my kitchen counter since then. It has been a complete life saver in many cases and it has really changed the way I cook. We are even considering buying a second one […]
How to Eat Paleo for Cheap

Paleo is still gong strong as far as a popular diets go. Not only is it pretty easy to follow, you will find that it is a great way to eat cleaner and enjoy far less food additives, preservatives and straight junk that is found in our modern diets. In order to eat paleo, many […]
How to Save Money on Essential Oils

I don’t sell a certain brand of essential oil and I am not partial really, either. I have some favorites, but I have no bias as far as having anything to gain from pushing a certain brand. I just wanted to get that out of the way since it seems anymore, so many essential […]
How to get Great Deals on Fitness Gear

This post is sponsored by Groupon Goods, however all opinions are my own. #ad #Groupon When I started my fitness journey, I didn’t realize just how quickly it could get expensive with all the new gear I wanted from workout wear, to supplements and gadgets, it quickly adds up and my wish list keeps […]
Apps that Help You Make Money

Lately, I have noticed that there are so many apps out there that claim to either save you money or make you money and while these sound like good things, some of the apps out there are simply not user friendly enough in order to make them work for the average person who doesn’t have […]
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Tips for Going to a Pick Your Own Orchard

I feel incredibly lucky to live where I do near an entire community that is solely geared towards pick your own food, sometimes called U-Pick farms. Located just outside of Spokane, WA, where I live is a place called Green Bluff. Green bluff is a cluster of farms that are open to the public and […]
How to Save Money on Natural and Organic Beauty Products

Jess is sharing ways to get organic makeup and beauty products at lower costs. Buying anything in regards to our bodies can be incredibly expensive. I’m very picky about what I put on my face, which is why I am to purchase organic makeup and beauty products whenever I can. The secret to buying […]
Get Back to Nature on a Boat

It’s no surprise that I love nature. Being someone who enjoys living as natural as possible in my every day life, being in nature itself is truly what I long for. I was raised in Montana and this meant we spent lots of time on lakes. I remember being able to get out on some […]
8 Natural Mosquito Bite Remedies

Summer’s in full swing and so are the bugs. If you live anywhere near water like we do, (we live a couple blocks from a river) you know all too well that these little buggers show up out of no where and ruin your day. While the best way to not deal with bites from […]
4 Ways to Save Money on Your Next Move

Whether you are moving down the street or across the country it can be expensive. Since you can’t avoid moving, you can take several precautions to ensure you don’t go broke during the process. Here are a few tips to make your moving life that much easier. Ways to Save Money on […]
Holding a Successful Yard Sale

With the warm weather upon us, many of us love to go hop from yard sale to yard sale, searching for hidden treasures and amazing bargains. Some of us even have enough to sell after doing a bit of our own spring cleaning. Holding a yard or garage sale can be a great way to […]
DIY Natural Lotion Melts

I am finding more and more that making some of my own beauty products is amazingly easy and fun. I love that I can control what goes into them and customize them for my needs and fragrance preference! I had a bunch of fun making these lotion melts with my crafting partner in crime, Joy. […]
8 Uses for Honey That Will Sweeten Your Life

Honey has some surprising uses other than just using in your tea or as a sweet topping on your warm biscuits. Did you know that the “Queen of beauty” (no pun intended), Cleopatra used it for her beauty routine? Honey is made from the nectar of plants (which determines slight differences in taste) by a […]
How To Save Time in the Kitchen When Meal Planning

I am a huge proponent of meal planning. I used to think it wasn’t really something that applied to smaller families and we used to be a fly by the seat of our pants kind of family when it came to the ultimate question of, “What’s for dinner?” Then, I gave meal planning a try […]
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How to Care for Cast Iron Pans and why I made the Switch

Cast iron pans have been around for a long time. Go to any flea market, garage sale or look in any grandma’s kitchen and you will be likely to find one or two. There is definitely a reason for this. Not only are cast iron pans very durable and made to last, they are great […]