1. Turn off notifications I never realized how distracting notifications on my phone were, as well as how much brain space they were taking up, until I turned them off for almost all of my apps. Every time your phone dings or a notification pops up, your brain can be sidetracked from whatever you were …
As a fun break from content on cooking real food on a budget and reducing waste in your home, I thought I’d do a quick round up of my favorite blogs written by crunchy, Christian moms! These blogs have encouraged me to combine both my faith and my passion for natural living in my life …
How can people live without paper towels? How is that possible? It can take a bit of getting used to at first, but once you’ve made the switch, you’ll won’t miss adding paper towels to your shopping list or your trash can. What are unpaper towels? Simply put, “unpaper towels” are pieces of cloth that …
If you’re on Pinterest, you’ve probably heard about topics like “how to go zero waste” or “reusable alternatives to…”. If so, you might be wondering why someone would want to do such a thing or what the benefits of it are. Today I’m going to answer common question about reducing waste, since that is a …
Photo by S’well on Unsplash For the last post in my Real Food on a Budget series, I want to a few simple tips for packing lunches to save money. Whether you’re packing lunch for your husband to take to work, packing school lunches for the kids, or even packing a picnic lunch to take …
Do you ever wish you had some extra food stored up in a case of an emergency? Wouldn’t it be nice to not have to hurriedly run to the store when there’s an impending storm? Building a grocery stockpile can help give you peace of mind knowing that your shelves won’t run empty when faced …
If you’re on a mission to feed your family real food and stock your house with nontoxic cleaners, personal care products, and other items, you might be wondering, where do I look to find natural and organic products on a budget? Especially if you’re looking to avoid some of the larger box stores or online …
In this installation of the Real Food on a Budget series, we’re going to talk about how to get the most nutrient dense foods for your family for the least amount of money. In addition to some of the things you can do to save money on groceries you’re already buying, you can also make …
Since the previous post in this series covered how to save money on grass-fed organic meat, today we’re going to focus on fruits and vegetables! These are my favorite places to find affordable organic produce (or just produce in general) at the best prices. Where to Find Affordable Organic Produce While some farmers or stores …
If you’ve been involved in the natural living community long enough, you’ve probably heard about the benefits of grass-fed organic meat. However, if you’re like me with a family and debt to pay off, the price of such products can be a bit prohibitive when you’re on a budget. Healthy foods don’t have to break …
