Hey, there! Are you seeing signs of spring in your neck of the woods? It felt like winter was never going to end, and then one day, I noticed I could hear the frogs croaking while I was throwing the ball for my dog at the park. Then I realized the birds were going wild, chirping and singing in the woods. And then I started to notice flowers emerging. Last fall, we had to tear out two dead bushes from our front yard, and planted dozens of daffodils and tulips. The flower bulbs have started to...

Hey, there, Especially if you’re living on a budget, you need a well-stocked pantry. It’s a vital safety net during challenging times and literally everyone should have at least a few basic staples on hand at all times. But how do you load up on extra supplies when your budget is stretched thin? Or when prices are skyrocketing? This is such an important topic. When food becomes inaccessible, we tend to enter into panic mode, which permeates into every part of our lives. Spreading fear is...

Hi, Reader, When I first started blogging years and years ago, I learned how easy it was to make most of the products we use on a regular basis. Homemade lip balm? Easy. Toothpaste? Done. Deodorant? Surprisingly easy. Once I realized how I could take a few simple ingredients and turn them into something else, I was hooked. Not only did it feel good to make something I previously had to buy, but I also quickly saw how affordable it could be. Now, I'll be the first to admit that there are some...