Living on a tight budget can be so tough sometimes, am I right? It's hard to walk by those super cute boots or to not get that daily Starbucks. It's even harder when we strive to live as naturally as we can. We know that natural choices are better for usĀ and our families but the natural living choices are also often really expensive. Yes, you will have a healthier life and will likely spend less money later in life, but when you live on a tight budget, it's hard to make it work. You have to … [Read more...]
6 Simple Methods for Saving Money with Essential Oils
Most people hear "essential oils" and think "expensive." But did you know saving money with essential oils is one of the reasons to use them? Yes, I said saving money. Essential oils can and should be part of a frugal families staple items. They are so versatile and can cut back on other expenses. Check out these ways why you should start incorporating essential oils to save money. Saving Money with Essential Oils Less medication I find that essential oils really help cut back with my … [Read more...]
Getting Started with Essential Oils
It's no secret that I'm a huge fan of essential oils. If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook, you've seen me mention them many times. They've made a big difference for my family. We aren't as fully into them as some families but each month we incorporate them a little more and we get a little closer to having less chemicals in our home. I bet you've seen other people talking about essential oils too and you're curious about what they are all about. If you're interested in getting started with … [Read more...]
Simple Healthy Baking Substitutes
I think all of us would say we would like to eat healthier. Most of us try a couple things. Some of us make some drastic changes. With the challenges of every day and motherhood, it can be hard to stay consistent with those changes. Some of the easiest ways to eat healthier is to swap out certain ingredients for healthier ones. This one doesn't involve a lot of thinking once you make the change. Here are some simple healthy baking substitutes that you can start trying today. Instead of … [Read more...]
Easy Steps for Managing Gestational Diabetes
It happened. You failed your one hour glucose test and have to go in for the dreaded three hour test. Then you fail that one. You are diagnosed with gestational diabetes. It's something no woman wants to hear. You suddenly have images of not being able to eat anything with carbs or sugar ever again. Or you start worrying about how it is going to affect your baby. You get frustrated that this isn't how you expected pregnancy to be. It's hard to stop the panic. When, honestly, managing gestational … [Read more...]
Semi-Whole Food Diet…Stalled
(Since I spent much of February on the sofa recovering from surgery and didn't do much by way of frugal living, I don't have a Ways I Saved post for you this month.) 2014 into 2015 seemed to be the year of survival. Debt payoff stalled, life stalled, even our attempt to eat a more natural diet stalled. We spent so much of our time and energy just trying to get by than anything extra seemed like a monumental undertaking. We haven't kept up with our semi-whole foods diet. With … [Read more...]