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12 Fun DIY Valentine’s Crafts to Share the Love

Posted on January 1, 2025January 26, 2026 by Katie

Valentine’s Day has a way of sneaking up on us. It’s that weird time between the holidays and real life settling back in. That time when everyone’s trying to get their spending back under control. Fortunately creating a successful Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to mean buying big expensive gifts. Sometimes it’s as simple as sitting…

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Frugal Living Tips and Tricks

Frugal Living Tips: How to Save Time and Money

Posted on July 26, 2024December 20, 2024 by Katie

Frugal living can be a very misunderstood term. I’ve frequently been called frugal with the sentiment that this is a bad thing. I take it as a compliment because, to me, being frugal means being smart with money and spending it intentionally. Whatever you believe about the term, following these frugal living tips and hacks…

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Zero Waste Living

Zero Waste Swaps That Can Actually Save You Money

Posted on July 12, 2024January 8, 2025 by Katie

In today’s world, where sustainability is becoming increasingly important, many people are looking for ways to reduce their environmental impact. One of the most effective strategies is to transition to zero waste living. But did you know that many zero waste swaps can also save you money? From reusable products to DIY solutions, these simple…

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How To Grow Spectacular Windowsill Plants from Kitchen Scraps

Posted on June 3, 2024May 18, 2025 by Katie

Learn how to repurpose kitchen scraps and create a thriving indoor garden with windowsill plants. Get creative and save money with this sustainable and cost-effective solution. From green onions to ginger root, find out how to grow your own food at home using kitchen scraps.

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Budget-Friendly Kitchen Tools I Love

These are my go-to tools for easier meal prep, faster weeknight cooking, and stretching ingredients as far as possible while staying budget-friendly.

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  1. MEAL-PREP STORAGE KIT This set singlehandedly fixed my biggest freezer-prep headache: spills, wasted food, and unlabeled mystery meals. View Tool →
  2. FREEZER FOOD BLOCK This solved my biggest freezer problem: bags that freeze in weird shapes I can’t stack. View Tool →
  3. PRODUCE SAVER This little gadget saves me more money in spoiled produce than I ever expected. View Tool →
  4. MAGIC BULLET I love this because it handles all the small prep jobs—smoothies, sauces, dips, and quick chopping—without dragging out my big blender. View Tool →

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