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3 Ways to Preserve Fresh and Local Food this Summer
Why Preserve Food? This year Alison and I are hoping to produce more than in past years in our gardens though with the size of our plots, it’s unlikely we’ll need to preserve a lot of our produce. However, to take advantage of the abundant produce in the summer months, I’ve often purchased large quantities of fruit or vegetables in season as this is when produce is freshest (and cheapest) but in doing that it’s essential to have a plan to preserve it! With food prices going up, buying in-season and in large quantities is a great way to manage your budget as we go from the months of abundant…
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5 Places to Watch TV for Free Online
When I revamped my budget years ago, I decided cable and subscription services were not a priority for me to include. But I still love to watch the current shows out there and because of that, I’ve found there are a number of legal ways to watch TV for free. With Amazon Prime rates going up along with everything else, it can never hurt to learn about new ways to save money. There are an endless number of paid subscription sites out there to watch TV on, but there are also some great free options too. Where to Watch TV for Free Online Whether your motivation is to save money…
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10 Fun and Frugal Spring Activities To Do With Kids!
Spring is in the air here in Southwestern BC and with it comes festivals, holidays, and lots of fun and frugal things to do! Today I’m sharing a few of my favourite (and budget-friendly) spring activities. Check out these past posts for other fun seasonal activities: 10 Fun and Frugal Fall Activities To Do With Kids 10 Activities to Do At Home With Kids This Christmas Cherry Blossoms Cherry blossoms are one of my favourite parts about spring! Many trees in my area turn into fluffy clouds of pink and white and just make me so happy every time I see them. Many areas of the world celebrate this time…
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4 Ways To Shrink Your Grocery Bill by Going Low Waste
Grocery Bills are Increasing I’m not sure about you, but I dread looking at the budgeted versus actual amount I spend on groceries these days! Groceries have exploded in price and reviewing my receipts leaves me wondering how I can bring the grocery bill for my weekly shop down. It’s a constant struggle for me, the balance between time and budget – when I was on maternity leave I had more time to make things myself to reduce the amount spent in the store on pre-made items. But since going back to work, the time budget outside of working hours is pretty small, and stretched between too many things. As…
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7 Ways to Have a Zero Waste Valentine’s Day
Zero Waste Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day means many things to many people – my husband essentially refuses to celebrate what he calls a “Hallmark Holiday” while some people go all out Cupid! I prefer to take a moderate approach where I see Valentine’s Day as an opportunity to care for myself and those around me. Unfortunately, there is often waste that goes along with so many of our celebrations and Valentine’s Day is no exception: stuffies that will sit on a shelf, plastic-wrapped chocolate and flowers, cards made of new paper material, and wrapping paper, to name a few. In light of this, we’re sharing a few Valentine’s Day ideas…
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12 Fun and Budget-Friendly Christmas Gift Ideas for Kids!
Why Budget-Friendly? Here we are at the end of December and it’s hard to believe that we’re only days away from Christmas! For many years growing up, the budget was very tight in our home. And though the movie-prop style stacks of glimmering gifts on Christmas morning were not within reach, we would draw upon our ingenuity and creativity to come up with gifts that would make our loved ones feel special nonetheless! So whether you’re looking to add a few last-minute gifts, or to stretch a dollar, see below for my go-to budget-friendly Christmas gift ideas for kids! Also, for some ideas for activities to do over the break,…
