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If you’re anything like me, there’s nothing more pleasing than a cupboard full of pretty, matching glass jars filled with food. That minimalist aesthetic is so popular right now and it’s hard not to want to go out and splurge on a matching set of storage containers! Those containers can be so expensive though! Plus, […] Read more…
Feeling frustrated about how long it takes to get dinner on the table every night? I hear you! With recipes labelled “30 minute meals” often taking 45 minutes or more, it gets exhausting to even try to get dinner on the table sometimes. But resorting to takeout or instant noodles often doesn’t help us in […] Read more…
I’m all about saving money on groceries wherever possible. Especially when it’s fun, quick, and easy to do! Enter: Checkout 51! I created this Checkout 51 review to be as complete of a resource as possible. When I was searching for reviews of Checkout 51, there were a few, but none of them answered all […] Read more…
You’re probably feeling really overwhelmed and not sure where to start when trying to stock your pantry for the first time. This is especially true when you are building a pantry on a budget! While this article is geared towards people who are stocking their pantry for the first time, the tips are still relevant […] Read more…
Ever look in the cupboards and repeatedly close them looking for something to eat? The pantry is full but it feels like there’s nothing to eat! You need a pantry purge! There are lots of ways to go about getting rid of stuff in your pantry. You could set aside a whole afternoon to take […] Read more…
Lets start off with the question that begs to be asked: What is a frugal minimalist pantry? A frugal minimalist pantry contains the must have pantry items including dry goods, pantry basics and other kitchen staples. It includes dried and canned foods, rice, pasta, oil, vinegar, baking supplies and herbs and spices. The pantry list […] Read more…
Meal planning is one of those things that you either love or hate. I kind of hate it. Don’t get me wrong, there are tons of benefits, but when I think of a meal plan, I can’t help but feel restricted to eating what’s planned, versus what I feel like eating. If this resonates with […] Read more…
Whether you’re starting new, or paring down to the essentials, it’s always handy to have a list of kitchen essentials to refer to. Why waste money and clutter your life with duplicates and unnecessary objects. Keeping your kitchen pared down to the essential tools will help you stay organized. You’ll never have to dig through […] Read more…
We plan on doing a no spend challenge this month to assess our finances and see where we care doing well and where we could improve. We are spending as little as possible this month, while following along with the daily reading and reflection from the Uber Fugal Month Challenge hosted by The Frugalwoods. I’m […] Read more…
As part of setting goals for the new year, G and I decided we would do a no spend month! We like the idea of a whole month of really digging deep into our finances to make sure we are doing the best we can. We are participating in the Uber Frugal Month Challenge hosted […] Read more…